Below are examples of music you can use in your ceremony and reception.

Music for the Ceremony

During the procession, the popular music selections include:

• "Waltz of the Flowers," Tchaikovsky
• "Wedding March," Mendelssohn
• "Bridal Chorus" (Here Comes the Bride), Wagner
• "Trumpet Voluntary," Clarke
• "Trumpet Voluntary," Dupuis
• "Trumpet Tune," Purcell
• "Ode to Joy," Beethoven
• "The March," Tchaikovsky
• "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," Tchaikovsky
• "Ave Maria," Schubert
• "The Austrian Wedding March" 
• "Four Seasons, Spring," Vivaldi (when parents are walked in)
• "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," Bach (bridesmaid & groomsman)
• "My Tribute," Crouch
• "The Lord's Prayer," Malotte
• "Now Thank We All Our God," Bach
• "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," Bradbury
• "We've Only Just Begun," The Carpenters
• "Panis Angelicus," Franck
• "The Unity Candle Song," Sullivan
• "The Wedding Song," Paul Stookey
• "The Bride's Prayer," Good
• "All I Ask of You," Norbet and Callahan
• "The Irish Wedding Song"
• "Unforgettable," Nat King Cole

During the exit (the recessional), the most popular music includes:

• "Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah," Handel
• "Trumpet Tune," Stanley
• "The Russian Dance," Tchaikovsky
• "Toccata Symphony V," Widor
• "How Sweet It Is," James Taylor
• "Trumpet Fanfare (Rondeau)," Elgar
• "All Creatures of Our God and King," Williams
• "Pomp and Circumstance," Elgar
• "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven," Goss
• "Hawaiian Wedding Song"

These exit songs are upbeat and joyous, reflecting the happiness of just getting married.

The Postlude. As your guests leave the ceremony site, it may take anywhere from ten to twenty minutes depending on the number of your guests. Consider using themes from Romeo & Juliet, and such songs as:

• "You're My Best Friend," Queen
• "Up Where We Belong," Joe Cocker
• "What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong
• "On the Wings of Love," Jeffrey Osborne
• "I Won't Last a Day Without You," Andy Williams
• "When I'm 64," The Beatles
• "Unforgettable," Natalie Cole

Music for the First Dance

• "All I Want Is You," U2
• "Just The Way You Are," Billy Joel 
• "Can't Help Falling In Love," Michael Buble
• "It Had to Be You," Harry Connick Jr. 
• "Let's Get It On," Marvin Gaye 
• "Your Body Is A Wonderland," John Mayer
• "Fields Of Gold," Sting
• "Beautiful In My Eyes," Joshua Kadison
• "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," Aerosmith
• "You're the Inspiration," Chicago
• "Don't Know Much," Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville

Music for the Reception

Some of the best songs for reception you can choose from include the following:

• "Dancing Queen," ABBA
• "How Deep Is Your Love," Bee Gees
• "Cruisin," Gwyneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis
• "Hey Ya," Outcast
• "Addicted," Enrique Iglesias 
• "Take a Picture," Filter
• "Always and Forever," Shaina Twain
• "Stars," Simply Red
• "Escape," Enrique Iglesias 
• "Breath In," Frou Frou
• "More Than a Woman," Bee Gees
• "Peaceful Easy Feeling," Eagles
• "I'm Stone In Love With You," Stylistics
• "My Girl," The Temptations
• "Funky Town," Lipps
• "Let's Stay Together," Al Green
• "By Your Side," Sade
• "S'wonderful," Ella Fitzgerald
• "You Are So Beautiful," Joe Cocker
• "Lovin' You," Minnie Riperton
• "Sway," The Pussycat Dolls
• "As," Steve Wonder
• "All I Want Is You," U2
• "I Belong To You," Lenny Kravitz
• "Come Away With Me," Norah Jones
• "You Bring Me Joy," Anita Baker
• "Ain't That a Kick In The Head," Dean Martin
• "Isn't She Lovely," Stevie Wonder
• "A Kiss to Build a Dream On," Louis Armstrong
• "What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong
• "In My Life," The Beatles
• "Say a Little Prayer," Diana King 

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Father-Daughter Dance:

"She's Got Away," Billy Joel

"Unforgettable," Natalie and Nat King Cole

"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," James Taylor

"Daughters," John Mayer

"My Girl," The Temptations

Mother-Son Dance:

"In My Life," Beatles

"You Decorated My Life," Kenny Rogers

"What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong

"You Raise Me Up," Josh Groban

"A Song For Mama," Boys II Men