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