Wedding Day Playlist Guide for Planning Music
A complete wedding day music playlist set for common moments.
Updated February 27, 2023
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Congratulations on your engagement!
Once you choose the wedding DJ or band, there are even more choices!
What songs do I need for my wedding day? Below is a list of events during a wedding day that is commonly set to music – in chronological order! Don’t worry. We got you.
Complete Wedding Day Playlist
- Discover 10 new songs for common wedding events.
- Exact songs only appear once in the list.
- Relax – you will only find songs that aren’t overplayed (yet).
- Want more suggestions? Each moment will link to a more complete list.
DON’T FORGET – Provide your song suggestions to your DJ or band at least 2 weeks before your big day. They need time to prepare their playlist to match their music tastes.
List/Song Title | Amazon Link | |
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Guests Arrive at the Ceremony - PreludeView Top Prelude Songs Pro Tip – Instead of having the bride’s family sitting to the left and the groom’s family sitting to the right, have guests sit on both sides. This way families get to intermingle before the I do’s and one side doesn’t dominate the other in size. | ||
MARRY YOU - Tayler Holder 2023 | ![]() | |
Just Give Me A Reason (Piano Version) - Flying Fingers 2022 | ![]() | |
Feels Like Home - Bridesmaids Quartet 2022 | ![]() | |
Marry Me - Tommee Profitt, Fleurie 2022 | ![]() | |
Songbird - Rita Wilson, Josh Groban 2022 | ![]() | |
Make You Feel My Love - Blessing Offor, Bob Lanzetti 2022 | ![]() | |
Air on G (Arr. for Violin and Acoustic Guitar by Arthur Campbell) - Anne Akiko Meyers, Jason Vieaux 2022 | ![]() | |
One and Only - Garrett Kato 2022 | ![]() | |
Wildest Dreams (Cover) - Dallas String Quartet 2022 | ![]() | |
Simply The Best - Billianne 2022 | ![]() | |
Wedding Party Walk Down the Aisle - ProcessionalView Top Processional Songs Pro Tip – Do you know the official order of the processional? 1. Parents of the Groom, 2. Mother of the Bride, 3. Grandparents of the Bride, 4. Grandparents of the Groom, 5. Bridesmaids & Groomsmen, 6. Best Man, 7. Maid and/or Matron of Honor, 8. Groom, 9. Officiant, 10. Ring Bearer & Flower Girl, 11. Bride or Bride & Father. | ||
All the Small Things - SleepSpace 2023 | ![]() | |
Songbird - Eva Cassidy, London Symphony Orchestra & Christopher Willis 2022 | ![]() | |
In My Life - Kevin Kern 2022 | ![]() | |
Yellow - Virgo Rising 2022 | ![]() | |
What a Wonderful World - JJ Heller 2022 | ![]() | |
Make You Feel My Love (Acoustic Instrumental) - Casper Esmann 2022 | ![]() | |
When You Love Someone (Live) - Gretchen Peters 2022 | ![]() | |
Endless Love - Boyce Avenue, Connie Talbot 2022 | ![]() | |
Can't Help Falling in Love (Arr. for Violin and Acoustic Guitar by Andy Poxon) - Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Vieaux 2022 | ![]() | |
Glory of True Love - Wade Bowen 2022 | ![]() | |
(Partner) Bride Walk Down the AisleView Top Bride Entrance Songs Pro Tip – All eyes are on you as the bride. No matter how nervous, SMILE. Tell a joke, or watch funny videos before walking down the aisle. It will help relieve the stress of the moment. | ||
All My Love - Cathartic Fall 2023 | ![]() | |
Anywhere - Risk & Refuge 2022 | ![]() | |
Lovin' You (E. V. Mix) - B. Valentine feat. Dave Koz 2022 | ![]() | |
The First Time - The Brave Collide feat. Brian McGrane & Chloe Agnew 2022 | ![]() | |
Can't Help Falling in Love - Kacey Musgraves 2022 | ![]() | |
Take My Name (Wedding Version) - Parmalee 2022 | ![]() | |
Hold My Hand (Lady Gaga) [Piano Arrangement] - Alexandre Pachabezian 2022 | ![]() | |
