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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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