Here is a compilations of the things my mom has sent me via email:

Suggestion for ceremony music:

PRELUDE:
Music that is played BEFORE the processional of bridesmaids and Bride – Read this – great info. Your prelude not only entertains guests as they arrive, it sets the tone for your wedding. Think about choosing a few pieces that convey a mood that matches the style of your ceremony. If traditional classical music seems insincere, go with your instinct and program music close to your heart.
Preludes usually begin 20 minutes before the planned start of the ceremony, but we usually will have thirty minutes prepared in case the wedding does not begin on time.

Recommendations: Handel’s “Air, from Water Music”; Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” or “Sheep May Safely Graze”; Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”

PROCESSIONAL:
1. The mothers of the bride and groom are seated after all guests are seated, mother of the bride is seated last, and immediately before the start of the processional music. They are usually escorted to their seats by a brother of the bride or groom, (Patrick) or by another usher.
2. After they are seated, the officiate (pastor), groom and best man enter by a side door (or yard – in your case) and wait at the altar.
3. Then comes the Bridesmaid (Jess)
4. Then the Ring bearer and/or flower girl (Julia)
5. Then the Maid or Matron of Honor (Sami)
6. When the attendants are in their place, the music changes to announce the Bride.
7. Then the bride enters, escorted by her father.*
8. The Maid of Honor holds Brides Flowers and helps father lift up her veil from her face.
9. Father gives away Bride, helps lift up her veil, gives her a kiss, shakes the Groom’s hand and then father goes to his seat and the Groom escorts the Bride to Altar.
10. Music fades out and the Minister begins. (Do you want the minister to ask “Who gives this woman away?” IF SO, then he would ask that before Dad goes to his seat. Dad would answer, “Her mother and I do” – he would lift your veil – give you a kiss, shake John’s hand and head to his seat. Then John would take your hand and lead you up to where you’ll stand for the ceremony.**
11. Then the minister greets the guests and begins the ceremony.

* Will have to add a 7.5 to the list where mother ties ribbon around roses that were added as I walked down the isle.
** Will have to see what the booklet outlining the ceremony the pastor gave us says

RECESSIONAL: (Leaving the wedding ceremony) The Wedding March can be played during the recessional.
1. Bride and groom leave first – then Flower girl – then Maid of honor and best man – then bridesmaid with groomsman.
2. Then parents leave – bride’s mother escorted out first – with father.
3. Then the groom’s parents are escorted out.
4. Then other guests are excused, front-most rows first, through the back rows.