A Majestic and Beautiful Melody: A Perfect Collection of Timeless Classical Music for Weddings ♩

2018.06.13 published

I Want to Play Beautiful Classical Music at My Wedding ♩

The grand and beautiful classical music created by musicians who have made their mark in history has

a mysterious power that can bring a sense of calm and uplift the spirit while listening to it＊

There are many well-known pieces that are familiar as BGM for weddings ♡

But, it's also common to forget the names of those melodies, leading us to wonder, "What was the name of that piece again...?"

Here are some classic wedding songs that are often played at weddings and are truly representative of classical music ♩

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #1: Canon

"Canon," composed by the German composer Johann Pachelbel in the 1680s, is undoubtedly a famous piece＊

It features three violins singing the same melody, each slightly offset in timing, creating a round that is

a gentle classic that you can listen to comfortably for a long time.

It's recommended to play during the bride's letter reading or the send-off scene ♩

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #2: Liebestraum

"Liebestraum" is a famous piano piece created by the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt＊

The piece begins softly, and as it progresses, it builds in intensity with a melody that swells.

Playing this song during the bouquet presentation to parents would be moving ♡

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #3: Air on the G String

"Air on the G String," created by the world-famous German composer Bach, is a masterpiece that is often used in movies and dramas＊

While it has a calm and elegant atmosphere, it is also a majestic violin piece.

Playing this during the reception's chatting time would surely provide guests with a wonderful experience ♩

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #4: Wedding March

The "Wedding March," famous for its melody of "Da da da daaa! Da da da daaa!" was composed by the German composer Felix Mendelssohn＊

It is said to have first been played at the wedding of Prussian Prince Friedrich III and British Princess Victoria in 1858.

Of course, it is perfect to play during the entrance of the bride and groom at the reception ♩

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #5: Waltz of the Flowers

"Waltz of the Flowers" is a famous number from Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker"＊

With its elegant and serene atmosphere, it would be great to play while the main guest gives a speech or during a friend's speech ♡

Classical Pieces for Wedding BGM #6: Salut d'Amour

"Salut d'Amour," composed by the English composer Edward Elgar, is said to have been a piece gifted to his fiancée in celebration of their engagement ♡

With its soft melody, it creates a wonderful feeling of being wrapped in gentle love＊

Playing this during the greetings or toast from the bride and groom would surely set the stage for a lovely reception ♩

If You Choose Classical Music, These 6 Pieces Are a Must＊

Classical music is one of the music genres that is loved across nations and through time＊

The beautiful melodies are perfect for weddings, so definitely consider incorporating them into your BGM.

There are emotions that can be conveyed even without vocal performances ♡