The bride is usually given away, traditionally by her father.
The music begins.
After a few seconds, the bride enters on her father's arm. They walk slowly. A few brave people and children turn to watch as they walk down the aisle, but most just get a glimpse as she walks past.
The bride reaches the front. She stands savours enjoys the unique moment. The music plays a few seconds longer...
The traditional tune is Wagner's Bridal Chorus, otherwise known as Here Comes The Bride. It sounds great played by clarinet, guitar & double bass.
I like Here ComesThe Bride. As soon as we start playing it everyone knows exactly what is going on and there is great concentration and focus in the air.
Below are some other tunes that have worked well.
Some of them would also be good for the exit.
| Arrival of The Queen of Sheba | Handel |
| All The Time In The World | Louis Armstrong |
| Beautiful Day | U2 |
| Clair de Lune | Debussy |
| Every Breath You Take | The Police |
| Have I Told You Lately? | Van Morrison |
| Here Comes The Bride | Wagner |
| How Long Will I Love You? | The Waterboys |
| Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder |
| Love | John Lennon |
| Make You Feel My Love | Adele |
| Night And Day | Cole Porter |
| Pachaelbel's Canon | Pachaelbel |
| Trumpet Voluntary | Henry Purcell |
| Rhapsody In Blue | George Gershwin |
| Wedding Promenade | Charlie Hearnshaw |
| We Didn't Start The Fire | Billy Joel |
| When You Say Nothing Atall | Ronan Keating |
Planning to walk down the aisle? Music has a strong influence on the atmoshpere.
bandleader's choice wedding promenade
by Charlie Hearnshaw