Here are some of the favorite, most often requested selections for Wedding Music.
All Selections available on my Large Gold Harp
(D) indicates song may be played on my smaller DeLight Harp
(V) indicates I may provide vocals on the tune
Unless otherwise indicated, all songs are playable on my large Gold Harp
All Selections available on my Large Gold Harp
(D) indicates song may be played on my smaller DeLight Harp
(V) indicates I may provide vocals on the tune
Unless otherwise indicated, all songs are playable on my large Gold Harp
Suggestions for Processionals of either Bride and/or Maids and/or Parents:
Bridal Chorus – Wagner, Traditional Processional, Harp Solo (D)
Canon in D – Pachelbel, Harp Solo (D)
Canon in D – Pachelbel, Duet by Harp & Violin
Arioso – Bach, Harp Solo (D)
Air from Water Music – Handel, Harp Solo (D)
Air on the G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3 – Bach
Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod Trio by Harp, Violin, Cello (D) available as solo
Also, Prelude No. 1 in C Major – Bach (D)
Ave Maria – Schubert, Harp Solo (D)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orpheus – Gluck (D)
Hymne, Duet by Harp & Flute (D) available as solo
Hymne, Harp Solo (D)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach, Harp Solo (D)
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke, Duet by Harp & Flute (D) available as solo
Trumpet Tune – Purcell (D)
Adagio from Concerto Grosso (Christmas Concerto) – Corelli (D)
Note: Played this at the request of the groom for his bride. Featured in movie “Master & Commander–The Far Side of the World”
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel (D)
Gabriel’s Oboe – The Mission (movie) (D)
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini – Rachmaninov; used in movie Somewhere in Time (D)
Popular as Recessionals; may also be used in other parts of Ceremony:
Bridal March – Mendelssohn, Traditional Recessional, Harp Solo (D)
Le Basque – Marin Marais – Harp & Flute available as DUO ONLY (D)
Rejoicing from Fireworks Music – Handel, Trio: Harp, Violin, Cello (D)
available as solo
Rejoicing from Fireworks – Handel, Quartet: Harp, Flute, Violin, Cello
Rondeau – Mouret, Duet: Harp & Flute (D) available as solo
Ode To Joy – Beethoven, Harp Solo (D)
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke, Duet: Harp & Flute (D) available as solo
Allegro (Spring) from Four Seasons – Vivaldi, Duet: Harp & Violic (D) available as solo
Danza Pastorale (Spring) from Four Seasons – Vivaldi, Harp Solo (D)
Allegro Maestoso (Hornpipe) from Water Music – Handel (D)
Suggestions for Special Moments in the Ceremony such as Lei Exchange, Unity Candle, Sand Ceremony, etc.:
“Marry Me,” by Pat Monahan, performed by Train (D)
Hawaiian Wedding Song, Duet by Harp & Violin (D)
Hawaiian Wedding Song, Celia playing & singing 1st half in Hawaiian, 2nd half in English
May be sung entirely in Hawaiian or English or as in recording; you choose. (D)
May be sung entirely in Hawaiian or English or as in recording; you choose. (D)
Hymne, Duet by Harp & Flute
Hymne Harp Solo (D)
Ave Maria – Schubert, Celia playing & singing (D)
Lord’s Prayer, Celia playing & singing
Over The Rainbow, Harp Solo– sometimes known as “The Dorothy Version” (D)
I also play the “Bruddah Iz (Israel Kamakawiwoʻole) Version” of “Over the Rainbow”
The Prayer – Celine Dion
One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story
Some Celtic Selections Played for Processional/Recessional:
Mari’s Wedding (D)
Give Me Your Hand (D)
Some Love Songs that are used as Ceremonial Music, whether as Processionals, Recessionals, or during the Ceremony
Clocks by Coldplay, Duet by Harp & Violin (D) available as solo
Days of Wine Roses Duet by Harp & Violin available as solo
Dream Duet by Harp & Violin available as solo
Everything – Michael Bublé
From This Moment, Trio by Harp, Violin, & Cello (D) available as solo
All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera, (D) Harp Solo
Somewhere in Time, Duet by Harp & Flute (D) available as solo
Unchained Melody, (D) Harp Solo
Time To Say Goodbye, Trio by Harp, Violin, Cello (D) available as solo
My Heart Will Go On from Titanic, Harp Solo (D)
Or, choose your favorite Love Song!