Recessional

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Debbie Quain

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The music played as the wedding party is leaving the wedding ceremony is known as the recessional.

The word recessional is oftentimes used to describe the actual recession (and not the music).

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
recessional (adjective)
of or relating to a withdrawal
recessional (noun)
1.
a hymn or musical piece at the conclusion of a service or program
2.
- recession
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  • Recession
    The ceremonial exit of the 'just married' couple at the end of the wedding ceremony.
  • Wedding March
    A regal-sounding musical selection by Felix Mendelssohn often used for the wedding recessional
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About the Author Debbie Quain

I created and hosted Weddings for a Living between 2010 and 2016 as a space for honest conversations about building a sustainable company of one in the wedding industry. While I'm no longer recording new episodes, I'm still cheering on solopreneurs. Find me on Debbieville.com. 💛

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