One of the first most special wedding day moments is when the bride walks down to her groom. As if having your dad by your side isn’t emotional enough, watching the look on your soon-to-be husband’s face is quite a moving moment too. So here are some songs that we think would make this moment all the more memorable for you and everyone involved.
Acoustic Covers & Instrumentals That Move Your Soul
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An instrumental number is always moving and a lot more intimate, especially fitting for a cathedral ceremony. And for those who prefer music with words, many brilliant cover artists have done justice to the songs with their magical voices. For instance, Kina Grannis’ cover of Can’t Help Falling In Love, as seen in the movie Crazy Rich Asians. So if you’re looking for sweet music to have a more powerful and emotional impact, these are the tracks to go with.
Somebody To Love- Queen (Vitamin String Quartet cover)
Love Me Like You Do- Ellie Goulding (Brooklyn Duo cover)
A Million Dreams- The Greatest Showman (Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams)
A Thousand Years- Christina Perri (Daniel Jang & AMoney cover)
Better Together- Us The Duo
“Mmm, it’s always better when we’re together
Yeah, we’ll look at the stars when we’re together”
Can’t Help Falling In Love- Elvis Presley (Kina Grannis cover)
“Wise men say, only fools rush in,
but I can’t help falling in love with you”
Simply The Best- Noah Reid (from the TV show Schitt’s Creek)
Speak the language of love like you know what it means”
La Vie En Rose- Edith Piaf/ Emily Watts (original/ cover)
“Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be la vie en rose”
Country & Folk Tunes To Complement A Rustic Ceremony
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Country and folk songs have beautiful lyrics that are fit for every moment at your wedding. We’ve found some sweet songs that can fit right into your ceremony for the moment you walk down the aisle, with the lyrics we felt described the emotions best.
The Bones- Maren Morris
“When the bones are good, the rest don’t matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it break ’cause you and I remain the same”
God Gave Me You- Blake Shelton
“Cause God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt”
Bless The Broken Road- Rascal Flatts
“That every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms”
From The Ground Up- Dan+Shay
“And we’ll build this love from the ground up
Now ’til forever it’s all of me, all of you”
First Last Name- Madison Kozak
“Yeah, he set the bar real high
But I met a real good guy
Still not much of a crier
Till we’re halfway down the aisle-isle-isle”
From This Moment On- Shaina Twain ft. Bryan White
“I give my hand to you with all my heart
I can’t wait to live my life with you I can’t wait to start“
Invisible String- Taylor Swift
“And isn’t it just so pretty to think
All along there was some invisible string
Tying you to me?”
Pop Numbers For The Youthful Bride
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Yes, there are plenty of pop numbers for literally every mood and occasion. And we’ve found some recent tracks that have absolutely got to be played at weddings, including the obvious Ed Sheeran and Black & White by Niall Horan, a fun song practically made for every wedding.
Black & White- Niall Horan
“Yeah, I see us in black and white
Crystal clear on a starlit night
In all your gorgeous colors
I promise that I’ll love you for the rest of my life
See you standing in your dress
Swear in front of all our friends
There’ll never be another
I promise that I’ll love you for the rest of my life”
Love Someone- Jason Mraz
“Oh, ain’t it nice tonight we’ve got each other
And I am right beside you
More than just a partner or a lover
I’m your friend”
Over The Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole
“Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
And the dreams that you dream of, once in a lullaby”
How Would You Feel- Ed Sheeran (Paean)
“How would you feel, if I told you I loved you?
It’s just something that I want to do
I’ll be taking my time, spending my life
Falling deeper in love with you”
Deserve You- Justin Bieber
“And now my eyes are locked on you (yeah)
As you dance around the room
And finally, I’m right where I belong, oh, oh-oh”
Easy- Camila Cabello
“Always thought I was hard to love
‘Til you made it seem so easy, seem so easy”
Say You Won’t Let Go- James Arthur
“I’m so in love with you
And I hope you know
Darling, your love is more than worth its weight in gold
We’ve come so far, my dear
Look how we’ve grown
And I wanna stay with you until we’re grey and old
Just say you won’t let go”
Romantic Bollywood Music For A Grand Entry
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Bollywood has some great songs for weddings, given the way all Indians love a good celebration and songs for every moment in life. So for those looking to walk down to the Mandap with a little more filmy masala, here are a few lovely tunes to usher you to your groom. Whether you opt for an instrumental version, the original, or even a Hinglish song like Arziyaan, these musical numbers are sure to highlight your entrance beautifully.
