What are the different songs in a wedding

With all the wedding preparations according to the plan, it becomes imperative to choose the right music to complete a truly memorable ceremony. Popular choices here remain music for praise of divinity, romantic, or some traditional pieces. Following are the various types of wedding songs pieces, played in the background or foreground, according to the time and activities involved:

• Interlude music
It is a universal genre (non-background) that can fill the air during the moments of pause, when no significant proceedings are on. It can be used during the time of meditation, before the exchange of rings, before or after reading, or at any other appropriate phase of the wedding ceremony. Played at optimum volume, it can be pure instrumentals, vocals, or a popular song.

• Prelude music
The time allocation for prelude music can be anywhere as less as ten minutes and as long as half an hour. This is time immediately before the marriage ceremony, while guests arrive and final preparations are made. Ideal choices could be a soft music, which is bright, yet sober. It should be chosen in a way to reflect the mood of the ceremony to follow, all the while giving room for some guest interactions and small talk. Depending upon the availability of time, you can get around eight to ten or less, songs played. It is always a good idea to communicate your musical preferences regarding class, tempo, and the theme of music, to your musical band or DJ, beforehand.

• Procession music
Procession music should be aptly chosen to help the bride and her companions keep pace with it. Mostly religious or soft pieces are chosen and timed with the speed of walk & the length of the aisle.

• Recessional music
It is played after the end of the key proceedings, which marks the conclusion of the wedding ceremony and acts as a transition to the wedding reception. Ideal for some post wedding activities, like photo session, the ‘recessional music’ phase can last for a few minutes, or up to an hour. It can be marked by higher volume or greater tempo, or can be with more subtle overtones.

• Unity Candle songs
Choice of wedding songs for the rituals can be varied – instrumental or vocal, solo or group, etc. There can be combination of songs or a single one. It should be soft enough to allow the participants’ focus to remain on the Unity Candle ritual, more than the song itself.

There are various other types of songs to suit the occasions, such as cake cutting, first dance, bouquet toss, dollar dance, and so on. The number of songs, genre, and other considerations are quiet dependent upon personal preferences and the theme of the party. Therefore, wedding songs can very well set the tone and add to the grandeur of your most important occasion, if chosen carefully.