Western Wedding Rundown Music Guide: Planning Live Performances by Music Director Scarlett Choi

A seamless wedding relies on a meticulously planned musical rundown. Music acts as an invisible director, guiding the emotional energy of your event. Music Director Scarlett Choi outlines how to plan live music across four core wedding phases:

Phase 1: Cocktail Hour & Guest Arrival

• Ambiance: Vibrant, welcoming, sophisticated.

• Music Selection: Lighthearted string adaptations of modern pop songs (e.g., Disney soundtracks, Coldplay, Taylor Swift) create an upbeat, relaxed atmosphere for guest arrival.

Phase 2: The Wedding Ceremony

• Ambiance: Sacred, emotional, romantic.

• Music Selection: Precise live timing is required for groom arrivals, bridal entrance, vow exchanges, and recessional walk. Our live team adapts dynamically to walking speeds.

Phase 3: First Entrance & Dinner Service (Banquet Set 1)

• Ambiance: Regal, comfortable, immersive.

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• Music Selection: Following grand entrances, rich string arrangements of cinematic scores (e.g., La La Land, Bridgerton) provide a luxurious dining backdrop.

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Phase 4: Toasting & Farewell (Banquet Set 2)

• Ambiance: Celebratory, joyful, heartwarming.

• • Music Selection: During table toasts and final farewells, high-energy pop string covers and uplifting classics elevate guest engagement to close your wedding on a triumphant note.