The ceremony ends with the Recessional, when the bride and groom walk out together, followed by the wedding party.
Suggestions: The mood of this piece should be joyous! You’re married – woo hoo!!!!
- The most traditional choice is the “Wedding March” (Felix Mendelssohn), listen but there are some other appropriate, traditional choices as well:
- “Spring” (Antonio Vivaldi): especially nice with a violinist or string ensemble listen
- “La Rejouissance” (George Frideric Handel) listen
- “Allegro Maestoso from Water Music” (George Frideric Handel) listen
- “Ode to Joy” (Traditional, used by Beethoven) Yes, it also works as a recessional! listen
All of these recessional selections work with any soloist or ensemble.
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