{"id":1607,"date":"2025-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sammondevents.com\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2025-02-11T00:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T00:28:09","slug":"songs-for-your-wedding-ceremony-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sammondevents.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/songs-for-your-wedding-ceremony-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Songs for Your Wedding Ceremony & Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A huge detail that will greatly influence your wedding is the soundtrack to your big day. The music played during your wedding ceremony and reception will make a statement as it tells a story and expresses your personalities as a couple. There are so many great love songs that exist and it challenging to choose the right song for the right occasion. Plus finding songs for your wedding is a fun activity to do with your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are strategies you can take to make the process of finding songs for your wedding easier and less stressful. First, take it one song at a time. Carefully imagine each part of the wedding. Ask yourself what you want it to be like and feel like. Then think about what a song would need to convey to capture that feeling. From there you can begin thinking of some songs that would make a great moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our list of songs, we are breaking down each piece of your big day that will need a song and some classic examples of great songs for these moments of your wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Processional Song<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your processional is one of the biggest moments of the entire day. The processional is the portion of the wedding ceremony in which everyone will walk down the aisle, leading up to the reveal of the bride. Typically the bride will walk down to her own song, and everyone else will walk to the tune of another. However this can be done in many ways. Some choose to only use one song with careful timing of the bride walking down to a specific part of the song. Others choose to have many songs dedicated for grandparents, parents, bridal party, and finally the bride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For these songs, you may want to go for instrumental variations, as words can be distracting or not convey the moment you were going for. Luckily in the time of the internet and Bridgerton, we have access to many cover versions of songs that are romantic enough for a wedding. These tend to be more serious and romantic, as the couple will be locking eyes and seeing each other for the first time all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wedding Party Processional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Falling Slowly<\/em> by Glen Hansard and Mark\u00e9ta Irglov\u00e1 Latch<\/em> by Sam Smith Marry Me<\/em> by Train La Vie En Rose<\/em> by Louis Armstrong Today Was a Fairytale<\/em> by Taylor Swift Until I Found You<\/em> by Stephen Sanchez Birds of A Feather<\/em> by Billie Eilish She is Love<\/em> by Parachute Make You Feel My Love<\/em> by Adele You’re Still the One<\/em> by Shania Twain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bride Walking Down the Aisle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
At Last<\/em> by Etta James Here Comes the Sun<\/em> by The Beatles 1000 Years<\/em> by Christina Perri Lover<\/em> by Taylor Swift Can’t Help Falling in Love<\/em> by Elvis Presley The Only Exception<\/em> by Paramore You & Me<\/em> by Lifehouse Somewhere Over the Rainbow<\/em> by Judy Garland Wildest Dreams<\/em> by Taylor Swift, Bridgerton Instrumental Cover Golden Hour<\/em> by JVKE (Orchestra Instrumental Version)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recessional Song<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Recessional is the very end of your wedding ceremony. After you’ve been proclaimed married by the officiant and seal it with a kiss, the Recessional will begin. This starts with the couple walking down the aisle, followed by the bridal party and possibly immediate family. This song should certainly be about love and can also be a little more fun and less serious than the processional songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)<\/em> by Natalie Cole You Make My Dreams Come True<\/em> by Hall & Oates Signed, Sealed, Delivered<\/em> by Stevie Wonder Marry You<\/em> by Bruno Mars I Choose You<\/em> by Sara Bareilles Better Together<\/em> by Jack Johnson L-O-V-E<\/em> by Nat King Cole I Do<\/em> by Colbie Calliat Ain’t No Mountain High<\/em> by Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell Best Day of My Life<\/em> by American Authors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduction Song<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your wedding introduction or entrance is just that – walking into your reception to get the festivities