Many wedding
organizers leave the choice of the music for the wedding service to chance. Here are some suggestions to consider.
Processional Music (Bringing in the Bride….):
Processional music
is the music that you and your wedding party will walk down the aisle to. You can have one song for everyone, or choose
a separate song for your grand entrance. At the end of the ceremony, you and
your new husband leave the venue to your recessional music, which tends to be
more upbeat than the processional. There are traditional choices for both of
these pieces of music, but we’ve given you a couple of options to consider.
Listen and enjoy!
Bridal Chorus (by Wagner)
Often known as
"Here Comes The Bride", this piece of classical music is the
traditional choice for the procession of the bride, and is often played on an
organ.
Canon
in D (by Pachelbel)
This gorgeous
piece of music sounds beautiful played by a traditional violin or on classical
guitar. This piece has the advantage
that it cycles on itself. No need to
worry about timing as you do not know when it finishes…..the finish is just a
fading down of of melody.
A
Thousand Years (by The Piano Guys, originally performed by Christina
Perri)
Often couples
can’t decide between a classic instrumental or a more modern love song with
vocals for their processional music. Why not get the best of both worlds with
an instrumental cover of one of your favourite songs? The Piano Guys make this
modern melody a classic.
Marry Me (by Train)
If you want a
modern song but aren’t sure what sort of thing to go for, then we think this a
great choice. The melody and lyrics are both beautiful, and the tempo isn’t too
fast for a processional.
Music during the Signing of the Marriage
Register:
Elusive Moments (by Tino Izzo)
Talent guitarist
Tino Izzo is not known until you hear his infectious compositions. Elusive Moments is well suited to be played
during the signing of the legal documents.
Recessional Music (The Couple Leaves….):
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (by Stevie
Wonder)
One of the most
popular modern choices – and with good reason! After all, you and your new
husband have just signed the wedding register, so the lyrics “signed, sealed,
delivered – I’m yours!” are particularly meaningful.
We’ve Only Just Begun (The Carpenters)
The lyrics say
it all. Everyone hums along almost immediately without
thinking.
For the Love of You (Candy Dulfer)
Candy Dulfer is
an unique saxophonist with a flair with this Smooth Jazz piece that not only
fits well into the Recessional but also extends well into the implementation of
a receiving line.
