Ideas for your wedding ceremony music. . .
The options for wedding ceremony music are endless.
So where do you start?
Think of the style of ceremony you would like, casual or formal, and choose songs or instrumental music
that will reflect your ceremony style. Many couples have a special song or piece of music that they would
like incorporated into the ceremony and this is a great way to make your ceremony music more meaningful.
The ceremony music can be a chance for your family heritage to play an important role - perhaps a favourite song of a loved family member who is no longer with us, especially if you are lighting a candle and taking a moment to think about people who can't be at your ceremony. A short verse or section of a piece of music they loved at this point can be very moving and a lovely way to include them in your ceremony.
Many couples have a special song or piece of music that they would like incorporated into the ceremony - this can be a great option for the brides entrance.
The following are a few ideas for the style & placement of music in your wedding ceremony.
Remember - if you are wanting a live performance at your wedding it is best to book early!
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide
Prelude
Usually about 15 - 30 minutes of instrumental music to set the mood. A mix of gentle, flowing music for your wedding guests to enjoy as they arrive.
Processional
This is where you take centre-stage for your walk down the aisle.
Register Signing
This is where you sign the legal documents for your wedding.
Recessional
This is the music played to mark the end of the ceremony.
Background Music post ceremony
Often the music continues after the ceremony as your guests come and greet you as a newly married couple. Group and family photos usually happen straight after the ceremony while everyone is still nearby and your guests can enjoy being entertained while these are being taken.
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Instrumental versions of pop songs.
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Pop Music
Instrumental - Harp Only
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of gentle instrumentals.
Processional
Turning Page - Ryan O'Neal (Twilight movie wedding scene)
Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey
I Get to Love You - Ruelle
Register Signing
Moon River - Henry Mancini
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Fields of Gold - Sting
Recessional
Tale As Old As Time - from the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast
Love Story - Taylor Swift
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Pop songs sung and played.
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Pop Music
Songs - Harp and Voice
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of gentle instrumentals.
Processional
A
Thousand Years - Christina Perri (Twilight movie)
All of Me - John Legend
Register Signing
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
The One - Kodaline
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
Recessional
Marry Me - Bruno Mars
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
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Give your wedding an olde world charm with these selections from Robyn's Medieval and Early music
These work well for rustic, boho style, weddings
Harp will be an elegant addition to your traditional wedding ceremony with these pieces.
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Traditional
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of gentle instrumentals.
Processional
Bridal March - R Wagner from Lohengrin
Register Signing
Amazing Grace
Recessional
Greensleeves
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Romance is in the air with these songs from well known Disney movies.
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Disney
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of gentle instrumentals.
Processional
So this is Love - from the Disney movie Cinderella
I see the light - from the Disney movie Tangled
Register Signing
Storybook Love - From The Disney movie Princess Bride
Tale As Old As Time - from the Disney movie Beauty and The Beast
Recessional
When You Wish Upon A Star - From the Disney movie Pinnochio
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If you have Irish blood in the family you might choose to theme your ceremony with Irish music.
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Irish
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of gentle instrumentals.
Processional
Red is the Rose
Christ Child's Lullaby
The Water is Wide
Register Signing
The Irish Wedding Song
Danny Boy
Grace
Recessional
The Lord of the Dance
Silent O'Moyle (instrumental)
She Moved Through the Fair (instrumental) |
Robyn's family hail from Scotland, England and Ireland and she likes nothing better than to wear the family tartan strip at a Scottish wedding!
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Scottish
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of instrumental harp music
Processional
My Love is like A Red Red Rose
Come by the Hills
Register Signing
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomand
Danny Boy
Recessional
Amazing Grace |
Robyn's original music is a wonderful addition to the ceremony. Gentle and flowing - have a listen to the MP3's and see if this is the style of music you would like at your wedding
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - Robyn Sutherland
Prelude
15 - 30 mins of gentle instrumentals
Processional
Dewdrops - Robyn Sutherland
Spring Rain - Robyn Sutherland
Register Signing
Heavenly Child - Robyn Sutherland
Orange & Gold MP3 - Robyn Sutherland
Recessional
The Palest Rose MP3 - Robyn Sutherland
You be the Stars - Robyn Sutherland |
Celebrate your wedding ceremony with New Zealand songs for a real Kiwi flavour
Wedding Ceremony Music Guide - New Zealand Kiwi
Prelude
15 - 30 minutes of instrumental harp music
Processional
Not Given Lightly - Chris Knox
Glitter - Benee
Register Signing
Sway - Bic Runga
Maybe Tomorrow - Goldenhorse
Recessional
The Palest Rose - Robyn Sutherland
Always on my Mind - Tiki Taane
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Kelly and Cian - Wedding Ceremony
at St Columba Church, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Thank you so much for playing on our special day. The music couldn't have been more perfect and added a special magical touch to the whole ceremony. It is one of the aspects of our wedding day that has really stuck in both of our minds which we will remember forever. We have had so many people comment on how lovely your playing was, and we really enjoyed it too! Thank you again!
Have a look at some more comments from Robyn's past wedding clients on the weddings page
Check Robyn's availability for your wedding now
email: robyn@robynsutherland.com or phone: 021 252 7632
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