HELP:# of songs for the ceremony

[soon2bePowers]

I am trying to select the music for my ceremony and I don't have any idea how many songs I need.

 

How many songs did or will you be using for your ceremony and what are they connected to?

 

For example, 1 song for the wedding party to walk to, etc.

 

Thanks so much, I am at such a loss!!

[InspiredBride]

I'm sure it totally depends on what your tasts/preferences are, but according to "The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions"...

 

"Before you do anything else, consider how much music you want played. Depending on how long an/or complex your ceremony will be, you may want several selections for the prelude (before the wedding begins), a processional and recessional, plus one or two additional selections during the ceremony itself- or you may just need a few snippets of music for when you walk in and walk out."

 

My ceremony is on a cruise ship so we're keeping it simple. One song for seating (prelude), a processional and a recessional.

[sunstarsmoon]

I am planning on having the steel drum band and I will have them play One song for seating (prelude), a processional and a recessional. Then I will have them play after the ceremony for our first dance and the rest of the hour since I am paying for 1 hour.

[2bebridejamaica]

On our big day we had this for songs... 1 seating, 1 bride and BM walking down (she helped push my trolley), 1 Sand Ceremony, 1 for signing of the documents, and 1 for recessional. At the cocktail hr we had just our 1st dance song... but we made a CD mix of different songs for all the above and they just replayed the 12 songs on the CD through out the hr.

[Carolyn]

Wow what a great question. I'm just starting to pick music and I wasn't sure on how many songs I woould need.

[sarafish81]

We are only having 3 songs - 2 for the processional (bridal party, then me) and 1 for the recessional

[Mrs.Captain]

We had 4 songs - 2 for the processional (bridal party, then me), 1 for the document signing, and 1 for the recessional.

[YoursTruly]

We are doing 5 songs...processional (1) - ceremony (2), sand ceremon (1) and recessional (1)

[soon2bePowers]

Did anyone just use or are planning on using classical music throughout instead of various songs? I am think of playing a some fun instrumental prior to the ceremony. Changing to something specific for the seating of parents, groomsmen walk, bridesmaid walk. Then changing for me. Does this sound okay?

[YoursTruly]

I incorporated classical music into my ceremony and had something totally different for myself..having the flexibility to do what you want makes it great! best of luck!