Wedding Music and Songs – Tips and Ideas

Your wedding music will be the foundation of lifelong memories. Whenever you hear the pieces you have selected, no matter where you are in the world or how old you are, it will bring the two of you back to the day you were married. Choose wedding music that you will always love.

When planning wedding music for your day you will need music for the ceremony, the reception and music for dancing. Check out the music checklist to see what music you will need to organise for the big day. From now on make sure you always have a pen handy in case you hear something you love. Then you will be able play it and see if your partner feels the same way about it.

Wedding songs are a key element to any wedding day. They are the ultimate intangible detail that can create and define the atmosphere of your entire wedding day. Creating a wedding music playlist that speaks of who you are as a couple, that provides a sense of occasion and appeals to you and your guests is no easy feat. Give consideration to the age and cultural backgrounds of your guests and include music that will appeal. This doesn’t mean you have to compromise your own taste. Simply tailor the music to provide ebb and flow during the evening.

Brides tell us that one of the hardest tasks they encounter during wedding planning is choosing their wedding songs, so we’ve compiled a huge range of wedding songs to take you from the aisle to the dance floor. We’ve got suggestions to suit your wedding music style whether you’re a stickler for tradition, a totally modern bride or seeking something alternative. Listen to wedding music in Wedding Songs – The Ultimate Guide.

What better way to set the atmosphere for your wedding than with enchanting, serene live music performed by first rate musicians? We take you through wedding entertainment options from the wedding singer to jazz bands, a string quartet or a wedding DJ. Different combinations of instruments will evoke different moods. 
For more on live entertainment check out our article on Entertainment Options.

Ask yourself: What mood do I want to create? What are the different phases of the day? Select appropriate pieces that will give guests an indication of the coming events. 

As your guests arrive soft, alluring music so people can chat.
 During the meal soft background music will provide intimacy. 
As the meal comes to an end music can slowly begin to increase in tempo and volume
. After the first dance it’s time for the band or DJ to take over and really let loose with some upbeat, fun tunes. Finish the night with wild and rhythmic tunes, or a couple of slow and sexy compilations to wind down with.

Let music help tell the story of your special day…