Catholic Wedding Music

When a couple asks for Catholic wedding music suggestions, my first suggestion is to always consult the priest or music director/coordinator before proceeding. What is allowed and what is not allowed can vary among Catholic churches, depending on the diocese involved.

For example, some Catholic churches will only allow classical or sacred music. Others may allow popular music to be played during the prelude, but not once the wedding ceremony itself begins. Also, while some Catholic churches allow recorded music such as a CD to be played, other Catholic churches permit only live music. So, in order to save time and frustration, check first!

Having said that, below is a list of songs that should be appropriate at most Catholic weddings----even though other denominations use some of them as well.

• All Hailed Adored Trinity
• All That I Am
• Ave Maria
• Be Thou My Vision
• Cana Wedding Song ---on YouTube
• Come And Journey With Me
• Gathered In The Love Of Christ
• Gift Of Finest Wheat
• Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
• Hear Us Now, Our God And Father
• Here I Am, Lord
• Holy, Holy, Holy
• Household Of Faith
• How Beautiful
• How Great Thou Art
• I Am The Bread Of Life
• I Have Loved You
• I Lift Up My Soul
• I Will Be Here (especially good for Unity Candle Lighting)
• In Love We Choose To Live
• Like A Seal On Your Heart
• Lord Of The Dance
• Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Michael Burkhardt)
• May The Love Of Christ
• O God Of Loveliness
• O Jesus Christ Remember
• On Eagles’ Wings
• One Bread, One Body
• Only A Shadow
• Prayer Of St. Francis (aka Make Me A Channel of Your Peace)
• Seek Ye First
• Servant Song
• Set Me As A Seal
• Sing A New Song
• Song of Songs
• Take Our Bread
• Taste And See
• The Gift Of Love
• The Greatest Gift
• The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
• The Prayer
• The Wedding (Michael Card)
• Today And Tomorrow
• Wedding Song (There Is Love)
• We Are One Body
• We Say Yes (Marty Haugen)
• Where There Is Love
• Wherever You Go
• Wisdom’s Feast
• You Are Mine
• You Are Near

Another resource that I found in my musical journey for Catholic wedding music is Wedding Music Suggestions. The nice thing about Wedding Music Suggestions is that songs are categorized as to where in the service they are suitable--ie.Gathering, Responsorial, Preparation of the Gifts, Communion, Nuptial Blessing, etc.

See Christian Wedding Songs for more songs that may be suitable for a Catholic wedding.

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