The vision of the radiant bride walking down the aisle is definitely a sight to behold. For most women and young girls, this particular scene has been countlessly relived in fantasies and a subject to many of the romantic pining. So if you are about tie a knot, you definitely want every wedding detail to unfold perfectly the way you have always dreamed it to be and quite naturally, your wedding processional music should be on top of your list.

Since everyone doesn’t get married often, it is only naturally to find yourself absolutely clueless on the basics of selecting your processional music. But if you truly want to make that grand entrance that will make all heads turn and take your groom’s breath away, you need to carefully pay attention of your choice of processional music. Through the ages, music has always had a certain power to set a perfect mood as well as evoke deep emotions. So ask yourself if you prefer the traditional “ Here Comes the Bride” song march by Wagner or you prefer to infuse a more contemporary tune? To help you make up your mind, here are a list of popular processional music that have never failed to give a wonderfully cohesive moment for that most important day in your life:

Tradition Wedding March Music

Among the widely popular choices is the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, or otherwise known as the Here Comes the Bride song, which seems to be the anthem used for most weddings all over the world. Another great choice is the Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel and the Guitar Concerto in D Major, Largo by Antonio Vivaldi. These two are classic songs that provides a fresh alternative if you simply want to veer away from the usual choices.

Other top selections include the Procession of joy by Hal Hopson, Rigaudon by Andre Campra, and Wedding March by Mozart, Trumpets Voluntary and the Trumpet Tune and Air by Henry Purcell. If you are not quite familiar with these classic pieces, then it’s best to hear it personally before making a choice. You can easily download from the Internet and invite your partner or other close friends to help you select the best bridal processional music for your imminent wedding.

Contemporary Processional Music

If you want to do away with the traditional choices and opt of a more modern feel, there is a lot of contemporary music that can easily fit the bill, so to speak. Among the top choices would include At Last by Etta James, Only Time by Enya, and Come away with Me by Norah Jones, Appalachia Waltz, Unforgettable, and The Look of Love by Dionne Warwick. A lot of people also love the popular Louis Armstrong hit, What a Wonderful World and the signature Elvis Presley song Can’t Help Falling In Love.


Your choice of processional music can be a great way to reflect your won personality and unique style. So don’t hesitate to venture out of the conventional and explore the possibilities of incorporating wonderful song choices that can be a memorable surprise for guests who are expecting the classic tunes that they may have all come to be anticipate.

Of course, your choice of songs is just one half of the pie; the other half would be the instruments and vocalists that you will plan to hire. If you have the budget for it, opt on getting live performers – the extra expense will definitely be well worth every cent. When interviewing possible bands or vocalist to choice, make sure to have every transaction in fine print, with all the agreed stipulations explicitly stated for your protection and assurance.