Ideas For Wedding Processional and Recessional Music Selecting appropriate music for a wedding ceremony requires careful consideration. The decision will be influenced by a range of factors, such as the location of the ceremony (i.e. church or civil wedding), as well as your views on traditional, contemporary or humorous musical choices. In all cases there are a range of options available. Traditional Processional Music There are a number of classical pieces which have become traditional for use in wedding ceremonies, and some of the most recognisable are used for the entrance of the bride. One of the most common pieces of wedding processional music is ‘The Bridal Chorus’ from the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner (although it is not generally used in Catholic weddings). In English speaking countries it is often referred to as ‘Here Comes the Bride’ or ‘The Wedding March Sell House Quick ‘. However, the term ‘wedding march’ actually applies to any piece of music, of marching tempo, that is used to accompany the entrance or exit of the bride, and thus there are numerous other musical options available. For example, another classical piece commonly used as processional music, is ‘The Prince of Denmark’s March’ by Jeremiah Clarke, also known as ‘The Trumpet Voluntary’. The popularity of this piece can be partly attributed to its use during the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles in 1981. Alternatively, another popular classic is La Rejouissance from ‘The Royal Fireworks’ by George Frideric Handel. This is a non religious piece so is suitable for use in a civil ceremony. Traditional Recessional Music Wedding recessional music is played to accompany the exit of the bride and groom and the rest of the bridal party as they leave the ceremony venue.