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Ceremony:
If your wedding is classic, you may choose traditional tunes such as Pachelbel’s Canon. Want a personal touch? There are so many choices for sentimental songs or upbeat recessionals - just be sure to make it your own and pick something you both love!
“Here Comes the Sun” - The Beatles
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
“Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” - Elvis Presley
“First Day of My Life” - Bright Eyes
“What a Wonderful World” - Louis Armstrong
“Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran
“Say You Won’t Let Go” - James Arthur
“Higher Love” - James Vincent McMorrow
“Better Together” - Jack Johnson
“A Thousand Years” - Christina Perri
“Make You Feel my Love” - Adele
“Home” - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
“Lucky” - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
“All You Need Is Love” - The Beatles
Entrance:
Your big entrance to the reception is so special! You’ll be introduced as a married couple for the first time. This moment also offers the chance to introduce your wedding party. Whether you’re imagining a fun dance off or take the opportunity for a sweet memory, you want your intro song to be FUN as it sets the tone for your reception.
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” - Marvin Gaye
“Feels” - Calvin Harris ft. Katy Perry & Pharrell
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” - The Proclaimers
“Bring Em’ Out” - Jay-Z & T.I.
“You’re My Best Friend” - Queen
“Walking On Sunshine” - Katrina and The Waves
“Sexyback” - Justin Timberlake
“Dancing in The Moonlight” - King Harvest
“I Gotta Feeling” - Black Eyed Peas
First Dance:
The first dance is the one tradition we don’t see fading anytime soon. It’s such a sweet moment between you and your other half. Whether you want a tearjerker (I’m not crying, you’re crying!) or a swing dancing classic, make sure this moment is all about you two.
“Wonderful Tonight” - Eric Clapton
“Fly Me To The Moon” - Frank Sinatra
“You Are The Best Thing” - Ray La Montagne
“Tennessee Whiskey” - Chris Stapleton
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” - Elvis Presley
“Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran
“The Rest of Our Life” - Tim Mcgraw, Faith Hill
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” - Lauryn Hill
“Just The Way You Are” - Billy Joel
“Die A Happy Man” - Thomas Rhett
“September” - Earth, Wind, & Fire
Parent Dances:
Your big day is so special for your parents. Their baby is getting married! You and your dad share a sense of humor? Your mom is Phil Collins’ #1 fan? Whatever it is, these songs are sure to make everyone smile.
“Days Like This” - Van Morrison
“Never Alone” - Lady Antebellum
“Because You Loved Me” - Celine Dion
“You Are The Sunshine of My Life” - Stevie Wonder
“Mother Like Mine” - The Band Perry
“You’ll Be In My Heart” - Phil Collins
“You Raise Me Up” - Josh Groban
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
“The Way You Look Tonight” - Frank Sinatra
“Brown Eyed Girl” - Van Morrison
“When You Need Me” - Bruce Springsteen
“You’ve Got A Friend In Me” - Randy Newman
Cake Cutting:
This sweet (pun intended!) moment is all about dessert! Pairing the cake cutting with a fun song about sugar is the perfect way to put a smile on your guests faces.
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” - Four Tops
“Better Together” - Jack Johnson
“How Sweet It Is” - James Taylor
“Build Me Up Buttercup” - Foundations
“Kiss Me” - Sixpence None The Richer
Reception:
Your reception is finally here and you’re ready to hit the dance floor! You definitely need a playlist full of crowd-pleasers. Mixing classics with Top 40 is a great way to get everyone, from your grandfather to your 6-year old niece, on the dance floor.
“There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” - Shawn Mendes
“The Middle” - Zedd, Maren Morris
“September” - Earth, Wind, & Fire
“Shut Up & Dance” - Walk The Moon
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” - Whitney Houston
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” - Stevie Wonder
“This is How We Do it” - Montell Jordan
“Something Just Like This” - The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
“The Best Is Yet To Come” - Frank Sinatra
“Can’t Stop The Feeling” - Justin Timberlake
“Superstition” - Stevie Wonder
“Rather Be” - Clean Bandit + Jess Glynne
“Despacito” - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber
“Don’t Stop Believing” - Journey
“Wagon Wheel” - Old Crow Medicine Show
For more wedding day music ideas, visit Top Requested Wedding Songs Across the USA.
