A Modern Playlist for the 2023 Bride
There’s nothing more special than finding that special song that represents whatever moment’s going on during your special day.
Whether it’s a soft R&B ballad for your first dance, something with romantic country flare for your dinner reception, a fun and energetic pop beat as your walk out music, or anything in between - there’s literally a world of musical options for you to choose from. So sit back, relax, and crank up the volume as we guide you through some perfect wedding-day tracks and mixes that are sure to set the tone in all the right ways for your big wedding day.
Getting Ready Songs
Photo by Corbin Gurkin with gown by Kate McDonald Bridal
While many people only really think of songs to play AT the wedding, there’s actually a whole bunch of time BEFORE the wedding that can always be enhanced by a killer playlist. Whether you’re getting your hair and makeup done, having a couple glasses of champagne, or trying on dresses, these are the tracks to blast if you want to kick your day off with some fun!
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
"Glamorous” by Fergie ft. Ludacris
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Love on Top” by Beyonce
“Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
“Raise Your Glass” by Pink
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
"Marry You" by Bruno Mars
“Can’t Hurry Love” by Diana Ross & The Supremes
“I Want You To Want Me” by Letters to Cleo
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
“Your Love” by Nicki Minaj
“My Guy” by Mary Wells
“I can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” By Four Tops
“Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups
“Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Buble
“These Words” by Natasha Bedingfield
“Good As Hell” by Lizzo
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
Walking Down the Aisle Songs
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That first moment when all eyes are on you. That first look as you walk steadily towards your dreams. That long walk where time stands still as you float down the aisle. Yeah well that moment deserves one very special song. Set the mood for your big reveal with one of these timeless classics.
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
“Canon in D” by Pachelbel
“All You Need is Love” by The Beatles
“Love on the Brain” by Rihanna (Instrumental Version)
“Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding
“Lucky” by Chelsea Cutler & Alexander 23
“Butterflies” by Kacey Musgraves
“At Last” by Etta James.
“Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
“Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” by Quindon Tarver
“Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls
“Tale As Old As Time (Instrumental)” by Beauty and the Beast
“From This Moment On” by Shania Twain & Bryan White
“All Of Me” by John Legend
“Kiss from a Rose” by Seal
“Feels Like Home” by Edwina Hayes
“Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones
“Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran
“With You” by Chris Brown
Ceremony Music
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You know how sometimes a little white noise can be a good thing? Well sometimes a little soft background music can be a GREAT thing - especially when it’s helping act as a super sweet soundtrack for your super meaningful vows.
“The Scientist” by Coldplay
“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
“I Will Take Care of You” by Amy Sky
“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
“Follow You” by Echosmith
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
“Say You Wont Let Go” by James Arthur
“I Choose You” by Gavin DeGraw
“One Call Away” by Charlie Puth
“From This Moment On” by Shania Twain
“Miles to Your Heart” by Sultan + Shepard, Rock Madia
“You Are the Reason” by Callum Scott & Leona Lewis
“Fix You” by Coldplay
"Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley
“Unforgettable” by Nat “King” Cole
“Keep Me Falling” by Break Out the Crazy
“All of Me” by John Legend
“The Bones” by Maren Morris & Hozier
“Put a Little Love on Me” by Niall Horan
“Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett
“Marry Me” by Train
“This is How You Fall in Love” by Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler
“First Times” by Ed Sheeran
Post-Ceremony Couple Walk Out
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You know that moment when you’ve just said your “I do’s” and it feels like a giant relief has washed over you? Yeah, well that moment deserves some super fun “WE DID IT” celebration music. Blast these feel good beats as you walk back down the aisle as a happy newly married duo.
“One Fine Day” by The Chiffons
“Slow Hands” by Nial Horan
“Young and In Love” by Ingrid Michaelson
“My Girl” by The Temptations
“If We Never Met” by John K
“Baby Love” by The Supremes
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
“Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding
“She Loves You” by the Beatles
“LOVE” by Kendrick Lamar ft Zacari
“A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay
“Perfect” by One Direction
“Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
“10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay ft. Justin Bieber
“Catching Feelings” by Drax Project ft. SIX69
“Happy Together” by The Turtles
“Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
“You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates
“Prayed For You” by Matt Stell
“You Are the Best Thing” by Ray Lamontagne
“Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer
“Old Love Song” by Zac Brown Band
Cake Cutting Songs
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The quintessential cutting of the cake (or in some cases, handing out of the sweets) is a fantastic and fun tradition that many couples choose to participate in at their wedding. Turn up these sweet musical ear-treats to compliment whatever dessert dish your serving.
