Wedding Music Collections T-Z
There is Love (The Wedding Song). Volcano, p1992 : 61422-32018-2
This is a great collection just because it contains traditional songs performed by non-traditional artists. For instance, Petula Clark does the Wedding Song. How about Harry Nilsson doing Irving Berlin's Always. What a great first dance! This one's for the true romantics.
Processional march: Wedding march from Lohengrin; Processional march: Canon in D major; Ave Maria; Ich har dich tzufil Lieb (I love you much too much); Recessional: Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream; You light up my life (Debby Boone); True love's wings (Buddy Holly); If (Bread); Can't help falling in love with you (Corey Hart); Always (Harry Nilsson); Wedding song (There is love) (Petula Clark); Til the end of time (Perry Como); Love is here to stay (Rosemary Clooney).
22 Instrumental Preludes, Processionals and Recessionals. Word, p1996 : 4076-4
This disc, from the "Music for Your Wedding" series, pretty much covers all the classical "biggies," but also includes several popular titles which are harder to find in instrumental versions. Also includes the much sought after wedding processional from The Sound of Music.
Air from Water music (Handel); Arioso (J.S. Bach); Ave Maria (Schubert); Bridal chorus (Wagner); Canon in D (Pachelbel); Hornpipe from Water music (Handel); Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J.S. Bach); Largo from Xerxes (Handel); Ode to joy (Beethoven); Panis angelicus (Franck); Processional from Royal fireworks (Handel); Psalm XIX (Marcello); Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini (Rachmaninoff); Somewhere in time (Barry); Tara's theme; Through the eyes of love (Theme from Ice castles); Toccata (Widor); Trumpet air (Purcell); Trumpet voluntary (Clarke); We are one in the bond of love; Wedding march (Mendelssohn); Wedding processional from The sound of music.
Two Become One: A Worshipful Wedding. Integrity Music, p1999 : 14552
If you are looking for a less traditional, but still religious service, you might want to consider this disc. It contains eight different contemporary Christian songs such as Give Me Forever, I Do by John Tesh and James Ingram. What is really nice about this disc is that it also gives split tracks for the eight songs with either vocal or instrumental available in case a vocalist wants to use only the music.
One love; Savior like a shepherd; Join our hearts; We are an offering; Awesome in this place; Give me forever, I do; We celebrate your love; Father, we commit to you.
The ultimate wedding album: your complete vocal and instrumental music guide. London, p1997 : 448 004-2
This disc features top-notch orchestras, organists and vocalists, including Pavarotti, Te Kanawa, Domingo and Carreras. Very classy.
Prelude: Jesu, joy of man's desiring (Bach); Sheep may safely graze (Bach); Air on the G string (Bach); Largo from Xerxes (Handel); Air from Water music (Handel). Processional: Bridal chorus from Lohengrin (Wagner); Trumpet voluntary (J. Clarke); Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel); Canon in D (Pachelbel. Ceremony: Ave Maria (Schubert) (Pavarotti); Panis angelicus (Franck) (Pavarotti); Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) (Pavarotti); Because (Domingo); One hand, one heart (Carreras, Te Kanawa); Be my love (Carreras). Recessional: Hornpipe in D from Water music (Handel); Toccata from Fifth symphony (Widor); Trumpet tune and air (Purcell); Wedding march (Mendelssohn).
The wedding album. RCA, p1987 : 6207-2-RC.
Probably the best of the classical wedding collections, this disc pulls classic performances from RCA's vaults.
Trumpet tune and air (Purcell) (Virgil Fox); Bridal chorus (Wagner) (Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra); Clair de lune (Debussy) (James Galway); Canon (Pachelbel) (Baroque Chamber Orchestra); Water music: Allegro maestro (Handel) (Canadian Brass); Es tont ein voller Harfenklang (Brahms) (Musica Sacra); Trio for two flutes and harp (Berlioz) (Dorior Anthony Dwyer); Wedding march (Mendelssohn) (Philadelphia Orchestra); Trumpet voluntary (J. Clarke) (Canadian Brass); Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J.S. Bach) (Virgil Fox); Reverie (Debussy) (James Galway); Greensleeves (Julian Bream); Andante from Brandenburg concerto no. 2 (J.S. Bach) (Boston Symphony Orchestra); Toccata from Symphony no. 5 (Widor) (Virgil Fox).
