When you think about your ceremony music, your first thought is probably the song you'll walk down the aisle to, but it's actually helpful to consider the bigger picture: You're providing a musical backdrop to the most special part of the day.
Traditionally, the most basic wedding ceremony music program involves a minimum of three types of songs: preludes, processionals and recessionals.
Preludes
-Prelude music is light, ambient music that sets the mood while guests are being seated and waiting for the ceremony to begin. It usually starts when the doors open, or as early as 45 minutes prior to but no later than 20 minutes before the beginning of the ceremony.
Processionals