Wedding Songs

Popular Cello Wedding Songs

Cello music is a relaxing and magical music that will bring a special flavor to your wedding day. This kind of music has a rich sound and soaring melodies that are truly unique. It’s the best way to describe your relationship with the special person in your life. Cello is an abbreviation of the Italian word violoncello, which means little violone which is the lowest-pitched instrument of the viol family.




Here are some suggestions of cello music for your wedding special moments:

For the seating of the parents you can use:

Songs My Mother Taught Me by Antonin Dvorak

Songs My Mother Taught Me is the title of a song composed by Antonín Dvořák which is part of his Gypsy Songs cycle, written initially for voice and piano in 1880.

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert

Everybody knows Ave Maria. It was recorded in many versions, by different classical composers. It’s a very beautiful piece with a dream like melody that provides a picturesque scene of relaxation. Ave Maria was composed by Schubert in 1825. Originally, the title of the song was Ellens dritter Gesang meaning Ellen’s third song. The words of the song were taken from a poem by Sir Walter Scott’s called The Lady of the Lake. The 0irst set the Latin lyrics to Schubert’s Ave Maria song remains a mystery to this day.

For the Bridal Party Processional you can consider:

Air on the G String by Johann Sebastian Bach

This is an extremely famous and popular classical piece very requested by young couples. Its beautiful, calming, gentle, and peaceful lyrics and sounds are a perfect choice to any wedding reception or ceremony.

Arioso by Johann Sebastian Bach

Arioso is another famous piece good for the wedding ceremony. The literal translation of arioso is airy.

Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel

This is another popular piece of music frequently played at weddings. It’s elegant and simple, being an ideal wedding song for the bride as she walks down the aisle.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach

This piece is often performed at wedding ceremonies, but in a slowly and reverently rhythm, in defiance of the effect initially suggested by Bach.

The swan by Camille Saint-Saens

The Swan is a hit from Saint-Saens’ first performance on March 1886 and is definitely the most famous piece for cello ever written by any composer.

Wedding March by Mendelssohn

Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was written in 1842 and it’s one of the best known pieces written by him. It is also one of the most frequently used wedding marches, usually being played in a church. The piece is also good for the wedding processional.

For the wedding processional you can use:

The Wedding March (aka “Here Comes the Bride) by Wagner

The Wedding March is the opening number of the third act of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin. It is the most famous piece played by many brides as they walk down the aisle toward his groom to be.

The Trumpet Voluntary (also known as The Prince of Denmark March) by Jeremiah Clarke This is a popular piece which is also a good choice for a wedding recessional.

Suggestions for the wedding recessional:

Finale from Water Music by J.F. Handel

Make your wedding beautiful with cello wedding music.

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