A wedding isn’t just an event—it’s an emotional day celebrating love, commitment, unity, and a new start. From the big walk down the aisle to the first dance, music helps set the tone. Every note carries the weight of a promise, a memory in the making.

Whether you’re serenading a couple down the aisle as a professional performer or planning your wedding and looking to create atmosphere during cocktail hour, the right soundtrack can transform a moment into magic.

This guide rounds up 113 classical, pop, and cinematic violin pieces that deliver all the romance, drama, and beauty a wedding deserves. If you’re looking for good violin songs for weddings, you’re in the right place!

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First: A Quick Guide to Wedding Ceremony Music Flow

A typical wedding music “setlist” accommodates three key musical moments: the prelude, processional, and recessional.

What Are Wedding Preludes?

Wedding preludes include soft, welcoming music that plays as guests arrive and take their seats. The prelude section typically lasts 20 to 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony.

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For your selections, we recommend collecting a number of atmospheric pieces that can build up to the big moment, reserving the drama and emotion for the processional and recessional.

What Is Wedding Processional Music?

The wedding processional music marks the entrance of the wedding party—and, eventually, the big entrance!

You can use one song throughout or choose different pieces to emphasize the bride’s grand entrance.

What Is Wedding Recessional Music?

After the vows, it’s time for upbeat, joyful music as the newlyweds walk back up the aisle to exit. This is the cue for celebration—and a great moment for a lively violin tune.

What Are Wedding Interludes?

Optional additions like interludes (for moments like unity rituals) and postludes (as guests exit) can add even more personal flair.

Please Take Your Seat: Our Favorite Wedding Prelude Songs

With 20 to 45 minutes to fill, wedding preludes can consist of classics or pop songs that will set the tone for the ceremony. The prelude is a great opportunity to choose somber, thoughtful songs that prepare guests for the ceremony ahead and then build up to create anticipation for the processional.

Prelude Goes Pop With These Modern  Covers

  1. “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” – Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend (2015)
  2. “How Long Will I Love You” – Ellie Goulding (2013)
  3. “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper (1983)
  4. “Make You Feel My Love” – Bob Dylan (1997), Adele (2008)
  5. “Pink + White” – Frank Ocean (2016)
  6. “A Sky Full of Stars” – Coldplay (2014)
  7. “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone (2023)
  8. “Your Song” – Elton John (1970)
  9. “Such Great Heights” – The Postal Service (2003), Iron & Wine (2003)
  10. “Ends of the Earth” – Lord Huron (2012)
  11. “As the World Caves In” – Matt Maltese (2017)
  12. “Truly Madly Deeply” – Savage Garden (1997), One Direction (2012), Yoke Lore (2017)

Add An Ode to The Couple With Cinematic & Game Theme Covers

  1. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Judy Garland (1939), The Wizard of Oz
  2. “Merry-Go-Round of Life” – Joe Hisaishi (2004), Howl’s Moving Castle
  3. “Across the Universe” – The Beatles (1969), Across the Universe (2007 film)
  4. “Victor’s Piano Solo” – Danny Elfman (2005), Corpse Bride
  5. “Assassin’s Creed III Main Theme” – Lorne Balfe (2012), Assassin’s Creed III
  6. “Beauty and the Beast” – Angela Lansbury (1991), Beauty and the Beast
  7. “How Far I’ll Go” – Auli’i Cravalho (2016), Moana
  8. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” – Ilene Woods (1950), Cinderella
  9. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” – Elton John (1994), The Lion King
  10. “Someday My Prince Will Come” – Adriana Caselotti (1937), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  11. “Once Upon a Dream” – Mary Costa and Bill Shirley (1959), Sleeping Beauty
  12. “Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midi” – Yann Tiersen (2001), Amélie

Stick to The Classics With These Violin Wedding Songs

  1. “Für Elise” – Ludwig van Beethoven (c. 1810)
  2. “Water Music Suite No. 2” – George Frideric Handel (1717)
  3. “Serenade in G Major” (Eine kleine Nachtmusik) – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1787)
  4. “Moonlight Sonata” – Ludwig van Beethoven (1801)
  5. “The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals – Camille Saint-Saëns (1886)
  6. “Méditation” from Thaïs – Jules Massenet (1894)
  7. “Ode to Joy” – Ludwig van Beethoven (1824)
  8. “Trumpet Voluntary” – Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1700)

The Processional: Violin Wedding Songs for Walking Down the Aisle

The processional sets the emotional tone for the ceremony. Whether marking the wedding party’s entrance down the aisle or announcing the bride as she arrives, these pieces are graceful, heartfelt, and rich with feeling.

Remember that a song tempo around 120 beats per minute (BPM) or slower is generally recommended for walking down the aisle. This allows for a comfortable and graceful walk, especially for longer aisles.

