Here are some music selections that can be played from the time your guests
arrive at the church until the recessional is completed. Generally, the mood of the music should be light and celebratory. Some popular choices include:
PRELUDE
Francisque Courant from Three Lute Dances
Mozart’s Adagio from Sonata in E-Flat
Mozart’s Adagio from Sonata in E-Flat
J.S. Bach’s Allegro from Brandenberg Concerto No. 4 in G
Handel’s Air from Water Music
PROCESSIONAL
Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince of Denmark’s March)
For your convenience, we have linked you to BRIDE’S GUIDE TO WEDDING MUSIC so you can sample the above selections.
OTHER PROCESSIONAL, CEREMONY & RECESSIONAL MUSIC
Marc-Antoine Charpentiere’s Prelude to Te Deum
Pachabel’s Canon In D
J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Cantata 147)
Schubert’s Ave Maria
Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
J.S. Bach’s First Movement from Brandenbury Concerto No. 1 in F