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The following are the possible moments in the liturgy for which music selections can be made, as well as a list of commonly recommended options.
The following are the possible moments in the liturgy for which music selections can be made, as well as a list of commonly recommended options.
If singing is desired at the wedding, a cantor must be hired separately. The only exception to this is the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation, which can usually be sung by the organist a capella (solo, without accompaniment).
If singing is desired at the wedding, a cantor must be hired separately. The only exception to this is the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation, which can usually be sung by the organist a capella (solo, without accompaniment).
Please complete and submit the wedding music selection form as soon as possible, and at least one month before the planned wedding date.
Please complete and submit the wedding music selection form as soon as possible, and at least one month before the planned wedding date.
The Wedding Ceremony
The Wedding Ceremony
Entrance Procession
Entrance Procession
The entrance procession of the celebrant, servers, and the entire bridal party marks the beginning of the wedding liturgy. A ceremonial march is appropriate at this time, although a congregational hymn is also fitting.
*N.B. Due to the size of the church building, only one selection is made for the entrance procession of the entire bridal party, including the bride herself.
Pachelbel: Canon in D
Wagner: Bridal March
Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Purcell: Trumpet Tune
Responsorial Psalm
Responsorial Psalm
The responsorial psalm is usually selected by the couple together with the priest, along with the other readings of the ceremony.
The psalm can either be read by a lector, or sung by request.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Acclamation
The gospel acclamation ("alleluia") is usually sung by the organist or a separate cantor.
Communion (only if a mass is celebrated)
Communion (only if a mass is celebrated)
The music during the reception of communion is typically of a meditative or restrained nature to underscore the solemnity of the sacrament. A Eucharistic hymn sung by the congregation is also highly fitting at this time.
Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus
Bach: Air (from Suite No. 3)
Franck: Panis Angelicus
Signing of the Register
Signing of the Register
The music during the signing of the register is traditionally offered in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, although another ceremonial piece of music is also appropriate.
Schubert: Ave Maria
Bach/Gounod: Ave Maria
Boëllmann: Prière à Notre-Dame (from Suite Gothique)
Handel: Air (from Water Music)
Recessional
Recessional
A lively ceremonial march is most appropriate at this time, as the entire wedding party exits the church, followed by the congregation.
Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Clarke: Prince of Denmark's March
Widor: Toccata (from Symphonie No. 5)
Wedding Hymns
Wedding Hymns
The following are a list of hymns which are appropriate at weddings, and can be used at any point in the liturgy instead of the instrumental recommendations above. If there is no cantor to lead the singing, instrumental versions of these tunes can also be played. In general, any selection from the parish hymnal will be considered.
The following are a list of hymns which are appropriate at weddings, and can be used at any point in the liturgy instead of the instrumental recommendations above. If there is no cantor to lead the singing, instrumental versions of these tunes can also be played. In general, any selection from the parish hymnal will be considered.
O perfect love
God is love
Christians let us love one another
All creatures of our God and king
For the beauty of the earth
Immaculate Mary
This is my body
Gift of Finest Wheat
This day God gives me
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