Wedding Songs

BEFORE THE CEREMONY

Generally, classical music is played, although there are many modern songs as well. These songs may easily be changed with the "during the ceremony" and "after the ceremony" musical numbers. It's the Bride's day, and she gets a bunch of discretion. In no particular order, here are a few suggestions:

Suite for Orchestra no 3 in D major
Johann Sebastian Bac

Forever In Love
Kenny G

 "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" 
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Water Music Suite no 2 in D major, 
George Frideric Handel

Water Music Suite no 1 in F major,
George Frideric Handel

"Bridal Chorus" 
Richard Wagner

Canon and Gigue for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo in D major
Johann Pachelbel

Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major,  2nd movement
Johann Sebastian Bach

Symphony for Organ no 5 in f minor, Op. 42 no 1: 5th movement, Toccata
Charles-Marie Widor

L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25: Trio
Hector Berlioz

Songs (4) for Female Voices, 2 Hrn and Harp, Op. 17: no 1, Es tont ein voller Harfenklang
Johannes Brahms

Chorale Preludes (11) for Organ, Op. 122: no 8, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Johannes Brahms
DURING THE CEREMONY
Of course, this music is soft as well. Generally, instrumental versions are best, with the occasional soloist. You are free to choose any of the "Before The Ceremony Songs" as your tastes allow.

"Ave Maria" 
Composer: Franz Schubert

Mass for 3 Voices, Organ, Harp, Cello and Double Bass in A, M 61/Op. 12: Panis angelicus 
Cesar Franck
Because 
Composer: Helen Guy d' Hardelot

West Side Story: One Hand, One Heart 
Leonard Bernstein

Clair de Lune
Claude Debussy
AFTER THE CEREMONY

Fiddler on the Roof: Sunrise, Sunset 
(Choose the style or version you prefer!)

Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu "Largo" 
George Frideric Handel

Symphony for Organ no 5 in f minor, Op. 42 no 1: 5th movement, Toccata 
Charles-Marie Widor

Indian Queen, Z 630: Trumpet Tune and Air 
Henry Purcell

The Toast of New Orleans: Be My Love 
Nicholas Brodszky Salut d'aour Op. 12
Sir Edward Elgar Solomon, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
George Fridreic Handel

The First Dance This totally depends on your own musical tastes. It can be the first song you danced together to, the first you heard together, or even a song that best describes your relationship. It doesn't even have to be slow. As always, the Bride has total discretion, although, for this one, the Groom should have some say too!

All My Life - K-Ci and JoJo
All The Way - Frank Sinatra
Always - Atlantic Starr
Anything For You - Gloria Estefan
At Last - Etta James
Beautiful In My Eyes - Joshua Kadison
Close To You - Carpenters
Could I Have This Dance? - Anne Murray
Crazy For You - Madonna
Endless Love - Luthor Vandross & Mariah Carey
Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison or Rod Stewart
I Believe In You And Me - Four Tops or Whitney Houston
I Do - 98 degrees or David Kersh
I Finally Found Someone - Barbra Striesand and Bryan Adams
I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher
I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You - Savage Garden
I Love You - Climax Blues band
I Only Have Eyes For You - Flamingos
I Swear - All-4-One or John Michael Montgomery
I Turn To You - Christina Aguilera
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I'll Always Love You - Taylor Dayne
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Luna  - Smashing Pumpkins
Make Someone Happy - Jimmy Durante
On Bended Knee - Boys II Men
Only You - Platters
Power Of Love - Celine Dion
Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Take My Breath Away - Berlin
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Tonight I Celebrate My Love - Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack
Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
Wedding Song (There Is Love) - Paul Stookey
We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
Wonderful World - Louis Armstring
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Send Me - Sam Cooke
You're My First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White
You're The Best Thing - Style Council
You're The Inspiration - Chicago