Steve Tyrell. This Guy's in Love. Columbia, 2003 : CK 89238
Popular vocalist Steve Tyrell has a complete album of love songs, some of which might be perfect for either an informal wedding or the reception. Very romantic.
Isn't it romantic?; Just in time; You'd be so nice to come home to; This guy's in love with you; Manhattan; The nearness of you; I've got a crush on you; Do nothing 'til you hear from me; Nevertheless (I'm in love with you); I just don't know what to do with myself; Georgia on my mind; They can't take that away from me; That's all; Love like ours.
Wedding Album, Sony, p1998 : CK 69359
Modern Bride Magazine presented this interesting collection of wedding music combining the traditional processional and recessional with lots of current love songs, featuring rock and rhythm and blues artists. This one would also be nice to have at the reception.
Bridal chorus from Lohengrin / Wagner; Danny's song (Loggins and Messina); For you (Kenny lattimore); A whole new world (Aladdin's theme) (Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle); Always and forever (Heatwave); Longer (Dan Fogelberg); Promise ain't enough (Hall and Oates); Endless love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie); Here and now (Luther Vandross); The wedding song (There is love) (Mary MacGregor); I'll always love you (Taylor Dayne); I pledge my love (Peaches and Herb); Best thing that ever happened to me (Gladys Knight and the Pips); Marry me (Neil Diamond); Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream / Mendelssohn.
The Wedding Album: Songs that Say "I Love You." CEMA, 1992 : CDL-19111-2
This is an interesting collection. It's a mixture of country, soul and popular songs, most of which would be great for a reception, if not for the actual ceremony. I'm not sure anyone would really want Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" played at their wedding, but I may be wrong.
Here and now (Luther Vandross); Tonight I celebrate my love (Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack); You are my lady (Freddie Jackson); Lovin; you (Minnie Riperton); Solid (as a rock) (Ashford & Simpson); What a wonderful world (Louis Armstrong); Always and forever (Heatwave); Suddenly (Billy Ocean); The best of love (Mona Lisa); Dance of love (Dan Hill); Could I have this dance (Anne Murray); Crazy (Patsy Cline).
The Wedding Album, vol. 2, Capitol Records, p1997 : QALCD-6759
Here's an interesting collection of soft rock love songs by original artists. This would probably be a good choice to take along for the reception to sneak in a few slow dances.
At last (Etta James); I'm gonna make you my wife (The Whispers); Endless love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie); Only you (The Commodores); Our love (Natalie Cole); When I fall in love (The Lettermen); When a man loves a woman (Percy Sledge); I'm still in love with you (Al Green); You're in love (Wilson Phillips); Lost in love (Air Supply); Cherish (The Association); Take this heart (Richard Marx).
The wedding album: music for lovers. Intermusic S.A., p1996 : DBG 53052
This contemporary, 2-disc collection combines pop, Motown and jazz for a program suitable for contemporary ceremonies or receptions.
Disc 1: Unchained melody (Righteous Brothers); Only you (Platters); And I love you so (Shirley Bassey); In the chapel in the moonlight (Dean Martin); Our love is here to stay (Dinah Washington); Cupid (Sam Cooke); My special angel (Bobby Helms); This magic moment (Drifters); Let it be me (Jerry Butler and Betty Everett); The Hawaiian wedding song (Andy Williams); Dedicated to the one I love (Shirelles); (Your love keeps lifting me) Higher and higher (Jackie Wilson); Love me tender (Faron Young); To the aisle (Five Satins); The time of my life (Contours); We've only just begun (Lynn Anderson); Unforgettable (Nat King Cole); Just the way you are (Barry White); You belong to me (Duprees); You make me feel so young (Frank Sinatra); My funny valentine (Sarah Vaughan); What a wonderful world (Louis Armstrong).
