Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Music is a defining element to any celebration, and the harp is a versatile instrument that is ideal for a ceremony and will truly make your celebration beautiful and memorable.

The Prelude:

This is music performed for about 20 to 30 minutes while people are gathering for the ceremony. Generally classical or sacred music is performed, for example: "Sheep May Safely Graze" by Bach or "Hornpipe" by Purcell. Popular romantic pieces work well also, for example: "All I Ask of You" by Andrew Lloyd Webber or "Only Time" by Enya.. If you are printing a program it is not necessary to list each song in the prelude.

The Processional:

This is when the bridal party enters. Often one song is chosen for the bridal party and another for the bride. This is something we will discuss when we plan the ceremony. The following pieces work well:

"The Prince of Denmark's March" by Jeremiah Clarke
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach
"Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel
"Air" from Water Music by George Frederic Handel
"The Bridal March" by Richard Wagner (this is just when the bride enters)

Solos:

Having a harp solo or solos is an option that can add a beautiful and peaceful moment to your ceremony. There are many choices, here are a few:

"The Gift of Love" arranged by Hal Hopson
""Grow Old with Me" by John Lennon
"All Ask Of You" from the Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber
"One Hand, One Heart" by Leonard Bernstein
"The Prayer" by Carol Bayer Sager & David Foster
"The Ash Grove" Traditional, Wales
"The Wedding Song" by Paul Stookey

The Recessional:

This is played at the end of your ceremony. A faster, upbeat piece is best. The following are good choices:

"Spring" from the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
"Ode to Joy" by Ludwig Van Beethoven
"Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret
"Trumpet Tune" by Henry Purcell
"The Rejoicing" by George Frederic Handel
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach