Non-religious wedding ceremony music

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Some modern couples prefer classical or secular music over traditional religious selections. They should research the rules at their ceremony site before proceeding with choosing music for the proper interludes.

1. Ceremony Site

   • If you are getting married in a church, the minister may only permit some secular music for the processional or recessional, but not during the ceremony. If you get married outside, you may pick more of your own songs.

   Live Musicians and Vocalists

   • For performing popular hits, either a vocalist or an acoustic guitar and cello combination really stands out. You will need to hire them for civil or outdoor ceremonies.

   Number of Songs

   • They will often play a mixture of prelude music while the guests are being seated before changing over the seating of the parents and the processional music. Throughout the ceremony, they may play music for the unity candle before playing and singing again for the recessional.

   Classical Options

   • The bridesmaids and the bride often march down the aisle to Pachelbel's "Canon in D," or Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary." They may also play Vivaldi's "Winter," or "Spring."

   Secular Options

   • The couple may include both Broadway romantic music and popular music, including: Phantom of the Opera's "All I Ask of You," Enya's "Only Time," and the Princess Bride's "Storybook Love."

Source: www.ehow.com

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