Weddings: Vocal Music
A classical singer (or opera singer), two opera singers or a modern vocalist will have great impact at your wedding. We have included some MP3s (sound samples) of popular vocal music to help you select the ideal music for your wedding.
What are the options?
A classical or opera singer
Two classical or opera singers
A modern vocalist
When will the singers perform?
On your wedding day, the singers will perform:
- a 15-minute prelude (background music) as your guests enter the church
- your chosen processional as the bride and attendants walk down the aisle
- the music that you select throughout the service
- the recessional as you leave the church or walk up the aisle as husband
and wife
- a postlude as your guests depart
The Ceremony
The two most frequently requested services are the full wedding mass and the wedding service.
If you are having a full wedding mass you will select music for:
(1) The Processional
(2) The Gifts or Offertory
(3) Communion
(4) The Signing of the Registry
(5) The Recessional
If you are having a wedding service (not a full mass) you will select music for:
(1) The Processional
(2) The Signing of the Registry
(3) The Recessional
Below are some sound samples of appropriate pieces for the various parts of the ceremony. You may like to select some hymns or songs to be sung by everyone during the service.
There are no rules as to which songs should be sung at which point of the service. Really, you can choose to have any of the songs below at any stage of your ceremony. Remember that it is also possible to have the organist perform some pieces alone.
The options:
A SOLO OPERA SINGER
Whether you'd like a male singer (tenor, baritone, bass) or female singer (soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) any of the following songs will sound amazing:
Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart)
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Verum (Mozart) - also a popular duet
Bist Du Bei Mir (Bach)
Caro Mio Ben (Giordani)
Con Te Partiro (Sartori, Quarantotto)
Dedication (Schumann)
Deh Vieni Alla Finestra (Mozart)
Domine Deus from Gloria (Vivaldi)
Et Exultavit from Magnificat (Bach)
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Bach)
Lascia la Spina (Handel)
Laudate Dominum (Mozart)
Let The Bright Seraphim (Handel)
Love Me Sweet (Carl Vine)
My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose (traditional)
O Mio Babbino Caro (Puccini)
Ombra Mai Fu (Handel)
On Wings Of Song (Mendelssohn)
Panis Angelicus (Franck)
Song of Joy (Beethoven)
Time Stands Still (Dowland)
The Prayer (as sung by Andrea Bocelli)
Where E'er you Walk (Handel)
TWO OPERA SINGERS
The sound of two opera singers is absolutely magnificent. Here are some examples:
Bei Männern from The Magic Flute (Mozart) (soprano + baritone)
La Ci Darem La Mano (Mozart) (soprano + baritone)
Laudamus Te from Gloria (Vivaldi) (two female voices)
O Lovely Peace (any two voices)
The Flower Duet (Delibes) (two female voices)
The Barcarolle (Offenbach) (two female voices)
Pearlfisher's Duet (Bizet) (tenor + baritone)
Pur Ti Miro (Monteverdi) (any two voices)
A MODERN VOCALIST
If you'd prefer something more contemporary:
All I Ask Of You (Lloyd Webber)
All My Life (KC and JoJo)
All You Need Is Love (The Beatles)
At Last (Etta James)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)
Everything I Do (Bryan Adams)
For Good (from Wicked)
From This Moment (sung by Shania Twain)
I'm Yours (Jason M'raz)
It Had To Be You (sung by Harry Connick Jr)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Kissing You (Des'ree)
My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone)
My Heart Will Go On (sung by Celine Dion)
Our Love Is Here To Stay (Gershwin)
Somewhere (from West Side Story)
Thank You (Dido)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers)
Unforgettable (sung by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
When I Fall In Love (Nat King Cole)
You Raise Me Up (sung by Josh Groban)
A modern vocalist will perform with a midi-system (or back-up system). You won't necessarily need an organist at your wedding as this system will provide accompaniment for the singer.
Please contact us for information on our outstanding vocalists.
