There are so many reasons why you should considering featuring classical wedding music in your ceremony. Whether you like the fact it’s traditional or you want the most memorable moment in your life to have an elegant musical backdrop, classical wedding music is timeless and will always add beauty and emotion to the most romantic day of your life. These pieces have stood the test of time (over 300 years in some cases!) so you’ll always be able to look back on your day, knowing that you chose one of the most beautiful or iconic pieces of music ever written.
The time has come! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for – you’re going to walk down the aisle! And what better accompaniment than one of these exquisite classical pieces? Yes, lots of couples choose it, but there’s a good reason why. The soft sound of the violins and the building of the melody is just stunning. It’s the epitome of traditional wedding music. The solo trumpet announcing your arrival will make you feel like a queen arriving for your ceremony – and if there’s one day you deserve to feel like royalty, it’s your wedding day! The warm tones of the cello are enough to give you goosebumps. A simply beautiful piece of music to accompany your walk down the aisle. If it’s good enough for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it will surely make for a regal bridal entrance to your wedding too! One of the most famous pieces of music ever written – your guests will jump to attention when that trumpet fanfare starts. Bride incoming! When you dreamed of walking down the aisle as a child, you probably hummed this to yourself. It’s the most iconic wedding march ever written. Make your dreams come true and choose it for real this time. Simple and elegant, you won’t find a more exquisite piece of music. It would sound sublime played by a live string quartet. The rich harmonies from the choir and the gorgeous yet simple string melody is enough to bring a tear to anyone’s eye. If you have a choir available this would be incredible to walk down the aisle to. Handel has done it again with this serene and celestial piece of music. It’s just divine, and perfectly fitting as processional music for your wedding ceremony. This piece is simple and elegant and would sound spine-tingling sung live. You could hire an amazing classical singer, for an intimate and unique performance! Bach seems to be the ultimate wedding music composer and this piece’s lilting melody would be such a great complement to your walk down the aisle. Why not hire a pianist to play it for you? Once you’ve tied the knot, your first steps as a married couple will need a fitting musical backdrop. Check out these stunning pieces for some inspiration. Princess Margaret walked back up the aisle to this stunning piece of organ music. If your organist can play it, it’s a traditional and celebratory piece, fitting for your first walk together as a married couple. A unaccompanied solo cello is all that’s needed to create a mesmerising and graceful piece that sounds like it’s sent straight from heaven. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took their first steps as man and wife to this rousing and regal piece. You can too – it’s enough to make anyone feel like royalty! Probably the most instantly recognisable wedding recessional piece, this is full-on traditional. It’s highly likely that any organist will be able to play this, so it’s ideal if you want live music at your ceremony. Handel is the master of writing an invigorating trumpet fanfare. This piece would also work really well as a processional song. Guess who’s Bach… He’s here again with this fast-paced masterpiece. Who knew recorders could sound so good? If a more grand and majestic piece exists, we’d love to hear it. Imagine walking up the aisle with your partner to this bright and striking trumpet tune! We’ll just let Handel speak for himself about this piece: “Whether I was in my body or out of my body as I wrote it I know not. God knows.” If ever there were a reason for fireworks, it’s your wedding. Handel and those trumpets are at it again, in one of his most celebratory pieces, making this music the perfect choice to walk back up the aisle to. If you’ve been inspired by any of these masterpieces and would love a live musician to play during your wedding ceremony – check out the huge range of classical musicians available at Entertainment Nation. It’s your wedding day and you’re worth it!
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Processional Classical Music
Canon in D Major – Pachelbel
Trumpet Voluntary In D Major – Jeremiah Clarke
Air On the G String, Suite No. 3 in D Major – J.S. Bach
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
Water Music Suite No 1 – Air – Handel
Bridal Chorus – Wagner
Largo from Winter (The Four Seasons) – Vivaldi
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
Largo from Xerxes – Handel
Ave Maria – Schubert
Prelude in C Major – J.S. Bach
Recessional Classical Music
Toccata From Organ Symphony No. 5 – Widor
Prelude From Cello Suite No. 1 – J.S. Bach
Crown Imperial: A Coronation March – William Walton
Wedding March – Felix Mendelssohn
Allegro Maestoso – Handel
“Allegro” from Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 in G – J.S.Bach
Trumpet Tune and Air – Henry Purcell
Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah – Handel
Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks – Handel
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