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Ceremony Music Length

kelgsny422kelgsny422 member
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Approximately how long of a song clip should I use for my ceremony? I will be using 2 songs - one for my wedding party (3 sets) and one for me, and need to know how to splice it.


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Re: Ceremony Music Length

  • trix1223trix1223 member
    5000 Comments 25 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    That's a question that can't really be answered yet.  How long is your aisle?  How much space will you put between each BM? 

    I'm a church organist, and I can time exactly to the measure how much music I'll need based on the number in the WP.  But I know our aisle, and I know how our minister recommends spacing.

    Your best bet?  Find out how long your aisle is.  Walk it slowly, and carry a stopwatch.  Then multiply that by the number of people processing.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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  • JMU_Bride09JMU_Bride09
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    edited December 2011

    Are you getting married in a church?  If so, see if you can set up a meeting with the head musician.  I just met with ours this past weekend, and he basically already knows how long to play certain songs for each part of the ceremony.

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