What Dreams Are Made Of - Brent Morgan 2022 | ![]() | |
Marry Me (Ballad) - Jennifer Lopez, Maluma 2022 | ![]() | |
Angel (Acoustic) - Ric Hassani 2022 | ![]() | |
Unity Ceremony (Candle, Sand, Rope, etc.)View Top Unity Songs Pro Tip – A wedding is more than a joining of two people. It is a joining of families. Incorporate the mothers and/or fathers into the unity ceremony to represent two families banding together. | ||
Perfect to Me - Josh Tatofi 2023 | ![]() | |
Your Hands - Mae Estes 2023 | ![]() | |
Our Forever - Spencer Crandall 2022 | ![]() | |
The Akindele Wedding Song (Eternity) - Dynamic Media Services 2022 | ![]() | |
Stay - Alicia Keys, Lucky Daye 2022 | ![]() | |
Always Be Yours - Scott Drury 2022 | ![]() | |
When You Married Me - Andrew Brien 2022 | ![]() | |
Wherever Time Goes - Jake Hoot 2022 | ![]() | |
Faithfully - Brian McKnight 2021 | ![]() | |
Ritual - Chadwick Johnson 2021 | ![]() | |
Wedding VowsPro Tip – Write your own vows. It will make memories that last a lifetime and make your ceremony personalized. | ||
You - Omar Cunningham 2023 | ![]() | |
Detail - Jonathan McReynolds 2023 | ![]() | |
Baby Will You Love Me - MAJOR. 2023 | ![]() | |
Here - Tom Grennan 2023 | ![]() | |
Pointless - Lewis Capaldi 2022 | ![]() | |
Worth It - Ryan Cabrera 2022 | ![]() | |
Lover of Mine - Louyah 2022 | ![]() | |
Chance of a Lifetime (The Proposal) - Cory Singer 2022 | ![]() | |
That's What Love Is - Alexandra Kay 2022 | ![]() | |
If I Didn’t Love You - Ben Abraham 2022 | ![]() | |
Recessional (Ceremony Exit)View Top Recessional Songs Pro Tip – As the Newlyweds and wedding party are the first people to exit, immediately start the receiving line so that all wedding guests are thanked for coming and also get to meet both families on the way out. | ||
Wings - Jonas Brothers 2023 | ![]() | |
Forever - Lee Fields 2022 | ![]() | |
Thank God - Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown 2022 | ![]() | |
I'm In Love With You - The 1975 2022 | ![]() | |
Found It In You - Tiera Kennedy 2022 | ![]() | |
First Day of My Life - Brooklyn Duo 2022 | ![]() | |
Purple Haze - Joy Oladokun 2022 | ![]() | |
One Life - James Bay 2022 | ![]() | |
Make You Feel My Love - Home Free 2022 | ![]() | |
All You Need Is Love - Katy Perry 2021 | ![]() | |
Guests Exiting CeremonyPro Tip – Try to stick to a rigid timetable. The longer you take from the time the ceremony is over until the wedding party arrives at the wedding reception, the longer your guests are waiting to eat, or running up your bar tab for cocktail hour.Keep them waiting for the shortest amount of time. | ||
You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Wendlo 2023 | ![]() | |
High On You - Sam Fischer, Amy Shark 2023 | ![]() | |
No One’s Gonna Love You (Like I Do) - Taryn Papa, Zack Dyer 2023 | ![]() | |
Little Bit More - Suriel Hess 2022 | ![]() | |
Beautiful Love (Free Fire) - Justin Bieber 2022 | ![]() | |
Beautiful Thing - Old Foes 2022 | ![]() | |
Dancin' In The Moonlight - Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina 2022 | ![]() | |
Grow As We Go - Ben Platt, Sara Bareilles 2022 | ![]() | |
Wanna Love You - Otis Kane 2022 | ![]() | |
Us Someday - Thomas Rhett 2022 | ![]() | |
Guests Arrive at Reception & Cocktail HourView Cocktail Hour Music Ideas Pro Tip – Wedding guests are attending your wedding expecting to have a good time. Have the music reflect the type of event you want to portray ~ fun, exciting, classy, free-spirited, etc. | ||
Winslow Gardens - Ben Folds 2023 | ![]() | |
I Feel Like Dancing - Jason Mraz 2023 | ![]() | |
Lavender Haze (Felix Jaehn Remix) - Taylor Swift, Felix Jaehn 2023 | ![]() | |
