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Contact information:
505-501-0725
505-466-2883
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M-F, 9 to 5 PM, MST
 
 
After hours:
(5 to 10 PM)
and weekend calls
also accepted.
 

 
 
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Here you will find a list of the most commonly requested pieces of music for Wedding Ceremonies. There is a reason for this; they are well loved and they work!   We encourage you to start with these.
 
Other pieces are of course possible, so feel free to ask! Part of your free consultation is to really find out what you like and to develop the most appropriate program for your Special Day.
 

You can also listen to quite a few of these pieces on this page.  You will be hearing the premier Bellissima String Quartet performing for a Ceremony in Santa Fe’s historic Loretto Chapel.  For examples of recently performed Wedding Ceremony programs and program layout ideas, click here. 

Remember, Trumpeters and Vocalists are also available for adding that special touch of majesty and beauty!

 
   
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PROCESSIONALS
You can choose up to 2 processionals for all Wedding Attendants including; Grandmothers, Mothers, Bridesmaids, Ring Bearer(s) and/or Flower Girl(s).
Of course, then the Bridal Processional!
 
Traditional Bridal March, by R. Wagner (Trumpeteer optional)
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Canon, by Johann Pachelbel  - Listen
 
Rondeau, by Jean Joseph Mouret (Trumpeteer optional)
 
Trumpet Voluntary, by J. Clarke (Trumpeteer optional)
 
Trumpet Tune, by H. Purcell (Trumpeteer optional)
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Air in D Major, by J.S. Bach - Listen
 
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, by J.S. Bach
 
Arioso, by J.S. Bach
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Air (from Water Music, Suite in F), by G. F. Handel - Listen
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Largo (from “Winter”), by Antonio Vivaldi - Listen
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NON-TRADITIONAL PROCESSIONALS
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Andante, by Franz Schubert - Listen
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Allegro Moderato (from Quartet in D Major), by Haydn - Listen
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Double Violin Concerto, by J.S. Bach - Listen
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Serenade, by Haydn-Pochon - Listen
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Andante (from Divertimento No. 1), by W.A. Mozart - Listen
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MEDITATIONS

Meditations are pieces of music during the Ceremony itself.  They can be featured i.e. after a Reading or Prayer or before or after the Vows just as examples.  A Meditation can also be background music to accompany a part of the Ceremony i.e.; Lighting of the Unity Candle, Signing of Documents etc.

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Air in D Major, by J.S. Bach - Listen
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Largo (from “Winter”), by A. Vivaldi - Listen
 
Larghetto (from “Xerxes”), by G. F. Handel
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Andante, by Franz Schubert - Listen
 
Sheep May Safely Graze, by J.S. Bach
 
Panis Angelicus, by Franck
 
Ave Maria, by Schubert (Vocalist optional)
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Serenade, by Franz Schubert - Listen
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Double Violin Concerto, by J.S. Bach - Listen
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Andante (from Divertimento No. 1), by W.A. Mozart - Listen
 
Meditation (from “Thais”), by J. Massenet
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RECESSIONALS

Your Recessional is the piece that’s played after the Kiss and your Introduction as “Mr. and Mrs.”   It is very upbeat and joyful as the two of you proceed back down the aisle as husband and wife!

 
Wedding March, by Felix Mendelssohn (Trumpeteer optional)
 
Hornpipe (from Water Music, Suite in D), by G.F. Handel
(Trumpeteer optional)
 
La Rejouissance, by G.F. Handel (Trumpeteer optional)
 
Spring,” by Antonio Vivaldi
 
Ode to Joy,” by Ludwig van Beethoven
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NON-TRADITIONAL RECESSIONALS
 
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba, by G. F. Handel
 
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”, by W. A. Mozart
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Moderato, (fromBrandenburg Concerto No. 3), by J.S. Bach - Listen
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Allegro, (from Divertimento No. 1), by W.A. Mozart - Listen
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Presto, (from Divertimento No. 1), by W.A. Mozart - Listen
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Allegro, (from Divertimento No. 3), by W.A. Mozart - mellow - Listen

