Only if we were able to describe all that we feel for our S.O. in our own words, there won’t be the utter desire for music, isn’t it? Considered the universal language of love, music enthralls our minds and expresses our heart’s desire in a way we possibly couldn’t have ever imagined. Hence the selection of music that you will make for your wedding will significantly impact the tone of your wedding. You need to get inside the zone and so do your guests. They need to feel the love and energy that you are trying to convey. And music is that medium of how you can achieve that. Enter 2023, where couples are looking at a few unique trends to suffice the taste of the music of all their wedding guests.
A few trends that we are seeing are- A mix of old with new: Your wedding guests will be of different generations: from grandparents to nephews and nieces to friends of your own age. That is why both wedding planning experts and modern couples agree that today’s weddings should feature a good mix of new wedding songs (40% of your playlist) as well as the classics (60% of your wedding party playlist).
Nostalgia- Timeless classics receive contemporary covers as the bride and groom walk down the aisle. The dance you share with your parents may be a bit nostalgic and remind you of childhood. Even old-school traditions, like cutting the cake, receive a song sweetly paired for the occasion. Don’t throw away those crowd-pleasers, but find a cover that will surprise everyone. From oldies like “Sweet Child O’Mine” to club favorites like “We Found Love,” there are quite a few that you can embrace.
The disco genre is enjoyed generation-wide. It involves cross-generational enjoyment, with songs that everybody knows, even people who were born well after the ’80s. Think about the 80s and 90s hits from Wham, Whitney Houston, Backstreet Boys, TLC, and other hot artists from the time. Mixed with newer wedding songs, these throwback hits are a great way to blend old with new and keep your dance floor packed all night long. “I Got A Feeling” by The Black-Eyed Peas, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen are a few recommendations.
Evergreen Hits- Some huge hits appeared in the top choices for wedding receptions, including award-winning pieces from decades gone by and more recent anthems that guests can never resist singing along to. Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)’ was the all-time favorite wedding reception song. Other popular songs for the wedding party included ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” and Usher’s “Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris).”
Love Songs That Speaks Your Heart Out! Taking personalization to the next level, gone is the time when everybody loved classic love songs like “At Last” by Etta James or “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey. Couples are choosing songs that describe them and their love story in the most precise way. Expect songs like “Stupid Love” by Jason Durelo or “Count On Me” By Bruno Mars.
Whether your taste is traditional, trendy or in between, here is Spotify’s list of wedding songs to suit every style!
