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Highland Chamber Players String Quartet

5.0 (88)
· Louisville, KY

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Highland Chamber Players String Quartet is a professional string ensemble available for weddings. Since 1982, the...Read more musicians have been providing chamber music to the Louisville area, performing at orchestras, local productions, and touring Broadway. The group of core...

$600

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Inland Empire Live Music

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Inland Empire Live Music is based in San Bernardino, California. I want to introduce myself and my services to you. I studied Classical Guitar at SFSU...Read more and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. For the last few years, I have been performing in Southern California at many weddings (too many to...

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$300

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Allegro Quartet

4.9 (42)
· South Bend, IN

Allegro Quartet is a premier wedding music group in Lake County, Illinois. Founded by Ron and Cynthia Arden, a husband-wife musical team, Allegro...Read more Quartet has served the Greater Chicagoland area for over twenty five years. Each musician in the quartet is formally educated and highly experienced. They...

$795

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Allegro Music

5.0 (16)
· Glenmoore, PA

Allegro Music is a musical ensemble based in Glenmoore, Philidelphia, whose members can perform at weddings and other events. The company’s...Read more highly-professional musicians possess strong classical roots and are more than happy to refine today’s most popular music for a more elegant affair. Services...

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$850

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5280 String Quartet

4.4 (7)
· Denver, CO

5280 String Quartet is a wedding music service based in Denver, Colorado. The ensemble brings a level of skill and professionalism your guests will...Read more notice as they perform both classical music and creative adaptations of popular modern songs. In operation since 2016, they have performed at hundreds...
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Esther Bud Art

5.0 (10)
· Jacksonville, FL

Esther Bud Art is an artist and painter in Jacksonville, Florida who brings live painting sessions to weddings and other occasions. Esther took an art...Read more class in school for extra credit and found herself falling in love with watercolor painting. A decade later, she works as a full-time artist. She...

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$1,100

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Cole Thomas Music

5.0 (4)
· Cedar Rapids, IA

Cole Thomas is a wedding performer based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Professional musician Cole Thomas is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, and...Read more guitarist. His flexible range and versatile repertoire ensure that he can tailor his performance to each couple's tastes and musical preferences. From...

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$750

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David P Bridge, Pianist

5.0 (1)
· Latrobe, PA

David P. Bridge, Pianist is a professional musician and entertainer for weddings and engagements. With a large musical repertoire, David can learn and...Read more perform your desired playlist on piano, organ or keyboard.. For over 30 years, they have specialized in several music genres, such as rock, pop,...

$250
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Lenny Ranallo, Classical Guitarist

Philadelphia, PA

Lenny Ranallo is a classical and acoustic guitarist based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With his world-class music training and professional...Read more experience, Lenny can bring an air of musical elegance to your wedding day. Services Offered Lenny draws inspiration from the likes of Bach, Coltrane and...

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$500
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Mike The Singer

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· Aurora, CO

Mike The Singer is a wedding musician based in Aurora, Colorado. Mike provides stunning vocal performances to set the tone on your special day. Mike...Read more The Singer's business is all about assisting in creating the perfect environment for special occasions such as engagement proposals, wedding...

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$1,500
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Richard Thomas

5.0 (5)
· Bechtelsville, PA

Richard Thomas is a professional musician serving smooth sounds at weddings across Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania. This one-person band is run by...Read more Richard, an opera and composition graduate who loves to commemorate milestone moments with sweet, rich symphonies. With a myriad of musical wonders ready to...

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$1,200

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Destin Miller Music

5.0 (4)
· Nashville, TN

Destin Miller is a professional saxophonist and woodwind doubler based in Nashville, TN. He has ample experience of performing in hundreds shows...Read more throughout the US and abroad in places such as colombia! He is a graduate of Tennessee State University which earned him a bachelors in commercial...

$2,000
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Lisa Craig Fenwick

5.0 (90)
· Ithaca, NY

Lisa Craig Fenwick is a harpist located out of Ithaca, New York. She specializes in providing delicate live music to special events in a variety of...Read more genres. She loves getting to be a part of couple’s big days by creating beautiful music in an intimate atmosphere. Services Offered Lisa Craig Fenwick...

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Mike Davis Trio

4.8 (48)
· Traverse City, MI

Based out of Traverse City, Michigan, Mike Davis Trio offers jazz and classical music for wedding events. This ensemble consists of three professional...Read more musicians providing their flute, vocals, cello, bass, and piano talents for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. With a music library that...
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A Touch Of Class Music

4.9 (17)
· Broomfield, CO

Based out of Denver, Colorado, A Touch Of Class Music is an entertainment agency that provides live music for wedding festivities. Founder and...Read more professional violinist, Tracy LaGuardia has led this talented team of live musicians since 1980. Together, their impressive repertoire includes a variety of...

$1,300

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Delightful Sounds

5.0 (15)
· Columbus, OH

Delightful Sounds is a professional wedding band in Columbus, Ohio. Priscilla Hewertson and Ellen Ford make up this duo. They play a violin and a...Read more harp-like hammered dulcimer, creating music to a timeless, romantic effect that will keep your guests charmed and entertained throughout the...

