As
a general rule music for wedding
breakfasts are divided into the
following 3 sections:
If you
are having a civil wedding there
is the ceremony itself. This
involves playing as guests arrive,
a processional as the
bride makes her entrance, during
the signing of the register,
and a recessional as
you leave the room.
Drinks
reception after the service
(usually whilst photos are happening,
as there can be general milling
around for the guests).
During
the wedding breakfast.
Please
note that some Registrars don't
allow music which can have "religious"
associations to be played at a
civil wedding ceremony. This includes
the traditional wedding marches
Here Comes the Bride by
Wagner, Wedding March by
Mendlessohn and Ave Maria
by Gounod. There is no "law" saying
you cannot have this music if
you wish, it is purely up to the
Registrar's personal taste. So
if you would like these pieces
to be played you will have to
discuss this in advance and maybe
persuade the Registrar!