Generally prelude music is played the 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony.  It is not necessary for you to make selections for the music played during this part of the ceremony.  I usually play a variety of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic period pieces during this time. Flexibility in the prelude is preferred, however I will gladly work in any requests sent at least 30 days prior to the ceremony. 

This is an important cue since the processional for the attendants is the next piece.  The seating of the mothers occurs once all of the guests are seated and the attendants and couple are ready.  This is usually a slower tempo piece.

Suggestions:

On Wings of Song - Mendelssohn

Arioso from Cantata #156 - J.S. Bach

Theme from "Somewhere in Time"

This music occurs once the mothers have been seated.  This, and the processional, are the two pieces where your input is particularly appreciated as this music most reflects you.  There is a slight moment of silence where the attendants must wait, so the musicians can change music.  Once the wedding party arrives at the front there may be a few moments as I finish the piece before the processional starts.

Suggestions:

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Largo from Winter - Vivaldi

Air from The Water Music Suite - Handel

Andante from The Water Music Suite - Handel

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata #147 - J.S. Bach

Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata #208 - J.S. Bach

A Thousand Years

Before the final entrance, I generally do a short fanfare to announce the bride or partners and then begin the Processional. Once everyone has arrived at the front I finish the music as quickly as possible and then the service will begin.

Suggestions:

Bridal Chorus from Act III of Lohengrin -Wagner

Prelude from Te Deum - Charptentier

Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke

Canon in D - Pachelbel

A Thousand Years

Once the ceremony is completed, it is time to play the recessional piece.  This is typically a lively, happy piece to which the couple exits.  It important to indicate to me the final completion cue (announcement of names/introduction, a kiss, or any other cue).  I also need to know how the guests will be excused.

Suggestions:

Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream - Mendelssohn

Trumpet Tune - Prucell

La Rejouissance from The Fireworks Music - Handel

Hornpipe from The Water Music Suite - Handel

Mvt. 1 Allegro from Spring - Vivaldi