started. You may choose to have your entire bridal party participate in the introductions, which can be fun and even choreographed. Others opt to just introduce the married couple. This should be a lively song that will get the energy of the room up and pump everyone up to have a great time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I Got a Feeling<\/em> by the Black Eyed Peas 24k Magic<\/em> by Bruno Mars Thunderstruck<\/em> by AC\/DC Bring Em Out<\/em> by T.I. Love on Top<\/em> by Beyonce Shut Up And Dance <\/em>by Walk the Moon Turn Down for What<\/em> by DJ Snake & Lil Jon Sucker<\/em> by Jonas Brothers For Once in My Life<\/em> by Stevie Wonder Fireball<\/em> by Pitbull<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Dances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Dances are a very special part of a wedding reception. Traditionally, the married couple will have the First Dance, followed by dancing with parents. Usually these are Father-Daughter and Mother-Son but you can do however you choose. Your first dance song should be a meaningful one, as this is typically the song you’ll refer to as “our wedding song” for the rest of your life. Parent songs tend to be meaningful and emotional as well. However, if you’re a fun bunch, or even dancers, you can certainly switch it up and entertain the crowd with a routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can’t Help Falling In Love with You <\/em>by Elvis Presley Speechless <\/em>by Dan + Shay All of Me<\/em> by John Legend Thinking Out Loud<\/em> by Ed Sheeran All My Life <\/em>by K-Ci & JoJo Love Story<\/em> by Taylor Swift Say You Won’t Let Go<\/em> by James Arthur Just the Two of Us<\/em> by Bill Withers Perfect <\/em>by Ed Sheeran Amazed <\/em>by Lonestar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Father-Daughter Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
My Girl<\/em> by The Temptations I Loved Her First<\/em> by Heartland Isn’t She Lovely<\/em> by Stevie Wonder Sweet Pea<\/em> by Amos Lee Stand By Me<\/em> by Ben E. King God Only Knows<\/em> by The Beach Boys Wildflowers<\/em> by Tom Petty Best Day<\/em> by Taylor Swift Raise Me Up<\/em> by Josh Groban Daughters<\/em> by John Mayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mother-Son Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
My Wish <\/em>by The Rascal Flatts A Song for Mama<\/em> by Boyz II Men Home<\/em> by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros I’ll Be There<\/em> by The Jackson 5 I Hope You Dance<\/em> by LeeAnn Womack You’ll be in My Heart<\/em> by Phil Collins Landslide<\/em> by Fleetwood Mac You are the Sunshine of My Life<\/em> by Stevie Wonder Lean on Me<\/em> by Bill Withers Hero<\/em> by Mariah Carey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Fun Reception Traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After dinner and before open dancing, you may want to partake in some fun wedding traditions. There are a slew of option you can choose from, but the most popular are the bouquet toss, garter toss, and of course, cake cutting. These songs are meant to be very fun and upbeat. If you choose to have a garter toss, you can even make things a little sexy – but beware, keep in mind who will be in the room. If you know a parent or grandparent may not be happy with how you’re going about things, it may be best to keep it PG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bouquet Toss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Girls Just Want to Have Fun<\/em> by Cyndi Lauper Wannabe <\/em>by Spice Girls Dear Future Husband<\/em> by Meghan Trainor Just A Girl <\/em>by No Doubt Man, I Feel Like A Woman<\/em> by Shania Twain Toxic <\/em>by Britney Spears Who Run the World<\/em> (Girls) by Beyonce Call Me Maybe <\/em>by Carly Rae Jepsen I Wanna Dance<\/em> with Somebody by Whitney Houston Ladies’ Night<\/em> by Kool and the Gang<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garter Toss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You Sexy Thing<\/em> by Hot Chocolate Suit & Tie<\/em> by Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z Pony<\/em> by Ginuwine American Woman<\/em> by Lenny Kravitz Get Lucky<\/em> by Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams Yummy<\/em> by Justin Bieber Smooth <\/em>by Santana and Rob Thomas Whatta Man<\/em> by Salt N Pepa Danger Zone<\/em> by Kenny Loggins Mission: Impossible Theme Song<\/em> by Lalo Schifrin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cake Cutting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I Can’t Help Myself<\/em> by Four Tops Sugar, Sugar<\/em> by The Archies Sugar<\/em> by Maroon 5 Pour Some Sugar <\/em>on Me by Def Leppard Cake<\/em> by the Ocean by DNCE On Top of the World<\/em> by Imagine Dragons Watermelon Sugar<\/em> by Harry Styles Cake<\/em> by Flo Rida Sweet Nothing<\/em> by Calvin Harris and Florence and the Machine Candyman<\/em> by Christina Aguilera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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