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The standard wedding music consists of prelude, processional, ceremony and postlude music. Unless you have specific requests, the prelude music is often chosen by the quartet. They keep in mind the style of your wedding and choose the music accordingly. Traditionally, the processional consists of music for the seating of the family, selections for the bridal party, and a piece for the bride’s entrance. You will also need to choose one song for the recessional. There are always exceptions, so do not feel compelled to adhere to this structure; professional musicians can easily customize your wedding music to your preferences. Philadelphia String Quartet created five sample programs to simplify selecting your wedding music. Each program is designed with various wedding themes and styles in mind. (Traditional, Jewish, Contemporary, etc.)
Sample Program 1
Traditional Music
* Prelude – Dallas String Quartet selections
* Seating of the Families
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
Bach
* Processional of the Attendants
“Canon in D”
Pachelbel
* Processional of the Bride
“Bridal Chorus”
Wagner
* Pastoral Greeting
* Declaration of Intent
* Response of Families
* Lighting of the Unity Candle (Optional)
“Ave Maria OR The Lord’s Prayer”
* Reading
* Exchange of Vows
* Blessing and Exchange of Rings
* Declaration of Marriage
* Blessing of the Marriage
* Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. Resessional
“Wedding March”
Medelssohn
Sample Program 2
Traditional Music
* Prelude – Dallas String Quartet selections
* Seating of the Families
“Brandenburg Concerto No. 3”
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Bach
* Processional of the Attendants
“Air on G String”
Bach
* Processional of the Bride
“Canon in D”
Pachelbel
* Pastoral Greeting
* Declaration of Intent
* Response of Families
* Lighting of the Unity Candle (Optional)
“Ave Maria OR The Lord’s Prayer”
* Reading
* Exchange of Vows
* Blessing and Exchange of Rings
* Declaration of Marriage
* Blessing of the Marriage
* Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. Resessional
“Hornpipe from Water Music” Handel
Handel
Sample Program 3
Christian Music
* Prelude – Dallas String Quartet selections
* Seating of the Families
“Be Thou My Vision”
Sebelius
* Processional of the Attendants
“Jesu’ Joy of Man Desiring “
Bach
* Processional of the Bride
“Bridal Chorus”
Wagner
* Pastoral Greeting
* Declaration of Intent
* Response of Families
* Lighting of the Unity Candle (Optional)
“I Will Be Here”
S.C. Chapman
* Reading
* Exchange of Vows
* Blessing and Exchange of Rings
* Declaration of Marriage
* Blessing of the Marriage
* Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. Resessional
“Wedding March”
Medelssohn
Sample Program 4
Jewish Music
* Prelude – Dallas String Quartet selections
* Seating of the Families
“Meditation from Thais”
Massenet
* Processional of the Attendants
“Winter from the Four Seasons”
Vivaldi
* Processional of the Bride
“Canon in D”
Pachelbel
* Declaration of Intent
* Response of Families
* Reading/ Solo Music (Optional)
“Sunrise, Sunset from ‘Fidler on the Roof'”
* Exchange of Vows
* Blessing and Exchange of Rings
* Declaration of Marriage
* Blessing of the Marriage
* Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. Recessional
“Simon Tov”
Sample Program 5
Contemporary Music
* Prelude – Dallas String Quartet selections
* Seating of the Families
“Can’t Help Falling With You”
* Processional of the Attendants
“Yellow”
Coldplay
* Processional of the Bride
“Bittersweet Symphony Or Viva La Vida”
* Pastoral Greeting
* Declaration of Intent
* Response of Families
* Lighting of the Unity Candle (Optional)
“In My Place”
Coldplay
* Reading
* Exchange of Vows
* Blessing and Exchange of Rings
* Declaration of Marriage
* Blessing of the Marriage
* Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. Resessional
“All You Need Is Love”
Beatles
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