[Wedding Songs] Moving classical pieces to color your wedding ceremony and reception. Recommended classical music.

A Maiden’s Prayer GrantedTekla Bądarzewsk

Badarzewska | The Maiden's Prayer Fulfilled

There is a piano piece called “Maiden’s Prayer,” and the mood of this piece is quite similar.

“Maiden’s Prayer” gently builds as if the wish is growing, with a slightly higher-key melody and a refreshing feel, praying that the wish will come true.

If you think of this piece as its sequel, it’s an auspicious piece that suggests the romance has been fulfilled.

It would work well for a candle service or as an exit song.

Minuet No. 2 in G majorLudwig van Beethoven

Beethoven / Minuet in G major

This is one piece from the “Six Minuets.” It was originally a collection of minuets written for orchestra, but Beethoven himself arranged it for solo piano; there is also a violin arrangement.

However, it seems the orchestral version has been lost.

Rather than being a powerful work, it has a delicate, fairy‑like whisper and a dreamy quality, which might make it suitable for mealtimes or for an entrance during a costume change at a wedding.

Autumn over the four seasonsAntonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi “The Four Seasons” – “Autumn” High Quality FULL

In Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Spring is famous, but Autumn isn’t used as often.

Still, it makes a strong impact right from the beginning and feels powerful.

Autumn would be a stylish choice for the bride and groom’s entrance as well, and since wedding season tends to be concentrated in both spring and autumn, using either one cleverly would be very chic.

MinuetJohann Krieger

Krieger: Minuet

It’s a piece well known as a recorder duet in elementary school music classes and is also used as a beginner’s practice piece on instruments like the piano.

It’s by no means a difficult composition, but its somewhat lonely melody makes it perfect for scenes where heartfelt gratitude is conveyed in a gentle, reflective manner.

Since the piece is short, you may need to repeat it.

Te DeumMarc-Antoine Charpentier

Charpentier “Te Deum” Louis-Martini / Paillard Orch. Charpentier: Te Deum

A piece marked by a familiar, ear-pleasing melody and delightful trills.

With a bright, beautiful, hymn-like quality that gently embraces celebratory moments, it’s a perfect choice for weddings.

It is in fact used at many ceremonies, adding a touch of elegance and splendor to a variety of scenes.

It may be especially well-suited to ceremonies with a relaxed and serene atmosphere.

Flower SongGustav Lange

"Flower Song" by Lange [Recommended Piece for Piano Recitals] G. Lange “Blumenlied (Flower Song)” Piano – CANACANA

The beautifully and gently flowing melody seems perfect—it won’t interfere as background music while the two of you go from table to table lighting candles, and its relaxed, calm tempo makes it easy to walk to.

Even the title, “Flower Song,” enhances the sense of beauty, so I think it’s a very fitting piece.

SicilianaGabriel Urbain Fauré

Sicilienne — Fauré

The flute’s tone is beautiful yet somewhat sorrowful, giving the piece a lonely atmosphere, so I felt it might not be quite suitable for weddings or receptions.

However, it shifts from a somewhat dark melody at the beginning to a slightly brighter mood in the middle, and the strings quietly support the flute’s performance.

After all, I think words truly come alive in occasions where we express our gratitude.