Best Wedding Music

Creating the music soundtrack for your big day of your life is a big deal. Before you start trying to curate the perfect list of songs, there are a few things to consider. From hunting for inspiration to making the whole thing sound cohesive, it’s a touch more complicated than throwing all of your favorite songs into a Spotify playlist. But don’t get stressed! We’ve made you a list of everything to remember when choosing your wedding music songs.

Wondering how to choose wedding music? In the midst of thinking about flowers, cakes, dresses, honeymoon destinations, vows, and everything else, your ceremony music timeline is yet another aspect of your wedding to figure out. Music sets a tone, stirs up emotions, and shares a message with your guests, so picking the right songs is key—as is making sure they’re a good fit for the ceremony you have planned. Here are our top tips for getting that music right.

Start your search by looking for some musical inspiration. Watch wedding videos on YouTube, rent a couple of rom coms or search Spotify for love playlists. You may find some hidden gems you never would have known about.

Think about your wedding style

While your music doesn’t necessarily have to match your wedding style, it’s a nice way to keep things feeling cohesive. If you’re hosting your soiree in a Gatsby-style historic home, consider asking your disc jockey for a playlist that’s full of oldies, or heavy on the jazz frontier. If you’re doing a barn soiree, why not throw in a few extra country tracks? Florida Georgia Line and Dierks Bentley have released more than a few love songs.

Plan Your Dance

You may find yourself rushing to dance lessons every Monday night—you've been warned. Maybe you have four left feet between the two of you or one of you is dead set on wowing guests at your reception. If you have the time and budget, we say get the lessons! Even if you loathe dancing, you'll spend 45 minutes locking eyes with your other half—there are worse ways to spend an evening, right? As soon as you figure out who's the leader, it may will be the best part of your wedding planning.