Music
I always count myself extremely lucky to be playing the harp for people, especially during one of the most important moments in their lives. I believe in performing all my music from memory, as it allows more freedom to accomodate any situation without the barrier of sheet music and music stands.
I hope you will enjoy these little excepts of some of my favourite songs. I recorded these pieces on my Salvi Arianna Pedal Harp. I have set out 6 categories with many samples for each. All songs are interchangeable between categories and are merely suggestions.
Please scroll down to see entire list. Thanks for listening!
Processionals
Music for walking down the aisle. Depending on the size of your wedding party, a general guide would be to select 3 songs for: Groomsmen & Parents, Bridesmaids & Flowerkids, and Bride & Father.
- Bach
- Air on a g-string
- Bach
- Arioso
- Bach
- Ave Maria
- Handel
- Passacaille
- Martina McBride
- Valentine
- Pachelbel
- Canon In D
- Purcell
- Ground In F
- Soundtrack
- Forest Gump Theme
- Soundtrack
- She
- Soundtrack
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Wagner
- Bridal Chorus
Signing
Some romantic and sentimental music while you sign the marriage register. The following are all beauitful and a great length for this part of your ceremony.
- The Beatles
- I Will
- Bocelli
- Con Te Partiro
- Leonard Cohen
- Hallelujah
- Debussy
- First Arabesque
- Fleetwood Mac
- Songbird
- Foster
- The Prayer
- Josh Groban
- You Raise Me Up
- Hasselmans
- Little Fountain
- Edith Piaf
- La Vie En Rose
- Elvis Presley
- Can't Help Falling In Love
- Shania Twain
- From This Moment
- Soundtrack
- Over The Rainbow [Full]
- Worship
- As A Deer
- Worship
- On Eagles Wings
Recessionals
Soon after the signing, and your Wedding Commissioner or Reverend has announced you as newlyweds, a bright joyful song or a slower sentimental love song work beautifully for this moment.
- Bach
- Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Beatles
- Here Comes The Sun
- Celtic
- Fig For A Kiss
- Handel
- Concerto In B-Flat
- Louis Armstrong
- What A Wonderful World
- Mendelssohn
- Wedding March
- Soundtrack
- Everyone Says I Love You
Prelude
Elegant music to welcome your guests as they find their seats before te start of your ceremony. No particular song selections are necessary for the Prelude as I usually play what feels appropriate at the time. The list here gives just samples of typical Prelude music. If there are particular songs you really enjoy, I will be more than pleased to include them in the playlist.
- Bach
- Largo
- Celine Dion
- Because You Loved Me
- Celtic
- Friendly Giant
- Celtic
- Queen's March [Full]
- Celtic
- Sally Gardens [Full]
- Celtic
- The Minstrel Boy [Full]
- Celtic
- Greensleeves
- Nat King Cole
- Tenderly
- Gustavsen
- Minuet
- Soundtrack
- Flightless Bird American Mouth
- Soundtrack
- Gabriel's Oboe
- Soundtrack
- Part Of Your World
- Soundtrack
- River Flows In You
Reception
As your wedding celebrations begin, live harp music can welcome your guests into a more relaxed social setting. No particular song selections are necessary for the Reception, however if you are planning a tea ceremony, photos, or toasts, and would like a particular song for the background, please let me know! The following are some favoured selections.
- Michael Buble
- Sway
- Depeche Mode
- Somebody
- Gershwin
- But Not For Me
- Gershwin
- Summertime
- Loreena McKennitt
- Tango To Evora
- Katie Melua
- Nine Million Bicycles
- Morricone
- Dinner
- Police
- Every Breath You Take
- Porter
- Begin The Beguine [Full]
- Salzedo
- Seguidilla
- Soundtrack
- Moonriver
- Sting
- Shape Of My Heart
Other Occasions
Harp is suited for most occasions as it provides a range of expressions from romantic, pop, jazz, worship, celtic and classical.
- Joni Mitchell
- River
- Soundtrack
- Ashokan Farewell
- Worship
- Amazing Grace
- Worship
- Morning Has Broken
- Worship
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus