Selecting your Wedding Music

Music sets the emotional tone for your wedding day in a powerful way. From the moment guests arrive to the final song of the night, music helps shape how each moment feels and is remembered. Thoughtfully selecting your songs ahead of time allows your day to flow smoothly and feel personal, intentional, and joyful.

Start With the Feeling You Want to Create

Before choosing specific songs, think about the overall vibe of your wedding. Do you want romantic and timeless, upbeat and fun, soft and emotional, or a mix of everything? Your music should reflect your personalities and the energy you want guests to feel throughout the day. It can be helpful to create a shared playlist with your partner where you both add songs that feel meaningful, nostalgic, or celebratory.

Key Wedding Moments That Typically Need SPECIFIC SONG SELECTIONS

While every wedding is different, these are the moments that usually require a specific song choice:

Ceremony

• Processional for wedding party

• Processional for the couple

• Unity ceremony

• Exit song

Reception

• Grand entrance

• First dance

• Parent dances

• Cake cutting

• Bouquet toss or special moments

• First dance to open the dance floor

• Last song of the night

Not every wedding includes all of these moments, and you can always customize what feels right for you.

Tips for Choosing Your Songs

• Choose music that feels meaningful to you, not just what is popular

• Think about lyrics and how they align with the moment

• Balance sentimental songs with upbeat ones to keep energy flowing

• Trust your DJ or band for pacing and transitions

• Remember that guests connect most with music that feels genuine