Remarkable Wedding Songs That Should Absolutely Be In Your 2021 Wedding

Wedding Songs: Tips & Advice

Ever heard a song at a wedding reception that seemed to you absolutely perfect for the moment? That’s the beautiful magic of the right wedding songs. And now, your wedding is approaching and you have to choose the best wedding songs.

Choose wisely then, because the power of the best wedding songs is able to make your special day, even more special! Wedding Songs: Our Musical Escort

The day that we “tie the knot”, we experience intense emotions. Love and joy are in the air! Wedding songs allow us to express and to feel these emotions even more deeply. In other words, the correct wedding music is certainly boosting our psychology to the maximum. It sets the proper tone, not only for the bride and the groom but for the audience as well.

Thus, good wedding songs are our musical escort and company throughout the whole wedding day. Regarding the meaning and the importance of good wedding song, it is important to mention that they can actually express the emotions we have for our loved ones.

For instance, when you (the bride) are dancing with your husband, you want to dance to a song that means something to both of you.

It could be a wedding song that describes the kind of relationship you two have, and more importantly a song that describes the person each one is when you are together. You would be the luckiest if you found a wedding song that gives voice to the feelings you have towards each other!

Songs For Each Part of the Wedding

Let’s talk about what kind of songs you should choose for each part of the wedding. First Dance Songs to the Last Song. Use the best songs of all time for your wedding. Play the Hits — No time for filler music.

Getting Ready — Before the Wedding

Get ready for your wedding with your favorite songs. You need to put a list together. Pick the perfect songs for before the wedding. Bruno Mars, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lil Jon, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X — What ever you want. It is the party before the party.

1. John Legend — Love Me Now
2. One Direction — What Makes You Beautiful
3. Pharrell Williams — Happy
4. Rachel Platten — Stand By You
5. Kygo — Happy Now
6. Maroon 5 — Girls Like You
7. Bruno Mars — That’s What I Like
8. Sara Bareilles — Brave
9. The Chainsmokers — Roses
10. American Authors — Best Day Of My Life
11. Taylor Swift — Love Story

Wedding Ceremony

When it comes to the wedding ceremony, you should take into consideration the venue where you are having the ritual. If you are getting married at a church, you must be aware of the fact that some don’t allow music.

You should choose some slow and melody-only songs that will play while the groom is waiting for you. The song that will “accompany” you down the aisle should be very slow, charming and a song that draws all the attention on you.

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Wedding Reception Entrance Songs

While entering the reception with your husband, you are going to need a romantic, but at the same time upbeat song. The fun part of your wedding is about to begin, so you will need to excite the rest of the people too.

If you are only going to play one song for the whole wedding party. Find a long song or repeat it. Average song is 3–4 min. That is not a lot of time.

Bride and Groom First Dance

It’s time for your first dance as husband and wife! After taking into consideration what I have mentioned above for choosing the most meaningful song for you, the song should be as romantic as it gets. It is one of those moments in life that music needs to beat as much as your heart.

Take a breath, feel the love and dive into the super-romantic song you have chosen!

New Bride & Groom Dance Songs 2021

1. Taylor Swift — Lover (First Dance Remix)

1. Blake Shelton — Nobody But You
2. Niall Horan — Black And White (Stripped / Audio)
3. Kane Brown — Worship You
4. Brett Young — Change Your Name
5. Chris Lane — Big, Big Plans
6. Blake Shelton — Happy Anywhere
7. Harry Styles — Adore You
8. Luke Bryan — One Margarita
9. Justin Bieber — Holy
10. JP Saxe — If the World Was Ending (Clean)
11. Jake Owen — Made For You
12. Surf Mesa — ily (i love you baby)
13. Andy Grammer — I Am Yours
14. Russell Dickerson — Yours
15. Jason Aldean — Got What I Got
16. Florida Georgia Line — Second Guessing

Classic First Dance Songs

Any Song You Choose Can Be Your First Dance Song

The Best Wedding Songs are the ones you like.

Father Daughter Dance

If you have the chance to dance with your father, I guarantee that it is going to be way more emotional than you imagined with the proper song. Depending on how close you are with your father and what kind of relationship you have, you could have one of those slow and sweet dances with the song “ I Loved you First” in the background.