You Know What I Need - PNAU & Troye Sivan 2022 | ![]() | |
Lifetime - SG Lewis 2022 | ![]() | |
Bad Decisions - benny blanco & BTS & Snoop Dogg 2022 | ![]() | |
Happiness (Dance Floor Edit) - The 1975 2022 | ![]() | |
One Day Tonight - Noah Thompson 2022 | ![]() | |
Potion - Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, Young Thug 2022 | ![]() | |
No Stoppin' Us - Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gill, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey 2022 | ![]() | |
Grand Entrance and IntroductionsView Top Entrance Songs Pro Tip – Be sure your music entertainer builds excitement before your grand entrance. Don’t enter after a slow song. | ||
Dance with Everybody - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors 2022 | ![]() | |
What A Night - Flo Rida 2022 | ![]() | |
Amazing - Mary J. Blige feat. DJ Khaled 2021 | ![]() | |
Fire Up The Night - Blake Shelton feat. HARDY 2021 | ![]() | |
Crowd Go Crazy - John Legend 2021 | ![]() | |
Lease On Life - Andy Grammer 2021 | ![]() | |
Glorious - Unsecret, Goldford 2020 | ![]() | |
Dreams - Phil Soda, GoodLuck 2020 | ![]() | |
Champions - James Blunt 2019 | ![]() | |
Welcome to the Party - Diplo, French Montana, Lil Pump, Zhavia Ward 2018 | ![]() | |
First DanceView Top First Dance Songs Pro Tip – Whether you are on the East Coast or West Coast, go from the grand entrance right into the first dance. It makes for a great transition and keeps the celebration going. | ||
Die For You (Remix) - The Weeknd, Ariana Grande 2023 | ||
Love You Anyway - Luke Combs 2023 | ![]() | |
Who I Am With You - Tucker Beathard 2023 | ![]() | |
still into you (first dance cover) - Isabella Kensington 2022 | ![]() | |
Forever and Ever and Always - Ryan Mack 2022 | ![]() | |
Forever - Vedo 2022 | ![]() | |
You (Acoustic) - Dan + Shay 2022 | ![]() | |
Luckiest Man - Chris Brown 2022 | ![]() | |
First Date (Acoustic) - Taylor Acorn 2022 | ![]() | |
Amazing - Teddy Swims 2022 | ![]() | |
Dinner MusicView Wedding Dinner Music Ideas Pro Tip – Dinner time is the best time for the family to talk and catch up. It’s best to not have the music blasting. At the same time, don’t put everyone to sleep too. | ||
CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX) - Beyoncé 2023 | ![]() | |
Good Morning - PJ Morton, Susan Carol 2023 | ![]() | |
This Is - Ella Mai 2023 | ![]() | |
Woke Up in Love (Acoustic) - Kygo, Gryffin, Calum Scott 2023 | ![]() | |
Flowers - Miley Cyrus 2023 | ![]() | |
True Love Ways - Now United 2022 | ![]() | |
Palomino - First Aid Kit 2022 | ![]() | |
Only You - Baby Bash & The Bashtones 2022 | ![]() | |
Late Night Talking - Harry Styles 2022 | ![]() | |
Amazed - Home Free 2022 | ![]() | |
Cake CuttingView Top Cake Cutting Songs Pro Tip – If you want to help prevent the playful cake smashing, use forks for feeding each other. | ||
Sugar - Surf Curse 2022 | ![]() | |
Stuck On You - Kem 2022 | ![]() | |
Wedding Cake - dvsn, Ty Dolla $ign 2021 | ![]() | |
Yummy - Justin Bieber 2020 | ![]() | |
This Is Us - Jimmie Allen, Noah Cyrus 2020 | ![]() | |
Make It Sweet - Old Dominion 2018 | ![]() | |
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE 2015 | ![]() | |
Sugar - Maroon 5 2014 | ![]() | |
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard 1987 | ![]() | |
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor 1975 | ![]() | |
Bouquet TossView Top Bouquet Toss Songs Pro Tip – Have more than one bouquet made for the bride – one to keep and one to toss. | ||
Bridesmaids - Tyra Madison 2022 | ![]() | |
Grrrls - Lizzo 2022 | ![]() | |
Dope - John Legend, JID 2022 | ![]() | |
Kings & Queens - Ava Max 2020 | ![]() | |
Badass Woman - Meghan Trainor 2019 | ![]() | |
