More and more couples are hiring DJs to provide music at the ceremony itself. The advantage of hiring a DJ is that you are not limited on the music you choose. DJ Phil loves to provide music at ceremonies and has the experience, the music selections and the equipment to make it perfect.
Here is the Anatomy of a Typical Wedding Ceremony
Prelude music: Nice, soft music is typically played while your guests are seated. Many couples hire live musicians to play romantic, classical music. A growing number use DJ Phil for higher quality sound and greater flexibility in the music played.
Pre-processional ceremony: This is when the parents and the grandparents are seated. It’s a really nice touch to play a special song that reflects them creating a tender moment.
The procession: Bridesmaid's and groomsmen enter to music that fits the vibe, followed by the bride coming down the aisle to her own special song, making her dramatic entrance.
Opening remarks by the officiant: He/she welcomes the audience and tells why people have gathered.
Officiant addresses you: His/her words depend on whether the ceremony is religious or not. The officiant will remind you of the magnitude of the vows you will soon make and the responsibilities it entails. He/she may broaden the remarks to include the witnesses present.
The vows: What a pivotal a moment in your life! Traditional couples may use traditional vows. A growing number write their own.
Exchange of rings: Couples traditionally say, “With this ring, I thee wed.”
The pronouncement of the union: The deed is done! Tradition has it that the officiant says, “I now pronounce you …”
The kiss: Everyone is united in this grand moment. Savor it.
Closing remarks: The officiant brings the ceremony to a close and cues the final music.
The recessional: Grand music plays while you exit. This is a triumphant moment, and the music should express it.
Great Options for your Ceremony
Traditional
Prelude & Processional Music
These songs have countless versions from a variety of different instruments to a variety of artists / Compossers. Bach, Johann Pacelbel, Lumiere String Quartet and O'Neil Brothers are just to name a few of the more popular.
- Pachelbel Canon in D
- Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
- Air from Water Music
- Spring from the Four Seasons
- Air on the G - String
- Suite in D Major
- Here Comes the Bride
Non Traditional
Prelude & Processional Music
NOTE: The following songs below should also be available in instrumental versions to give it a more classical feel. Some of the most popular artists for instrumental versions are … Vitamin String Quartet, Brooklyn Duo, Daniel Jang, Alan Ng, Midnite String Quartet, United Guitar Players, O’Neal Brothers and The Piano Guys
- I Get To Love You - Ruelle
- A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
- Can’t Help Falling In Love - Haley Reinhart
- Can’t Help Falling Love - Kina Grannis
- From This Moment On - Caleb & Kelsey
- Turning Page - Sleeping At Last
- Perfect - Ed Sheeran
- Overwhelmed - Tim McMoris
- Take My Hand - Emily Hackett ft. Will Anderson
- From The Ground Up - Dan + Shay
- Speechless (Acoustic) - Dan + Shay
- Prayed For You - Matt Stell
- Lover - Taylor Swift
- You Are The Reason - Calum Scott & Leona Lewis
- Worth The Wait - Spencer Crandall
- Perfect For Me - Bradley Marshall
- I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
- When I Said I Do - Mathew West
- Viva la Vida - Coldplay
- Beautiful Day - U2
- Crash Into Me - Dave Mathews
- Marry Me - Train
- This Is It - Scotty McCreery
- Better Together - Luke Combs
- Stolen - Dashboard Confessional
- I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
- Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
- Clocks - Coldplay
- I’ll Be - Edwin McCain
- Lucky - Jason Mraz
- In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
- My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
- Love Story - Taylor Swift
- Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
- She’s Got a Way - Billy Joel
- The Nearness of You - Nora Jones
- Let’s Get Married - Jagged Edge
- 1,2,3,4 - Plain White T’s
- 100 Years - Five for Fighting
- All of Me - John Legend
Fun Recessional Music Choices
Non Traditional
- All Your’n - Tyler Childers
- Forever After All - Luke Combs
- This Is It - Scotty McCreery
- Better Together - Luke Combs
- L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole / Michael Buble
- This Will Be An Everlasting Love - Natalie Cole
- How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
- Death of a Bachelor - Panic! At The Disco
- Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
- I’m a Believer - The Monkeys / Smashmouth
- Walking On Sunshine -Katrina and the Waves
- Now That We Found Love - Heavy D and the Boyz
- Marry You - Bruno Mars
- Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
- I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
- You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
- Beautiful Day - U2
- Forever - Chris Brown
- Lucky - Jason Mraz / Colbie Caiillat
- Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
- For Once In my Life - Stevie Wonder / Michael Buble
- Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti & Spearhead
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Michael Buble
- Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
- Let’s Get Married - Jagged Edge
- You’ve Got the Best of My Love - Emotions
- You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
