Trumpet Tunes

The Most Popular Songs Played at Weddings

A wedding is one of life's most joyous and memorable occasions. There are many plans that have to be made for a wedding. One such plan is selecting the songs that will be played throughout the wedding. Songs are chosen based on a personal connection to the words as well as the music. The songs one picks must be carefully chosen as they will always be associated with the special day. Over the years, certain songs have become the most popular to play at weddings. Below is a list of the most popular songs played at weddings:

1. Songs for the 'Prelude': The Prelude is the music played 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony. The music sets the tone and mood for the wedding. Popular prelude songs include: The Beach Boys' 'God Only Knows,' Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata,' Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons,' Glenn Miller's 'Isn't It Romantic,' Tony Bennett's 'As Time Goes By' (A Kiss Is Just A Kiss) Handel's 'Water Music,' Righteous Brothers' 'Unchained Melody,' Schubert / Gounod's 'Ave Maria'

2. Songs for the 'Processional': The music that is played when the bridal party makes their entrance. Popular processional songs include: Wagner's 'Bridal Chorus' (Here Comes The Bride) The Beatles' 'In My Life,' Clarke or Purcell's 'Trumpet Voluntary in D' (The Prince of Denmark's March,) Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World,' Nat King Cole's, 'Unforgettable,' (),Elvis Presley's 'I Can't Help Falling In Love,' Percy Sledge's 'When A Man Loves A Woman,' Wagner's 'March From Lohengrin,' Handel's 'Water Music'

3. Songs for the 'Recessional': This is the end of the wedding ceremony where the bride and groom walk down the aisle. Popular songs include: Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' (from "A Midsummer Night's Dream") Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' (from The Ninth Symphony,) Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' (from "The Messiah,") Purcell's 'Trumpet Tune,' Bach's 'Magnificat In D,' The Beatles' 'The Long And Winding Road,' James Brown's 'I Got You' (I Feel Good) James Taylor's 'How Sweet It Is,' The Crystals' 'Then He Kissed Me,' Sonny and Cher's 'I Got You Babe'

4. Bride and Groom First Dance Songs: First dance as a married couple. Popular music includes: Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle's 'A Whole New World,' Diana Ross and Lionel Richie's 'Endless Love,' Nat King Cole's 'Unforgettable,' Journey's 'Faithfully,' Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love,' Sade's 'No Ordinary Love,' Frank Sinatra's 'The Way You Look Tonight,' Harry Connick, Jr.'s ' It Had To Be You,' Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World,' George Strait's 'I Cross My Heart,' All 4 One's 'I Swear,' Michael Feinstein's 'As Time Goes By' (A Kiss Is Just A Kiss) Allison Krauss 's 'When You Say Nothing At All'

5. Bride and Groom Last Dance Songs: The last song of the night for the Bride and Groom. Popular songs include: Donna Summer's 'Last Dance,' Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York,' Green Day's 'Time Of Your Life', Shania Twain & Bryan White's 'From This Moment On,' Vanessa Williams' 'Save The Best For Last,' Heatwave's 'Always And Forever,' Shania Twain's 'You're Still The One,' Semisonic's 'Closing Time,' Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole's 'Unforgettable,' Bill Medly & Jennifer Warnes' 'I've Had The Time Of My Life,' Nat King Cole's 'The Party's Over,' Louis Armstrong's, 'What a Wonderful World,' Garth Brooks' 'The Dance,' Savage Garden's 'Truly, Madly, Deeply'

The wedding songs you select will be remembered for a lifetime, so make sure you choose wisely.

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