Wedding Music CEREMONY MUSIC The ceremony music is played during the ceremony that includes the prelude, processional, ceremony, recessional and postlude. Prelude music is played before the ceremony begins and while the guests are seated. The processional music is played when the wedding party enters the ceremony site. Ceremony music is played during the ceremony. Recessional music is played as the wedding party leaves the site. Postlude is played when the guest leaves the site. Be sure to check the site about the policies pertaining to music and the instrument available. It may be or may not be included in the ceremony site fee. You select the music you want to be played during the ceremony and discuss it to the officiant and the musician. Make sure your musician knows how to play the music. When Selecting a music consider the formality of wedding, your religious affiliation, the length of the ceremony, the time and the day. To save money you can ask a friend to sing at your ceremony or you can hire student musician from local university. Consider hiring the same band to play in your ceremony and your reception. It will be easier for you to negotiate a package price. RECEPTION MUSIC The reception music helps create the atmosphere of your wedding. It is the major part of your reception and should be planned carefully. When selecting music for your reception consider the musical preference of your guests, your budget and the site. Hiring a DJ is less expensive than band and musicians. If you want your musician to act as the master of ceremonies during the reception make usre he has a complete timeline for your reception and he knows when to announce the events such as first dance, toast, cutting of cake, tossing the bouquet and garter. If you want a large variety of music consider hiring a professional DJ. He can play any type of music and even offer a light show. Give him the list of the songs you want to played and the time for playing each song. To save money it's better to hire a band or a DJ directly. Hiring an entertainment agency will cost you more. You can ask some friends who can sing during the reception. You can also check the music department in college and universities and hire student musicians and DJ. It's less expensive than hiring the professional musicians. Wedding Songs - Most beautiful wedding songs.