Latika’s Theme- A.R. Rahaman (Slumdog Millionaire)
Jashn E Bahara- A.R. Rahaman & Javed Ali (Jodhaa Akhbar)
Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai- Roopkumar Rathod & Junai Kaden (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi)
Laal Ishq- Arijit Singh (Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela)
Arziyaan- Devangi Chopra
Samjhawan Unplugged- Arijit Singh (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya)
Jazz Up The Room With These Sweet Songs
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Jazzy tunes are emotional yet slightly more upbeat than slow songs. So even though they are fun to groove to, they are definitely going to bring tears to your eyes. From the traditional smooth sounds of Louis Armstrong to the jazzy pop numbers of Frank Sinatra and Michale Buble, enjoy these songs and select one that you’d love to walk down the aisle to.
Crazy Love- Michael Buble
“I can hear her heartbeat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open up every time she smiles”
What A Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
“I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world”
I Love You Baby- Frank Sinatra
“You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off you
You’d be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much”
Today I Met The Boy I’m Going To Marry- Darlene Love
“Today I met the boy I’m gonna marry
He’s all I wanted all my life and even more”
R&B/Soul Music You Can Swing With
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For the brides who love to make a fun entrance, dance down the aisle to Pharell Williams’ song Happy! This will surely move the crowd if you know what we mean. Of course, you also have great numbers by Bruno Mars, Beyonce, and John Legend, including the romantic All Of Me rendition with violinist Lindsey Stirling that will have your guests reaching for tissues and napkins.
Happy- Pharell Williams
“Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”
Giving Myself- Jennifer Hudson
“Oh, I’m giving myself over to you
Body and soul
I’m givin’ it over
I’m giving myself over to you now”
All Of Me- John Legend/ with Lindsey Stirling
” ‘Cause all of me loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me, I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginnin’
Even when I lose, I’m winnin’ “
Halo- Beyonce
“You’re everything I need and more
It’s written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won’t fade away”
All For You- Gavin James
“I don’t know how
I found you
But I found you
‘Cause when I’m down
What would I do
Without you?
I’d do it all for you“
Just The Way You Are- Bruno Mars
“When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
‘Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are”
Endless Love- Diana Ross
“And your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Oh yes, you will always be
My endless love
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun
Marry You- Bruno Mars
“It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you”
Rock Your Wedding With Unique Tunes
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Rock music still has so much to offer the world and is not always about loud drums or screaming vocalists. There are different styles of the genre, like alt-rock and soft rock with meaningful lyrics delivered like no other. These beautiful songs are perfect for playing at weddings, and will have all your guests swaying along with wide smiles as you walk down to your groom.
All About You- McFly
“So hold me close and say three words, like you used to do
Dancing on the kitchen tiles
Yes, you make my life worthwhile
So I told you with a smile
It’s all about you”
Parachutes- Coldplay
“In a haze, a stormy haze
I’ll be round I’ll be loving you always
Always
Here, I am and I’ll take my time
Here, I am and I’ll wait in the line always
Always”
Songbird- Fleetwood Mac
“And the songbirds are singing,
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before”
She Is Love- Parachute
“They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
She is love
And she is all I need”
Love Will Keep Us Alive- Eagles
“Now I’ve found you
There’s no more emptiness inside
When we’re hungry
Love will keep us alive”
Here Comes The Sun- The Beatles
“Here comes the sun do, do, do
Here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right”
She’s Got A Way- Billy Joel
“She’s got a way about her
I don’t know what it is
But I know that I can’t live without her”
If you’re looking for more songs to add to your wedding playlist, check out the other lists we’ve curated for your first dance, dances with the parents, and energetic Bollywood dances. You can also read what expert wedding music vendors Next Level Music have to say about safely filling up the dancefloor for a post-pandemic celebration.
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