Classical Wedding Songs

There are endless classical wedding song selections available. This page is meant to serve as a guide to the most popular classical wedding music preludes, processionals, ceremony songs and recessionals – favorites by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Vivaldi, and more that you’ll likely recognize, but perhaps couldn’t recall the name. This page highlights the top classical wedding song choices each week by the brides and grooms who visit our site. We’ve also included a few reception song suggestions that are a bit more "classic" than "classical." Please let us know if you have any questions, or if there's anything we can help you find!

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Classical Wedding Processionals

Pachelbel's Canon in D Major is downloaded more than twice as many times as the next most popular song on our website. It is the most popular wedding processional song used at wedding ceremonies.

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Classical Ceremony Songs

These ceremony song suggestions are perfect as background music during quiet times such as the Lighting of the Unity Candle or the Sign of Peace. If you're looking for songs that could be sung by a soloist, visit the Traditional or Contemporary wedding music pages for some appropriate suggestions.

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Classical Wedding Recessionals

Make a grand exit with the one of these elegant classical wedding recessionals as the backdrop. For added effect, consider adding a trumpet or strings.

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Classic Wedding Reception Songs

Instrumental arrangements of these timeless wedding "standards" make a beautiful background for your wedding reception or dinner. Many are also appropriate for your first dance as husband and wife.

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