songs create a warm, inviting and stylish atmosphere. Live bands (including those of the string variety) can often learn new songs, if given enough notice, which is a great way to personalise and liven up your wedding’s atmosphere. Popular ceremony song examples: Pachabel’s “Canon in D” The Wedding March by Mendellsohn or Wagner Handel’s “Water Music” Ave Maria Because the walk down the aisle won’t take as long as an entire wedding song, make sure you trial how long it will take you to get to your destination
and have your wedding songs timed appropriately. Signing Song: Whilst you’re signing the bridal register it’s an ideal opportunity to have a wedding song played that’s close to your heart. This part of the service can sometimes take some time – so it’s good to have a “back-up” song on standby! Some contemporary examp include: Meditation (from Thais) – Jules Massenet Unconditional – Will Ackerman In This Very Room – Ron & Carol Harris
Let the Bright Seraphim – George F. Handel A Simple Song – Leonard Bernstein Adagio – Felix Mendelssohn Your Song – Elton John “It Had To Be You” - Harry Connick Jnr And I Love Her – The Beatles By My Side – Ben Harper The Scientist – Coldplay Wedding Songs for the Reception: You may need to consider songs that appeal to both the older and younger generations who will attend your wedding reception. Your wedding songs may also be affected by your setting and theme. For example an intimate beach wedding may call for laid-back, acoustic style songs, whereas a formal wedding of many more people may best be accommodated by a more conservative choice of music that appeals to a wide audience. When you discuss weddings songs with your DJ or musician they should have many examples of what would work well for your particular taste and wedding style. First-Dance Songs: First-dance songs are ususally the one exception to the above mentioned rule. This song can be of any style or pace- the only proviso is that it is significant to the couple. Check out our article of first- dance song suggestions for popular and classic choices. Personalised Wedding Songs: A trend that’s becoming increasingly popular is to have your own wedding song created and produced by specialists. Some take part in a professional recording of the song which can then be autotuned and mixed, and then played back on the day, and can become a musical centerpiece of your wedding day. Additionally, your song doesn’t necessarily have to originate from sigining- it can be taken from a poem or speech and turned into music. This also makes for a unique and heartfelt gift for bride or groom.
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