Kentland String Ensembles will gladly accommodate
any format your ceremony requires.
Basic formats for Christian/Catholic and Jewish ceremonies
are presented here in order to assist with your music decisions.
Wedding Ceremony Formats
Make the Most Important Occasion in Your Life
Even More Memorable
The following formats suggest places
where music can enhance your wedding ceremony.
Prelude Music
A program of music occurs 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
. . . MUSIC
While family members and guests are seated by ushers,
Kentland String Ensembles performs a selection of music
that sets the tone you request.
It is advisable to mention the start time of the music prelude
in your wedding invitations. This encourages guests to arrive early
and gives "late-comers" their extra time.
If you are providing a printed wedding program for your guests,
it is not necessary to list the order and titles of prelude music.
Simply print "Prelude Music, Kentland String Ensembles".
Christian/Catholic Ceremony
PROCESSIONAL:
Mothers of the Bride and Groom are escorted to their seats.
. . . . . . . MUSIC
Sometimes the mothers will light separate candles on the altar
in preparation for the lighting of a Unity Candle by the
Bride and Groom during the ceremony.
Ushers unroll the aisle runner.
Officiant, Groom, and Groomsmen take their places at the altar.
. . . . MUSIC
Sometimes Groomsmen will escort the Bridesmaids
instead of entering with the Groom.
Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Ring Bearer, and Flower Girl proceed.
Bride's entrance and procession.
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CEREMONY:
Music interlude between readings.
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Lighting of the Unity Candle or alternative rites.
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Catholic Wedding Mass.
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The church organist will perform much of the music for the ceremony.
String music can enhance the following mass parts:
- Offertory
- Sign of Peace
- Communion
- Tribute to Mary
RECESSIONAL:
The Officiant introduces the Bride and Groom.
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Recessional music accompanies the bridal party exit.
Postlude music continues as guests exit.
Jewish Ceremony
PROCESSIONAL:
Grandparents and special family members.
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Ushers unroll the aisle runner.
Rabbi and /or Cantor proceed and enter the Chuppah.
. . . . . . . . . . . . MUSIC
Groomsmen proceed.
Parents escort the Groom and then enter the Chuppah.
Bridesmaids proceed.
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Parents escort the Bride and then enter the Chuppah.
. . . . . . . . . . . . MUSIC
Sometimes the Bride performs a Circling Ritual before she and
the groom are invited to enter the Chuppah by the Officiant.
CEREMONY:
The Rabbi or Cantor will provide for the music needs of the ceremony.
RECESSIONAL:
The wedding ceremony concludes with the Groom breaking a glass.
. MUSIC
Recessional music accompanies the bridal party exit.
Postlude music continues as guests exit.
Additional Information
Kentland String Ensembles is glad to accommodate special music requests, but some requests might incur additional charges.
We are happy to accompany soloists pending prior consultation and approval. Scheduling a rehearsal might incur additional charges.
It is not necessary for Kentland String Ensembles to participate in the Bridal Party Rehearsal. The timing of music cues is our responsibility on the day of the ceremony and will be discussed with your wedding consultant or wedding officiator. The primary purpose of your rehearsal is to finalize the format and order of events for the ceremony and practice the placement of the bridal party.
"Thank you so much for the beautiful performance
you put together for us and our family. You played wonderfully…
We definitely would love to have you back in the future for other events!"
A. & M. (Hosts) -FAIRLAWN
"Excellent performance. Many of my guests commented on what an elegant touch
the trio added to our wedding and cocktail hour. I would not change a thing.
I loved having the [recording] to preview the music and I appreciated the help
in selecting my music & order for the ceremony."
A. B. (Bride) -CLEVELAND