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| Music Samples | Ceremony Music Samples Reception Music Samples |
| Ceremony Music Music should be considered for the distinct parts of the wedding ceremony, the prelude, the processional, interlude and the recessional. The prelude is the period of time when the guests start arriving for the ceremony. Typically it starts about thirty to forty-five minutes before the brides arrives. The music selected for the prelude can help set the tone and mood for the rest of the ceremony. The processional begins with the seating of the mother of the bride, and continues with the entrance of the wedding party, up until the moment the bride arrives and walks down the isle. Generally festive and traditional music selections are recommended for the processional. Interlude music is used to create a joyous and solemn feeling throughout the wedding ceremony. Interlude music should reflect the mood of the particular portion of the ceremony. Be sure and check with your wedding officiant to assure that the music you select is acceptable. Officiants, particularly in a religious or spiritual ceremony, may have requirements about what music is acceptable for each part of the ceremony. The recessional is at the completion of the ceremony when the bride and groom walk up the aisle together as a married couple. Celebratory, upbeat music is recommended to reflect the joy and excitement of the newlyweds! Below is a sampling of some popular selections used in wedding ceremonies. |
| Please note, the music samples may take a few minutes to download and require that your system have the appropriate software installed. If your system does not have a media player, you can click below to link to the free download site for Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player 10.  Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player 10 |
| Ceremony Music Samples | ||||
| Music Title | Artist | Suggested Use | MP3 Sample | |
| Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F 1st | Bach | Prelude/Processional/Recessional | Download | |
| Bridal Chorus - Wedding March | Various Artist | Recessional | Download | |
| Canon in D | Pachelbel | Prelude/Processional/Interlude | Download | |
| Cantata 147 | Bach | Prelude | Download | |
| Elvira Madigan Theme | 101 Strings | Prelude/Interlude | Download | |
| Fur Elise | Beethoven | Prelude/Interlude | Download | |
| Here Comes the Bride - Wedding March | Wagner | Traditional Bride's Processional | Download | |
| Here Comes the Bride - Wedding March (slow tempo) | Wagner | Traditional Bride's Processional | Download | |
| Kanon für Violine | Telemann | Prelude/Processional/Interlude | Download | |
| King Arthur 40 - Trumpet Tune | Purcell | Processional/Recessional | Download | |
| Prelude to the Bridal Suite | Ackerman | Prelude/Interlude | Download | |
| Sonata in Eb - Adagio | Motzart | Prelude/Processional/Interlude | Download | |
| Te Deum | Charpentier | Processional/Recessional | Download | |
| Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince of Denmark's March) | Clarke | Processional/Recessional | Download | |
| Water Music (Suite #1) | Handel | Processional/Interlude | Download | |
| The Wedding Song | Kenny G. | Interlude/Recessional, (also used for introduction of wedding party/bridal couple at reception) | Download | |
| Wedding Song (There is Love) | Peter, Paul and Mary | Interlude | Download | |
| We've Only Just Begun | Carpenters | Recessional, (also popular as a first dance at the reception) | Download | |
| Reception Music You will remember your reception for the rest of your life. You may already have "your song", or may still be looking for just the right song for your first dance. You will also want to choose appropriate and memorable selections for the father/daughter and mother/son dance. Once the dancing begins, you'll want to have some romantic tunes in between lively and popular dance numbers. Finally, you want to end the reception on a special note with your last dance. Below are some suggestions for your first and last dance, as well as the couples dance with their parents. If you've already selected your special dance tunes, you could request that any one of the tunes listed be played throughout the night to enhance your reception's romantic mood. |
| Please note, the music samples may take a few minutes to download and require that your system have the appropriate software installed. If your system does not have a media player, you can click below to link to the free download site for Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player 10. Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player 10 |
| Reception Music Samples | ||||
| Music Title | Artist | Suggested Use | MP3 Sample | |
| Always and Forever | Heatwave | First Dance | Download | |
| Amazed | Lonestar | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| At Last | Etta James | First Dance | Download | |
| Because You Loved Me | Celine Dion | First Dance, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Best Thing That Ever Happened | Gladys Night & the Pips | First Dance | Download | |
| Butterfly Kisses | Bob Carlisle | Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Can You Feel the Love Tonight | Elton John | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| Could I Have This Dance | Ann Murray | First Dance | Download | |
| Daddy's Hand | Holly Dunn | Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Daddy's Little Girl | Al Martino | Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Endless Love | Diana Ross & Lionel Richie | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | Roberta Flack | Mother/Son | Download | |
| From This Moment On | Shania Twain | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| The Greatest Love of All | Whitney Houston | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| Have I Told You Lately that I Love You | Rod Stewart | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| How Do You Fall In Love | Alabama | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| I Pledge My Love | Peaches and Herb | First Dance | Download | |
| I Can't Help Falling In Love With You | Elvis Presley | First Dance | Download | |
| I Cross My Heart | George Strait | First Dance | Download | |
| I Don't Want to Miss a Thing | Aerosmith | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| I Finally Found Someone | Bryan Adams and Barbara Streisand | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| I Just Fall In Love Again | Ann Murray | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| I Only Have Eyes For You | The Famingos | First Dance | Download | |
| In My Life | Beatles | Mother/Son | Download | |
| Landslide | Fleetwood Mac | Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Longer | Dan Folgerberg | First Dance | Download | |
| My Father's Eyes | Eric Clapton | Father/Daughter | Download | |
| Open Arms | Journey | First Dance | Download | |
| Thank You | Led Zepplin | First Dance, Last Dance | Download | |
| Times of Your Life | Paul Anka | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| Unforgettable | Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole | First Dance | Download | |
| What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
| Winds Beneath My Wings | Bette Midler | Father/Daughter, Mother/Son | Download | |
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