Songs for the Wedding Ceremony
The music you choose for your wedding ceremony is a very important part of creating your special moment. It creates an atmosphere, whether you want the moment to be a romantic tear jerker or fun and light hearted, your choice of music will set the tone.
So you will need to decide on the style of your wedding and whether you want classical, romantic or non-traditional music.
You can have live music played by a harpist, organist, guitarist or songs sung by a vocalist. Instead you could have CD's played, but it is a good idea to check with the contact person in charge of the church or ceremony venue, as some venues, especially churches, may have rules about the type of music that is allowed.
The following is some suggestions for songs to be played at your wedding ceremony, modern and classical.
Prelude Songs
This is the wedding music played while guests arrive and are seated.
The Rose - Bette Midler
The One - Elton John
A Father's Song - Antonin Dvorak
Hero - Enrique Iglesias
Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Arioso - J.S. Bach
Ave Maria - Charles Gounod
Canon in D - Johann Pachebel
Jesu, Joy OF Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
You and I - Stevie Wonder
Someone to Watch Over - Me Frank Sinatra
Symphony No.5 - LudwigVan Beethoven
The Wedding Song - Felix Mendelssohn
Through the Eyes of Love - Melissa Manchester
Goodnight, Sweetheart - David Kersh
Processional
Having the right wedding processional music really makes the moment special and memorable. The wedding processional song is the music that the bridal party enters to and, most importantly, that introduces the Bride as she walks down the aisle to her waiting Groom.
Reminiscent Joy - The O'Neill Brothers
The Prayer - Charlotte Church and Josh Groban
Only Time - Enya
I Don't Want to Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Wedding March/Marriage of Figaro – Mozart
All My Life - KC and JOJO
Canon in D – Pachelbel
At Last - Etta James
Fields of Gold - Sting
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J. S. Bach
Hymne – Vangelis
Me and You - Kenny Chesney
Trumpet Voluntary – Jeremiah Clarke
From This Moment - Shania Twain
Canon in D (instrumental) - Johann Pachelbel
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Traditional Wedding March - Richard Wagner
Ceremony
This could be for signing of the registry, lighting a unity candle or any other ceremony performed.
Thank you - Dido
Unforgettable -Natalie King Cole
Amazing Grace - Lari White
When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Keeper of the Stars - Tracy Byrd
I knew I loved you before I met you - Savage Garden
Don't know much but I know I love you – Aaron Neville
Sometimes when we touch – Rod Stewart
You Light Up My Life - Leanne Rimes
Ave Maria - Pavarotti
I Do Cherish You - 98 degrees
Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod
Recessional
This is the music played as the newlyweds and wedding guests exit.
All You Need is Love - Beatles
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
A Whole New World - Aladdin Soundtrack
These Are the Days - Van Morrison
Breathless - The Corrs
Cowboy Take Me Away - Dixie Chicks
Head over Heels - Tears for Fears
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - James Taylor
I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr.
Life is Good - Kenny Chesney
Ray of Light - Madonna
I'm A Believer - Smashmouth/Shrek Soundtrack
Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
At Last - Etta James
Starting Over - John Lennon
Wedding Day - Bee Gees
This Kiss - Faith Hill
Spring (from The Four Seasons) – Vivaldi
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
Trumpet Tune – Purcell
Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night's Dream) - Mendelssohn
