It ain't over 'til it's over. Planning a postlude -- continuous music that plays as guests exit the ceremony space -- is optional. If you have a large guest list, however, you might want to account for about 10 minutes worth of music following the wedding ceremony recessional (although you probably wouldn't list it in your ceremony program). The aim? Making sure your guests exit quickly and elegantly to the sound of music rather than rustling feet. Try to keep the mood upbeat and celebratory. Here are some options:
1. "Allegro Maestoso for Organ in C Major" (Felix Mendelssohn)
2. "Carillon de Westminster" (Louis Vierne)
3. "Feelin' Alright" (Joe Cocker)
4. "For The Beauty Of The Earth" (traditional hymn)
5. "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" (William M. Runyan)
6. "Harp Concerto in B Flat Major: Allegro Moderato" (George F. Handel)
7. "La Rejouissance" (George F. Handel)
8. "Musette's Waltz" (from La Boheme), (Giacomo Puccini)
9. "Now Thank We All Our God" (Sigfried Karg-Elert)
10. "Oh! Had I Jubal's Lyre" (George F. Handel)
11. "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" (Sergi Rachmaninoff)
12. "String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3: Allegro (Austrian Hymn)" (Franz Joseph Haydn)
13. "Trumpet Voluntary" (Jeremiah Clarke)
14. "To God Be the Glory" (William H. Doane)
15. "When the Saints Go Marching In" (traditional)
-- The Knot
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jodianderic
I think when you and your husband leave, that's call the recessional...this is after that, when the guests are still leaving.
jaysbabe8385
my fiance and i are going completely fun. lol "tonight's gonna be a good night" black eyed peas. i wanna go dancing out because i know we are going to party
jaysbabe8385
my fiance and i are going completely fun. lol "tonight's gonna be a good night" black eyed peas. i wanna go going out because i know we are going to party
fishieballerina
Hallelujah Chorus is another good one, and people know it so they will be enjoying it even more.