I always get asked – What songs do you need for the wedding ceremony and reception? To help in your song search, I created lists of popular wedding music lists. These lists are categorized by wedding moments for inspiration.
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Which songs do you want to play before the wedding ceremony officially begins?
Wedding processional songs are for when the wedding party enters the ceremony venue and walks down the aisle. What kind of mood do you want to set for the processional?
These are popular wedding songs that are played as guests take their seats as the wedding ceremony begins.
As the wedding party enters the ceremony venue and walks towards the altar, view a list of popular wedding processional songs.
The unity candle ceremony is when the wedding couple lights their unity candle in unison from their individually lit candles. How long of a song do you want for this ceremony?
It’s hard to choose a song to remember a lost loved one, especially at a time of joy. I have some inspiration for you.
These are popular wedding recessional songs for when the wedding party leaves the altar area after the newlyweds are announced.
My wedding reception song lists help couples choose songs that they can dance to with their friends and family on the big day. The wedding songs selected will always remind you of the fun and special moments from your wedding.
The grand entrance honors the entire wedding party. These popular songs will give you ideas of what to play as the wedding party and the wedding couple enter the reception venue.
Consider a customized playlist as guests arrive at the reception and enjoy your signature drinks.
Are you looking for popular songs to play while guests eat their main course?
If there is an event people are watching, then there’s a song. So which song is best to play during the cake-cutting ceremony and toast?
When you toss the bouquet, which song will be the best to set the mood?
If you’re opting for the garter removal ceremony, I have a few songs to choose from.
Of course, if you toss the garter to the single men in the crowd, I have song lists for that.
These are the most popular songs to play while the garter toss winner places the bride’s garter on the winner of the bouquet toss. Steamy!
Get people off of their butts and on the dance floor!
Just as people remember their last bite, they will also remember the evening’s last song so make it a good one.
Formal dances during a wedding reception
There are common formal dances that are planned for many weddings; view the popular formal dances with their accompanying songs. The following dances are all on one web page for your convenience.
If you’re stumped as to what your first dance song should be, here is a list of popular songs to play for the first dance.
What song will you dance to with the person or persons who play a father-figure role?
Perhaps you’d like to dedicate a song to your dad. I have a list for that.
What song will you dance to with the person or persons who play a mother-figure role?
Yes, the in-laws should have a chance to dance at the reception, too.
Many times, the wedding party wants to dedicate a song to their sister. This is a great list to choose from.
Perhaps you’d like to dedicate a song to your brother, as the bride, and let him know your relationship will always be special.
Dedicating a song to your brother is a great way to honor the relationship you’ve had and will continue to have after the wedding.
The Wedding Party came together to support the couple. This song honors those friendships.
If you have the money dance at your wedding, you’ll want to choose from popular songs played — especially since multiple songs are needed for this fun event.
The anniversary dance celebrates all married couples in attendance.
If you want to get everyone involved, then why not have group line dancing?
Hey, some songs just shouldn’t be played at a wedding.
