Before the Wedding:
We typically play light classical music by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, or Haydn. There is no need to select specific pieces unless some specific pieces are desired. Please refer to our repertoire list if you would like to choose specific musical selections for this section.
Processional:
- Jesu Joy of Man’s desiring by Bach
- Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach
- Largo from Winter of the “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi
- The first movement from Spring of the “Four Season” by Vivaldi
- Canon in D by Pachelbel
Bridal Entrance:
- Bridal Chorus (“Here Comes the Bride”) by Wagner
- Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke
- Canon in D by Pachelbel
Candlelighting or special music during ceremony:
Usually we will play a song with a slow, romantic melody.
- Salut D’Amour by Elgar
- Ave Maria by Schubert
- Air on the G String by Bach
- Meditation from “Thais” by Massenet
Recessional:
Typically, after the couple is announced, we will start joyous exit music for the new couple.
- Wedding March from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn
- Rondeau from “Première Suite” by Mouret
- Hornpipe from “Water Music” by Handel
- Brandenbourg Concerto No. 3 by Bach
- La Rejouissance from “Royal Fireworks” by Handel
- Trumpet Tune by Purcell
After the Ceremony:
Typically, we will continue playing until guests have left. We will continue to play songs similar to the spirit of the recessional.