The
church wedding is a sacred rite invoking the blessing of God on the
founding of the home. The music and texts, selected with the underlying
thought of glorifying God, should be suitable for a church service, as
distinguished from a social gathering. We hope the following material
will help you in the selection of your wedding music.
Our
musicians are capable of offering piano and organ. The organ is capable
of many other instruments, such as strings, harp,guitar, and has a
wonderful trumpet. After making your selections please email our music
department at music@fatherdyer.org.
TRADITIONAL CEREMONY ORDER OF WORSHIP
Here is the approximate Ceremony Order of Worship with indications for musical selections:
PRELUDE—Instrumental music, the choice of which can be left up to your musician(s) and is usually not listed on your program.
SEATING OF THE MOTHERS (and possibly grandparents)—Instrumental music of your choice, generally of a quiet nature.
PROCESSIONAL—Instrumental music, generally of a quiet nature.
ENTRANCE OF THE BRIDE—Instrumental music of a majestic nature.
Welcome
Declaration of Intent
Pastoral Prayer
SOLO OR CONGREGATIONAL HYMN—(Optional)
Reading of Scripture
Homily (Pastor’s message)
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Lighting of the Unity Candle
SOLO OR CONGREGATIONAL HYMN—(Optional)
Lord’s Prayer
Pronouncement of Marriage
Blessing
Presentation of Couple
RECESSIONAL—Instrumental music of a joyous and majestic nature.
The following is a list of the most frequently used selections with an X indicating the place where they are most appropriate. To help you in your choices, you may hear most of these online, or on wedding CDs at your favorite music store. Here are a two websites for you to visit: amazon.com, and pianobrothers.com. look under wedding music.
| Song Title |
Mother's Seating |
Processional |
Bride's Entrance |
Recessional |
| Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) - Clarke |
X |
X | ||
| Trumpet Tune in D - Purcell |
X |
X | ||
| Trumpet Voluntary - Stanley |
X |
X | ||
| Rondeau - Mouret |
X |
X | ||
| Prelude to a Te Deum - Charpentier |
X |
X | ||
| Psalm 19 - Marcello |
X |
X | ||
| Rigaudon - Campra |
X |
X | ||
| Hornpipe (Finale from "Water Music") - Handel |
X |
X | ||
| Air from "Water Music" - Handel |
X |
X |
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| Largo - Handel |
X |
X |
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| Spring from "The Four Seasons" - Vivaldi |
X |
X | ||
| Toccata from Symphony V - Widor |
X | |||
| Canon in D - Pachelbel |
X |
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| Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach |
X |
X |
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| Bridal Chorus - Wagner |
X |
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| Wedding March - Mendelssohn |
X | |||
| Wedding March from "The Sound of Music" - Rodgers and Hammerstein |
X |
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| Arioso - J.S. Bach |
X |
X |
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| Panis Angelicus - Franck |
X |
X |
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| Wachet Auf (Sleepers Wake) - J.S. Bach |
X |
X |
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| Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel |
X | |||
| Hymne - Vangelis |
X |
X |
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| The Rejoicing - Handel |
X | |||
| Prelude in Classing Style - Young |
X | |||
| Air on the G String - J.S. Bach |
X |
X |
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| Hallelujah Chorus - Handel |
X | |||
| Ode to Joy - Beethoven |
X |
X |
Since a wedding is a central act of Christian worship, the participation of the congregation should be encouraged by the singing of hymns. What a marvelous opportunity to witness to the faith! Here are some suggestions:
| Title | UM Hymn No. |
| When Love is Found |
643 |
| For the Beauty of the Earth |
92 |
| Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken |
731 |
| Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee |
89 |
| Love Divine All Love's Excelling |
384 |
| Now Thank We All Our God |
102 |
| Praie My Soul, the King of Heaven |
66 |
| All Creatures of Our God and King |
62 |
| Praie to the Lord the Almighty |
139 |
| Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here |
647 |
| Gift of Love |
408 |
| I Come with Joy |
617 |
| Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet |
601 |
| O Perfect Love |
645 |
| O Cod, Our Help in Ages Past |
117 |