Choosing the Musicians for Your Wedding

For many bridal couples choosing music for the wedding can seem overwhelming. With a little knowledge before you begin your search, you can ask the right questions and have just what you want.

The Wedding Music Guide will give you advice on how to:

• PLAN AHEAD

• FIND MUSICIANS

• INTERVIEW AND SELECT MUSICIANS

• NEGOTIATE THE CONTRACT

Choosing the Music for Your Wedding

The Guide gives you many selections for the following:

WEDDING CEREMONY

• Prelude
• Processional
• Music during the service (Lighting of the Unity Candle, for example)
• Recessional

FORMAL RECEPTION

• Cocktail Hour / Dinner: unobtrusive background music
• Dance Music / The First Dance

INFORMAL RECEPTION

• Garden reception
• Outdoor Pig-Picking, Barn Dance, etc.

REHEARSAL DINNER (SIMILAR TO RECEPTION)