An aisle song is one of the most personal choices of the day. The practical question is how to make the part you love land during a walk that may be much shorter than the recording.

Walk through the route

Count the people entering, note where they wait and estimate the time from the first step to the final position. A celebrant or coordinator can help rehearse the cues. Outdoor routes can take longer if guests are spread across a lawn or vineyard.

Consider one song for the procession

Three separate songs for three short entrances can mean frequent stops and restarts. One arrangement that builds towards the final entrance often flows better. If you want several tracks, talk to your artist about the exact timing.

Tell the artist which part matters

Share the recording and point to a lyric, chorus or instrumental phrase. A live performer can plan the arrangement around the walk and finish naturally once everyone is in place.

Plan the rest of the ceremony

Signing and the recessional deserve their own cues. XO packages can include three chosen live ceremony songs depending on your booking, often one for each of these moments. Your artist can explain what will work in the space.

See our full ceremony song guide or discuss your venue with XO Sounds.