Romantic Aisle Music
Walking down the aisle is one of the most iconic moments in any wedding, and the music playing behind you can make it feel like time itself has slowed down. Red Soda Band curates a rich catalogue of processional pieces — from timeless classics like Canon in D and Ave Maria to modern favourites like Christina Perri's A Thousand Years — each performed with exquisite live musicianship that no recording can replicate.
Our musicians have a deep understanding of tempo, dynamics, and emotional pacing, which means your aisle music will swell at exactly the right moments to create a cinematic, goosebump-inducing entrance. We carefully rehearse your chosen song so the performance feels effortless and entirely in tune with the mood you want to create.
For couples who want something truly different, we offer creative reinterpretations of popular songs — imagine a string-laced version of Ed Sheeran's Perfect or a jazz-infused take on Can't Help Falling in Love. These unique arrangements make your processional feel personal and surprising without straying from the romance.
Timing is everything when it comes to aisle music, so we work closely with your wedding coordinator or celebrant to ensure the music starts and transitions seamlessly. Our experience with ceremonies of all sizes — from intimate garden weddings to grand ballroom affairs — means we handle every detail with practiced ease.
We also offer music for the prelude, the time before the ceremony begins when guests are arriving and finding their seats. Gentle, ambient performances during this period create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and help set the emotional tone well before the ceremony formally begins.
If you have multiple people walking the aisle — bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, or a flower girl — we can coordinate multiple pieces or extended arrangements to ensure everyone has their perfect musical moment as they make their entrance. Red Soda Band's romantic aisle music service is available as a standalone booking or as part of our full ceremony music package, giving you the flexibility to choose exactly the level of live musical experience that fits your wedding vision and budget.
Vow & Ring Exchange Options
The exchange of vows and rings is the sacred heart of your wedding ceremony — a deeply intimate moment where the words you speak to each other are made all the more powerful by the music that surrounds them. Red Soda Band offers a range of subtle, emotionally resonant accompaniment options designed to enhance rather than overshadow this profound moment.
Soft instrumental music played during your vows creates a beautiful soundscape that fills silence, supports emotion, and adds a layer of cinematic depth to your promises. Many couples choose gentle fingerpicked guitar, ambient piano, or a solo violin piece to underscore the gravity and tenderness of this moment in their ceremony.
During the ring exchange, we can transition seamlessly into a new piece — perhaps something slightly more uplifting or hopeful in tone — to mark the shift from spoken words to the physical symbol of your commitment. This musical transition, handled with care and sensitivity, can feel extraordinarily moving for both you and your guests.
We have a large repertoire of pieces specifically suited to this quiet, contemplative section of the ceremony. Favourites include instrumental versions of romantic songs, original compositions, or classical pieces that carry a sense of timelessness and devotion without being overly dramatic.
For couples who prefer silence during their vows — letting the words speak entirely for themselves — we are fully comfortable pausing and resuming at precisely agreed-upon cues. Our musicians are trained to read the room and respond fluidly to the natural rhythm of your ceremony rather than following a rigid set list.
If you are writing your own vows, we can discuss the length and emotional tone of what you plan to say, and suggest pieces that complement the mood you want to evoke. Every detail of the vow and ring exchange music is rehearsed and confirmed in advance so that on your wedding day, our musicians can deliver a flawless, heartfelt performance that honours the significance of the moment with quiet, beautiful grace.
Exit Songs & Celebratory Endings
After the vows are exchanged, the rings are placed, and the celebrant announces your first kiss as a married couple, the energy in the room erupts — and your recessional music is the perfect way to channel that joy into a euphoric send-off. Red Soda Band specialises in exit songs that capture the elation of the moment and send you down the aisle as a married couple with a triumphant, celebratory soundtrack.
Our recessional catalogue ranges from the traditionally majestic — Mendelssohn's Wedding March, Ode to Joy, or the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba — to the joyfully contemporary, including crowd-favourite pop songs reimagined as uplifting, high-energy arrangements that get guests on their feet and cheering.
Some of our most beloved recessional requests include Beatles classics like Here Comes the Sun, upbeat Motown numbers, fun acoustic covers of modern pop hits, and even customised mashups that blend two meaningful songs into one unforgettable exit moment. Whatever captures your energy as a couple, we make it work beautifully.
The transition from the intimate, emotional stillness of the ceremony to the jubilant rush of the recessional requires skilled musical intuition. Our musicians nail this transition every time — building energy at exactly the right pace to create a naturally escalating sense of celebration that mirrors the emotional arc of your ceremony.
Beyond the immediate recessional, we can also provide signing music — the pieces played while you sign the register or marriage certificate — which bridges the final ceremony moments and the exit. This is a lovely opportunity to include a meaningful song or instrumental piece that might not fit elsewhere in the ceremony.
For outdoor ceremonies or those in unique venues, we tailor our exit music choices to complement the acoustics and atmosphere of the space. Your recessional is the last musical memory your guests will carry from the ceremony, so we take it seriously. Red Soda Band's celebratory exit songs are always performed with full energy, impeccable technique, and the kind of infectious joy that reminds everyone in the room exactly what a wedding is all about.
