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 |
Signing |
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| 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. | 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. |
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| Bach - Air On A G-String | Beatles - I Will | |||
| Bach - Arioso | Bocelli - Con Te Partiro | |||
| Bach - Ave Maria | Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah | |||
| Handel - Passacaille | Debussy - First Arabesque | |||
| Martina McBride - Valentine | Fleetwood Mac - Songbird | |||
| Pachelbel - Canon In D | Foster - The Prayer | |||
| Purcell - Ground In F | Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up | |||
| Soundtrack - Forest Gump Theme | Hasselmans - Little Fountain | |||
| Soundtrack - She | Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose | |||
| Soundtrack - Someday My Prince Will Come | Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love | |||
| Wagner - Bridal Chorus | Shania Twain - From This Moment | |||
| Soundtrack - Over The Rainbow [Full] | ||||
| Worship - As A Deer | ||||
| Worship - On Eagles Wings | ||||
Recessionals |
Prelude |
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| 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. | 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 - Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring | Bach - Largo | |||
| Beatles - Here Comes The Sun | Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me | |||
| Celtic - Fig For A Kiss | Celtic - Queen's March [Full] | |||
| Handel - Concerto In B-Flat | Celtic - Sally Gardens [Full] | |||
| Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World | Celtic - The Minstrel Boy [Full] | |||
| Mendelssohn - Wedding March | Celtic - Friendly Giant | |||
| Soundtrack - Everyone Says I Love You | 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 |
Other Occasions |
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| 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. | Harp is suited for most occasions as it provides a range of expressions from romantic, pop, jazz, worship, celtic and classical. | |||
| Michael Buble - Sway | Joni Mitchell - River | |||
| Depeche Mode - Somebody | Soundtrack - Ashokan Farewell | |||
| Gershwin - But Not For Me | Worship - Amazing Grace | |||
| Gershwin - Summertime | Worship - Morning Has Broken | |||
| Loreena McKennitt - Tango To Evora | Worship - What A Friend We Have In Jesus | |||
| 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 | ||||