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Wilmington String Ensemble

5.0 (65)
· Newark, DE

Wilmington String Ensemble is based in Newark, Delaware. With more than 30 years of experience, they offer a large repertoire of music well-suited for...Read more any occasion. Couples can choose the perfect blend of instruments for their big day according to their budget. Wilmington String Ensemble has...

$1,000

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Orengo Music

4.5 (4)
· Asheville, NC

Orengo Music in Asheville, North Carolina offers live performances for weddings and other special occasions. Ruben Orengo has played violin for over...Read more five decades and has a true wealth of knowledge of this instrument. He was the string orchestra teacher for 34 years. A couple may call on this highly...

$625
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Chanah Ambuter, Michigan Harpist

5.0 (103)
· West Bloomfield, MI

Chanah Ambuter, Michigan Harpist, is a professional musician in the Metro-Detroit area of Michigan, who specializes in weddings and special events....Read more For over 18 years, Chanah Ambuter has been learning, performing, and teaching on the harp. Offering a personalized musical experience to fit your exact...

$350

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Pan Loco Steel Band

4.9 (2)
· Falmouth, MA

*Imagine your perfect wedding with a Caribbean backdrop!* Pan Loco delivers the smooth rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean. Our AUTHENTIC steel drum...Read more music will spice things up at your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and cocktail hour or after-party with a specialized repertoire of...

$1,500

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Isaiah Bennett Music

5.0 (140)
· Windham, ME

Hi couples! Servicing the greater area of southern Maine, acoustic singer-songwriter Isaiah Bennett specializes in creative, professional wedding...Read more music. A former American Idol contestant, Isaiah Bennett has released 3 successful EP albums, played in venues worldwide, and gained over 10 years of...

$3,500

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California Premier Pianists

5.0 (5)
· Orange County, CA

California Premier Pianists is a wedding pianist based in Glendora, California. Owner and founder Damon Carter first began his musical career on the...Read more East Coast, where he provided outstanding piano accompaniment at hundreds of wedding ceremonies and other special events. Over two decades later, a...

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Duo Purla

5.0 (9)
· Buffalo, NY

Duo Purla is a wedding music group based out of Buffalo, New York, with the combined talents of Tom Torrisi and Shannon Reilly. Tom is a classical...Read more guitarist. As a soloist, he has been performing throughout the United States and the United Kingdom for many years. He holds a doctoral degree from the...

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$450

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Apollo Chamber Music

5.0 (10)
· Boston, MA

Apollo Chamber Music is one of the most sought-after event live music groups on the East coast. Based in Washington, D.C., Apollo Chamber Music offers...Read more services and live performances in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, the Greater Philadelphia Area, and the Boston Metropolitan...

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$900

Wedding Ceremony Music

The music you choose for your ceremony is one of the first elements your guests will experience. Your wedding ceremony music sets the tone for your event and allows you to express your unique personalities on your big day. Think carefully about the songs you want to play during some of the most iconic moments of your wedding.

Your Wedding Ceremony Music Timeline

Before you can pick the music for your wedding ceremony, you’ll need to understand your wedding ceremony timeline.

Prelude

The prelude music plays in the background as your guests arrive, exchange greetings and find their seats.

Wedding Party Processional

Your wedding officially kicks off with the processional. This music will guide the groom or first partner down the aisle, followed by the wedding party.

Second Processional (Bridal Processional)

The bride, or second partner, gets their own processional song. Traditionally, the music will pause between the first and second processional, and the guests will rise to watch the bride or second partner make their way down the aisle.

Recessional

Your wedding ceremony is complete and you are married to your true love! The recessional music guides the happy couple and the bridal party back down the aisle. This music should be happy and upbeat; it helps shift the mood from the ceremony to the reception.

Postlude

This additional music at the end of the ceremony gives guests time to congratulate the new couple or move to the reception venue.

Theme and Venue of Your Wedding

Now that you have your wedding ceremony music timeline down, how do you choose those magical songs? Think about what type of music fits your theme and venue. If you are getting married in a church, you may be required to choose religious music for your ceremony or have the officiant approve your choices.

Consider your wedding theme. If you are planning a traditional, black-tie wedding, classical music options are a great idea. If you’re doing something more casual or modern, then you can pick an ’80s ballad or a current pop hit.

What Songs Are Meaningful to You?

The best way to choose your wedding ceremony music is to think about songs that are meaningful to you and your partner. Is there a song you both love singing in the car? Did one of you propose to the other at a concert? Is there a song that you consider “yours”? These are great options to add to your ceremony.

Choosing the Right Wedding Musician

It’s time to find a wedding musician. If budget is a concern, a DJ is a good option. Your DJ can work with you to create your wedding ceremony playlist and make sure the right music plays at the right time. However, there really is nothing like live wedding music. Depending on your taste, you can hire a range of wedding musicians, from a harpist to a quintet, a trio of violins or even vocalists.

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