Your Story | Your Music

Every wedding is unique, and the music should be too.

Audio Samples

Ave Maria
Schubert / Julie Miller Money
Bridal Chorus
Wagner / Julie Miller Money
Canon In D
Pachelbel / Julie Miller Money
First Arabesque
Debussy / Julie Miller Money
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
J.S. Bach / Julie Miller Money
Meditation
Massenet / Julie Miller Money
O Perfect Love
Barnby / Julie Miller Money
Rigadon
Campra / Julie Miller Money
Trumpet Voluntary
Clarke / Julie Miller Money
Wedding March
Mendelssohn / Julie Miller Money

How to Choose Your Ceremony Music

Let me begin with a little reassurance: there is no right or wrong way to have a wedding ceremony. The most beautiful weddings are the ones that reflect the couple getting married and my job is to help you create a soundtrack that fits.  Close your eyes and picture yourself walking down the aisle. If it makes you emotional or gets you excited, that might be “it”!! It’s your story, told with your music! 

A Few Questions to Get You Started

Instead of asking, "What songs should I pick?" try asking yourself:

Do I want my ceremony to feel:

✨ Romantic and dreamy?

✨ Elegant and timeless?

✨ Joyful and celebratory?

✨ Modern and meaningful?

✨ A little bit of all of the above?

Once you know the feeling you're trying to create, the song choices become much easier.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the options, don't worry. Share your vision with me and I’ll put it all together. That's why I'm here. I'll help you choose music that feels natural, personal, and perfectly suited to your wedding day. 🌿🎶

Because years from now, when you hear those songs again, I want them to bring you right back to that moment when you saw each other and thought, "This is it." 💕

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Your processional music provides the soundtrack for some of the most memorable moments of your ceremony. Before choosing your songs, let's look at the typical order of entrances for family members, the wedding party, and, of course, the bride. Each musical selection helps tell your story. 

Wedding Processional Order

Please note: Every wedding is unique. Use this as a guide, then make it your own.

1a. Officiant, Groom & Best Man

The officiant, groom, and best man enter (in that order) and take their places at the wedding arch/altar.

1b. Officiant, Groom, Best Man & Groomsmen

The officiant, groom, best man, and groomsmen enter (in that order) and take their places at the wedding arch/altar.

2. Groom's Parents

The groom's parents walk down the aisle together and take their seats on the right side of the ceremony space.

3. Mother of the Bride

The mother of the bride may walk down the aisle on her own or be escorted by a family member. She then takes her seat in the front row on the left side.

4a. Wedding Party

The bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle in pairs. Upon reaching the wedding arch/altar, they separate and take their places on their respective sides.

4b. Wedding Party

The groomsmen enter one at a time and take their places at the wedding arch/altar. The bridesmaids then enter individually and do the same.

5. Maid or Matron of Honor

The maid or matron of honor enters last and takes her place next to where the bride will stand.

6. Ring Bearer and/or Flower Girl

Traditionally, the ring bearer and/or flower girl enter just before the bride. They may join the wedding party or sit with family members after reaching the front.

7. Bride & Escort

Finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for! The bride makes her grand entrance accompanied by her chosen escort. Traditionally, this is the bride's father, but the bride may choose anyone meaningful to walk with her down the aisle.


*Note: Don’t worry about walking exactly on the beat or timing everything to a specific recording. The beauty of having me play live means that I can time the songs to you! I will watch as you and your loved ones make your way down the aisle and end the music when you get to your spots for the ceremony. I can loop sections of songs to make them longer, cut sections out to make them shorter, and even turn an up-tempo song into a slow, beautiful ballad.

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Prelude Music

Welcome music begins about 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. As your guests arrive and take their seats, beautiful harp music sets the tone for the celebration ahead. 

Choose 10 to 12 pieces for 30 minutes of music.

Soft & Romantic Favorites

Golden Hour – JVKE
Dreamy, modern, and full of warmth.

Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
A wedding classic that never loses its charm.

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Romantic and flowing, especially beautiful for a bridal entrance.

Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole version
Gentle, heartfelt, and uplifting.

Perfect – Ed Sheeran
One of today's most requested love songs.

All of Me – John Legend
Intimate and emotional without feeling overly dramatic.

Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
Tender, cinematic, and deeply romantic.

Make You Feel My Love – Adele / Bob Dylan
Sweet, sincere, and timeless.

The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Warm and meaningful with beautiful lyrics behind it.

Ave Maria – Schubert or Bach/Gounod
Elegant, reverent, and perfect for a traditional ceremony.

Gabriel’s Oboe - Ennio Morricone 
Lush, emotional, and deeply moving.

