Music to get married to
Music plays a big part in wedding, commitment or renewal ceremonies. It’s by no means a definitive list, but what follows is a starting list of music that’s often chosen. Perhaps it will inspire you to think about your special tunes.
The only thing that’s non negotiable is that the music being played is a legal copy so you’re not breaching copyright law. If we’re using microphones for your ceremony, I can arrange to play any tune that’s available on Spotify through my sound system if you like.
Traditional Processional Music Pieces:
“Canon in D, P.37," by Johann Pachelbel
“A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: IX. Wedding March," by Felix Mendelssohn
“The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary)”, by Jeremiah Clarke
“Bridal Chorus, “Loghengrin” by Richard Wagner
“Water Music Suite in F Major – Air” by George Frideric Handel.
“The Secret Wedding" from Braveheart by David Arkenstone
“Triumphal March" from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
“Clair de Lune”, by Claude Debussy
“Ode to Joy” from Symphony No.9 by Ludwig Beethoven
“Ave Maria” by JS Bach.
“The Carnival of the Animals: XIV. The Swan” by Bernhard Jarvis
“The Marriage of Figaro – Overture” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Solomon: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by George Friedrich Handel
“Ave Verum Corpus” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Carolan’s Concerto” by The Chieftans
Contemporary Processional Music Pieces:
“Higher Love” by Steve Winwood, and Steve Jennings (esp. sung by James Vincent McMorrow)
“Beautiful Day” by U2
“At Last” sung by Etta James
“Endless Love” by Luther Vandross, feat. Mariah Carey
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
“Marry Me” by Train
“Glasgow Love Theme” from Love Actually by Craig Armstrong
“First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
“On This Day” by David Pomeranz
“The Luckiest” by Ben Folds
“Always” by Bon Jovi
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
“Love & Marriage”, by Jimmy Van Heusen and sung by Frank Sinatra
“When I’m Sixty-Four” by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Stay with Me” by Sam Smith, James Napier and Jeff Lynne, (esp. as played by Daniel Jang)
Traditional Signing Music Pieces:
“Air on a G String” by JS Bach
“The Flower Duet” from Lakme by Leo Delibes
“Oh Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini
“Spring, 1st Movement” from 4 Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
“Salut D’Amour” by Edward Elgar
Contemporary Signing Music Pieces:
“From This Moment” by Shania Twain
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson
“Signed Sealed Delivered, I’m Yours” by Stevie Wonder
“Anyone Else But You” by the Mouldy Peaches
"When I Say I Do" by Clint Black feat. Lisa Hartman Black
Traditional Recessional Music Pieces:
"Ode to Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven
"Coronation March" (from Crown imperial) by Sir William Walton
"Trumpet Tune and Bell Symphony" by Henry Purcell
“On Wings of Song" by Felix Mendelssohn
“Verdi: Aida: Triumphal March & Ballet" by Giuseppe Verdi
Contemporary Recessional Music Pieces:
“We Are Family” by Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers
“I’ve Had the Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
“I’ve Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas
“You’re My Best Friend” by Queen
“All You Need is Love” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
“Only Love” by Mary J. Blige
