Music will probably play a big part in your wedding day. The right music will set the tone, provide a classy backdrop to conversations and probably bring a tear to an eye or two. There are lots of different choices of wedding music for different parts of your day. Don’t worry if you have no clue what to have on, we have some great wedding music ideas for you!

Pre-Ceremony

Guests will be arriving, talking and generally mingling so you should have music which is a nice backdrop to conversations. Nothing too intrusive but that will create a nice mood without taking over.

Ave Maria, Schubert

Ariso, Bach

Air on a G String, Bach

Processional

Here are some good wedding music ideas for the processional part of the day. You don’t have to stick to the traditional here, you can pick something that fits right with your taste. It needs to be long enough for your brisdesmaids, flower girls and the bride with her father to walk down to aisle. Apart from that you can choose anything you want, something traditional or a more contemporary piece.

Sigur Rós, Ára bátur

Saint-Saens, The Swan

Clair De Lune, Debussy

Bridal Chorus, Wagner

A Thousand Years, The Piano Guys (Originally Christina Perri)

First Dance

This is probably the music you will have deliberated over for the most time as it’s a very special moment for the new bride and groom. Luckily there are lots of great songs that reflect the right sentiment. Just choose something that you both love as it will become a special song for you for the rest of your lives. Here are some great first dance wedding music ideas.

At Last, Etta James

Lets Stay Together, Al Green

Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran

All Of Me, John Legend

Songbird, Eva Cassidy

The Reason, Hoobastank

You’re Beautiful, James Blunt

Conclusion

We hope that we have helped you with some handy wedding music ideas! Remember, it’s your days so choose something that’s special to you. Take advice from other people but make sure you come up with your own ideas for your wedding music. These songs choices will become special for you for years to come so make sure you take a good look through all of your wedding music ideas before hand and choose pieces that you love!

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Mitch Cockman

Mitch is a musician, band leader and web designer from Yorkshire. He is primarily a bass player and you can find links to most of his work at:
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