Simple Gifts - American Folk Song 
Joyful, graceful, and timelessly American.

Nimrod from Enigma Variations - Edward Elgar 
Majestic, heartfelt, and beautifully reflective.

Romantic Flight - John Powel 
Sweeping, adventurous, and full of wonder.

Moon River - Henry Mancini 
Warm, nostalgic, and effortlessly romantic.

River Flows in You - Yiruma 
Gentle, flowing, and quietly expressive.

Dawn from Pride and Prejudice - Dario Marianelli 
Delicate, hopeful, and exquisitely romantic.

Beauty and the Beast - Alen Menken
Timeless, romantic ballad

Officiant, Groom, Best Man
(& Groomsmen)

See 1a and 1b above

Marry Me - Train
Tender and  flowing

Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
A wedding classic that never loses its charm.

Canon in D  –  Pachelbel
The quintessential wedding processional.

Groom's Parents and 
Mother of the Bride

See 2 and 3 above

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Graceful, joyful, and deeply meaningful.

Air on the G String
Sophisticated and beautifully lyrical.

Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
Tender, cinematic, and deeply romantic.

Ave Maria – Schubert or Bach/Gounod
Elegant, reverent, and perfect for a traditional ceremony.

Wedding Party

See 4a, 4b, 5 & 6 above

Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
A wedding classic that never loses its charm.

Canon in D – Pachelbel
The quintessential wedding processional.

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Warm, joyful, and welcoming.

Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
Tender, cinematic, and deeply romantic.

Princess Diaries
Graceful, and deeply meaningful.

Hallelujah
Sophisticated and beautifully lyrical.

Edelweiss -  from The Sound of Music

Bride's Grand Entrance

See 7 above

Golden Hour – JVKE
Dreamy, modern, and full of warmth.

Can't Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
A wedding classic that never loses its charm.

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Romantic and flowing, especially beautiful for a bridal entrance.

Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole version
Gentle, heartfelt, and uplifting.

Bridal Chorus – Wagner
Timeless and elegant.

Love Me Like You Do - Max Martin
Modern, flowing, romantic

During the Ceremony

Many couples also include music during special moments of the ceremony.

Lighting a Unity Candle

Hand-Fasting or Tying the Knot

Communion or Prayer

Sand-Pouring Ritual

A Special Reading or Reflection

A Moment of Remembrance

Recessional

And one of my favorite moments to plan musically is when you hear “Mr. and Mrs.” for the first time! The right song can turn that into a true “we did it!” moment, something that feels triumphant, happy, and full of love, so when you walk back down the aisle it feels like the celebration has officially begun.

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Married Life - from the movie “UP”

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Ode to Joy - Beethoven (alt title “Joyful, Joyful)

If there are any songs that mean something to you as a couple, or even music that reminds you of home, family, or a special season in your life, send them my way and I’ll help you find the perfect fit (and harp-friendly options). I can’t wait to make this day feel magical for you!

- Julie

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Song Database
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A woman smiling outdoors holding a harp in front of lush green trees.
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A wooden outdoor deck surrounded by trees, with a stage area, potted plants, white folding chairs, and a decorative string instrument support column.
Long dinner table set up outdoors under a tent beside a lake, with white chairs, orange table runners, floral centerpieces, and a harp on the right side.
A decorative arrangement of greenery and pale pink flowers with a large cream-colored bow and ribbon, positioned near a black outdoor lantern in a garden setting.
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A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers standing next to a harp, talking to another woman in black with blonde hair.
Stone building entrance with stairway, a black metal door featuring a tree design, and colorful potted flowers on the side.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of white flowers standing outdoors next to a woman playing a harp, surrounded by trees and plants on a brick pathway.
Elegant banquet hall decorated for a gathering, featuring white tablecloths, floral arrangements, a harp player, chandeliers, and large windows with white curtains.
A person sitting on a chair, playing a large wooden harp outdoors on a grassy hilltop with a panoramic view of rolling green mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A woman with short, gray hair dressed in black, decorated with a white fur collar, playing a wooden harp in front of a fireplace with red poinsettia flowers nearby. She is smiling and looking at the camera, with a music stand and Christmas decoration
Two women smiling and posing with a harp in a concert hall.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of red and white flowers, standing next to a woman in black sitting behind an ornate wooden harp.
A woman with short, light brown hair and hoop earrings sitting outdoors on a wooded path, playing a wooden harp with colorful strings, smiling at the camera.
A group of three people standing together at a wedding, with a woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, a woman in a black outfit, and a man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling for the camera.
A bride in a white wedding gown with lace details standing outdoors in a forest, smiling. A woman in black seated next to a large wooden harp, also smiling. There is a black speaker on a stand behind them.
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