The most common place to use a soloist is during the signing of the register but you can also use a soloist for the entrance/exit of the bride/wedding party. The soloist usually sings one or two items.
Some suggested works:
Ave Maria - Schubert
Ave Maria - Gounod
Laudate Dominum - Mozart
Let the Bright Seraphim - Handel
Love bade me welcome (from 5 mystical songs) - RV Williams
One hand, one heart - Bernstein
Allelluia (Exultate Jubilate) - W A Mozart
The theme from cinema paradiso.
O del mio dolce ardor
Caro mio ben
Love went a-riding - Bridge
My heart is like a singing bird - Parry
My true love hath my heart - John Ireland
Je ne envie que te j'aimer (Tel jour Telle nuit) - Poulenc
Nous avons fait la nuit (Tel jour telle nuit) - Poulenc
Please note that sacred items or songs with a religious theme are not allowed at civil services.
For more information on music for both civil and church weddings please use the contact form.