Ceremony Music...HELP!

Is it one of those huge pipe organs, i went to a wedding with one a couple of months ago and all the music just sounded very creepy and funeraly--- sorry not much help

Google "best organ music for wedding entrance", and you'll get Youtube videos you can 'test drive' virtually....

It was one of the big ones :/ thanks anyway! I'll check YouTube out!

I've been having the same problem. As much as my church is not a fan of the Wedding March (We're Lutheran, Google it if you must) the one organist has no issue playing it where the other refuses to. I tried finding something other than that to walk in to but nothing popped the way that does. As for the rest of the music, I think I'm just going to tell the organist to play what ever he wants to since he does this all the time.

Try this:

Prelude

The prelude is the half hour of music played while people are gathering for the ceremony. Choose classical music to create a reverent mood:

"Prelude in C" (J.S. Bach)

"Ave Maria" (F. Schubert)

"Clair de Lune" (C. Debussy)

"Gymnopedie" (A.E.L. Satie)

"La primavera" and "L'inverno" from the Four Seasons (A.Vivaldi).

Seating of Family

The ceremony begins with the seating of special guests and grandparents, followed by the seating of the mothers. The finest selections for this moment are:

"Arioso" (J.S. Bach)

"Allegro Maestoso" from Water Music (G.F. Handel)

"Meditation from Tais" (J. Massenet)

Processional

As this music begins, the pastor and the groom usually proceed to the front and bridesmaids begin their procession down the aisle. Some traditional choices for the processional are:

"Trumpet Voluntary" (J. Clark)

"Trumpet Tune" (H. Purcell)

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (J.S. Bach)

"March" from Occasional Oratorio (G.F. Handel)

Bride’s Entrance

It’s time for the grand entrance! Familiar songs that stir your guests to stand and await your appearance are:

"Canon in D" (J. Pachelbel)

"The Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin (R. Wagner)

"Allegro Maestoso" from Water Music (G.F. Handel)

"Rondeau" (J.J. Mouret)

Special/Interim Music

Your musician or DJ will ask you to choose songs for the special moments in your wedding ceremony (e.g., the lighting of the unity candle or a sacred solo after the prayer). Two exceptional pieces for this time are "The Lord's Prayer" by A. Malotte, or "The Prayer", as sung by Celine Dion and Andre Bocelli. "O Perfect Love" by J. Barnby is another good choice. Stick to two musical arrangements or your ceremony may run long.

Recessional

At this point, you’re beaming with total joy after marrying your partner! Consider these exuberant pieces for a grand exit:

"The Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream (F. Mendelssohn)

"Ode to Joy" (L. Beethoven)

"Hornpipe" (G.F. Handel)

Thank you!

JD that's an awesome list! I'll have to remember that when it comes time for me to pick music.

I have a singer and a piano player to worry about. She has an amazing voice that I want to hear sing! Not sure just what she will sing yet.