Best Songs for Your Wedding Playlist
Have you tackled the songs for your wedding yet? This is usually something that gets pushed to the very end as there are more pressing things to be working on to prepare for your big day! We thought we’d lend you a hand by giving you some options for great songs to use on your big day at our wedding venue in Georgia.
10 Songs for walking down the Aisle
Unique
- A Thousands Years by Christyina Perri
Beautiful songs that you could play at any occasion including being walked down the aisle, it’s incredibly moving.
- Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell, Dan Redfeld and Elizabeth Hedman
For those of you who don’t know, yes this song is from Twilight but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fantastic piece!
- Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
This has always been one of my favorite songs, respect to the Goo Goo dolls.
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
This song is great for a boho wedding or beach wedding! The melody may be a little fast but the lyrics touch your heart.
Vintage/Classic
- Time After Time – Eva Cassidy
If you have never heard of this song, then you have not lived. It will also make you cry, perfect for weddings.
- La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
This song is wonderful and beautiful! If you have ever watched the movie Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn, she sings this song in the movie. It’s a wonderful song especially for a vintage wedding!
- Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
It’s Elvis Presley, enough said.
Emotional
- At Last by Etta James
This song is a classic! Hands down will bring tears to your audience’s eyes.
- Make You Feel My Love – Adele
This is another tear jerker, Adele always knows how to evoke your emotions.
- No One – Alicia Keys
Another great song that can evoke tears, everyone will be crying (happy tears).
10 Songs for your First Dance
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- This Kiss by Faith Hill
Fun country song to dance to, it was in the movie Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
- Sugar by Maroon 5
A fun song to dance to at your first wedding, in fact the music video is Maroon 5 crashing a bunch of weddings!
- Accidentally in Love by Counting Crows
Another fun song to dance to! Especially if you don’t plan on sticking to a traditional waltz and show off your moves!
- Still Into You by Paramore
Great song to remind you where your love first started out as and the steps it took to get here!
- Still Into You by Paramore
Great song to remind you where your love first started out as and the steps it took to get here!
- What I Like About You by the Romantics
You wouldn’t be able to not dance to this song even if you tried, another great piece where you can show off your funky moves and make your partner in crime smile at your silly antics.
Vintage/Classic
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
A beautiful song that everyone has heard at least once in their lifetime, can bring you to tears as well.
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston
Everyone knows this song, it makes anyone want to dance!
- Put Your Head on my Shoulder by Paul Anka
Vintage, classic, lovely, a great song to slow dance to! Definitely a 50’s vibe but it will never grow old!
Emotional
- All of Me by John Legend
A very popular song that is great to have your first dance to. Want the song to bring tears to your eyes? This is it my friend.
- Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
This is the song to dance to if you want a very memorable and emotional song. I definitely cried when I saw the music video for the first time.
