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Our Ceremony package includes prelude music for your guests to enjoy as they arrive at the church or outdoor wedding,
played on a small sound system that is professionally placed. Also included is the processional, interlude, recessional
and the postlude music as well.
The Bride & Groom are equipped with wireless lapel microphones, as well as the minister who will be speaking so all
of your vows and readings are clearly heard. This will work great for your videographer to capture this special moment
for you to enjoy the rest of your lives. One of our sound technicians will be tucked away off to the side, quietly ensuring
that your guests can clearly hear you. This package is great if you have a cocktail hour after the ceremony. Our
system is small enough to be packed up and moved, if needed, where your guests will gather to celebrate your special day.
The Prelude
The purpose of the prelude music is to welcome guests as they are being seated
before the ceremony. It also should give a cheerful, yet subdued atmosphere, settling the stage for the solemnity of
the event. The prelude generally begins 30 minutes before the ceremony start time, and it often involves quite a few
songs. Because of this, it is best to give us at Platinum Disc Jockeys an idea of the genre of music you want and leave
the individual song choices up to our discretion. Since the prelude sets the tone for the rest of the ceremony, it a
good idea to base your genre choice on the type of music you will be using later in the ceremony. Popular genre choices
include classical, love songs, jazz and Broadway, and these genres can be mixed together within the prelude to suit your taste.
Each of these genres have sub-categories, but it’s safe to leave these choices up to us unless you have an idea of your
own choices.
The Processional
The Wedding Party processional marks the official beginning of the ceremony. It should have a
slow, but flowing feel, ushering the beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party down the aisle. Perhaps
the classic example here is Cannon in D by Pachelbel, but you should listen to various musical selections in our library to
find a song that strikes a chord with you. The Bride’s processional can be an incredible moment, as memorable
to everyone involved as the vows or any other part of the ceremony. You should choose a very special song here.
If you go with classical music, the obvious traditional choice is Wagner’s Bridal Chorus (”Here Comes The Bride”).
But any classical piece that strikes you as particularly beautiful or meaningful can be used here. If you are going
with jazz, pop or Broadway, use a song with beautiful music as well as lyrics that are meaningful to you. Even if you
don’t have a singer at your wedding, the lyrics to a popular song will stay in everyone’s minds when they hear
the medley.
The Interlude
The Interlude can actually be many different moments in the ceremony, our very
loose definition being anytime there are no words being spoken for a minute or more. For most ceremonies, the interlude
is unity candle, memorial candle or rose presentation. There are moments of quiet reflection, and the music you choose
should encourage this mood. A popular and appropriate unity candle choice is The Wedding Song, partly because the lyrics
mention the word “union”. Sweet classical favorites include Jesu, “Joy of Man’s Desiring”
by Bach, “Ave Maria”, by Schubert, and “Meditation” from Thais by Massenet.
The Recessional
At last, time to celebrate! The wedding officiant’s pronouncement of
husband and wife is followed by enthusiastic applause and joyous recessional as the happy couple leads the way back up the
aisle. The song you choose should be bright and upbeat, inviting everyone to celebrate your union. The top traditional
choice for the recessional is Mendelssohns’s Wedding March. A close second and third are Beethoven’s Ode
to Joy and Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary. But any song with a joyous feel that speaks to you will work well in this
spot.
The Postlude
The Postlude sets a pleasant atmosphere as the guests are leaving. It can
last between 10 and 30 minutes, so it’s best to treat the postlude like the prelude and simply give us an idea of what
you want. In our experience we will play postlude music that is refined and upbeat, adding the finishing touch to your
beautiful ceremony.
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