Whether you are planning a large festive celebration or an intimate ceremony, the Bravura Brass can create the perfect atmosphere for your most special occasion. We are true professionals that you can trust, and musicians capable of performing in most any style to suit your needs. For example, our incredibly versatile ensemble can summon a regal fanfare for your walk down the aisle (like only brass can) or weave a delicate, beautiful melody during the most meditative or reflective part of your ceremony. To help you better understand how we will fit in to your special day, we’ve detailed the typical ceremony below. But remember – it’s your day, and we will accommodate you how ever you would like! We typically begin playing during the prelude, an interval of music starting 20 to 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. During the prelude, we will establish the mood for your wedding. We can perform many requests but also have a list of selections that we choose from that are quite appropriate. Traditionally, as the prelude music plays, the ushers escort your guests to their seats. The groom's mother, father, and finally the bride's mother are the last people escorted. You may wish to select particular pieces to be played for your mothers and/or grandmothers. The processional begins with the entrance of the wedding party. Normally, the ushers lead the procession, followed by the bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, the ring bearer, and the flower girl. Many find that this portion of the ceremony is best suited to a different keyboard musician (a piano or organ, for example) because of its length and subdued character. In this way you reserve the brass quintet until the entrance of the bride to add an increase in volume and majesty appropriate to her procession down the aisle. However, we are more than happy to play for the entire processional. The bridal procession should be marked by a dramatic increase in volume and pomp provided by the Bravura Brass Quintet. In many cases, the quintet can be augmented by the organ at full volume. Your congregation should have no trouble recognizing the bride's entrance by the grandeur of the music selected. The bride should be prepared to take her time making her way down the aisle while taking in the full impact of the music and people surrounding her. This is her day. Ceremonial music may be played at any time during your ceremony. For example, music can provide a short interlude before a reading or ambience during the lighting of the unity candle. These selections are generally of a reserved nature with slow tempos and soft dynamics. Many also find this an opportune time for a friend or family member to share their singing talents. The recessional is usually marked by the bridal kiss or the announcement of the newly married couple. The bride and groom exit arm in arm, followed by the rest of the wedding party. Music should be majestic and played with a quicker tempo than the processional. Regal melodies and powerful orchestration proclaim your union to your guests. We have been known to string more than one selection together to add to this joyous exit. Please visit our repertoire page to see selections that are commonly used at each part of the ceremony. Please remember, the online list is only a short list. Our complete repertoire is extensive, and it is likely that we will have exactly what you are looking for. And given appropriate notice, we would be happy to custom arrange one special song for your special day as our wedding gift to you.