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CEREMONY PROGRAMS
 
Prelude: Varied Classical Repertoire including:
 

Movements from”Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” - W.A. Mozart

 

Seating of Mothers 

 
“Largo,” from Winter of the Four Seasons - A. Vivaldi 
 

Procession of Bridesmaids

 

“Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” - J.S. Bach

 

Bridal Processional

 
“Trumpet Tune” - H. Purcell

A  listing of the various “sections” of the Ceremony in order;

 
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Reading
“Larghetto,” from Xerxes
- G.F. Handel 
Statement of Vows
Exchange of Rings
“The Lord’s Prayer” 
Parent’s Blessing
Prayer
 
Recessional
 
“Hornpipe” - G.F. Handel 
“La Rejouissance” - G.F. Handel

Music provided by the Bellissima String Quartet
John Marciando, Trumpet
Kirsten Lear, Mezzo-Soprano

Another example:

Prelude

Canon………………………………..Pachelbel

Processionals

Air…………………………………..G.F. Handel
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring ……………J.S. Bach
Trumpet Voluntary……………………...J. Clarke
 

The Greeting

The Declaration of Consent
The Ministry of the Word
Reading
Song of Solomon 2:10-13; 8:6-7

Ave Maria…………………………………F. Schubert 

Reading
First Corinthians 13:1-13

Reading
John 15:9-12

The Homily
The Celebration of the Marriage

The Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer

The Blessing of the Rings

The Blessing of the Marriage

Air…………………………………J.S. Bach

The Peace

Recessional
Trumpet Tune…………………….H. Purcell
Hornpipe………………………..G.F. Handel

Parents of the Bride…………………Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown
Parents of the Groom…………..Dr. and Mrs. James B. Farrell

The Wedding Party

Maid of Honor
Cynthia L. Brown
Bridesmaids
Gillian Downey
Donata Gonzalez
Elizabeth Hendrie
Anna Hovrud
Amber Leyva
 

Best Man
Michael V. Hidalgo
Groomsmen
Robert Sutton
Bryan Goss
David Ross
Jonathan Yellen

Readers
Deborah Melton
George Bischof

Flower Girl
Sydney Prange
 
Ring Bearer
Austin Beard

Ushers
Damon Hendrie
Michael Prange
Gerald Allen Purcell
Ross Tiemann

Participants
The Celebrant……The Very Reverend John B. Haverland
Violin I……………………………………..Kerri N. Lay  
Violin II…………………………………..Carol Hawkins   
Cello…………………………………….Dana Winograd
Trumpet………………………………….Jon Marciando
Mezzo-Soprano……………………………..Janice Felty

We want to thank our guests for sharing this special day with us.
To our parents, we appreciate your love, guidance and support
during this wonderful time in our lives.

Chelsea and Kyle

Another Ceremony music listing:

Prelude: Varied Classical Repertoire including
 
“Nocturne,” from Op. 9, #2
Frederick Chopin

“Serenade,” from Schwangesang, #4

Franz Schubert
Seating of  Mothers
 

“Arioso”

J. S. Bach

Procession of Bridesmaids
 

“Air in D”

J. S. Bach

Bridal Processional

“Canon in D”

Johann Pachelbel

A listing of the various “sections” of the Ceremony in order;

Opening Prayer
Presentation of Gifts

 
“Ave Maria”
Franz Schubert
Holy Communion
 
“Sheep May Safely Graze”
J. S. Bach
Statement of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Prayer
Recessional
   
 
 “Hornpipe” 
G.F. Handel

Bellissima String Trio
Violin I, Kerri Lay
Violin II, Carol Hawkins
Cello, Dana Winograd

Following the ceremony, please follow the Mariachi band to La Posada Resort for the cocktail hour and reception dinner.

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