Church Ceremony Layout

This is a typical church ceremony layout - below are examples of songs that fit into the corresponding parts of the ceremony.  Have a browse through our extensive repertoire or simply contact us if you're not sure where your chosen songs should go and I'd be happy to help!  Please be sure to consult with your priest or celebrant beforehand to check that your song choices are appropriate.

Pre-Entrance - 2 or 3 songs as your guests take their seats, optional

Entrance - 1 song or instrumental piece 

Lighting of the Candles - 1 short song/instrumental piece is best here, as only about 30/40 seconds is needed

Psalm - Traditional psalms are usually appropriate here (e.g. Song of Ruth, On Eagle's Wings, Here I Am Lord, Be Not Afraid, The Lord is My Shepherd) 

Gospel Acclamation/Alleluia - 1 short refrain (either chorus of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah or Seinn Alleluia)

Unity Candle - 1 short song/instrumental piece, as again only about 30 seconds is needed (e.g. Here Comes the Sun, This Little Light of Mine, Lean On Me, True Colors)

Offertory - 1 song (e.g. Ag Críost an Síol, Amazing Grace, What a Wonderful World, Moon River, How Great Thou Art, Feels Like Home, Down in the River to Pray, His Eye is on the Sparrow)

Communion - 2 songs recommended, depending on amount of guests (e.g. Down in the River to Pray, Amazing Grace, Nella Fantasia, Songbird, Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus, The Prayer, Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, You Raise Me Up, The Cloud's Veil, Somewhere Over the Rainbow)

Signing of the Register - 1 or 2 songs (e.g. All You Need is Love, God Only Knows, I Say a Little Prayer, Happy Together, Time After Time, You Are The Best Thing, All I Want is You, Can't Help Falling in Love, Here Comes the Sun, If I Ain't Got You, You Got The Love)

Recessional - 1 song (e.g. Higher and Higher, Signed Sealed Delivered, Lovely Day, Happy Together, Higher Love, Put a Little Love in Your Heart, I Love You Always Forever, Isn't She Lovely, Be My Baby, For Once in My Life)