The Cherry Classics offers two different wedding ceremonies. Please select from the items
below to find the music that would suit your needs:
| TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY |  |
TRADITIONAL JEWISH WEDDING CEREMONY |
TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY
The Cherry Classics wedding ceremony samples our own collection of some the most famous Classical and Popular melodies. Each melody has been custom arranged by us to add beauty to your special occasion. Each selection you hear should be enough to give you the flavour of the music and quality you would expect from top professional musicians.
You may wish to choose music for the following parts of the ceremony: for the processional, one selection for the wedding party and a second selection for the Bride's walk down the aisle. Music is also very effective during the signing of the register which takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Your final selection will be a recessional, played at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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Mozart Elvira Madigan Con.
Princess Bride love theme Canon by Pachalbel Everything I Do.... Gymnopedie by Eric Satie Pavane by Faure Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring |
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Ave Verum, Mozart
Ave Maria, Schubert Adoration Celebrated Air by J.S. Bach The Swan by Saint Saens Vocalise by Rachmaninov Meditation by Massenet |
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Gavotte by J. S. Bach
March by Handel Boureé by Handel Water Music by Handel Voluntary by Purcell / organ Hornpipe by Handel / trumpet & organ Heroic Music by Telemann |
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TRADITIONAL JEWISH WEDDING CEREMONY
The Cherry Classics Traditional Jewish Wedding Ceremony Music samples are our collection of the most beautiful melodies from Jewish & Classical traditions. Each melody is custom arranged by us to be appropriate for your special occasion. Our selections have been approved by all Vancouver rabbis. Each selection you hear should be enough to give you the flavor of the music and quality you would expect from top professional musicians.
Most families will choose two Processional selections; one for the wedding party and a second one for the Bride's walk down the aisle. The final selections are Recessionals played after the traditional breaking of the glass.
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Introductory message from Gordon Cherry Sound Sample 1. Processional Sound Sample more info... 2. Mi Ha Ish Sound Sample 3. Lubavitsch Nigun Sound Sample 4. Eli Ata Sound Sample 5. Elecha Sound Sample 6. The Eucalyptus Grove Sound Sample 7. Dodi Li Sound Sample 8. Erev Shel Shoshanim Sound Sample 9. Lev Tahor Sound Sample 10. Yedid Nefesh Sound Sample 11. Ma Navu Sound Sample 12. Yerushalayim Shel Zahav Sound Sample 13. Bilvovi Sound Sample 14. K'var Achare Chatzot Sound Sample 15. Erev Ba Sound Sample |
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16. Ma Avarech Sound Sample
17. Hana Ava Babanot Sound Sample 18. Rochok Mishuoti Sound Sample 19. Shehecheyanu Sound Sample 20. Mozart Elvira Madigan Concerto Sound Sample 21. Eliyahu Sound Sample 22. Rodrigo Concerto Sound Sample 23. Princess Bride Sound Sample 24. Sunrise, Sunset Sound Sample 25. Canon by Pachabel Sound Sample 26. Everything I Do.. (ballad) Sound Sample 27. Gymnopedie by Eric Satie Sound Sample 28. Pavane by Faure Sound Sample 29. Al Kol Aleh by N. Shemer Sound Sample 30. L'chi Lach Sound Sample |
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31. Simon Tov #1 Sound Sample
32. Simon Tov #2 Sound Sample 33. Od Yishoma #1 Sound Sample 34. Od Yishoma #2 (Carlbach) Sound Sample 35. Mazel Tov! (traditional) Sound Sample |
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THE CEREMONY
1. Processional (Chassidic)
This Lubavitsch Nigun is a song without words, inspired by the love of God.
2. Mi Ho'Ish (Chassidic)
Who is the man that desires life and many days that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking falsehood.
Turn away from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.
3. Lubavitsch Nigun #1 (Chassidic)
This Nigun, mystical in nature, is comprised of four sections and is one of deep meaning for Lubavitchers. It was composed by the first Lubavitch Rebbe over two hundred years ago and has been passed on from generation to generation. It is performed at every Lubavitch wedding ceremony.
4. Eli Ata (Chassidic)
Thou art my God and I will give thanks unto Thee.
Thou art my God, I will exult thee.
