Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Wedding Songs to Make the Day Special

There is nothing like the perfect tune to capture the wonder and happiness felt while a bride makes her way down the aisle. A well-chosen father-daughter or mother-son dance can leave all of your guests sniffling. Use our curated song lists to choose your wedding soundtrack for those special moments on the big day.

Processional

Richard Wagner’s Bridal Chorus or “Here Comes the Bride” has held its place as a traditional wedding song since 1850. However, there are many different versions of this well-known tune. If you want a more modern sound, try Jonathan Cain’s Bridal March. Click here to listen.

more contemporary entrance songs

Thinking Out Loud- Ed Sheeran

Marry Me - Train

Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop - Piano Version - Landon Pigg

Hallelujah Instrumental - Jeff Buckley

The Luckiest Piano - Ben Folds

Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

First Dance

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All I Ever Want is You - Megan Davies

Amazed - Lonestar

Never Stop - Safetysuit

Can’t Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley

Bring Me the Night - Sam Tsui and Kina Grannis

Gone, Gone, Gone - Phillip Phillips

Father-Daughter Dance

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The father-daughter dance is always an emotional part of the reception. Choose a song that reflects how you want this moment to feel-- uplifting, sweet, or even fun! Think about what the song will mean to your father.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban

Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle

I Loved Her First - Heartland

Kind and Generous - Natalie Merchant

My Little Girl - Tim McGraw

My Wish - Rascal Flatts

Mother-Son Dance

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The mother-son dance is a beautiful moment where the groom can give a tribute to his mother and all of the things she has taught him. The songs below capture the friendship and bond between mother and son.

Everything - Michael Bublé

Child of Mine - Carole King