THE CEREMONY
The Prelude: Prelude selections are played as the guests arrive, find their seats, and settle in for your wedding ceremony. Depending on your musical style,
your prelude might be a classical selection, such as Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" or Handel's Water Music, or something more contemporary like the Beach
Boys, "God Only Knows." The idea is to set the tone of what's to come and, of course, to provide background entertainment for your eager guests.
The Processional: The processional begins just before the wedding party begins walking down the aisle, and lasts until the bride joins the groom at the altar.
Generally, the processional song remains the same until the bride -- that's you! - appears. Again depending on how formal you want it, procession music can
vary from Pachelbel's Canon in D to Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World."
The Bridal March: When the bridesmaids have taken their places and the flower girls have dropped their last rose petal on the aisle, there is a brief pause. A
breath of silence. The guests look back and there you are, the radiant bride, the star starting your walk down the aisle. Again, depending on the level of
formality of your event, you can choose whatever song you like. Some brides love the sound of "Trumpet Voluntary," some love "Here Comes The Bride." And
believe it or not, some can't wait for The Beatles' "When I'm 64."
The Interlude: At a midpoint in the ceremony, often during the lighting of the unity candle, there is a musical interlude. If you've asked a soloist to sing or play
-- this is the moment. Traditional interlude music includes Schubert's "Ave Maria" and select pieces from Verdi's "La Traviata." For less formal interludes, we
love the sound of Spanish guitar, or a favorite love song.
The Recessional: Your grand finale. Just as the bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife and presented to the guests (right after the big kiss!). The
recessional music is usually an upbeat, celebratory tune, full of joy and happiness. Listen to Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" (from "A Midsummer Night's
Dream") or for a hipper feel, try Sister Sledge's, "We Are Family," or Fat Boy Slim's "Praise You."
We have found the following songs to be among the most requested by Brides. Feel free to use your own tastes to
customize your ceremony:
The Prelude: Prelude selections are played as the guests arrive, find their seats, and settle in for your wedding ceremony. Depending on your musical style,
your prelude might be a classical selection, such as Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" or Handel's Water Music, or something more contemporary like the Beach
Boys, "God Only Knows." The idea is to set the tone of what's to come and, of course, to provide background entertainment for your eager guests.
The Processional: The processional begins just before the wedding party begins walking down the aisle, and lasts until the bride joins the groom at the altar.
Generally, the processional song remains the same until the bride -- that's you! - appears. Again depending on how formal you want it, procession music can
vary from Pachelbel's Canon in D to Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World."
The Bridal March: When the bridesmaids have taken their places and the flower girls have dropped their last rose petal on the aisle, there is a brief pause. A
breath of silence. The guests look back and there you are, the radiant bride, the star starting your walk down the aisle. Again, depending on the level of
formality of your event, you can choose whatever song you like. Some brides love the sound of "Trumpet Voluntary," some love "Here Comes The Bride." And
believe it or not, some can't wait for The Beatles' "When I'm 64."
The Interlude: At a midpoint in the ceremony, often during the lighting of the unity candle, there is a musical interlude. If you've asked a soloist to sing or play
-- this is the moment. Traditional interlude music includes Schubert's "Ave Maria" and select pieces from Verdi's "La Traviata." For less formal interludes, we
love the sound of Spanish guitar, or a favorite love song.
The Recessional: Your grand finale. Just as the bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife and presented to the guests (right after the big kiss!). The
recessional music is usually an upbeat, celebratory tune, full of joy and happiness. Listen to Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" (from "A Midsummer Night's
Dream") or for a hipper feel, try Sister Sledge's, "We Are Family," or Fat Boy Slim's "Praise You."
We have found the following songs to be among the most requested by Brides. Feel free to use your own tastes to
customize your ceremony:
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| Ave Maria (Schubert) |
| Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) |
| Canon In D (Piano) (Pachelbel) |
| Ode To Joy (Beethoven) |
| Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Bach) |
| Canon In D (Bridal) (Pachelbel) |
| Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark's March) (Clarke) |
| From This Moment (Piano Instrumental) |
| Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin) |
| The Wedding Song (There Is Love - Instrumental) |
| The Gift Of Love (Piano Instrumental) |
| Trumpet Tune & Air (Purcell) |
| Hornpipe In D Major (Water Music) (Handel) |
| Seating Of Mothers: |
| Recessional: |
| Unity Candle: |
| Bride: |
| Bridal Party: |