Andrea Bocelli Surprises Wedding Couple With Performance Of ‘Ave Maria’ - Staff Picks

Superstar Andrea Bocelli surprises a bride and groom with a special performance of ‘Ave Maria.’

'Ave Maria' is one of the most recognized songs in the world. This beautiful tune truly makes your heart swell with feeling and each rendition has a unique way of paying tribute to this classic. There is something about these soothing notes and melodies that make you feel closer to the Lord.

There are so many wonderful covers of ‘Ave Maria’ but this wedding performance might be the most memorable yet. Just listen as world-renowned singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli sits at the piano and starts to belt out these iconic lyrics.

“Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Maria, gratia plena,
Ave, Ave, Dominus,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus,
Et benedictus fructus ventris (tui),
Ventris tui, Jesus.
Ave Maria!”

This moment was a complete surprise for this bride and groom. Andrea was sight-seeing when he walked into the small church of Portovenere. That’s when he saw a wedding ceremony going on and the couple was just about to say their vows.

Andrea asked if he could give a gift to bride and groom by singing. Everyone was in awe of this powerhouse vocalist as he sat at the piano and played ‘Ave Maria.’ This was certainly a surprise moment that these newlyweds will remember for a lifetime.

What other superstar would do something so gracious and kind like this? Andrea Bocelli is certainly one-in-a-million and his music continues to uplift and inspire.