Wedding Ceremony Music

Whether you are having a civil, humanist, or religious ceremony, selecting appropriate music can be daunting. This page is designed to help you! As a guide, you may want to select one piece for your entrance music, two hymns if applicable, two pieces for during the signing of the schedule, and one recessional piece. If you are having a civil ceremony, bear in mind that the rules are strict in not allowing any music with religious connections. Sound recordings of the majority of the suggested music are available here, all recorded by Chris. This list represents some of the most popular selections, but Chris can play other requests. Even if you can pick out a couple of pieces, he can advise as to what would be a good match.
NOTE: This page is useful if you want a fairly traditional ceremony drawing on classical music and perhaps hymns. It is also possible to choose non classical/traditional music, especially for civil & humanist weddings. For suggestions, please see the 'Music' page. Again, Chris will try to accommodate any special requests.
Entrance Music (Name / Composer)
Air on the 'G' String, J.S Bach
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, Wagner
Canon in D, Pachabel
Grand March (from Aida) Verdi
Highland Cathedral, Phil Coulter
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, J.S Bach
La Rejouissance, Handel
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Handel
The Prince of Denmark's March, Clarke
Trumpet Tune, Purcell

Hymns
All Creatures of our God and King
All Glory, Laud and Honour
All People that on earth do dwell
All things Bright and Beautiful
Amazing Grace

At the Name of Jesus
Be Thou My Vision
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord

Bind us Together

Give me Joy in my Heart
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
He Who Would Valiant Be
Immortal, Invisible
Just as I am

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Beethoven's Ode to Joy tune)