Ceremony Music Ideas

It can be hard choosing the music for your ceremony. Some people opt to go the traditional route, while others go modern, or meaningful. Whichever way you're thinking of going, here are the songs the married ladies of Proud to Plan used for their ceremonies. 

Ceremony Processional: 

Parents- 

Christie: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Laura: In My Life by The Beatles

Christie and Sean's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Shari DeAngelo Photography

Bridal Party- 

Nicole: Selections from Handel's Water Music

Erin: Canon in D by Pachebel

Becky: Trumpet Voluntary

Bride-

Annemarie: Wonderwall by Oasis

Laura: The Wind by Cat Stevens

Lisa: Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve

Erin: Here Comes the Bride

Becky: Canon in D by Pachebel

Annemarie and Jimmy's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Childress Photography

Ceremony Recessional: 

Christie: All You Need Is Love by The Beatles

Nicole: Wedding March by Mendelssohn

Lisa: Clocks by Coldplay

Laura: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

Lisa and Ryan's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Spark Photography

Some of used the same songs, but not necessarily for the same thing. I walked down the aisle to Canon in D, while a few of the girls used that for their bridal party. Some people used the actual recorded songs, while others had instrumental versions play by string quartets, etc. There are a ton of options when it comes to ceremony music and how it is played, but if you're struggling with which songs to go with, maybe we gave you some new ideas. 

-Becky

Creative and Unique Ceremony Music Ideas

Sherrie and Howard's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Scott Lewis Images

Many brides and grooms are personalizing their weddings more and more today. They are putting their own spin on the traditional wedding and making it their own. One way to personalize your wedding is through the ceremony music. 

Everyone is familiar with the traditional ceremony music such as Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D". Although this classic music is beautiful, it's a great idea to choose music that has a special meaning to you and your groom. 

We have all heard a song on the radio at one time and thought "That would make a great wedding song!" Think of songs that make you think of your groom or have a feeling of love and romance. Use those songs in your ceremony!

Don't forget to think about tv shows, movies, and musicals. There is a ton of great music from these sources. A personal favorite song, "Dream", comes from the movie Bride Wars. It is a beautiful song that would work great as you walk down the aisle. 

A few other songs from movies:

"Come What May" from Moulin Rouge

"Storybook Love" from The Princess Bride

"Wedding Processional" from The Sound of Music

"Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera

Along with the music, think about what types of instruments you want to play the music during the ceremony. A string quartet is traditional, but you could also have a piano, a harp, or guitar. A modern song can sound beautiful and classical played by one of these instruments. 

A few other songs to think about using:

"My Immortal" by Evanescense

"Christmas Cannon Rock" by Transiberian Orchestra

"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

"Everlong" by Foo Fighters

"All I Want is You" by U2

"I Will" by The Beatles/Allison Krauss

"All You Need is Love" by The Beatles

"Grow Old With Me" by John Lennon

There are many types of songs to choose from! If you are looking for some modern songs that can sound classical by being played by classical instruments, head over to iTunes and check out Vitamin String Quartet. They play all kinds of music that you can hear on the radio but played by strings! The music that you select will show your personality and will create lasting memories for you and your groom. 

-Nicole