Choosing the Right Wedding Music

Constructing the perfect wedding playlist can feel like a lot of pressure. As it’s such a key part of creating a beautiful atmosphere for your big day, it’s understandable why! Here’s a few tips on choosing the wedding music that’s right for your big day. First things first.

What type of wedding do you want?

For example, are you hoping for a more traditional wedding or are you looking tomorrow have a modern take? If you want to have a traditional wedding that evokes a sophisticated experience, we recommend something beautiful and pared back. A good example of something like this would be Bach’s Prelude in G https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vixz8gW6HiQ or Ave Maria, Schubert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpYGgtrMTYs . For a modern wedding that gives a breath of fresh air to your guests, a beautiful cover of your favourite pop song will do the trick! We encourage you to choose the song that means the most to you as a couple, one that represents your journey together. Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vv-BfVoq4g could add that unique touch to your day.

When to slow it down (and when you pick it up?)

Remember you want to take your wedding guests on a journey on your big day. The music you chose can create and intimate moment and also liven up the party when needed! The important thing is to have a mixture of both.

We recommend you take a look at the running of your big day and pick out the key moments; cutting the cake, walking down the aisle and the first dance. Then assign the song that you love most to all these moments and in between you might want to include upbeat songs like Stand By Me, by Ben E King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwZNL7QVJjE or Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J36z7AnhvOM to make those slow, intimate ones even more special.

Don’t forget this is your day!

We’ve talked lots about what’s appropriate for your style of wedding – but let’s not forget that this is your day! You want to enjoy this day more than anyone and therefore we highly recommend you sprinkle your wedding music with your favourite songs and be sure to steer clear of any music that you do not enjoy. Even if it’s a crowd pleaser – if it’s not pleasing you, it shouldn’t be in the playlist!

Ultimately your wedding day music will have a lasting effect on both you and your guests, and is integral in creating the atmosphere you seek for your day. We encourage you to choose those meaningful songs that suit you as a couple and take into account the flow of the day. Combining cello and voice in original covers will also make your day unique to you and therefore even more magical and timeless.