Choosing songs for your wedding can feel rather overwhelming but it’s also exciting, fun and something very personal for you both to share. The songs you play at your wedding ceremony and reception will be songs you will remember forever. Making choices for your playlist doesn’t have to be hard. Think of it as choosing the soundtrack to both of your lives. Pick songs that speak to you, your favourites and songs that remind you of the happiest moments of your lives. The songs you choose should reflect you and the theme of your wedding.
At your reception you might want to ask yourself who is attending my wedding and what kind of feel do I want to have for my reception? Will it be laid-back with a low-key vibe? Perhaps a traditional and classic feel is better suited to the both of you, where the voices of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra can inspire romance. Maybe all you want to do is jump up and dance, so that’s when The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Elvis or Top 40’s pop will be the best way to get you and your guests dancing till their feet hurt! Either way, when it comes to the music you choose for your big day, it should be the music you love. The music you choose should make you want to look back and think, ‘Wasn’t it hilarious watching grandma do the YMCA?’ or ‘How sweet was it watching all the couples dancing to James Blunt’. Your big day is all about the both of you; the music you play should reflect the songs you love. One last tip: Consider finding acoustic versions of your favourite songs if they seem too upbeat for slow dances.
We’ve included a list of the 20 most popular songs for weddings courtesy of Kenneth Robert Entertainment, just in case…
•Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
•Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
•LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett and Goonrock – Party Rock Anthem
• LMFAO – Sexy And I Know it
•Cupid – Cupid Shuffle
•AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
•Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
•Neil Diamon – Sweet Caroline
•Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – Moves Like Jagger
•Van Morrison – brown Eyed Girl
•Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
•Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
•DJ Casper – Cha Cha Slide
•B-52’s –Love Shack
•Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
•Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris – We Found Love
•Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
•The Beatles – Twist And Shout
•Pink – Raise Your Glass
•Lady Gaga ft. Colby O’donis – Just Dance