If your father is the cool kind of father, you could choose a song that starts slowly and then turns into the old, classical “daddy cool” and have the most memorable and fun dance ever!

Father Daughter Dance

1. Charlie Puth — One Call Away
2. Tim McGraw — My Little Girl
3. Logan Mize — Prettiest Girl in the World
4. Steven Curtis Chapman — Cinderella
5. The Temptations — My Girl
6. Frank Sinatra — Way You Look Tonight
7. Paul Simon — Father & Daughter
8. Bob Carlisle — Butterfly Kisses
9. Nat King Cole — Unforgettable
10. Kenny Chesney — There Goes My Life
11. Alabama — Daddy’s Little Girl

Mother Son Dance

Yes, these dances exist too! What if your mother-in-law feels like dancing with her son on his wedding? You should find a song for that case too. In this case, you are going to need a song that she has approved of, in the first place.

Secondly, don’t hesitate to learn about songs she has devoted to her son in the past or songs that remind her of him ( because, let’s admit it. It’s always more emotional for the parents). That’s how you give them the best mother-son wedding dance!

1. Blake Shelton — God Gave Me You
2. Enrique Iglesias — Hero
3. Garth Brooks — Mom
4. Rascal Flatts — My Wish
5. Carrie Underwood — Mama’s Song
6. Chicago — You’re the Inspiration
7. Lee Ann Womack — I Hope You Dance
8. Reba McEntire — He Gets That From Me
9. Chris Young — The Man I Want To Be
10. Boyz II Men — A Song For Mama

Mother Daughter Dance

Wedding Party Dance

It always makes the bride and the groom happier when people have started dancing and having fun! Here, it is useful to say that you need to take into account the ages of the people attending your wedding, and — if you have a specific one- the theme of your wedding.

For instance, if your wedding is more classy or vintage and most of the people are middle-aged, you should select “old but gold” songs. If you have invited a lot of young people, you should include some modern songs as well, in order to get them dancing too! New Songs listed on our School Dance Playlist

1. LMFAO — Party Rock Anthem
2. DJ Snake, Lil Jon — Turn Down for What
3. Miley Cyrus — Party In The U.S.A.
4. Lil John — Get Low
5. Backstreet Boys — I Want It That Way
6. Sir Mix-A-Lot — Baby Got Back
7. Los Del Rio — Macarena
8. WALK THE MOON — Shut Up and Dance
9. NSYNC — Bye Bye Bye
10. DJ Khaled — All I Do is Win
11. LMFAO — Shots

Classic Wedding Songs

Classic First Dance Songs

1. Norah Jones — Come Away With Me
2. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie — Endless Love
3. John Legend — All of Me
4. Adele — Make You Feel My Love
5. Frank Sinatra — The Way You Look Tonight
6. Elvis Presley — Can’t Help Falling In Love
7. Lonestar — Amazed
8. Christina Perri — A Thousand Years
9. Sade — By Your Side
10. Etta James — At Last

The Last Song

If the reception is scheduled to end with a specific song, make sure to choose an upbeat song that will appeal to everyone, but most importantly a song that always made you and your husband want to hit the dance floor!

Wedding Themes

If you choose to have a wedding theme, it is definitely a factor that affects the best wedding song choices. In particular, if you decide to have a rustic wedding taking place at an outdoor venue, you should select folk, country and indie music to match your wedding’s style. Having a wedding theme certainly sets a specific tone and it makes it easier to choose the right music.

Right Amount of Wedding Songs

If you are actually making a playlist. Don’t ignore the fact that you need to have a sufficient amount of wedding songs. You don’t want the playlist to end very soon with the possibility of hearing some songs on repetition. Make sure to have a playlist of at least 100 songs.

20 + Wedding Song Lists

Keeping Up the Tone

When selecting the wedding songs, don’t forget to create a balanced playlist. You don’t want a really upbeat folky song following a really slow and romantic one. In addition, choose a wide variety of romantic songs that are specifically for you and your husband, but also don’t choose too many romantic songs. You want the atmosphere to be light and joyful but not too romantic.

