Musical Suggestions
Have your clergy approve your selections early; the soloist would appreciate having the selections several weeks in advance.
Any standard music is generally accepted for the seating period and while guests are waiting to be ushered out.
A special vocal or instrumental solo is nice to have after the bridal party (including parents) are ushered out, in order to give them a moment before the guests leave their seats.
PROCESSIONAL
Attendants:
"Canon in D Major" Pachelbel
"Trumpet Tune" Purcell
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" Bach
Bride:
"Trumpet Voluntary" Stanley or Clarke
Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" Wagner
(Note: some religions do not permit this song.)
RECESSIONAL
Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night Dream" Mendelssohn
(very popular)
"Trumpet Voluntary" Purcell
SPECIAL MUSIC
Favorites:
"Ave Maria" Schubert
"Wedding Song" (There Is Love) Stooky
"I Will Be Here" Steven Curtis Chapman