Sarabande et rigaudon Opus 93 (1)
Camille Saint-Saens
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Music for weddings and civil ceremonies
Whether you’re arranging your own wedding or civil ceremony, 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.
Looking for ideas for your civil ceremony? If you're planning a non-religious wedding, allow us to suggest the best music (and readings!) for every stage of the day.
From music to accompany the arrival of the bride, to signing the register, to seeing the newly weds off in style, music will undoubtedly play a big role in your special day.
Whether you're planning a more traditional ceremony, or you fancy something a little more modern, we've gathered the most romantic pieces of music in the world in our playlist below.
Gloria in D major RV.589 (1)
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741 : Italy)
Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
Ensemble: National Academy of St.Cecilia Orchestra & Chorus
Record label: Decca (UMO)
Catalogue ID: 4579402
Mors et Vita - Judex
Charles Gounod
(1818-1893 : France)
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Ensemble: Richard Hickox Orchestra
Record label: Classic FM Records
Catalogue ID: CFMD 18
Salut d'Amour Opus 12
Edward Elgar
(1857-1934 : England)
Conductor: Vernon Handley
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloists: Natalie Clein
Record label: EMI
Catalogue ID: 5014092