Italian Wedding Music: The Best Songs for Your Ceremony and Reception
By Frank Baggetta
Italian music is synonymous with romance, passion, and celebration. For Italian-Canadian weddings in Toronto, the right music is essential to honouring tradition while creating an unforgettable celebration.
Ceremony Songs
The ceremony calls for elegant, emotional music:
- Ave Maria (Schubert) — The quintessential ceremony song.
- Con Te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye) — Perfect for a dramatic processional.
- Caruso — A deeply romantic Neapolitan song.
- O Sole Mio — Ideal for the recessional.
Cocktail Hour Favourites
- That's Amore — Dean Martin's classic everyone loves.
- Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu) — An uplifting Italian anthem.
- La Vie en Rose — A staple of European cocktail hours.
- Santa Lucia — A beautiful Neapolitan folk song.
- Come Back to Sorrento — Evokes the Italian coastline.
Reception & Dance Floor Hits
- Funiculi Funicula — High-energy and impossible to sit through.
- Tarantella Napoletana — The traditional Italian wedding dance.
- Mambo Italiano — Gets everyone moving.
- Oh Marie — A lively Neapolitan favourite.
- Al Di La — Perfect for the first dance.
Planning Your Italian Wedding Music
The key to great Italian wedding music is having a musician who knows the repertoire deeply. Frank Baggetta specializes in Italian music for Toronto weddings. With a 2nd-place finish at the World Accordion Competition in Italy, Frank is the ideal choice. Contact Frank to discuss the perfect music for your celebration.