The World's Greatest Music
Whether you’re arranging your own wedding, or helping a friend arrange theirs, allow our quick guide to help you choose the music for every stage of your big day.
If you are getting married in a church you can listen to some of the most popular wedding entrance music and hymns below.
Walking down the aisle, signing the register, the first dance – let Classic FM help you plan the classical music for every stage of your wedding or civil ceremony with our handy guide
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 : Italy)
Cesar Franck
Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937 : France)
George Frederic Handel
Hubert Parry (1848-1918 : England)
Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707 : England)
Lloyd Webber
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805 : Italy)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791 : Austria)
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Pachelbel - Canon in D: the facts
Wedding favourite Pachelbel's Canon in D hasn't always been this popular. Classic FM busts the myths behind this Baroque composition
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Wedding music: a step by step guide
Walking down the aisle, signing the register, the first dance – let Classic FM help you plan the classical music for every stage of your wedding or civil ceremony with our handy guide
Readings for a church ceremony
So you’ve got all of the music sorted, but now it’s time to choose your readings....
Readings for a civil ceremony
Readings often present a dilemma for civil ceremonies so here are a few helpful suggestions from the team at Classic FM...
Britannia - A Nautical Overture Opus 52 Alexander Mackenzie
Film Music
Discover some of the most emotive musical scores from Lord or the Rings to Schindler's List and The Mission.
