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The other suggestion would be to tell your planner if you want it played in full. So many times I see where songs are cut short once you've made it up the aisle. Instrumental music isn't as noticeable as a natural fade is easy to do BUT if you and your partner have sat and sat listening to songs and picked it do to the lyric content it would be a shame to have it cut out and not get the affect you want it to be. Pass this detail on to your planner and let them know that you want something played in full.

Having said that keep in mind the length of the songs you are picking. I was asked to play the Somewhere Over The Rainbow song and asked to play it in full. I did tell them that this is one of the longest songs to pick and you'll be surprised that on the day a 4 minute song can feel like an eternity. I gave her the instructions to turn and catch my eye if you feel it needs to be cut short. On the day not only did she catch my eye but she grinned and nodded indicating I was right. I didn't just cut it off but waited until the verse was ending and then faded.

Another thing I want to add is please please please please whatever you do SLOWLY walk down the aisle. Bride's have waited their entire life for this special moment to come and on the day nerves take over and they FLY down the aisle. I usually have a word with whomever is escorting the bride (if there is someone) and tell them to find the natural temp of the song and slowly make their way down. It's your moment... enjoy it for all it's worth and all of the effort you've put into planning it.