Classical Violin Wedding Walk Selections

  1. “Canon in D” – Johann Pachelbel (c. 1680–1706)
  2. “Ave Maria” – Franz Schubert (1825)
  3. “Clair de Lune” – Claude Debussy (1905)
  4. “Air on the G String” – Johann Sebastian Bach (1720)
  5. “Méditation” from Thaïs – Jules Massenet (1894)
  6. “Flower Duet” – Léo Delibes (1883), Lakmé
  7. “Largo” from Winter (The Four Seasons) – Antonio Vivaldi (1723)
  8. “Greensleeves” – Traditional (16th century)
  9. “Trumpet Voluntary” – Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1700)
  10. “Wedding March” – Felix Mendelssohn (1842), A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Modern Melodies for a Violin Solo, Trio, or Quartet 

  1. “Ordinary” – Alex Warren (2023)
  2. “Golden Hour” – JVKE (2022)
  3. “Latch” – Disclosure feat. Sam Smith (2012)
  4. “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran (2017)
  5. “Turning Page” – Sleeping at Last (2011)
  6. “Enchanted” – Taylor Swift (2010)
  7. “Marry Me” – Train (2009)
  8. “I Choose You” – Sara Bareilles (2013)
  9. “Bella’s Lullaby” – Carter Burwell (2008), Twilight
  10. “River Flows in You” – Yiruma (2001)
  11. “Kiss the Rain” – Yiruma (2003)

Steal The Show With a Cinematic Aisle Moment

  1. “A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri (2011), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
  2. “Rewrite the Stars” – Zac Efron & Zendaya (2017), The Greatest Showman
  3. “Concerning Hobbits” – Howard Shore (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  4. “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding (2015), Fifty Shades of Grey
  5. “Young and Beautiful” – Lana Del Rey (2013), The Great Gatsby

Creative Violin Wedding Songs for Ceremony Interludes

If you’re not looking to stick to classical wedding pieces, these pop songs are ideal for unity ceremonies, readings, or quiet transitions. They shine in their simplicity and emotional pull.

  1. “All of Me” – John Legend (2013)
  2. “To Build a Home” – The Cinematic Orchestra (2007)
  3. “Say You Won’t Let Go” – James Arthur (2016)
  4. “Photograph” – Ed Sheeran (2014)
  5. “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars (2010)
  6. “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra (1964)
  7. “Halo” – Beyoncé (2008)
  8. “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys (2003)
  9. “Married Life” – Michael Giacchino (2009), Up
  10. “The Ludlows” – James Horner (1994), Legends of the Fall
  11. “Falling Slowly” – Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová (2006), Once
  12. “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes (2005)
  13. “In My Blood” – Shawn Mendes (2018)
  14. “Unchained Melody” – The Righteous Brothers (1965)

Good Violin Wedding Songs for Recessional: Joyful & Lighthearted

The moment the newlyweds walk out deserves joyful, upbeat music–preferably a tune that holds a special place for the couple! Modern or classic pop songs are a great fit, whether translated for a trio or a solo violinist. 

Our Favorite Violin Solos for Wedding Recessional

  1. “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles (1969)
  2. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston (1987)
  3. “Rather Be” – Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne (2014)
  4. “Viva La Vida” – Coldplay (2008)
  5. “You Make My Dreams” – Hall & Oates (1980)
  6. “Marry You” – Bruno Mars (2010)
  7. “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors (2013)
  8. “On Top of the World” – Imagine Dragons (2012)
  9. “XO” – Beyoncé (2013)
  10. “Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (2010)
  11. “I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz (2008)
  12. “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne (2008)
  13. “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina and the Waves (1983)
  14. “Lover” – Taylor Swift (2019)
  15. “Sugar” – Maroon 5 (2014)
  16. “Everything” – Michael Bublé (2007)
  17. “Anyone” – Justin Bieber (2021)

Cinematic Recessionals

  1. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Randy Newman (1995), Toy Story
  2. “All You Need Is Love” – The Beatles (1967), Love Actually
  3. “You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + the Machine (2008), Sex and the City
  4. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – Frankie Valli (1967), Jersey Boys, 10 Things I Hate About You
  5. “I’ll Be There for You” – The Rembrandts (1995), Friends

First Dance & Reception Moments

 

With the ceremony complete, it’s a great time to incorporate familiar, soulful tunes for a first dance or a special reception performance. Some of our favorites include:

  1. “At Last” – Etta James (1960)
  2. “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran (2014)
  3. “Until I Found You” – Stephen Sanchez (2021)
  4. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley (1961)
  5. “Say Yes to Heaven” – Lana Del Rey (2021)
  6. “Fade Into You” – Mazzy Star (1993)
  7. “Come Away with Me” – Norah Jones (2002)
  8. “Just the Two of Us” – Bill Withers with Grover Washington Jr. (1981)
  9. “You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott (2017)

Bonus: Underrated Violin Gems That Wow

Don’t be afraid to arrange your wedding prelude, ceremony, recessional, and reception music to suit your tastes and the mood you want to create. Some additional violin songs to consider across your set–if they fit your vision– include:

  1. “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” – Iron & Wine (2007), Twilight
  2. “Skye Boat Song” – Traditional, Outlander (2014 arrangement)
  3. “Across the Stars” – John Williams (2002), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
  4. “La Vie en Rose” – Édith Piaf (1947)
  5. “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong (1967)
  6. “Edelweiss” – Richard Rodgers (1959), The Sound of Music
  7. “Harvest Moon” – Neil Young (1992)
  8. “Margaret” – Lana Del Rey feat. Bleachers (2023)
  9. “In My Life” – The Beatles (1965)
  10. “Somewhere Only We Know” – Keane (2004)

A Perfect Match: Wedding Violin Solo Performances & CodaBow

Whether you’re bowing the opening notes of Canon in D or ending the night with a private dance to Thinking Out Loud, your choice of music can elevate the emotion of the entire day. And to deliver each piece with beauty and control, your bow has to rise to the occasion at every gig.

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