Suggested Wedding Ceremony Songs
Music at a wedding can be something easily not given enough attention. But just as the flowers, dress, and location are crucial to setting the tone, music is a crucial way to convey your feelings, personalities, wedding theme, and to help your guests relax. The songs below are some of the most popular songs that are used. Please remember that these are only suggestions. Please use any song that you like! If you know of a song that should be listed here, please let us know.
Prelude (arrival of the guests): Normally selected by your musician but requests are certainly acceptable.
Seating of the Mothers/Grandmothers (1-2 songs)
| Song | iTunes |
Listen |
| Air on the G String | ||
| Air from Water Music | ||
| Autumn (I) from Four Seasons | ||
| Ave Maria | ||
| Rondeau from Premiere Suite | ||
| Spring (I) from Four Seasons |
Bridesmaids, Flowergirl, Ring Bearer (1-2 songs)
| Song | iTunes |
Listen |
| Canon in D | ||
| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | ||
| Hornpipe from Water Music | ||
| Romance from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | ||
| Rondeau from Premiere Suite | ||
| Trumpet Tune | ||
| Trumpet Voluntary |
Bride (1 song)
| Song | iTunes |
Listen |
| Bridal Chorus | ||
| Canon in D | ||
| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | ||
| Romance from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | ||
| Trumpet Voluntary |
Recessional (1-2 songs)
| Song | iTunes |
Listen |
| Hornpipe from Water Music | ||
| Ode to Joy | ||
| Trumpet Tune | ||
| Trumpet Voluntary | ||
| Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Postlude (1-3 songs)
| Song | iTunes |
Listen |
| Hornpipe from Water Music | ||
| Ode to Joy | ||
| Rondeau from Premiere Suite | ||
| Spring (I) from Four Seasons | ||
| Trumpet Tune | ||
| Trumpet Voluntary |