Wedding Music
Choosing the music for your wedding ceremony can be intimidating, as many have little experience with classical music. Please be comfortable knowing that we are classically trained and will gladly help you with these decisions. The following are examples which create an elegant, romantic, and classy ambiance.
Prelude Music
The Prelude begins 20-30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. This will establish the mood as your guests arrive.
- Spring, 1st Mvmt. from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
- Morning - Grieg
- Minuet - Boismortier
- Entr’acte - Bizet
- Brandenburg Concerto III, 1st Mvmt. - Bach
- The Swan - Saint Saens
- Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
- Con Te Partiro - Sartori
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Seating of VIPs
(mothers/grandmothers)
- Hymne - Vangelis
- Air in G - Bach
- Arisoso - Bach
- Con Te Partiro - Sartori
Processional
Your wedding party processional begins as the Groom and Officiant enter and continues until all the bridesmaids are in place. This music should have an even cadence,easy to walk to, and be sweet, tender, and delicate.
- Canon in D - Pachelbel
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
- Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
Bride’s Entrance
Your moment has arrived! This piece should be glorious and grand for your picture-perfect walk down the aisle.
- Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell
- Bridal Chorus - Wagner
- Te Deum - Charpentier
Ceremony Music
Soft and reflective music can be used during the lighting of the Unity candle and/or communion.
- My Shepard Will Supply My Need - Traditional
- Ave Maria - Schubert
- Arioso - Bach
- The Lord’s Prayer - Malotte
- Meditation from ‘Thaïs’ - Massenet
Recessional Music
Festive and upbeat music fills the air as you walkdown the aisle, newly married, followed by the Wedding Party.
- Wedding March - Mendelssohn
- Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel
- Brandenburg Concerto II, 3rd Mvmt. - Bach
- Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Postlude Music
Joyful and exuberant music emanates from the hall as your guests depart.
- Ode to Joy - Beethoven
- Rondeau - Mouret
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
- Autumn, 3rd Mvmt. from The Four Seasons -Vivaldi
Rates
Please contact us for rates. This can vary due to length of ceremony, travel, and season. We are happy to work with your soloist or arrange your favorite selection for a nominal fee.