WEDDING CEREMONY CHEAT SHEET!

EQUIPMENT FOR CEREMONY 

• Location (inside or outside) Tent or covered area?
• Size of the venue = 2 speakers maybe needed
• Test speakers and microphone at rehearsal..
• Identify power needs (generator or battery powered speakers)
• Batteries for Microphone = fully charged
• Test microphone volume and signal with officiant

MUSIC DURING CEREMONY 

• Know the music = volume level , length of tracks
• Music starts 45 mins prior to ceremony at low level
• Pre-ceremony music should be played at a low level,
• Review all music with bride and groom
• Pre-ceremony 
• Procession ( parents, groomsmen,bridesmaid)
• Bridal March
• Unity Candle ceremony 
• Recessional
• Post-ceremony

 
PROCESSIONAL

• Confirm with Photographer before starting Processional
• Have a person to cue music
• Use different songs for each group
• Parents
• Groomsmen
• Bridesmaids
• Bride

BRIDAL MARCH

• The volume level should be slighter louder
• Stop a few seconds after they approach the altar.
• Have father help the bride down the stairs

UNITY CANDLE (optional)

• A cue person may also be needed here

POST CEREMONY 

• Lower music volume after bridal party/parents exit the ceremony 
• Give direction to wedding guest where to go
• Play post ceremony music for 15 mins