Texoma Bride Guide | Issue 008 | Winter/Spring 2021
The Texoma Bride Guide is a wedding planning magazine and local vendor directory dedicated to bringing couples and the top wedding professionals in the Sherman/Denison/Durant area together.
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MUSIC
CREATING THE ATMOSPHERE
There are quite a few options when it comes to the music you’ll be playing at your wedding. When
touring venues, it’s a good idea to talk with the venue manager about what type of music typically
works best for the space. Things like electricity for a DJ or space for a band or musicians will be
important when it comes time for the event. Choose one or more music options based on what
will fit your budget, wedding style, and desired wedding vibe.
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Strings: This is a popular option for
ceremonies, and can also be used for
music at the cocktail hour or dinner.
Soloists: A soloist at your wedding
ceremony will make it feel intimate and
memorable. Hire a singer, or ask a
talented friend or family member to sing
a song that’s special to you.
DJ: If your reception venue has limited
space, you should use a DJ. They don’t
use up as much space as a band and
usually cost less, making them a good
way to save money while still providing a
great wedding experience.
Band: Bands provide a unique
experience, and the energy of a live
performance is hard to beat. If you’re
willing to spend a little more money and
have the extra space, a band is the way
to go.
Playlist: If a band or DJ is outside of your
budget, and you want to truly personalize
your wedding, make your own playlist.
You can rent a sound system and ask a
friend to supervise. Just make sure the
music appeals to everyone!
CEREMONY MUSIC
Ceremony music has a reputation for
being boring and slow, but that doesn’t
have to be true for your wedding!
Choose musicians that will express the
feeling of your wedding through their
sound and music selections.
Most wedding ceremony musicians are
strings and soloists, typically performing
traditional music. If you and your fiancé
want something unique and that will
show your personality as a couple,
consider asking your ceremony
performers to do an acoustic cover of a
song you like.
Wedding guests will begin arriving about
30 minutes before the ceremony starts,
but the wait will seem a lot longer if they
have to wait around in silence. Schedule
your ceremony musicians to start playing
no later than 20 minutes before the
ceremony is set begin.
Keep in mind that some churches have
restrictions on secular music, so if your
ceremony is being held in a church, ask
your officiant about the types of songs
that can be acceptable.
View the best Texoma area musicians
at tbgvendors.com/music
Musicians: Four Strings
There are several parts of the ceremony
that traditionally have their own music:
• The prelude is the music played while
people are gathering a half hour or so
before the ceremony.
• The ceremony begins with the
seating of special guests and
grandparents, followed by the
seating of the mothers.
• The processional starts when the
pastor and the groom and
groomsmen proceed to the front
and the bridesmaids make their way
down the aisle.
• Then it is the bride’s turn to make a
grand entrance.
• There may be special moments
during your ceremony such as the
lighting of the unity candle or a solo
after a prayer.
• It’s time for the recessional and your
grand exit!
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