What about the music?
SONG LIST
WEDDING CEREMONY SONGS
Here are some of the most commonly used songs for the ceremony.
Remember, the arrangement can be anything from full orchestra to string quartet to solo guitar depending on the style and theme of the wedding. Because of this, there are no artists listed. The version you choose should be the one that fits your wedding and style.
| The Bridal Chorus | Air On a G String |
| The Wedding March | Minuet |
| Amazing Grace | Arioso |
| Ave Maria | Rondeau |
| Canon In D | Air (From Water Music) |
| Trumpet Voluntary | Ode to Joy |
| Canon in F | You Raise Me Up |
| Le Rejouissance | River Flows In You |
| Trumpet Tune | A Thousand Years |
| Hornpipe | Marry Me |
| Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring |
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle My Girl – The Temptations
Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman My Little Girl – Tim McGraw
Daddy – Beyoncé My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Daddy’s Angel – T Carter Music Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
Daddy’s Angel (Acoustic) – T Carter Music Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray Cyrus ft. Miley Cyrus
Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Daddy’s Little Girl – Al Martino Stealing Cinderella – Chuck Wicks
Daddy’s Little Girl – Michael Buble Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross Then They Do – Trace Adkins
Father And Daughter – Paul Simon Tough Little Boys – Gary Allan
Father’s Love – Bob Carlisle Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles Walk With You – Edwin McCain
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack Watch Them Grow – Zach Gill
I Loved Her First – Heartland The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
In My Life – The Beatles What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
It Won’t Be Like This for Long – Darius Rucker You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
It’s For My Dad – Nancy Sinatra You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
Little Miss Magic – Jimmy Buffett
MOTHER/SON DANCE
All To You (Mother Son Wedding Song) – DJ Keo My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Because You Love Me – Celine Dion Never Alone – Jim Brickman ft. Hillary Scott & Lady Antebellum
By Your Side – Sade The Perfect Fan – Backstreet Boys
Do I Make You Proud – Taylor Hicks Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney Simple Man – Shinedown
Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk Slow Down – Nichole Nordeman
Forever Young – Rod Stewart Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart Song For Mama – Boyz II Men
He Gets That From Me – Reba McEntire A Song For My Son – Mikki Vicreck
Hero – Mariah Carey Then They Do – Trace Adkins
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack Twenty Years Late – Aaron Lines
In My Life – The Beatles Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
It’s Your Song – Garth Brooks What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Jesus And Mama – Confederate Railroad Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
Love And Happiness – Emmylou Harris & Mark Knopfler You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
The Man You’ve Become – Molly Pasutti Your Song – Elton John
A Mother’s Song – T Carter Music
garter removal songs
When the Groom is taking the garter off of the Bride’s leg.
Cherry Pie – Warrant Pink Panther Theme – Henry Mancini
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Hot In Herre – Nelly Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Legs – ZZ Top Stripper – David Rose
Mission Impossible – Theme Song Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale Work It – Missy Elliott
Oh Yeah – Yello
garter TOSS SONGS
When the Groom throws the garter to the group of single men.
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Bad Boys – Inner Circle It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
Big Pimpin‘ – Jay-Z Macho Man – Village People
Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy Oh Yeah – Yello
Buss It Wide Open – Lil Kee Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Cherry Pie – Warrant Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins Whatta Man – Salt N Pepa
GARTER REAPPLICATION SONGS
When the guy who caught the garter puts it on the leg of the girl who caught the bouquet. Not everyone does this tradition.
Cherry Pie – Warrant Pony – Ginuine
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Hot In Herre – Nelly Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Legs – ZZ Top Stripper – David Rose
Mission Impossible – Theme Song Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale Work It – Missy Elliott
Oh Yeah – Yello
WEDDING PARTY INTRODUCTIONS
Beautiful Day – U2 Love Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor
Can’t Turn You Loose – Blues Brothers Marry Me – Train
Cheap Thrills – Sia Marry You – Bruno Mars
Crazy In Love – Beyonce One More Time – Daft Punk
Dynamite – Taio Cruz Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor Rock and Roll Part 2 – Gary Glitter
Forever – Chris Brown Sandstorm – Darude
Good Feeling – Flo Rida Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Happy – Pharrell Williams Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Higher And Higher – Jackie Wilson Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth Sirius- Alan Parsons Project
It Takes Two – Rob Base Sugar – Maroon 5
Get The Party Started – Pink Treasure – Bruno Mars
Happy – Pharell Turn Down For What – DJ Snake
Here For The Party – Gretchen Wilson Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
FIRST DANCE SONGS
The Bride and Groom’s first dance is a very personal choice. It should be a song that means something to you and/or says what you want about your relationship. I still get some requests for assistance for the first dance song so here are some past choices.
All Of Me – John Legend I Will Be Here – Steven Curtis Chapman
Always You – Ingrid Michaelson I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Amazed – Lonestar It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not – Thompson Square Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
At Last – Etta James Love Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor
Better Together – Jack Johnson Love Song – 311
Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Crazy Love – Van Morrison Marry Me – Train
Day Before You – Rascal Flatts Marry Me (First Dance Mix) – Train
Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Me And You – Kenny Chesney
Endless Love – Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
Everything – Michael Buble One and Only – Adele
Faithfully – Journey She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Forever – Ben Harper Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
From The Ground Up – Dan & Shay Then – Brad Paisley
Green Eyes – Coldplay Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss
H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line You And I – Michael Buble
Honey Bee – Blake Shelton You And Me – Lifehouse
How Long Will I Love You – Eliie Goulding You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
I Cross My Heart – George Strait Your Everything – Keith Urban
I Love The Way You Love Me – Eric Martin Your Song – Elton John
CAKE CUTTING SONGS
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles Love Story – Taylor Swift
Better Together – Jack Johnson Love You Madly – Cake
Cake By The Ocean – DNCE Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Cut the Cake – Average White Band Marry Me – Train
Feeling Good – Michael Buble Smile – Uncle Kracker
God Only Knows – Beach Boys Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler Sugar Sugar – The Archies
Happy Together – The Turtles Sweet Thing – Keith Urban
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar Sweetest Thing – U2
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz 1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s
It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr.
BOUQUET TOSS SONGS
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke Maneater – Hall & Oates
Crazy In Love – Beyonce ft. Jay-Z Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain
Dancing Queen – ABBA Material Girl – Madonna
Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper One Way Or Another – Blondie
Girls, Girls, Girls – Motley Crue Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson
Good Girl – Carrie Underwood Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce
Good Girls Go Bad – Cobra Starship This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar Wannabe – Spice Girls
Just A Girl – No Doubt Where Them Girls At – David Guetta
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang Wishin’ And Hopin‘ – Dusty Springfield
Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink Wishin’ And Hopin‘ – Ani DiFranco
LAST DANCE SONGS
These can be slow dances or upbeat songs.
At Last – Etta James Marry Me – Train
Closing Time – Semisonic One More Time – Daft Punk
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
Don’t Stop Believin‘ – Journey Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
Happy – Pharrell Williams (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
I Cross My Heart – George Strait Time Of My Life (Dirty Bit) – Black Eyed Peas
I Met A Girl – William Michael Morgan Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
I Swear – John Michael Montgomery This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Last Dance – Donna Summer With This Ring – The Platters
Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
L.O.V.E. – Nat King Cole