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Prelude Music as your wedding guests arrive.

We'll provide music to set the mood while your guests are being seated and waiting for the ceremony to begin. The usual interlude is approximately 15-20 minutes.

Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Handel Air from the Water Music

Bach Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3

Bach Arioso

Elton John's Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from the Lion King (YouTube sample)

or consider Bittersweet Symphony (YouTube sample)

Wedding Processional Music

Parents and Grandparents Song. Sometimes bridal couples want a special song played when the parents and grandparents are seated.

Bridal Party Processional. This song is played when the bridal party walks in. Most popular choice: Pachelbel Canon

Bridal Processional. This song is played when the bride walks down the aisle. It can be a continuation of the Bridal Party Processional or it can be a totally different piece of music. This music is usually grand and festive, such as these choices.

Wagner Bridal Chorus

Pachelbel Canon in D

Handel Hornpipe from Water Music

Clarke Trumpet Voluntary

Hoobastank's The Reason (works well for Bridesmaids)

Enya's Carribean Blue

Special Song: If you are having a Unity Candle, music is often played or sung. Enya's Only Time is popular, but contact us for more ideas. Tell us what your favorite song is and we'll write a special arrangement for you.

Wedding Recessional Music

This music is played at the conclusion of the wedding ceremony when the groom accompanies the bride down the aisle. It's usually bright and lively. We will continue to provide music for your guests to enjoy while they are being ushered out.

Mendelssohn Wedding March

Vivaldi Spring from Four Seasons

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Handel Rejouissance from Fireworks

Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Mouret Masterpiece Theatre Theme

Here's an exciting exit! — Muse's Starlight

Lighter Music for the Wedding Reception

Background music to set the mood for celebration:

Gershwin Embraceable You

Sartori Con Te Partiro as sung by Andrea Bocelli

Jarre Lara's Theme from Doctor Zhivago

Lai Love Theme from Love Story

To hire a string trio or string quartet for your wedding, email the director, Kay Pech

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