Are you planning your civil wedding ceremony and looking for the perfect music to accompany this most crucial part of your day? Look no further a wedding expert is here to help.
There are different sections to your ceremony i) waiting ii) cue song and processional iii) registry signing iv) recessional. The waiting music mostly reflects the bridegroom’s choice (or the person waiting for the other to enter!). The cue song lets both participants know that the next track is the “walking down the aisle” music. The processional is a very important music choice and I’m more than happy to advise you but ultimately it should be your personal choice.
The registry signing is a musical interlude for your guests whilst you get on with the official paperwork. It can be as little as a single track but I’d advise you choose four just to be on the safe side. I particularly like Signed, Sealed, Delivered or Marry You but it’s good to relieve a little tension.
The processional is often over very quickly so it’s good to pick a song that doesn’t have a long intro (or ask your DJ to edit one) and it can range from fun to classy, modern to classical – have a look at the list for some ideas.
If you are at all worried about the process, I’ve often visited venues with the whole entourage fo a quick practice so we can get the timings exactly right for the wedding party.
As an experienced award-winning wedding DJ, host and Master of Ceremonies serving Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshite and beyond, I have compiled a list of classical and contemporary wedding music suggestions to make your ceremony unforgettable.
Classical Music:
Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
Air on the G String – JS Bach
Sinfonia from Cantata 29, BWV 29 – JS Bach
Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G major: Prelude, BWV 1007 – JS Bach
Morning – E Grieg
Prelude to Te Deum – Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Allegro from Trois pièces brèves for Wind Quintet – Jacques Ibert
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – GF Handel
The Prince of Denmark’s March – J Clarke
Chanson de Matin – E Elgar
Alla Hornpipe from Water Music, Suite in D Major – George Frideric Handel
Minuet – L Boccherini
Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream – F Mendelssohn
Largo ma non tanto, from Concerto in D minor for Two Violins – JS Bach
Canon in D – J Pachelbel
La traviata: Libiamo ne’lieti calici (Brindisi) – G Verdi
‘O mio babbino caro’ – G Puccini
Trumpet Voluntary – Jeremiah Clarke
Contemporary Music:
“Your Song” – Elton John
“Stand by Me” – Ben E. King
“Truly Madly Deeply” – Savage Garden
“Have I Told You Lately?” – Van Morrison
“She” – Elvis Costello
“I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
“You’re the First, My Last, My Everything” – Barry White
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
“Fields of Gold” – Sting
“Love Me Tender” – Elvis Presley
“Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
“Come Away with Me” – Norah Jones
“She’s the One” – Robbie Williams
“The Wonder of You” – Elvis Presley
“You Are The Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
“All of Me” – John Legend
“You’re Still the One” – Shania Twain
“Amazed” – Lodestar
“Better Together” – Jack Johnson
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
“Say You Won’t Let Go” – James Arthur
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley (covered by Haley Reinhart)
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith (covered by Boyce Avenue)
Summary
As a professional wedding DJ and MC, I understand the importance of selecting the right music for your ceremony. Whether you prefer classical or contemporary music, I can work with you to create the perfect soundtrack that reflects your unique style and vision.
One last piece of advice, your music sets the tone of your day, if you want fun, relaxed and upbeat then that is what your music should be!
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