The Prelude Is Performed For About Minutes Ceremony

Wedding Ceremonies

Music is a defining element of any celebration, and the harp is a versatile instrument that is ideal for a ceremony and will truly make your celebration beautiful and memorable!

Wedding Ceremony Suggestions

The following selections are samples of music that I have in my repertoire. This list is by no means the only piece that I perform, and I will always try to meet your specific requests. I have been performing for years, so I have played many different songs/styles, so it's very likely that I can meet your requests!

THE PRELUDE

This is music performed for about 20 to 30 minutes while people are gathering for the ceremony.
PRELUDE (PRE-CEREMONY) MUSIC:
Air (from Water Music) - Handel
All I Ask of You (from “Phantom of the Opera”) - Webber
Ave Maria - Schubert
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Con Te Partiro (“Time To Say Goodbye”) recorded by Bocelli & Brightman
First Gymnopedie - Satie
Hallelujah - Cohen
Hornpipe (from “Water Music”) - Handel
Hornpipe - Purcell
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Minuet in G - Bach
Morning Has Broken - Gaelic Traditional
Music of the Night (from “Phantom”) - Webber
My Heart Will Go On (from “Titanic”)
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
One Hand, One Heart - Bernstein
Only Time - EnyaPerfect - Sheeran
Prelude #1 - Bach
Romanza - Anonymous
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
Simple Gifts - Traditional
The Ash Grove - Traditional, Wales
The Gift of Love - Hopson
The Prayer - Sager & Foster
The Wind Beneath My Wings - Henley & Silbar
Watermark - Enya
Winter (from “The Four Seasons”) - Vivaldi
You Raise Me Up - Graham & Loveland

THE PROCESSIONAL

This is when the bridal party enters. Often one song is chosen for the bridal party and another for the bride. This is something we can discuss when we plan your ceremony music.

The following pieces work well:
The Prince of Denmark’s March by Jeremiah Clarke
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel
Air from Water Music by George Frederic Handel
Winter (from “The Four Seasons”) - Vivaldi
You Raise Me Up Graham & Loveland

The Bridal March by Richard Wagner (this is just when the bride enters)

SOLOS

Having a harp solo or solos is an option that can add a beautiful and peaceful moment to your ceremony.
There are many choices. Here are a few:
The Gift of Love arranged by Hal Hopson
Grow Old with Me by John Lennon
All I Ask Of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber
One Hand, One Heart by Leonard Bernstein
The Prayer by Carol Bayer Sager & David Foster
Perfect Ed Sheeran
The Ash Grove Traditional, Wales
The Wedding Song by Paul Stookey

THE RECESSIONAL

We would like to thank you so very much for enhancing our wedding ceremony. You played a flawless performance that was coordinated just perfectly. We could not have wished for more. Many of our guests commented on the beautiful music. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure to work with you. Our best.

Sarah and Phil

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vacaville, CA

My husband, Jay and I, would like to thank you greatly for playing your beautiful music at our wedding ceremony at the Marine's Memorial Club. I knew I made the right choice when I heard your wonderful harp music at your studio. I've received many compliments about your music from many friends and relatives. You have been a delight to work with.

Julia

San Francisco, CA

“Thank you so much for playing your harp at our wedding. It made our ceremony so special, our guests absolutely loved hearing you play. Thank you also for taking the time to meet with us in July. Take care and thank you again.”

Craig and Kimberlee

Thank you for playing your beautiful harp at our wedding at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club. You added such an elegant touch to our perfect day and we thank you for that.

Justin and Christy