Redesigning Women - The Highwomen 2019 | ![]() | |
Girls Like You - Maroon 5, Cardi B 2018 | ![]() | |
Dear Future Husband - Meghan Trainor 2015 | ![]() | |
Run The World (Girls) - Beyoncé 2011 | ![]() | |
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyoncé 2008 | ![]() | |
Garter Toss SongsView Top Garter Toss Songs View Top Garter Removal Songs View Top Garter Placement Songs Pro Tip – Attach the garter for tossing to a football, baseball, or other sports object so that the boys will want to catch the object with the garter. | ||
Toxic Las Vegas (Jamieson Shaw Remix) - Elvis Presley, Britney Spears 2023 | ![]() | |
Good Ol' Boys - Hayden Coffman 2022 | ![]() | |
Boyz - Jesy Nelson, Nicki Minaj 2021 | ![]() | |
I'm Single - Jake Paul 2019 | ![]() | |
Death of a Bachelor - Panic! at the Disco 2016 | ![]() | |
The Man - Aloe Blacc 2013 | ![]() | |
Big Pimpin’ - Jay-Z, Ugk 1999 | ![]() | |
Toss It Up - 2Pac 1996 | ![]() | |
Bad Boys - Inner Circle 1990 | ![]() | |
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top 1983 | ![]() | |
Father Daughter DanceView Top Father Daughter Dance Songs Pro Tip – If you have more than one male role model in your life, have one cut-in and join the dance. If no male role models in your life, you can have a mother daughter dance. | ||
Good Hands - Kylie Morgan 2022 | ![]() | |
When God Made You My Father - Riley Roth 2022 | ![]() | |
Good Hands - Johnny and Heidi 2022 | ![]() | |
Grow As We Go - Mat and Savanna Shaw, The Piano Guys 2021 | ![]() | |
My Father's Daughter - Olivia Vedder, Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard 2021 | ![]() | |
Like My Father - Jax 2021 | ![]() | |
She's Somebody's Daughter (The Wedding Version) - Drew Baldridge 2021 | ![]() | |
You'll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters' Weddings) - Alan Jackson 2021 | ![]() | |
Time to Let Me Go - Quixotic Sound 2020 | ![]() | |
Dads and Daughters - MaRynn Taylor 2020 | ![]() | |
Mother Son DanceView Top Mother Son Dance Songs Pro Tip – The dance will mean more to your mother. Make her feel special by offering her a special note, gift, or memento to remember your day. | ||
No Prayer Like Mama's - Jay Allen 2023 | ![]() | |
I Love You Mom - Jackson Nance 2022 | ![]() | |
He’s Her Life - Waylon Nihipali 2022 | ![]() | |
She's Magic - Mike Parker 2022 | ![]() | |
Mother - Michael Bublé 2022 | ![]() | |
My Hero - Westlife 2021 | ![]() | |
Son Of A - Dillon Carmichael 2021 | ![]() | |
Mama Ain't Jesus - Jordan Rowe 2021 | ![]() | |
That's What Mamas Are For - Chris Lane 2021 | ![]() | |
Mama's Boy - Ryan Griffin 2021 | ![]() | |
Wedding Party DanceView Top Wedding Party Dance Songs Pro Tip – The wedding party dance changes the focus from the bride and groom back to the dance floor. Consider having more of an uptempo song or a group dance song to get things started. | ||
Beer With My Friends - Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion 2022 | ![]() | |
Friends - Jesse McCartney 2020 | ![]() | |
Family - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors 2019 | ![]() | |
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton 2015 | ![]() | |
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon 2014 | ![]() | |
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars 2014 | ![]() | |
Turn Down For What - DJ Snake, Lil Jon 2013 | ![]() | |
Wobble - V.I.C. 2008 | ![]() | |
Cupid Shuffle - Cupid 2007 | ![]() | |
Let’s Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas 2004 | ![]() | |
Party Time!View Best Party & Dancing Songs Pro Tip - Do not plan the whole party playlist or be too restrictive in your music choices to the music entertainer. They are professional and should know what will fill the dance floor and be able to read the crowd and make adjustments accordingly. | ||
