Your ceremony soundtrack can be simple: a song for the aisle, one for signing and one for the joyful exit. The choices should suit you, but the timing and cues deserve as much thought as the playlist.

The aisle

Choose a song whose feel matches the entrance you imagine. A live acoustic artist can shape an arrangement around the actual walk; tell them which lyric or chorus matters and whether your wedding party enters before you. “River” by Leon Bridges or “Tenerife Sea” by Ed Sheeran might suit some couples, but your own song is always the better starting point.

The signing

Allow for the signing to run longer than a short track. Discuss whether your artist will extend the song or whether another recording should follow. Confirm who gives the cue.

The recessional

After the celebrant announces you, this is your first celebratory moment together. An upbeat live rendition or your favourite original recording can both work. Make the cue clear on the run sheet.

Live or recorded?

Live versions feel personal and can flex with timing. A recording is the right choice if a particular production is inseparable from the song for you. You can mix the two, subject to the audio included in your booking.

Final checks

• Send the exact song titles, artists and versions.
• Mark the preferred starting point or key lyric.
• Confirm ceremony location, weather plan and power.
• Share cues with the celebrant, artist and coordinator.

Read our aisle timing advice and enquire about live ceremony music in Tasmania.