Keep in mind the volume of the music. The DJ should keep a average volume of the music in general. The volume should be raised when you are ready to “get the party started”. Note that during the dance, mix in some slow songs.

Cultural Factors

Even though it is not the first thing it comes to our mind when we choose music, the “culture” of the wedding and the cultural background of the attendees are of vital importance.

It comes as a priority to take into consideration the cultural identity of you and your husband. If you share the same culture with the groom, things are easy. You can both agree more easily on the songs you are going to choose if you are not coming from different cultural backgrounds.

However, if this is not the case, you will have to include some songs from the groom’s cultural origins too without neglecting your cultural background. For instance, if you come from Greece and the groom comes from India, you will certainly need to choose some Greek folk music along with some traditional Indian music.

To continue, you should also take into account the cultural background of the people attending your marriage. A way to show your gratitude to the people being at the marriage for their presence is to include music stemming from their cultural backgrounds too. It will mean a lot to them!

It is also very significant to think about your parents. You might be the couple that is getting married, but your parents have also invested ( psychologically or materially- maybe both) in this wedding, so that it can happen. It would mean the world to them if you included some traditional wedding music your culture might have because that will mean that you value the cultural background they brought you up in.

DJ or Band?

When deciding on what music you are going to have at your wedding, you should make sure to hire the appropriate performer as well. For instance, if the songs you have picked are more modern and upbeat, you should hire a DJ. On the contrary, if the theme of your wedding is “Christmas Wedding”, you should hire a jazz quartet for some amazing, romantic, festive jazz music.

Furthermore, if you are a fan of rock music and you want to play songs at your wedding that resemble “ I Don’t Want to miss a thing” by Aerosmith, hire a rock band. If your wedding is more of the traditional type, a band would be the ideal choice.

Think Outside the Box

Even though it is guaranteed that your wedding is going to be unique, you should also make sure that the music is too. Take as much as the time needed to search music, to dive into your and your husband’s personal taste. Get inspired by some new music as well, that might seem interesting to include in your wedding playlist.

You can still play classic wedding artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Etta James, AL Green, Righteous Brothers, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, John Legend, Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Ben Folds Five, Michael Bublé and Justin Timberlake.

Most importantly, talk to your family and the groom’s family about some potential traditional music you might want to add. In this case, you might need to consult bands they might know and include songs they find fitting. If the music is unique and a bit alternative, your wedding might turn out to be more entertaining than you imagined.

The Art of Surprise

Do you, maybe, have a secret talent in singing? If you do, now is the time to show it! Take this initiative and sing the most romantic wedding song you want to devote to your husband. But keep it a secret! It will be a very heart-felt experience for everyone at the wedding. It will be an actual verbal demonstration of your feelings.

If you don’t sing but you have a talent with words, write the lyrics of a song yourself. In this case, if you have hired a band, they can sing it for you. If you can both write lyrics and sing, your husband will face the greatest and happiest surprise you could have ever offered him!

If you both happen to be singers, you could set up a performance and sing together. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Together Forever

As from now on, you will be making every decision together. His requests should also be included in the playlist (even if you are not crazy about the wedding songs). Don’t forget to add to the playlist all of the songs he has requested. If he is giving full responsibility to you for choosing the right songs, make a trip through the past and remember all of his favorite songs. Get him on the dance floor and have fun.

Include as many as you can. It is very difficult to “touch” a man’s heart, but if you do it it is priceless. Adding to the playlist the song that played when you first met or when you first danced together will also show to your partner how important he is to you.

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Conclusion

I would like to briefly draw attention to the tips I have provided. Taking into consideration all of the factors above, wedding planning includes finding the best music for your wedding day. Remember to choose wisely, to take your time and to organize the playlist thoroughly. If you like a song — Play It

Think outside the box, surprise your husband and everybody else with your musical choices and create the musical background you wanted to create. By choosing special, meaningful, and unique songs your wedding will surely be a wedding to remember.

Create this special playlist then, play it at your wedding, and enjoy your wedding day.

Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, so you’d better cherish the day and accompany it with great wedding songs!

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Remarkable Wedding Songs That Should Absolutely Be In Your 2021 Wedding

Originally published at https://mobiledjbasics.com on January 6, 2021.