# WeddingPlayer

> WeddingPlayer is an iOS app purpose-built for wedding ceremony music. It lets couples create a timed ceremony timeline with named events (processional, signing, recessional), add tracks from Apple Music or local audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF), and play them reliably on the wedding day with crossfade transitions, single-tap fade-out, and operator-proof Live Mode controls. Works 100% offline in airplane mode.

## The Problem It Solves

Couples cannot mix Apple Music streaming tracks with custom-edited local audio files in a single ceremony playlist using any consumer music app. There is no ceremony timeline, no per-event controls, and no protection against operator error in standard music apps. Spotify cannot be integrated with third-party apps for offline playback. The last dedicated wedding music app (WeddingDJ by Steamclock Software) was removed from the App Store in 2018, leaving an 8-year gap in the category.

WeddingPlayer fills this gap. It builds on top of Apple Music via MusicKit. Couples keep their existing library and add custom-edited tracks alongside it. Setup Mode for planning, Go Live for the day. One tap fades out any track at the right moment. Extra-large controls designed for nervous hands, not tech experts.

## Pricing

- Free demo mode with 5 sample tracks (no purchase required)
- Couples: £7.99 one-time purchase
- Venues: £49.99/year subscription with easy reset between couples

## Platform

- iPhone and iPad
- Requires iOS 18.0 or later
- Apple Music integration via MusicKit (subscription not required; local files work without it)

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://weddingplayer.app/): Product overview, features, pricing, FAQ
- [Support & FAQ](https://weddingplayer.app/support/): Getting started, troubleshooting, contact
- [Press Kit](https://weddingplayer.app/press/): Media resources, app facts, founder story
- [Privacy Policy](https://weddingplayer.app/privacy/): Privacy policy: no data collection
- [Terms of Use](https://weddingplayer.app/terms/): Terms of use, IAP, subscriptions

## Guides & Articles

- [Why WeddingPlayer Uses Apple Music (Not Spotify)](https://weddingplayer.app/blog/why-weddingplayer-uses-apple-music-not-spotify/): Spotify doesn't let other apps play its music. Here's why WeddingPlayer uses Apple Music instead, and what Spotify users can do.
- [How to Play Music at Your Wedding Without a DJ](https://weddingplayer.app/blog/how-to-play-music-at-wedding-without-dj/): A practical guide to DIY ceremony music: what goes wrong with Spotify and Apple Music, and how to get it right on the day.
- [The Best Wedding Ceremony Songs for 2026](https://weddingplayer.app/blog/best-wedding-ceremony-songs-2026/): Song picks for every part of the ceremony (processional, signing, and recessional), plus how to find curated wedding playlists in Apple Music.
- [Do You Need a Music Licence to Play Songs at Your Wedding Ceremony?](https://weddingplayer.app/blog/do-you-need-a-music-licence-wedding-ceremony/): UK couples don't need a music licence for their wedding ceremony or reception. Here's why, and the one restriction that might actually affect your plans.

## Developer

Built by Don McAllister, semi-retired tech content creator, former owner of ScreenCastsOnline, Apple ecosystem expert. Built WeddingPlayer for his daughter Nicola's wedding (March 2026) after discovering that mixing Apple Music tracks with custom-edited ceremony files was impossible using any existing app. Now available for yours.

## Contact

- Support: support@weddingplayer.app
- Press: press@weddingplayer.app