Our Wedding Repertoire
There are several elements to the traditional wedding. We refer to items marked with an " * " as ceremony music.
Prelude - music before the ceremony while guests are seated. Usually 15-30 minutes.
* Processional - music played as the wedding party enters the ceremony. Two or three song choices.
* Unity Candle/Special Music - One or two musical selections played during the ceremony.
* Recessional - music played as the wedding party exits the ceremony. One or two song choices.
Postlude - music after the ceremony while guests are greeted or exiting. Usually 15-30 minutes.
Prelude - music before the ceremony while guests are seated. Usually 15-30 minutes.
* Processional - music played as the wedding party enters the ceremony. Two or three song choices.
* Unity Candle/Special Music - One or two musical selections played during the ceremony.
* Recessional - music played as the wedding party exits the ceremony. One or two song choices.
Postlude - music after the ceremony while guests are greeted or exiting. Usually 15-30 minutes.
Here are some suggestions to get you started...
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Processional
Cannon in D, Pachebel Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Bach Sheep May Safely Graze, Bach Bridal Chorus, Wagner Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke O Perfect Love, Barnby Panis Angelicus, Franck ‘Tis a Gift to be Simple, traditional |
Unity Candle
Ave Verum Corpus, from K.618, W.A. Mozart O Perfect Love, Barnby Prayer, Wagner |
Recessional
Wedding March, Mendelssohn Allegro, from Water Music, Handel Allegro Maestoso, from Water Music, Handel La Rejouissance from Fireworks Music, Handel Trumpet Tune, Purcell Rondeau, Mouret Ode to Joy, Beethoven |
Prelude or Postlude
This portion of the wedding ceremony might include musical selections not selected from the Processional, Recessional, or Unity Candle categories above. Additional selections may be chosen from our Classical Repertoire list as well. Gentle Winds is happy to program this portion of the service and/or have the bride make personal selections.
This portion of the wedding ceremony might include musical selections not selected from the Processional, Recessional, or Unity Candle categories above. Additional selections may be chosen from our Classical Repertoire list as well. Gentle Winds is happy to program this portion of the service and/or have the bride make personal selections.