Instrumentation & Styles
Great ceremony music starts with great instrumentation, and Red Soda Band offers an exceptionally wide range of musical configurations to suit every style and venue. Whether you envision a solitary violin weeping softly through your processional or a full string quartet commanding the room with classical grandeur, we have the musicians and the expertise to make it happen.
Our most popular ceremony configurations include solo piano, solo guitar (acoustic or classical), violin and piano duo, guitar and vocals, string quartet, and jazz trio. Each of these configurations brings a distinctive sonic character to the ceremony and can be matched to the overall aesthetic and tone of your wedding day.
In terms of musical styles, we cover a remarkably broad spectrum — from Baroque and Classical to Jazz, Bossa Nova, Contemporary Pop, Folk, and Indie. This range means we can perform the classical piece your parents love alongside the modern ballad that defines your relationship, creating a ceremony that feels both timeless and entirely you.
All of our musicians are conservatory-trained and perform at the highest professional standard, with extensive experience in wedding ceremonies specifically. This is not background music performed by semi-professionals — this is genuinely moving, expertly delivered live music by artists who love what they do.
We are also experienced in acoustic amplification for larger venues, ensuring that even in cavernous spaces, the intimacy and warmth of live instrumentation is preserved and every guest can experience the music as intended. Our sound setup is discreet, elegant, and fully managed by our own team.
If your ceremony has a specific cultural, religious, or thematic element — a Celtic blessing, a Hebrew prayer, a traditional song from your heritage — we work with you to incorporate these pieces sensitively and authentically, learning new repertoire if needed to honour the traditions that matter to your family. The instrumentation and style you choose for your ceremony music communicates something essential about who you are as a couple, and Red Soda Band works with you to make sure every note reflects your unique story with beauty, authenticity, and unforgettable artistry.
Personalization & Song Requests
At Red Soda Band, we believe that the most magical ceremony music is music that means something specifically to you. That is why personalization is at the very core of everything we do — from your first song request to the final note of your recessional, every choice reflects your relationship, your taste, and your vision for the day.
Our song request process begins well before your wedding day. After booking, you will receive access to our client portal where you can submit song preferences, special requests, and any songs that hold particular meaning to you as a couple — the song that was playing on your first date, the ballad you danced to in your kitchen, or the anthem that somehow perfectly captures your relationship.
We learn new arrangements for our clients regularly. If your dream song is not already in our repertoire, simply let us know and our musicians will prepare a professional arrangement specifically for your ceremony. We have a remarkable track record of bringing almost any song to life in a live ceremony context, regardless of genre or era.
For couples who want their musical choices to tell a narrative across the ceremony — with each piece chosen to reflect a different stage of their relationship or love story — we offer a full musical storytelling consultation. This is one of our most beloved services and creates ceremonies with extraordinary emotional depth and cohesion.
We encourage you to think beyond just song titles when making your requests. Consider the emotion, the energy, and the atmosphere you want at each moment. Do you want your processional to feel ethereal and weightless? Warm and folky? Grand and cinematic? Sharing these descriptors with us helps us make choices that are exactly right even when you are not sure of the specific song.
Your personalization preferences are documented and confirmed well in advance of your wedding so our musicians arrive on the day fully prepared, with every arrangement rehearsed and every cue understood. The result is ceremony music that does not feel like it was chosen from a generic wedding playlist — it feels like a bespoke musical portrait of your relationship, played by talented artists who genuinely care about making your day extraordinary.
Acoustic & Ensemble Options
The size and configuration of your musical ensemble significantly shapes the atmosphere of your ceremony, and Red Soda Band offers beautifully curated options at every scale — from an intimate solo performance to a rich, multi-piece ensemble that fills an entire venue with sound. Whatever the size of your wedding or the style of your venue, we have an acoustic option that is perfectly suited to it.
For intimate ceremonies — elopements, garden weddings, small chapel celebrations — a solo performer can be deeply powerful. A solo classical guitarist or pianist creates an incredibly warm, personal atmosphere that feels close and heartfelt rather than grand and theatrical. These performances are among our most emotionally affecting, precisely because of their simplicity.
Our duo configurations — most commonly violin and guitar, or guitar and vocals — offer a beautiful balance of melody and harmony that works wonderfully in mid-sized venues. The interplay between two instruments creates a richer, more layered soundscape than a solo while maintaining an intimate feel that suits relaxed, romantic ceremonies.
For couples wanting a more classical or formal ceremony atmosphere, our string quartet is one of our most requested configurations. The quartet delivers the full harmonic richness of classical string music and is particularly stunning in heritage venues, ballrooms, and large chapels where the reverb and acoustic properties of the space enhance the natural warmth of the strings.
All of our ensembles perform acoustically or with minimal, tasteful amplification depending on venue requirements. We conduct a venue assessment in advance of every booking to ensure our configuration is calibrated perfectly for the space — ensuring optimal sound coverage without overwhelming the natural acoustic character of your ceremony environment.
We also offer specialised ensemble options for unique ceremonies: a classical guitar duo for Iberian-themed weddings, a jazz piano trio for art-deco venues, or a folk duo featuring guitar and fiddle for rustic barn settings. Whether you choose a soloist who fills the room with quiet intimacy or a quartet that moves your guests to tears with sweeping harmonies, Red Soda Band's acoustic and ensemble options ensure your ceremony music is not just heard — it is felt, deeply and beautifully, by everyone present.