Your ceremony in music
22/06/2025 12:00 | Inspiration
You don't have to skim Spotify from A to Z to find the perfect ceremony songs. We are happy to help you on your way with some tips and ideas.
Photo (above, from left to right): Live music: Yentl – Photographer: Jana Pollet / Live music: Stefaan Daems / Live music: Aangename Gasten – Photographer: Thomas Verbruggen
Inspiring Preludes
Preludes introduce your ceremony. Basically, these songs sound rather light and positive - they imply joyful anticipation. It is the music played before the ceremony begins, while the guests are seated.
Photo: Live music: Marigo Bay - Photographer: Manon Engels
When the ceremony starts and the bride and groom stride down the aisle, you build up the tension. Traditionally, Richard Wagner's Bridal March echoes through the organ or boxes: ‘here comes the bride’.
Photo: Live music: La Folie Jolie - Photographer: Annelies Photos
Not a Wagner fan? Maybe these songs are for you:
- Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel
- You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
- The Power of Love by Celine Dion
- Turning Page by Sleeping at Last
- A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
- At Last by Etta James
- Make You Feel My Love by Adele
- I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
- You've Got The Love by Florence and the Machine
- By Your Side by Sade
- Marry You by Bruno Mars
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland
- Air on the G String by Johann Sebastian Bach
- All of Me by John Legend
- Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley (or covers by various artists)
- Perfect by Ed Sheeran
- Make You Feel My Love by Adele
- How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding
Photo: Live Music: Momenten
How many songs you like to have played during your ceremony - to give your ‘I Do’ extra musical emphasis or to take a moment to rest and reflect - is up to you. Ceremony speakers will be happy to help you work out the most personal ceremony possible.
Fan of live music during your ceremony? You can! A great band? Or the beautiful voice of a singer?
Photo: Live music: Sven Van den Wyngaert
Festive sounds on going outside
As you step outside, it's time for the finale. Cheerful and lively music - you're married, party! - reflecting the fledgling happiness you as a bride and groom. Traditionally, they played Felix Mendelssohn -Bartholdy's Wedding March.
Photo: Live music: Het Strijkkwartet - Photographer: Sjoerd Booij
Not a fan of the dramatic Wedding March? How about:
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel (for lovers of classical music)
- Don't Stop Believing, Vitamin String Quartet
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Stevie Wonder
- First Day Of My Life, Bright Eyes
- Now That We Found Love, Heavy D & The Boyz (if dancing is allowed)
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- Love on Top by Beyoncé
- You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates
- Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake
- Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and The Waves
- Celebration by Kool & The Gang
- Best Day of My Life by American Authors
- Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Congratulations as you officially become husband and wife upon leaving the church!
Photo: Marijke Van Nimmen - Photographer: Frauke Van Gorp
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