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

Meditation from ThaïsJules Massenet

Méditation from Thaïs

A sweet, soul-stirring melody from Jules Massenet’s masterpiece.

Premiered at the Paris Opera in 1894, this piece is notable for its graceful violin timbre.

Playing a crucial role in the opera’s narrative, it musically depicts the heroine Thaïs’s conversion and spiritual awakening.

It is also popular as background music for weddings and receptions, creating an elegant and moving atmosphere.

In addition to orchestral versions, there are various arrangements such as piano solo and violin solo, so choose the one that suits your scene.

Waltz No. 15 “Waltz of Love”Johannes Brahms

Brahms: Waltz No. 15 (Liebeslieder/“Love Waltz”) [Naxos Classical Curation #Cute]

Characterized by its graceful and sweet melody, this piece is a work for piano four hands composed by Johannes Brahms in 1865.

Though simple, it carries deep emotion and is beloved not only by classical music fans but by many people.

Condensing the weightiness and meticulous aesthetic sensibility so typical of Brahms, it is frequently used in films and television commercials, and is also popular as background music for weddings and receptions.

Since it is performed in various arrangements, feel free to choose a version that suits the occasion.

Nocturne No. 2, Op. 9-2Frederic Chopin

Chopin/Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2/Piano/Tried playing/CANACANA

Frédéric Chopin’s Nocturne No.

2 in E-flat major, Op.

9-2 features a flowing, leisurely melody that’s perfect as background music to grace a wedding.

It’s also a great choice if you plan to present a piano performance as a gift to the bride and groom.

As the beautiful harmonies fill the space, why not create a moving moment by expressing the couple’s happiness and vows of love through sound?

Arabesque No. 1Claude Debussy

Arabesque No. 1 / Debussy / Classic / Piano / CANACANA

An early work by Claude Debussy, the master of Impressionist music.

Distinguished by its graceful, beautiful melody, this piece is also a popular choice for piano recitals.

The rising and falling left-hand arpeggios intertwine exquisitely with the right-hand melody in a different rhythm, weaving a beautiful sound as if curving patterns had been turned into music.

Its soothing timbre is sure to captivate, making it a perfect choice for wedding background music.

If your plan includes live piano performance, it might be a great piece to request.

Ave MariaFranz Schubert

Schubert “Ave Maria” — Ludwig/Parsons

Franz Schubert’s masterpiece, whose beautiful melody soothes the soul.

Composed in 1825, this work is based on a poem by Walter Scott, and a Latin prayer text was later set to it.

Thanks to its sacred atmosphere, it is often used as background music at weddings and funerals.

When vocals might interfere with dialogue or in quiet scenes, the piano solo or orchestral versions are recommended.

It’s a work well suited to a wedding that celebrates the bride and groom with pure sincerity.

Wedding MarchToivo Kuula

Toivo Kuula: Wedding March [06_Romantic Piano Pieces I Want to Play at a Wedding]

Although it’s titled a march, it feels quite elegant, so I think it works well as background music that plays gently without disturbing the atmosphere during a convivial meal.

I also think it’s a very good piece to play when seeing off the last guests, as it expresses the couple’s gratitude to those who came to celebrate.

schoolgirlÉmile Waldteufel

Waltz “Les Patineurs (The Skaters)” — Émile Waldteufel

It’s a piece that truly embodies a ballroom waltz, evoking a glittering world of finely dressed nobility.

It’s perfect for enhancing the splendor of a bride and groom’s entrance or for re-entering after a costume change.

As for the title “The Co-ed,” it doesn’t carry much meaning—it originated from a band of students, but for some reason the word for “student” was mistakenly abbreviated in the feminine form.