Can we use Wagners “Bridal Chorus” or Mendelsshons “Wedding March?
Many parishes have contractual arrangements with an organist and/or parish musicians. It is best to consult with the priest before making any arrangements. Once you have gotten these issues out of the way, you can begin planning the music for the ceremony. There are several segments during a Catholic wedding that you will need to choose music for including: Prelude: The period when guests are being seated before the ceremony begins. Processional: The processional is defined as the period when family members, the bridal party, and the bride enter the church and take their places. This may be split into processional of the bridesmaids and processional of the bride. Gathering with Congregation: An optional segment that occurs after the wedding party is in place. After the entrance procession, couples may choose to sing a gathering song to unite the assembly in prayer. Responsorial Psalm: The Psalm follows the first (Old Testament) reading, and is led by the cantor. The cantor intones the