“Sugar” by Maroon 5
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Marvin Gaye
"Sweetest Thing" by U2
“Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
“Yummy” by Justin Bieber
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by The Four Tops
“Candyman” by Christina Aguilera
“Sugar” by Flo Rida ft. Wynter
“Something Just Like This” by the Chainsmokers & Coldplay
“Cake By The Ocean” by DNCE
“One Thing Right” by Marshmello & Kane Brown
“Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith
“When I'm Sixty-Four” by The Beatles
“You and Me” by Dave Matthews Band
“I Do” by Colbie Caillat
“The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson
“Sugar Shake” by Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
“Sweet Thing” by Keith Urban
“Loving You Easy” by Zac Brown Band
Cocktail Reception Songs
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Mixing and mingling is fun and all, but even the best cocktail hours needs some fitting “white noise” to help set the social mood. Play these feel good soft jams in the background for some perfect social vibes.
“Love is Love” by Grace Potter
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
“Feelings” by Lauv
“Just You and I” by Tom Wakler
“You Send Me” by Sam Cooke
“Strong” by Christian Paul
“Boo’d Up” by Ella Mai
“Sunflower” by Post Malone & Swae Lee
“She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5
“Thinking Bout You” by Ciara
“Unforgettable” by French Montana
“Hold You Down” by X Ambassadors
“When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge
“Stuck to You” by SafetySuit
“Your Body is a Wonderland” by John Mayer
"Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Lauryn Hill
“It’s You” by Ali Gatie
“By Your Side” by Sade
“What Am I” by Why Don’t We
“Talk” by Khalid
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams
“Knockin' Boots” by Luke Bryan
First Dance Songs
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We all know the first dance - that special moment when you and your now partner get to take the stage and share what will forever be known as your first dance as a married couple. This moment is often extra special as it’s often the first chance a newly-married couple really gets to just step up and spend some adorable and calm time one-on-one.
“Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
“At Last” by Etta James
“Adorn” by Miguel
“The Luckiest” by Ben Folds
“No One” by Alicia Keys
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
“All of Me” by John Legend
“The Book of Love” by Peter Gabriel
“Sea of Love” by Cat Power
“How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes
“The First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes
“Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris
“Heaven” by Kane Brown
“Halo” by Beyoncé
“Speechless” by Dan + Shay
“Your Song” by Elton John
“Some Girl” by Andy Grammer
“She’s Everything” by Brad Paisley
“Love Someone” by Lukas Graham
“History in the Making” by Darius Rucker
“Whatever Is Is” by Zac Brown Band
Chill Down Time Breather Beats
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Any good wedding planner will tell you to schedule some time to breathe during your big day. With everything happening so fast all around you it’s easy to get swept up in it all. Dedicate some time (and music) to help centre yourself and practice some meaningful mindfulness with these soft and soothing slow jams.
“Easy” - Camilla Cabello
“Angel” by Shaggy ft. Rayvon
“Air” from “The Water Music” by Handel
“Slow Dance” by AJ Mitchell ft Ava Max
“If the World Was Ending” by JP Saxe ft Julia Michaels
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
“Peer Pressure” by James Bay ft. Julia Michaels
“Adore You” by Harry Styles
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
“I’m Kissing You” by Des’ree
“I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles
“I Believe” by the Jonas Brothers
“1234” by Feist
“Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups
“We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
“Talk” by Khalid
“Never Be the Same” by Camila Cabello
“I Only Have Eyes for You” by The Skyliners
“Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by Meghan Trainor
“Meant to Be” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
“Lover” by Taylor Swift
“Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis
“Beautiful” by Bazzi ft Camila Cabello
Pump Up Party Starters
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Do we even really have to explain this list to you? Keep Aunt Merle an Grandpa Pete dancing for joy all night long with these feel good beats that are sure to keep people moving all night long.
“What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5
“Dancing with a Stranger” by Sam Smith & Normani
“I Don’t Care” by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
“If I Can’t Have You” by Shawn Mendes
“I’m the One” by DJ Khaled
“Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
“Taki Taki” by DJ Snake
“Hey Ya” by Outkast
“Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 ft. Cardi B
“Raise Your Glass” by P!nk
“Eastside” by Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid
“Save the Last Dance for Me” by Michael Bublé
“In Da Club” by 50 Cent
“No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre
“The Git Up” by Bianco Brown
“Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
“24k Magic” by Bruno Mars
“Finesse” by Bruno Mars ft Cardi B
“Forever” by Chris Brown
“Truth Hurts” by Lizzo
“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
“God’s Plan” by Drake
“I Don’t Care” by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
“One Dance” by Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla
“My House” by Flo Rida
“Mi Gente” by J Balvin & Willy William
“Sucker” by Jonas Brothers
“Sexy And I Know It” by LMFAO
“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
“Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Rav Dalton
“Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
Cover Photo by: Sara Lobla
