From the entrance to the church, to the town hall, to the reception and the evening… Here is a guide to the best songs to play, and the hits that are the most played this year.
At a wedding, you can’t skip the choice of songs. It is generally the music that will punctuate the atmosphere throughout the ceremony, whether it is for the entrance to the town hall, the church, the wine of honor or even the dinner. And it is also the music that will bring the guests to shake their hips on the dance floor, without forgetting the first dance of the bride and groom. But, you still need to know what song to choose for a wedding. To help you make your selection, here is a song guide which will ensure you have a festive ceremony from start to finish.
What is the latest music for a wedding?
In 2024, many songs are causing a sensation and can very well be played at a wedding, sometimes even in a remixed version. We are thinking in particular of:
- I love you, Dadju and Tayc
- Dance The NightDua Lipa
- I Ain’t WorriedOne Republic
- CUFF ITBeyoncé
- Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone
- Cold Heart (PNAU Remix), Elton John and Dua Lipa
What songs to choose for a church wedding?
For a church wedding, you can opt for classical music. There Wedding March by Mendelssohn is always a great reference. As is music Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, Air Bach’s Suite in D major, or Canon in D major by Johann Pachelbel. For Beethoven fans, opt for the Symphony No.5 in C Minor. Other less classic options are available to you to introduce the ceremony in church: A few words of love by Michel Berger, Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley, All You Need Is Love from The Beatles, I was waiting for it by Michel Delpech or even I can’t stop loving you by Ray Charles. Just keep in mind to favor a soft melody rather than a fast-paced song.
What songs should I play for an entrance to the town hall?
For a wedding entrance at the town hallit is better to choose a romantic song, not too classical and rather soft to the ear. In this register, turn to jazz with Nat King Cole, LOVE, As time goes by by Sinatra, All the things you are by Ella Fitzgerald, Dream a Little Dream of Me by Louis Armstrong, Crazy he calls me by Billie Holiday. Also think of Nina Simone and her sublime title My baby just cares for me. If you are not a fan of jazz, you can opt for Marry You by Bruno Mars, I’m Yours by Jason Mraz or even Here Comes the Sun from The Beatles.
What wedding song for the opening of the ball?
To find the ideal music for the first dance of the bride and groomalso bet on some musical classics, such as:
- At Last by Etta James
- Come Away with Me by Nora Jones
- My Valentine by Paul McCartney
- When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledgeou
- All of me by John Legend
- Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
- Just the Way You Are, Bruno Mars.
Which French songs should you choose for a wedding evening?
In French variety, there is a wide choice of songs that are very suitable for a wedding and that talk about love, such as We will love each other of Gilbert Montagné. To accompany him, we do not forget the legend Céline Dion with her title So that you love me again, neither I promise you of Johnny Hallyday. There is no question of missing the legendary moment of Midnight Demons by Emile et Images, which will wake up the room, all generations combined. In the register of English-speaking music, you have the essentials Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Can’t Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley or even Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran.
For an Italian love stroll, bet on Sara loves you by Ricchi e Poveri. If you like rock, The Rita Mitsouko with their Marcia Baila should make chairs take off. To ensure the atmosphere of the evening, there is no question of missing the legendary moment of Midnight Demons of Emile and Images, which will awaken the audience, all generations combined, just like Alexandria, Alexandra by Claude François. A phone call with Cinderella Or New York with you are also welcome.
What are the original music for a wedding?
If you are looking for original songs for a weddingwe do not hesitate to bet on Michael Jackson: Love Never Felt So Good. We are of course thinking of making the masters of dance resonate like Earth, Wind & Fire on Septemberto let off steam the expert dancers of the Macarena or Kuduru. You can also focus on styles of music that you are not used to hearing during a ceremony: dubstep, hard rock, metal, reggae or even salsa?
Other option: bring in a live orchestra. A gypsy jazz band would be enough to set the rhythm for the whole evening! And why not vary the atmosphere with different instruments and musical styles? Starting with a pianist at dinner, a rock band at the start of the evening and a DJ with house accents for the rest of the night, for example.
