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

The Grand WaltzFrederic Chopin

The Grand Waltz from Les Sylphides

There are countless masterpieces, and even if you don’t know their difficult titles, once you hear the music you think, “I’ve heard this somewhere,” which shows how close classical music is to our everyday lives.

This ‘Grande valse brillante’ is surely one you’ve heard as well.

It’s famous as a piano piece, but here it’s in an orchestral version with a slightly brisk tempo—‘brilliant’ suits it nicely, and it could work well as the entrance music for the bride after her costume change.

Andante Festivo JS34Jean Sibelius

Yasunao Ishida, Ishida-gumi – Sibelius: Andante Festivo, MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall, August 19, 2022

A work for string quartet composed in 1922 by Finland’s leading composer, Jean Sibelius.

It was later arranged for string orchestra and timpani.

The serene and majestic music conveys Sibelius’s love for Finland and his reverence for nature.

In a radio broadcast on January 1, 1939, in Helsinki, it was performed under Sibelius’s own baton.

It is often used at weddings and ceremonial occasions, and is recommended for those who wish to create a solemn atmosphere.

A Little Night MusicWolfgang Amadeus Mozart

W. A. Mozart / Eine kleine Nachtmusik in G major, K. 525

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of 31, this serenade has captivated many with its beautiful melodies and light, lively character.

The work consists of four movements, and the melody of the first movement is especially well known.

Completed in Vienna on August 10, 1787, it is often performed by string ensemble or string quartet and is also popular as background music for weddings and receptions.

This piece is perfect for those who wish to create an elegant and festive atmosphere, adding a brilliant touch to your ceremony.

Waltz “Vienna Temperament”Johann Strauss II

Waltz “Viennese Temper” composed by Johann Strauss II

It’s a beautiful, fantasy-like piece that feels like dancing at a fairy-tale ball.

For classic moments like the cake-cutting, a song like this would be lovely.

It’s a waltz, but it has some standout, exciting sections, and if the emcee skillfully guides the couple in time with the music, the main scene is sure to be a success.

TraumereiRobert Schumann

Aimi Kobayashi – Schumann: “Träumerei” from Kinderszenen, Op. 15 | Aimi Kobayashi – Schumann: “Träumerei” from Scenes from Childhood

Träumerei, the seventh piece from the 13-piece piano cycle Scenes from Childhood, is one of Robert Schumann’s signature works.

With a title that evokes dreams and imaginings, it is an ideal choice for a wedding, where you wish for the couple’s happiness in the years to come.

Its gentle character, which also conveys a sense of reflecting on times past, makes it perfect for moments like presenting bouquets to parents.

The moment the music begins, the venue will surely be filled with a feeling of celebration.