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This is the time when the guests are beginning to arrive and are being seated. The air seems to be alive with the anticipation of witnessing the marriage of two friends. Reinforce this with music that hints at what is to happen next.
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Traditional Selections |
Song |
Composer |
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring |
Johann S. Bach |
Sleepers Awake |
Johann S. Bach |
Air - Orchestral Suite in D Major |
Johann S. Bach |
Pastoral Symphony from Messiah |
George Frederick Handel |
Adagio for Organ Sonata No. 2, Opus 65 |
Felix Mendelssohn |
Canon |
Johann Pachelbel |
Perfect Love |
Sir Joseph Barnby |
Ave Verum Corpus |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Contemporary Selections |
Song |
Artist |
Angel Eyes |
Jim Brickman |
If |
Bread |
Annie’s Song |
John Denver |
Only Time |
Enya |
Truly |
Lionel Richie |
Evergreen |
Barbra Streisand |
At Last |
Etta James |
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Processional
This is the big moment! Your parents and attendants will process up the aisle ahead of you. Here are a few suggestions that will reflect both your style and the love you share as you prepare to become man and wife. |
Traditional Selections |
Song |
Composer |
Allegro Maestoso from Water Music |
George Frederick Handel |
Elvira Madigan Theme |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
The Four Seasons |
Vivaldi |
Welcome Welcome Glorious Morn |
Henry Purcell |
Canon in D |
Johann Pachelbel |
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Contemporary Selections |
Song |
Artist |
From This Moment |
Shania Twain |
Only Time |
Enya |
Storybook Love (Theme from Princess Bride) |
Mark Knofler |
Right Here Waiting |
Richard Marx |
Come Away With Me |
Nora Jones |
This Is The Night |
Clay Aiken |
Somewhere Over The Rainbow |
Kenny G |
I Believe I Can Fly |
R. Kelly |
In My Life |
Beatles |
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Interlude /Unity Candle
This is a selection of music (instrumental or vocal) during the wedding ceremony to signify that something special is about to happen. A perfect time for this might be as you light the unity candle, signifying two families joining and becoming one. |
Traditional Selections |
Song |
Composer |
Amazing Grace |
Lari White |
Ave Maria |
Beethoven |
What Wondrous Love Is This |
Traditional Hymn |
Greensleeves |
Traditional |
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Contemporary Selections |
Song |
Artist |
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face |
Roberta Flack |
Forever |
Kenny Lattimore |
All I Ask of You
(Phantom of the Opera) |
Andrew Lloyd Weber |
When I Said I Do |
Clint Black and Lisa Hartman |
Your Everything |
Keith Urban |
Grow Old With Me |
Mary Chapin Carpenter |
The Wedding Song |
Noel Paul Stookey |
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Recessional
Congratulations! You are married! This music should be the most joyous of all! It should be something that tells the world how happy you are as you make your first trip together as husband and wife. |
Traditional Selections |
Song |
Composer |
Trumpet Tune |
Henry Purcell |
Wedding March |
Felix Mendelssohn |
Ode to Joy |
Beethoven |
Praise We Sing To Thee |
Franz Joseph Haydn |
Alleluia Chorus |
George Frederick Handel |
Hornpipe ( From Water Music) |
George Frederick Handel |
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Contemporary Selections |
Song |
Artist |
The Prayer |
Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion |
I Feel Good |
James Brown |
Beautiful Day |
U-2 |
Walking on Sunshine |
Katrina and the Wavers |
Celebration |
Kool & The Gang |
I Want To Hold Your Hand |
The Beatles |
The Best Is Yet To Come |
Judy Garland |
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