
The Best Instrumental Songs for Weddings 2022
Updated on June 26, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell
Make your wedding ceremony just a little classier with instrumental songs.
It doesn’t have to be The Lawrence Welk Show your parents made you watch.
You’d be surprised at some of the cover songs of popular wedding hits.
Methodology
We’ve talked to wedding couples through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that play instrumental wedding music. We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique instrumental wedding songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s instrumental music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding songs from modern songs to classic hits.
Table of Contents
- Top 10 Classical Songs Streamed
- Listen to Instrumental Wedding Songs
- 2020s Instrumental Songs
- 2010s Instrumental Songs
- 2000s Instrumental Songs
- 1990s Instrumental Songs
- 1980s Instrumental Songs
- 1970s Instrumental Songs
- 1960s Instrumental Songs
- 1950s Instrumental Songs
- 1800s Instrumental Songs
- 1700s Instrumental Songs
- 1600s Instrumental Songs
- Instrumental Songs FAQs
Let’s start with the most popular right now.
Top 10 Classical Songs Streamed
(calculated by Amazon)
- “Canon in D Major” by Johann Pachelbel
- “Perfect” by The Piano Guys
- “The Power of Belief” by Phil Larson
- “Richard Rodgers Waltzes” by New York Philharmonic Orchestra; Richard Rodgers
- “Shallow” by Peter Bence
- “The Trooper (Overture)” by 2Cellos
- “Chopin: Nocturne No.2 In E Flat, Op.9 No.2” by Maurizio Pollini & Frédéric Chopin
- “Fly” by Ludovico Einaudi
- “Baby Can I Hold You” by Tracy Chapman & Luciano Pavarotti & Friends
- “Clair de Lune, L. 32” by Martin Jones
Listen to Instrumental Wedding Songs
Best Wedding Instrumental Songs
This curated list represents our favorite best instrumental songs for your wedding. Instrumental songs will make it just that much more special.
Did we neglect to mention your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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2020s Classical Wedding Songs
Young and Beautiful – Ashot Dumanyan
2022, Young and Beautiful
Watermelon Sugar – UNSECRET, Unsecret String Quartet
2022,Watermelon Sugar
Sign of the Times (Stripped) – Steve Horner
2022, Bridgerton Season Two (Covers from the Netflix Series)
First Day of My Life – Brooklyn Duo
2022, First Day of My Life
Wildest Dreams (Cover) – Dallas String Quartet
2022, Wildest Dreams
Hold My Hand (Lady Gaga) [Piano Arrangement] – Alexandre Pachabezian
2022, Piano Covers, Vol. 11
A Whole New World – Disney Ukulele & Disney
2022, Disney Ukulele: Love
My Gift Is My Song – HAUSER
2022, My Gift Is My Song
Livin’ on a Prayer – 2Cellos
2021, Classical
The Luckiest (arr. Nicholas Buc) – Benaud Trio
2021, Classical
You Are The Reason – The Piano Guys & Dallas String Quartet
2021, Classical
Say You Won’t Let Go (Instrumental) – Ariella Zeitlin
2020, Pop
Air on a G String – Hauser
2020, Classical
Thinking Out Loud – The Piano Guys
2020, 10
2010s Classical Wedding Songs
Disney Medley – 40 Fingers, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, Andrea Vittori, and Matteo Brenci
2019, New Age
Meant To Be (Instrumental Version) – Steve Petrunak
2019, Country
Canon in D – Brooklyn Duo
2019, Classical
Nothing Else Matters – Golden Salt
2019, Rock
River Flows in You – Hauser
2019, Classical
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite – John Williams
2019, Classical
Perfect (Instrumental) – Riya Jane “Arjay” Yulde
2019, New Age
Wildest Dreams – Duomo
2018, Pop
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Daniel Jang
2018, Pop
Let It Be Me – Roberto Dalla Vecchia
2018, Folk
Moon River – 2cellos
2017, Classical
All I Want Is You – Bridesmaids Quartet
2016, Rock
All Of Me – O’Neill Brothers Group
2014, Pop
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – United Guitar Players
2014, New Age
Marry Me – United Guitar Players
2014, New Age
Stay With Me – Vitamin String Quartet
2014, Pop
Your Song (Instrumental Version) – United Guitar Players
2014, Pop
Wedding March: Recessional – London Philharmonic Orchestra
2013, Classical
God Bless the Broken Road – O’Neill Brothers Group
2013, Pop
I Won’t Give Up – O’Neill Brothers Group
2013, Pop
Begin Again – The Piano Guys
2013, Pop
More Than Words – The Piano Guys
2012, Rock
Claire De Lune – Claude Debussy
2012, Classical
Just the Way You Are – The Piano Guys
2012, Pop
Without You – Josh Vietti
2012, Pop
André Campra: Rigaudon – Massimo Nosetti
2012, Classical
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – What a Wonderful World – Relaxation Guitar Maestro
2012
A Thousand Years – The Piano Guys
2012, Pop
Over the Rainbow / Simple Gifts – The Piano Guys
2012, Classical
The Cello Song – The Piano Guys
2012, Classical
Secrets – Dallas String Quartet
2011, Pop
River Flows In You – Yiruma
2011, New Age
Here Comes the Sun – Instrumental Songs Music
2010 Soft Rock
Bitter Sweet Symphony (Instrumental) – The Verve
2010, Classical
1,2,3,4 – Vitamin String Quartet
2010, Pop
2000s Classical Wedding Songs
I’m Yours – by Guitar Tribute Players
2008, Pop
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Vitamin String Quartet
2008, Pop
Such Great Heights – Section Quartet
2007, Rock
Nothing Else Matters – Scott D. Davis
2006, Folk Rock
The Prayer – O’Neill Brothers
2005, Pop
Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
2004, Pop
Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Barrymoore Chamber Orchestra
2003, Classical
It’s Your Day – Yiruma
2001, New Age
Kiss The Rain – Yiruma
2001, New Age
Only Time – Enya
2000, New Age
1990s Classical Wedding Songs
Mission Impossible Theme – Danny Elfman
1996, Orchestral
Forever In Love – Kenny G
1993, Jazz
The Wedding Song – Kenny G
1993, Jazz
Book Of Days – Enya
