The Prelude (Guest Arrival)

Atmospheric, light, and welcoming music as guests are seated.

 

 * Classical Standards: 

• Bach (Air on the G String, Arioso from Cantata No. 156, Ave Maria (with Gounod), Brandenburg Concertos, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Sheep May Safely Graze) 

• Vivaldi (The Four Seasons)

• Mozart (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)

• Handel (Water Music)

 * Soft Pop: 

• Adele (Make You Feel My Love)

• The Beatles (Yesterday) 

• Norah Jones (Don't Know Why)

• Jason Mraz (I'm Yours)

 * Jazz/Standards: 

• Bernstein (One Hand, One Heart)

• Gershwin (Someone to Watch Over Me)

• Cole Porter (Night and Day)

• Frank Sinatra (The Way You Look Tonight)

 

The Processional (Family & Wedding Party)

Steady, graceful tempos for the entrance of parents, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.

 

* Traditional: 

• Bach (Sheep May Safely Graze)

• Bach (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring)

• Pachelbel (Canon in D)

• Bach (Air on the G String)

 * Modern: 

• Christina Perri (A Thousand Years)

• Taylor Swift (Wildest Dreams)

• Iron & Wine (Such Great Heights) 

• The Verve (Bittersweet Symphony)

 * Bridgerton-Style Covers: 

• Ariana Grande (thank u, next)

• Sia (Chandelier)

• Harry Styles (Watermelon Sugar)

 

The Processional (The Grand Entrance)

Music for the Bride/Couple’s entrance—usually more majestic or emotionally resonant.

 

 * Traditional: 

• Wagner (Bridal Chorus) 

• Purcell (Trumpet Tune)

• Pachelbel (Canon in D)

• Handel (Arrival of the Queen of Sheba)

 * Modern Romantic: 

• Elvis Presley (Can’t Help Falling in Love)

• Ed Sheeran (Perfect)

• Dan + Shay (Speechless) 

• John Legend (All of Me)

 * Cinematic: 

• Jurassic Park Theme

• Turning Page (from Twilight)

• A Whole New World (Aladdin)

 

Interlude & Unity Ceremony

Reflective music played during a sand ceremony, candle lighting, or a moment of reflection.

 

 * Sacred/Traditional: 

• Schubert (Ave Maria)

• Malotte (The Lord’s Prayer)

• Traditional (Amazing Grace)

 * Soft Instrumental: 

• Alexi Murdoch (Wait)

• Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah)

• Yiruma (River Flows in You)

 * Sentimental: 

• Adam Sandler (Grow Old With You)

• Billy Joel (She’s Got a Way)

• Jason Mraz (Lucky)

 

The Recessional (The Exit)

High-energy, celebratory music for the couple’s first walk as newlyweds.

 

* Traditional: 

• Mendelssohn (Wedding March)

• Beethoven (Ode to Joy)

• Handel (Hallelujah Chorus)

• Clarke (Trumpet Voluntary)

 * Modern Celebration: 

• American Authors (Best Day of My Life)

• Pharrell (Happy)

• Hall & Oates (You Make My Dreams)

• Natalie Cole (This Will Be)

 * Classic Rock/Pop: 

• Queen (You’re My Best Friend)

• Stevie Wonder (Signed, Sealed, Delivered)

• The Beatles (All You Need Is Love)

 

Postlude (Guest Exit)

Upbeat music played as guests head to the cocktail hour.

 

* Traditional:

•     Anderson (Belle of the Ball)

•     Beethoven (Ode to Joy)

•     Handel (Fireworks Music)

•     Verdi (Libiamo, from La Traviata)

•     Mouret (Rondeau, from Masterpiece Theater Theme)

•     Vivaldi ("Spring" from The Four Seasons)

* Energetic Hits: 

• ABBA (Dancing Queen)

• Earth Wind & Fire (September)

• Beyoncé (Love on Top)

• Bruno Mars (Marry You)

* Fun/Unexpected:

• Bernstein (I Feel Pretty)

• Cole Porter (Begin the Beguine)

• Garland (In the Mood)

• John Williams (Star Wars Main Theme)

• AC/DC (Thunderstruck)

• The Killers (Mr. Brightside)

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And literally hundreds more to play for your cocktail hour, dinner reception, or planning party!