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Popular Wedding
Music
Music plays
an important role in a wedding ceremony and reception. It is
one of the more memorable parts of your wedding day. Your
selection of music will set the mood for your special event.
The music should convey a message of joy and celebration
reflecting the personality of both the bride and groom.
There are
many options for beautiful ceremony music. Some of the more
popular selections include:
• Schubert’s
Ave Maria;
• Flesh of My
Flesh by Leon Patillo;
• Air on the
G String (from Orchestral Suite No. 3) by Bach;
• Mozart’s
Romance for String Quartet;
• Debussy’s
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.
Traditionally, at the reception, the first dance is by the
bride and groom to their favorite romantic song, whether it is
a slow waltz, a classical piece or a popular current hit song.
Popular picks include:
• Amazed,
Lonestar;
• From This
Moment, Shania Twain & Bryan White;
• When You
Say Nothing At All, Keith Whitley;
• At Last,
Elta James; and
• All My
Life, K-Ci & Jo-Jo.
Another
important dance in the reception is the father/daughter and
mother/son dance. Typically, the new father-in-law asks the
bride to dance during which the bride’s father cuts in and
completes the dance with her. During or immediately after the
bride’s dance, the groom dances with his mother-in-law and
then his mother. Some song ideas are:
 • Butterfly
Kisses, Bob Carlisle;
• Daddy’s
Little Girl, Kippi Brannon;
• Because You
Loved Me, Celine Dion;
• Have I Told
You Lately, Rod Stewart;
•
Unforgettable, Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole;
• A Song for
Mama, Boyz II Men;
• Wind
Beneath My Wings, Bette Midler;
• Through the
Years, Kenny Rogers.
Since the
music highlights an important aspect of the reception,
interview several disc jockeys and bands. Look for someone who
is willing to take the time to understand what you need. This
will ensure your evening is full of quality entertainment to
your liking.
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