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Wendy and Eric

Below are the updated music selections for your wedding ceremony.

Note: The Processionals are listed in the order of the ceremony:

(1) Groom/Best Man/Officiant
(2) Bridesmaids (3 bridesmaids; no flower girl or ring bearer)
(3) Bride

At the end of the ceremony, the Recessional plays while the entire wedding party exits.

You can  share this link with your wedding party so they can anticipate their processional; this will help to ensure a beautiful, flowing ceremony.

  • Play Trumpet Tune (Purcell)Trumpet Tune (Purcell)Trumpet Tune (Purcell)

    Groom's, Best Man's, and Officiant's Processional.

  • Play Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)

    Bridesmaids' Processional. Please wait for the Groom's Processional to cadence before entering.

  • Play Rondeau - Theme from Masterpiece Theatre (Mouret)Rondeau - Theme from Masterpiece Theatre (Mouret)Rondeau - Theme from Masterpiece Theatre (Mouret)

    Bride's Processional. Please wait for the Bridesmaids' Processional to cadence before entering.

  • Play Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel)Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel)Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel)

    Recessional. The entire wedding party will exit to the Alla Hornpipe. We will then transition to the Postlude music. Note: This recording was performed with two recorders, but for your wedding we will be playing violin and recorder.

Tips for a Smooth, Stately, and Stunning Wedding Processional

  1. Slow is better. Don't hurry down the aisle! Anticipate and enjoy the beautiful walk.
  2. If there are to be several processionals (i.e., parents, bridesmaids, bride), let the music for the previous processional come to a complete end before the next processional begins.
  3. If you reach the altar or arch before the music ends, don't worry! The music may continue a few measures to reach a graceful cadence. 
  4. The musicians will "go silent" approximately 1-2 minutes before the first processional. If there is an unanticipated delay before the start of ceremony, designate someone to inform the musicians. Be as specific as possible, i.e., "play ten more minutes, " or "play two more songs." This will avoid awkward silences while your guests await your arrival.
  5. If the wedding party is entering from a place that is difficult to spot or completely out of view, you may wish to assign someone to approach the musicians and inform them the ceremony is about to begin. That way, there will be no ambiguity.
  6. If possible, let the musicians know what the officiant's last words will be before the recessional begins. Generally, it is the introduction of the bride and groom, but because this is not always the case, it is best to be certain. The musicians may also check with the officiant if the opportunity is available before the ceremony.


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