Top Classical Wedding Music

Choosing classical wedding music can be frustrating to many couples, while trying to decide which songs to play when, and which songs are permitted to be played by the church or house of worship. The following article discusses the top classical wedding music that is played, as well as when the music should be played.

Before the Ceremony
As the guests arrive at the ceremony site, songs such as Air, Greensleeves, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Prelude in C, The Wedding Song, and Through the Eyes of Love can be chosen as the guests choose their seats and wait for the arrival of the bride.

Bridal Party Entrance
The most popular song played as the bridal party and bride make their entrance is the Bridal March. Many brides also choose to have Bridal Chorus, Minuet in G, A Song For My Daughter, Cannon in D, or Four Seasons Winter to be played.

After the Vows
During the ceremony, after the vows have been exchanged, popular song choices are; A Little Night Music, Ode To Joy, Greensleeves, Coming Home, The Wedding Song, Yours, Mine & Ours, and Gift Without A Bow.

Ceremony Close
When the ceremony is finished and everyone begins to exit the ceremony site, songs such as the Trumpet Voluntary, Bridal Chorus, La Rejoissance, Hallelujah Chorus, and the Chapel of Love are often chosen.