Disc 2: Chapel of love (Dixie Cups); I only have eyes for you (Flamingos); I do (Dinah Washington and Brook Benton); (You're my) Soul and inspiration (Righteous Brothers); You'll always be the one I love (Dean Martin); Something (Shirley Bassey); When I fall in love (Nat King Cole); Wedding bells (Tiny Tim and the Hits); Stand by me (Ben E. King); Have I told you lately that I love you (Eddie Cochran); I love you, yes I do (James Brown); My prayer (Platters); Our day will come (Fontella Bass); Three steps from the altar (Shep and the Limelites); Hooked on a feeling (B.J. Thomas); When a man loves a woman (Percy Sledge); Love is all around (Troggs); Ten commandment of love (Harvey and the Moonglows); Save the last dance for me (Drifters); Best thing that ever happened to me (Gladys Knight and the Pips); You're the one (Vogues); For your precious love (Jerry Butler).
Wedding Classics. Chandos, p2003 : CHAN 241-11
Another Chinese menu of classical wedding music, this two-disc set has the usual suggestions for each part of the ceremony and a few new ones includes Vaughan Williams "Come down O love divine," and Elgar's Chanson de matin. The album notes are also marked with an asterisk if the selection has a religious theme which might not be appropriate for a civil wedding. The collection is pretty impressive in its variety.
Disc one: As the guests arrive: Air on the G string / J.S. Bach; Largo from Winter / Vivaldi; Canon / Pachelbel; Sheep may safely graze / J.S. Bach; Apres un reve / Faure; Arrival of the bride: Bridal march from Lohengrin / Wagner; Arrival of the Queen of Sheba / Handel; Trumpet tune / Purcell; March from Judas Maccabaeus / Handel; Alla hornpipe from Water music / Handel; Trumpet voluntary / Clarke; I was glad / Parry; During the service: God is gone up / Finzi; Panis angelicus / Franck; The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23) / Crimond; Ave Maria / Bach/Gounod; Ave Maria / Schubert; Come down O love divine / Vaughan Williams; Praise my soul the king of heaven / Goss; Greater love hath no man / Ireland.
Disc two: Signing of the register: Air from Water music / Handel; Priere a notro-dame / Boellmann; Concerto for 2 violins in D minor / J.S. Bach; Chanson de matin / Elgar; Laudate dominum / Mozart; Salut d'amour / Elgar; Meditation from Thais / Massenet; Jesu, joy of man's desiring / J.S. Bach; Cantique de Jean Racine / Faure; Recessional: Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream / Mendelssohn; Toccata in G / Dubois; Organ sonata no. 2, 3rd movement / Mendelssohn; Hallelujah chorus / Handel; Toccata from Symphony no. 5 / Widor; March triomphale - Nun danket alle Gott / Karg-Elert; Andante from Trumpet voluntary, op. 6 no. 5 / Stanley; Finale from Symphony no. 3 / Saint-Saens.
Wedding day. Intersound, Inc., p1996 : 3544
The computer age meets wedding planning in this enhanced CD which suggests a program, but also includes a multimedia wedding planner for both Mac and Windoze users.
Entrance of the mothers: Canon in D major (Pachelbel); Fanfare from Masterpiece Theatre (Mouret); Trumpet voluntary (Purcell). Entrance of the bridesmaids: Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J.S. Bach); Trumpet tune (J. Clarke); Bride's processional: Bridal chorus from Lohengrin (Wagner). Solo: Ave Maria (Schubert); Recessional: Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream (Mendelssohn). Contemporary prelude and postlude music: Endless love; Wind beneath my wings; One hand, one heart; Forever in love; We've only just begun.
Wedding Day Music, Warner Bros. Records, p1998 : 9 46603-2
Contemporary country love songs are the focus of this wedding album. Each is performed by the original artist. This would be a pretty good start for the couple planning a country-style wedding.
From here to eternity (Michael Peterson); I do (Paul Brandt); Another you, another me (Brady Seals); Between now and forever (Bryan White); Forever and ever, amen (Randy Travis); Amen kind of love (Daryle Singletary); With this ring (Sawyer Brown); More than you'll ever know (Travis Tritt); My love (Little Texas); The wind beneath my wings (Gary Morris).
Wedding favourites. London, p1979 : 421 638-2.
Stephen Cleobury plays the organ in Westminster Abbey for this program of wedding music.
