Music sets the feel and romance of a wedding ceremony. Like other details in a wedding such as candles, flowers, and dresses, music should be carefully chosen because it is very vital in the overall ambiance and flow of the ceremony and it also reflects the taste and personality of the bride and groom.

A crucial decision in selecting music is whether it is sacred or secular. Many churches implement very strict rules in what music is allowed and what is not. It is very important to carefully inquire as this is one point that is usually overlooked.

Different musical accompaniments are suited for different parts of the wedding. There are ceremony music, cocktail hour music, first dance music, mother /son music, father /daughter music, group dance music, group dance specialty music, and last dance music.

Commonly used for bridal march is Richard Wagner’s traditional “Bridal Chorus” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March”. The popular “Here comes the bride…” song’s melody was originally from “Bridal Chorus of Lohengrin”. Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was popularized through “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 1842.

Most cocktail music used during weddings varies differently depending on the personalities of the couple. There are those who prefer jazz and jazz-influenced bossa nova ,while some simply prefer modern love songs. Some of the popular love songs played in piano solos during cocktails are “All I ask of You” from Phantom of the Opera, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie and “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion.

There are thousands of songs to use for a wedding. Contemporary music accompaniments that can be used in many portions of the wedding include “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, “Only Time” by Enya, “Love of my Life” by Jim Brickman (with Micheal W.Smith), “You’ve got me” by Steven Curtis Chapman, “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross, “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” by Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack, “Unforgettable” by father-daughter duo Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole, and “Heaven” by Brian Adams.

Looking for music should not be a big problem. If you live in a city, a trip to your local music shop should save you from worries. But, the best place to look for music is right in your own house. Typing the keywords in your favorite search engines or in popular online music stores can yield you thousands of links to your favorite songs.

If you and your partner are talented musicians and you have enough time to prepare for your wedding, it would be a good idea to compose together a couple of songs for the event. During the wedding, you can get a live band to play and entertain your guests. Or perhaps the groom can come up with a surprise composition and sing it to the bride and vice versa.

Use your creativity. If you are free-spirited, but your partner wants to have the wedding in a strict church, stick to their church music and play your music preference during the reception. Have fun. Enjoy each moment. And, let the music flow on this blessed day.

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