1991, New Age
Caribbean Blue – Enya
1991, New Age
1980s Classical Wedding Songs
Fairytale – Enya
1987, New Age
Once Upon a Time… Storybook Love – Mark Knopfler
1987, Orchestral
Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
1986, Classical
Sirius – Alan Parsons Project
1982, Rock
Chicken Dance aka The Bird Dance – The Emeralds
1982, Polka
Joy – George Winston
1982, New Age
Highland Cathedral – Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
1982, International
1970s Classical Wedding Songs
(Gonna Fly Now) Rocky Theme – Bill Conti/Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
1977, Orchestral
Jaws Theme – John Williams
1975, Orchestral
Star Wars Theme – John Williams
1977, Orchestral
1960s Classical Wedding Songs
Green Onions – Booker T. & The MG’s
1962, R&B
Jeopardy Theme – Gamers
1964, Classical
Pink Panther Theme – Henry Mancini
1963, Jazz
1950s Classical Wedding Songs
Rebel Rouser – Duane Eddy
1958, Rockabilly
1800s Classical Wedding Songs
Wedding March – Felix Mendelssohn
1842, Classical
Ode To Joy – Ludwig van Beethoven
1824, Classical
Coronation March – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1891, Classical
Romeo And Juliet Love Theme – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1880, Classical
Bridal Chorus – Richard Wagner / Otto Sieben
1850, Classical
1700s Classical Wedding Songs
Autumn – Antonio Vivaldi
1725, Classical
Spring – Antonio Vivaldi
1725, Classical
Winter – Antonio Vivaldi
1725, Classical
Air – George F Handel
1741, Classical
Allegro Maestoso – George F Handel
1741, Classical
Hallelujah Chorus – George F Handel
1741, Classical
Hornpipe – George F Handel
1741, Classical
Overture – George F Handel
1741, Classical
The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba – George F Handel
1741, Classical
Trumpet Tune – Henry Purcell
1700, Classical
The Prince of Denmark’s March “Trumpet Voluntary” – Jeremiah Clarke
1700, Classical
Air On A G String – Johann S Bach
Early 1700s, Classical
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 – Johann S Bach
Early 1700s, Classical
Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring – Johann S Bach
1716, Classical
Wedding March -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Late 1700s, Classical
1600s Classical Wedding Songs
Rondeau – Henry Purcell
Late 1600s, Classical
Canon In D Major – Johann Pachelbel
1680s, Classical
Why Would I Want an Instrumental Song at My Wedding?
Instrumental songs are simply songs sung without lyrics or verbiage. Instrumental songs can be used during events in the wedding ceremony such as the processional, recessional, unity candle lighting, and more. Instrumental songs can also be played during a wedding reception including during the cocktail and dinner hours, cake cutting, grand entrance, or introductions.
Instrumental music is simple to the listener, allowing for conversation. We get distracted by lyrics. What’s more, is instrumental music is completely appropriate for small venues. With COVID-adjusted weddings, instrumental music is a fantastic choice.
When Are Instrumental Songs Appropriate for My Wedding?
Not only can you play instrumental songs during cocktail hour and mealtime, but during the unity candle, processional, recessional, and while guests arrive at the venue. Depending on your type of event and the music you like, The Piano Guys’ version of “A Thousand Years” would make for a fantastic first dance song.
Along with The Piano Guys, another popular instrumental music artist is Vitamin String Quartet. With instrumental versions of hit songs “Stay With Me” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Vitamin String Quartet will remain on wedding playlists for years to come. Brooklyn Duo (piano and cello) absolutely kill “All of Me” by John Legend. (I’m not crying; you’re crying.)
When considering instrumental music for your wedding, live music during the wedding gives intimacy to your special day. For example, bagpipes can play as a grand entrance, a harpist can play during a wedding ceremony, a three-piece band (lead singer, guitarist, drummer, etc.) can perform at a wedding reception to encourage dancing.
Instrumental Covers of Hit Songs For Weddings
Wedding couples who want to have current songs on the radio incorporated into their weddings definitely can. This is where hiring a musician can help out. However, not every radio hit is perfect for every event of a wedding. This is when it is great to have pre-recorded versions. We wouldn’t recommend “Creep” by Radiohead for your wedding, maybe, but this version is amazing.
How Would You Define Instrumental Music?
You may be thinking of Bach and Beethoven. But according to the Dictionary, instrumental is music written for or performed on musical instruments and doesn’t include a song. Instrumental songs are typically written for solo instruments like the piano, violin, or guitar. But can also include trumpet, saxophone, and even string quartets (commonly two violin players, a viola player, and a cellist).
We tend to categorize this type of instrumentation as stuffy chamber music. It doesn’t have to be. If you haven’t heard a string quartet play The Beatles, you have missed out!
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What Genres are Covered in the Instrumental Category?
Covers of mainstream songs are commonplace for the jazz genre. They choose a strong melody, play it, and each instrument has a turn riffing on it. When selecting instrumental music for your wedding, consider different types of instrumental songs such as recorded music artists of the piano, guitar, sax, and harpists.
Wedding planners can also consider popular classical music composers like Mozart and Bach. In addition, you can include many big band musicians of today and yesteryear.
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