5. Elecha (Chassidic) I cried unto Thee, O Lord, I appealed to my God.
Hear O Lord and be gracious unto me;
Lord be Thou my helper.
6. The Eucalyptus Grove / Chorshat Ha-ekaliptus (Israeli)
The Grove of Eucalyptus, the bridge, the wooden boat and the scent of mint floating above the water - all these have remained the same as if untouched by the passing of time.
7. Dodi Li / Song of Songs, King Solomon (Israeli)
My beloved is mine and I am his that feedeth among the lilies.
8. Erev Shel Shoshanim (Israeli)
An evening fragrant with roses. Let us go out to the orchard. Myrrh, spices and frankincense shall be as a threshold for your feet.
9. Lev Tahor (Chassidic)
Create me a clean heart, O God;
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Thy presence;
And take not Thy holy spirit from me.
10. Yedid Nefesh (Chassidic)
Beloved of the soul, merciful Father, draw Thy servant unto Thy will, that swift as a hart he may run to prostrate himself before Thy majesty. Finding Thy love sweeter than the honeycomb and every tempting savor.
11. Ma Navu, Isaiah 52:7 (Israeli)
How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messengers of good tidings that publish peace, happiness and salvation.
12. Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Israeli, composed by Naomi Shemer)
Jerusalem of Gold, of copper and light I shall accompany all the songs dedicated to you.
13. Bilvolvi (Israeli) In my heart I will erect a sanctuary to glorify His honor.
In the sanctuary I will place an altar to acknowledge His splendor.
For the eternal light I will take the fire of Isaac's sacrifice
And with this, my singular soul, I will sacrifice before Him.
14. K'var Achare Chatzot (Israeli) Midnight has passed. Before the stars fade grant another moment to those in love.
15. Erev Ba (Israeli)
Again the flock is flowing to the outskirts of the city and the dust rises up from the paths. Far away the bells accompany the coming of the shadows. Evening comes. Evening comes.
16. Ma Avarech (Israeli)
"How shall this child be blessed?" the Angel asked. And he blessed him with a smile and with eyes that could see all living things; and with a heart that could feel all that is seen.
17. Hana'Ava Babanot (Israeli)
Fairest among maidens, let your eyes shine upon me. Come beloved, reach out your arms to embrace me again and again.
18. Rochok Mishuoti (Chassidic)
Thou art far from my help at the words of my cry.
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
19. Shehecheyanu (Contemporary)
Although the Shehecheyanu prayer is not sung at a wedding ceremony, this melody is very beautiful as an instrumental solo.
20. Mozart Concerto (Classical)
This selection is taken from the famous "Elivara Madigan" (movie) Concerto.
21. Eliyahu (contemporary) Elijah the Prophet makes an "appearance" at all important Jewish events!
22. Rodrigo Concerto (Classical)
The elegant and hypnotic slow movement of Rodrigo's guitar concerto has been adapted for duo.
23. Storybook Love from the Princess Bride (popular ballad)
The theme from this romantic animated fantasy is very charming.
24. Sunrise, Sunset (popular Jewish)
A very nostalgic and well known melody from "Fiddler on the Roof".
25. Pachabel's Canon (Classical)
Of the of most memorable Baroque melodies.
26. Everything I Do, I Do it For You (Bryan Adams)
Bryan's recent big hit is a beautiful melody when stripped of its Rock beat.
27. Gymnopedie by Eric Satie (Classical)
Made popular in the 70's by "Blood, Sweat & Tears", this melody stands on its own with its grace and simplicity.
28. Pavane by Gabriel Faure (Classical)
Faure's most famous melody is perfect for weddings.
29. Al Kol Aleh (Israeli, Naomi Shemer)
Naomi has written herself in Jewish musical history with her compositions.
30. L'chi Lach (Debbie Friedman)
Debbie is one of the most talented and prolific Jewish songwriters
31 & 32. Simon Tov #1 & #2 (Chassidic)
May good fortune come to us and to all Israel.
33 & 34. Od Yishoma #1 & #2(Chassidic)
Again may there be heard in the streets of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem
The voice of gladness, the voice of bridegroom and bride.
35. Mazel Tov (Klezmir style from the "old country")
A real "Toe Tapper" in the Klezmir style!