Music You need for your wedding!
When people think about wedding music, they usually jump straight to the big hitters. Let’s get one thing straight, wedding music isn’t just about walking down the aisle or your first dance. The right music, played at the right time, creates atmosphere, stirs emotion, and guides the flow of your day without anyone even realising it. Here’s your honest guide to the underrated but essential parts of your big day that need a solid soundtrack.
Getting Ready: The Hype Warm-Up
Think nostalgic girly pop bangers that make you feel 10/10 while your glam squad works their magic.
Walking Down The Aisle (and the Bit Before It)
Before you make your grand entrance, your guests will be arriving and finding their seats. This is an often-overlooked moment that benefits from thoughtful music, it helps create a welcoming atmosphere and sets the tone for what’s to come.
Ceremony Exit
This is your “we did it!” moment, so pick something fun and upbeat to celebrate walking out as newlyweds. It should get your guests smiling and feeling the good vibes for the rest of the day.
Drinks Reception
If you’re not having live music, a good playlist is a must. Think easy going acoustic covers or chilled tunes that set the mood without taking over, perfect background music for mingling and sipping.
Wedding Breakfast Entrance
This is your big moment to make an entrance, go full hype! Pick a fun, upbeat song that gets everyone cheering and ready to celebrate the next part of the day.
Wedding Breakfast Playlist
Keep things flowing with chill background tunes. Think easy listening that let guests chat and enjoy their meal.
Cutting The Cake
This moment deserves a fun little soundtrack.
Cocktail hour
Let your personality shine through, choose a vibe that suits you and your guests. Whether it’s chill jazz, upbeat indie, or something totally unexpected, make this hour feel like you.
First Dance
This one’s pretty self-explanatory, choose a song that means something to you both.
Second dance
Don’t forget to pick a great follow-up track that gets everyone up and dancing right after.
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