Wedding Music

The processional is typically divided into two sections, the attendant's entrance and the bridal entrance, each with a musical selection. The first selection is played when the bridal party enters which usually begins with the the groom, groomsmen and minister coming from the side door followed by the bridesmaids, flowergirl, and ringbearer coming down the center aisle. Sometimes, the groomsmen will come down the center aisle as well before the bridesmaids. The piece that is played at this time is usually more upbeat and joyous but still softer in anticipation of the entry of the bride. For smaller weddings with one bridesmaid, sometimes one piece is used for the bridesmaid and the bride. in contrast, for large weddings, in addition to a piece played for the bridesmaids entrance, a separate piece could be used for the groomsmen. For example, a part of the first movement from The Royal Fireworks Suite by Handel could be used for the groomsmen as they enter and the second movement could be used for the bridesmaids entrance. This can be followed by a fanfare and then a third selection for the bridal entrance.

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