Lottery - Latto, LU KALA 2023 | ![]() | |
La Fórmula - Maluma, Marc Anthony 2023 | ![]() | |
TRUSTFALL - P!nk 2023 | ![]() | |
Giddy Up! - Shania Twain 2023 | ![]() | |
I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston, SG Lewis 2022 | ![]() | |
LET'S GET CRAZY! (Mambo Drop) - Don Omar, Lil Jon 2022 | ![]() | |
All She Wanna Do - John Legend & Saweetie 2022 | ![]() | |
BREAK MY SOUL - Beyoncé 2022 | ![]() | |
About Damn Time - Lizzo 2022 | ![]() | |
My Love - Florence + The Machine 2022 | ![]() | |
Celebration Dance Of Longest Married CoupleView Top Anniversary Dance Songs Pro Tip – A memorable way to fill the dance floor is to celebrate the longest-married couple at your wedding. You can also offer a memento to the couple like a corsage and a boutonniere. | ||
Never Not Loving You - Johnny and Heidi 2022 | ![]() | |
That's How Love Is Made - The War and Treaty 2022 | ![]() | |
Love You Still (abcdefu romantic version) - Tyler Shaw 2022 | ![]() | |
How Deep Is Your Love - Barry Gibb, Little Big Town, Tommy Emmanuel 2021 | ![]() | |
You're Still The One - Teddy Swims 2020 | ![]() | |
Through The Years - Rascal Flatts 2020 | ![]() | |
Our Song - Willie Nelson 2020 | ![]() | |
Our Song - Tank 2019 | ![]() | |
99 Years - Josh Groban, Jennifer Nettles 2018 | ![]() | |
Can’t Remember Never Loving You - Ian Janes 2018 | ![]() | |
Last DanceView Top Last Dance Songs Pro Tip – Consider having a "Last Last" dance. This is when you invite all guests outside the reception venue to prepare for the final send-off. Then, dance to a second first dance song with just the wedding couple in the room (along with the photographer). | ||
The Best Is Yet to Come - Tom Walker 2022 | ![]() | |
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Ron Pope, The National Parks 2022 | ![]() | |
C'est La Vie - Surfaces, Thomas Rhett 2021 | ![]() | |
Closing Time - The Chardon Polka Band 2020 | ![]() | |
Memories - Maroon 5 2020 | ![]() | |
Incredible - James TW 2019 | ![]() | |
The Best Is Yet To Come - Drake White 2018 | ![]() | |
Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Buble 2005 | ![]() | |
Bye Bye Bye - *Nsync 2000 | ![]() | |
Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root 1994 | ![]() |
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How is the playlist compiled?
Matt is commonly in Facebook planning groups speaking to engaged and recently married couples. Plus, he is checking new songs released, wedding DJ playlists, and top-streamed song lists. This playlist is the most current songs to add to your wedding day playlist.
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Meet Matthew (Matt) Campbell, the passionate wedding DJ and music expert behind My Wedding Songs. With years of experience in the industry and a keen ear for the latest trends, Matt knows just what it takes to create the perfect soundtrack for your special day. From classic love ballads to upbeat party anthems, his articles are jam-packed with insider tips and top recommendations that will have you and your guests on your feet all night long.
But Matt isn’t just a music aficionado – he’s also an active member of wedding planning and DJ communities online, sharing his expertise and learning from other professionals along the way. When he’s not helping couples plan their dream weddings, you can find Matt exploring new destinations with his wife or sipping his favorite beer. Whatever your musical tastes or wedding style, Matt is your go-to resource for creating an unforgettable celebration. Read Full Bio.