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Wedding ceremony music suggestions from the string quartet in Bristol, Bath and Wiltshire  
Wedding Ceremony Music


There are various traditions associated with music for wedding ceremonies, but there are also certain guidelines to be adhered to. The Ardeton String Quartet can provide wedding ceremony music for church and civil weddings, and have experience of all types of situation. If you are having a civil ceremony it is important to note that music with religious connotations is not allowed by law. If you are having a catholic ceremony you must not choose secular (non-religious) music. We are always happy to guide you in your choices but it is advisable to inform the person conducting the ceremony of the music you have selected. 

Titles shown in green can be listened to by clicking on the link - our demo version will open in a new window.

 

While the guests assemble

Mozart            -            3 Divertimenti, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Vivaldi            -            Four Seasons
Bach                         -                 Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (Allegro)
                      -           Concerto for Two Violins
Handel            -            La Rejouissance

Entrance of the Bride

Wagner            -            Bridal March (Here comes the bride)
Pachelbel         -             Canon in D (most popular tune 2007 & 2008)
Clarke             -             Trumpet Tune
Purcell             -             Prince of Denmark's March
Handel             -             Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
The Verve        -             Bittersweet Symphony 

Signing of the Registers

Pachelbel        -            Canon in D
Bach              -             Air on a G-String
Bach              -             Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Massenet        -            Meditation from 'Thais'
Elgar              -            Chanson de Matin
Paul Weller     -             You Do Something To Me
Desree           -             Kissing You (From the film Romeo and Juliet)

Exit of the Bride and Groom

Mendelssohn    -           Wedding March
Handel             -           Arrival or Departure of the Queen of Sheba
Purcell             -           Prince of Denmark's March
Lennon            -            All You Need Is Love (most popular choice 2008)


If you have any questions or need help in choosing your music, we offer a free music consultation, either by telephone or in person, and we are always happy to give further suggestions by email. 

You can often get some idea of what is popular with Brides by looking at the String Quartet Blog, where we frequently list the music played at each wedding.

About

The Ardeton String Quartet, based in Bristol and Bath, are professional musicians. With well over 9 hours of music, they have a masterly command of every style, from classical through pop and rock to jazz and showtunes. They love performing to an audience, and whether at a wedding, party or corporate function, this comes across in everything they do!

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