Processional/Recessional Music Suggestions
Selecting the music for your wedding is a fun and an integral part of the planning process. But, if you are getting married in a place of worship, selecting the music for the wedding ceremony can be a bit of a challenge. From churches to synagogues, each house of worship has different rules and regulations. It is best to check with your rabbi, priest, pastor, etc. to find out what those rules are.
We have pulled song suggestions for the prelude, processional and recessional that are more on the traditional end of the spectrum. If you are getting married at a venue that is more relaxed with their rules and you are able to choose your own music, we have also provided a list of contemporary music selections. Just click the song to be taken to YouTube where you will be able to listen for yourself!
Prelude
Spring from the Four Seasons- Vivaldi
Second Movement, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik- Mozart
Processionals
Air from Watermusic Suite in D/G Major- Handel
Allemande G-Major Suite- Pachelbel
Fanfare from The Triumpant- Couperin
Fanfare from a Te Deum- Charpentier
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring- Bach
Prince of Denmark’s March- Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary in D Major- Clarke
Wedding March from The Marriage of Figaro- Mozart
Recessionals
Benedictus- Simon and Garfunkel
Hornpipe from The Water Music- Handel
Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee- Beethoven
Music for the Royal Fireworks- Handel
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4- Elger
Contemporary
All I Ask of You- Andrew Lloyd Webber
I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You- Elvis
Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Come Away With Me- Norah Jones
Gone, Gone, Gone- Phillip Phillips
Going to the Chapel- The Dixie Cups
Bittersweet Symphony- The Verve
You Are The Best Thing- Ray LaMontagne
You Make My Dreams Come True- Hall and Oates
Sweet Disposition- Temper Trap
A Sunday Kind of Love- Etta James
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You- Franke Valli and the Four Seasons
Crash Into Me- Dave Matthews Band
Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
Which is your favorite? What did you choose for your wedding ceremony? Here are The Event Group staff’s picks:
Sheila, President: Rondeau- Mouret
Gina, Director of Events:You and Me- Dave Matthews
Cortney, Event Coordinator: Ave Maria- Schubert
Sydney, Event Coordinator: Wedding March from The Marriage of Figaro- Mozart
Check out our list of first dance song suggestions, here!
