Music Program Suggestions
A breakdown of the typical ceremony plus music suggestions to get your playlist started!
The Ceremony
Strike the right note for each joyous moment.
Set the mood and build anticipation as guests arrive and find their seats--the live sounds will be attention-getting! This music should be uplifting and exciting to reflect the occasion.
Contemporary
All I Want is You - U2I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Love Story - Taylor Swift
The Best of My Love - Eagles
Invisible String - Taylor Swift
Traditional
Largo from Winter, Four Seasons - VivaldiAndante, String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 29 - Schubert
Trumpet Tune - Purcell
Air in F - Bach
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
Flower Duet from Lakmé - Delibes
Chorale in A Minor,” Adagio - Franck
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
Toccata in E Minor - Pachelbel
This music accompanies the wedding party as they walk down the aisle. Many people choose several songs, so that each family and side of the wedding party walk down the aisle to a different song. This may also depend on the length of the aisle and the number of people. Don't forget that the rhythm and speed of the song should match how fast you want the walking speed for the wedding party!
The bride is often accompanied by her own song. Although Pachelbel's Canon in D and the Bridal March, “Here Comes the Bride,” are traditional, your own choices may better express you and your wedding.
The bride is often accompanied by her own song. Although Pachelbel's Canon in D and the Bridal March, “Here Comes the Bride,” are traditional, your own choices may better express you and your wedding.
Contemporary
All of Me - John LegendGabriel's Oboe - The Mission/Morricone
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Wizard of Oz
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan/Adele
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
Your Song - Elton John
Traditional
Trumpet Voluntary - ClarkeMozart - Andante from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Canon - Pachebel
Wedding March - Wagner
Air on the G String - Bach
Ave Maria - Schubert
Largo from "Xerxes" - Handel
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Interlude music accompanies parts of the ceremony such as the signing of the registry, or any other non-speaking moments. Common choices are the couple's favorite love song or something introspective, moving, or romantic.
Contemporary
Hallelujah - Leonard CohenStand By Me - Ben E. King
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
All I Ask of You - Phantom of the Opera
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
Traditional
Ave Maria - SchubertJesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Arioso - Bach
Largo from Xerxes - Handel
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
Largo from Winter - Vivaldi
This is when the new couple, the wedding party, and the families walk back up the aisle. Choose a joyous and celebratory song!
Contemporary
All I Want is You - U2I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Don't Stop Believin' - Jorney
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
Traditional
Hornpipe - HandelLa Rejouissance - Handel
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Rondeau - Mouret
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Spring from The Four Seasons - Vivaldi
Depending on the venue and the number of guests, consider choosing a few lively selections to accompany the guests as they begin to leave the ceremony location and transition to a cocktail hour or meal.
Contemporary
Marry You - Bruno MarsHappy Together - The Turtles
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Can't Stop the Feeling - Timberlake
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Traditional
Wedding March - MendelssohnSleeping Beauty Waltz - Tchaikovsky
Minuetto - Boccherini
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 - Bach
The Reception
Provide the perfect harmonious atmosphere pre- and post-ceremony. Mingle, and celebrate!
Choose songs that work well as a backdrop to socializing. A couple recognizeable tunes as a conversation starter can also be a nice touch!
Our repertoire for reception music is extensive. We can offer many choices and work with you and your reception vision.