Is it okay to play classical music like Pachelbel when the bride enters, instead of “Here comes the bride”?
It’s all classical. Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major” is fine for the bridal procession, as is Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (“Here Comes the Bride”). There is also the “Trumpet Voluntary” (“Prince of Denmark’s March”). Along with these “big three” you might consider traditional church hymns familiar to your families. The beloved recessional, Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March,” is a very recognizable and appropriate musical conclusion to your wedding. Popular pieces such as “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “You Are My Sunshine” should be avoided.
