We've listened to hundreds of versions of songs commonly used in wedding ceremonies and chosen the ones that, in our opinion, are some of the best.
Below we provide several samples of Ode To Joy, a poem set to music by composer Ludwig van Beethoven. It is commonly used as a Bridal Party Processional and Recessional (scroll down to see the lyrics). First (1), we provide a complete version of the song so you can hear it from the beginning - just click the title of the song. Then (2), we provide a compilation of some of the best samples we could find.
(1) To start, let's hear a complete version of the song here: Ode To Joy.
(2) And now here are some of the best samples for your ceremony broken down into specific musical categories...
Bagpipe
Guitar
Harp
New Age
Organ
Piano
Steel Drum
Strings
Voice
Other
Ode To Joy Lyrics
Joyful, joyful
We adore Thee
God of glory
Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee
Hail Thee to the sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day
With light
With light
Mortals join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began
Father love is reigning o'er us
Brother love binds man to man
Ever singing march we onward
Victors in the midst of strife
Joyful music lifts us Son ward
In the triumph song of life
