Prelude

• Air, “On the G String” -- Bach
• Pathetique, Adagio -- Beethoven
• Adagio K. 411 -- Mozart

Prelude

• Most couples prefer soft classical music, but light contemporary and Romantic music work well, too.

Processional

• Trumpet Voluntary -- Clarke

Processional

• Some choose the Kanon in D or Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for bridesmaids, and Trumpet Voluntary for the bride's entrance.

Special Music

• The Lord's Prayer -- Malotte

Special Music

• Somewhere -- Bernstein
• All I Ask of You -- Webber/Rice
• Perhaps the couple’s favorite song

Candle Lighting

• Sheep May Safely Graze -- J.S. Bach

Candle Lighting

• Something soft, maybe a minute and a half long, is ideal.

Recessional

• “Water Music” Allegro -- Handel
• Wedding March -- Mendelssohn

Recessional

• The Masterpiece Theatre theme and the “Water Music” Hornpipe are popular alternatives.

Postlude

• “Water Music” Hornpipe -- Handel
• Die Bankelsangerlieder -- Speer
• Sonata No. 11, Allegro -- Albinoni

Postlude

• Contemporary and popular music is often chosen. Tunes like “Maria,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and Gershwin classics are perfect. Or pick something no one expects!