Recessional

Category: lifestyle

The departure sequence of the wedding party and couple down the aisle at the immediate conclusion of the ceremony.

The recessional is high-energy and rapid. The newly married couple exits first to upbeat music, followed immediately by the wedding party, officiant, and family. Planners ensure the path is clear directly to a private holding room to shelter the couple for family portraits.

Common Examples

• The string quartet transitioned instantly into a joyful allegro track the millisecond the kiss occurred, launching the recessional.
• The recessional order requires the bridal party to exit in pairs, clearing the main aisle space rapidly for guest egress lines.