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Wedding Day Music

BySusan

Where to start?  The list is endless.  Timeless tracks that have touched your soul, those tunes that haunt your mind, those you have heard upon movie tracks and content.

Special first dances with your beau, all time favourite songs or pieces of music from your childhood. 

You will choose accordingly, but here is a little sample of music you may wish to incorporate into your entrance of the bridal party, and entrance of you, as bride, into your amazing celebration of love ceremony.

Your much awaited Wedding Day.

Take a listen, and I hope these help you visualise your special welcome and wows from guests as they follow you down the aisle, to your particular ‘meaningful’ piece of music, or song.

Classical, traditional, spiritual or modern.   Which is your preference?

Each piece of music, lyric of song, voice of artist, or band you may have hired for the day, will be enjoyed and remembered by all present.

Especially you and your beau.

Your binding contract of love in union together forged by this first selection of music to which you will enter the ceremonial space, with your flower girls and bridesmaids already having swayed and sparkled excitedly awaiting your entrance.

That memorable aisle walk towards your chosen partner for life. 

The look upon their faces, the tear in their eye.  Your music choices is going to elevate the heightened sense of sacredness of love been you two. 

Ideas for Music 

  1. Pachelbel – Canon in D
    Soft, timeless, and graceful. Perfect for setting a romantic tone.
  1. Wagner – Bridal Chorus (“Here Comes the Bride”)
    The classic traditional march for a grand entrance.
  1. Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
    Gentle, spiritual, uplifting — ideal for a serene ceremony.
  1. Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary
    Majestic and regal — beautiful for church or formal settings.
  1. Handel – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
    Joyful and lively, with an air of celebration.
  1. Enya – Only Time (instrumental version works beautifully)
    Ethereal, modern, dreamy — adds a magical, floating quality.
  1. Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel
    Minimalist piano and violin piece, deeply moving and reflective.
  1. Etta James – At Last (instrumental or vocal)
    Soulful, romantic — a powerful emotional choice.
  1. Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love (string quartet / piano cover)
    Classic romance, simple and heartfelt.
  1. Christina Perri – A Thousand Years (string quartet version especially popular)
    Modern wedding favourite, emotional and cinematic.
  1. Celtic – Highland Cathedral (bagpipes or orchestral)
    Majestic, deeply moving — perfect if you want a Celtic/ancestral touch.
  1. Jewish Traditional – Erev Shel Shoshanim (Evening of Roses)
    Gentle, romantic Hebrew love song — ideal for interfaith or multicultural weddings.

Plus so many more….  of course, millions of love songs that are trending right now… Listen to as many pieces music, love songs, as you can with your partner and wedding planner..  

Maybe you have a great voice and plan to record a song of your own to surprise your partner?  Imagine the faces of your friends and family, if you were to do so, keeping it a secret surprise, for the day itself. 

So many friends of course, you will wish to discuss your big day with, along with Mother, Sister, Brother, Dad.  Colleagues at work may share their chosen songs on their wedding days, but in my opinion, the song will find you.  It will resonate with your heart.  It will have to have a deep significance. 

I know one lady had the exact same song play as she entered the ceremonial space, that her dear Mam and Dad had at their wedding, and the photographer captured their responses, perfectly!  

Which genre of song will you choose?  Have you heard a track online that touched your soul? 

Accept an offer from a friend who will stand and sing to fill the ambience with unforgettable connection to all present in your ceremony and your partner.. your family and friends – they simply will never forget the experience! 

Your wedding planner will have everything perfectly timed to play the moment you arrive, for the seconds before you take your first step into your beautiful ceremonial space, chapel or church.  

Can you imagine the joy of being outdoors in your sacred, loving ceremonial space, with a live band, acoustic singer, groups of friends, or gospel choir?  What a show – what a memory captured on video!

As your Wedding Celebrant, I shall be watching and listening as I ready myself in honour of your union before all of those you love the most.

The further chosen pieces of  soothing or inspiring music will play as you take your place in signing  the Wedding Ceremony Certificate before another piece of music signifies your return down the aisle as a married couple, rejoicing family and friends joining in sway, or singing the words. 

Spend time exploring new music and new songs. Especially an uplifting, lively piece for the walk as a newly married couple! Perhaps decide upon a jovial, happy, song everyone can sing along too! 

Are you ready for your unforgettable day?  Your two souls will be singing, make your choice of wedding music, songs, and instruments, the very best you can. 

I am energised and inspired for you.  I would love to marry you, and witness your special day, as your Wedding Celebrant. 

Let’s speak soon.