Wedding march (Mendelssohn); Chorale prelude "In Dir ist Freude" (J.S. Bach); Bridal chorus (Wagner); Largo (Handel); Trumpet voluntary (J. Clarke); Air on the G string (J.S. Bach); Hornpipe from the Water music (Handel); Grand choeur in D (A. Guilmant); Air ~gavotte (S. Wesley); Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J.S. Bach); A rose has bloomed (Brahms); Toccata from Fifth symphony (Widor).
Wedding Music and Words, SPJ Music, p1998 : SPJ 93000
This disc is a little different in that it has both music and readings. Both are standard, classical fare, but rather well done, using both vocal and instrumental soloists as well as organ and small musical groups. The readings consist of Old and New Testament verses, Shakespearean sonnets and excerpts from "The Prophet." In all, not a bad collection.
Wedding march from Lohengrin (Wagner); Trumpet voluntary (Clarke); Minuet from The royal fireworks music (Handel); Canon in D (Pachelbel); Arioso (J.S. Bach); Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel); Sheep may safely graze (J.S. Bach); Bist du bei mir (J.S. Bach); Reading: St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians; Panis angelicus (Franck); Reading: "Come then my love" from Song of songs; Weicher nur (J.S. Bach); Reading: Sonnet 116 (Shakespeare); Ave Maria (J.S. Bach); Reading: Sonnet 18 (Shakespeare); Sehet in Zufriedenheit" (J.S. Bach); Reading: "On love" and "On marriage" (Kahil Gibran); Ave Maria (Schubert); Reading: "Wherever you go, I will go" (Book of Ruth); Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J.S. Bach); Nun dakent alle Gott (Christian Tag); Hornpipe from Water music (Handel); Voluntary on the Doxology (Purcell); St. Anthony's chorale (Ignatz Pleyel); Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream (Mendelssohn); Toccata from 5th symphony (Widor).
When I Fall in Love: a Contemporary Wedding Album, RCA, p1998 : 09026 63184-2
This is a really nice and varied collection of contemporary music for weddings. PLayed by well- known artists, it gives an alternative to the usual bland blend by including folk and jazz in the mix.
I will always love you (James Galway): When I fall in love (Richard Stoltzman); Pavane (Angel Romero); In your eyes (King's Singers); The wind beneath my wings (James Galway); Somewhere (Richard Stoltzman); Annie's song (James Galway); Sometimes when we touch (Cleo Laine and James Galway); The flower song from Lakme (Angel Romero); Can you feel the love tonight (Richard Stoltzman); She moved through the fair (King's Singers); Perhaps love (James Galway); Cinema Paradiso (Richard Stoltzman); Can't help falling in love (James Galway); When a man loves a woman (James Galway).
With This Ring: Ceremony Music. Music for Two, Inc., p2001 : BC070108
Nothing really new in this disc, but it is a nice, basic collection of classical selections for the ceremony. There's a nice Allegro by Albinoni that's a little different.
Sheep may safely graze / J.S. Bach; Trumpet voluntary / Clark; Dance of the blessed spirits / Gluck; Ave Maria / Bach/Gounod; Aria (Contented peace) / J.S. Bach; Ave Maria / Schubert; Wedding chorus from Lohengrin / Wagner; Wedding march / Mendelssohn; Rondeau / Mouret; Alla hornpipe from Water music suite in D / Handel; Allegro from Concerto for two oboes / Albinoni; Trumpet overture from Indian queen / Purcell.
Your Perfect Wedding. Volcano, p1994 : 61422-32025-2
This disc has a nice mix of traditional and contemporary music. It has the standard ceremonial pieces as well as several selections for the reception. Will it make your wedding perfect? I doubt it, but if you're looking for Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful world, it's here.
Processional march: Wedding march from Lohengrin; Processional march: Canon in D major; Recessional march: Trumpet voluntary; Recessional march: Wedding march from A midsummer night's dream; Ave Maria; I love you much too much; Hawaiian wedding song (Andy Williams); What a wonderful world (Louis Armstrong); Let it be me (Everly Brothers); Can't take my eyes off you (Frankie Valli); The way you look tonight (Lettermen); Best thing that ever happened to me (Gladys Knight and the Pips); More than words can say (Alias); (You're my) Soul and inspiration (Righteous Brothers).
