To help you create a playlist that is memorable and unmistakably you, we’ve rounded up the top wedding songs that we’ve been hearing recently at Lapstone Barn, as well as a few unexpected surprises!
Wedding entrance songs that set the scene
The walk down the aisle is one of the most emotional moments of your wedding day, so your aisle song should be filled with romance and heart. We’re now seeing more and more couples choose orchestral versions of well-known songs to add just a little bit of theatre.
Popular picks at Lapstone Barn for unique wedding songs to walk down the aisle include:
- ‘Love Story’ by Taylor Swift (orchestral version)
- ‘A Thousand Years’ by Christina Perri
- ‘At Last’ by Etta James
Or, if you’re looking for something a little less traditional, why not explore some lesser-known acoustic covers or instrumental rock music wedding songs? Think ‘Nothing Else Matters’ by Metallica reimagined as a string quartet, or a charming piano cover of ‘I Will Wait’ by Mumford & Sons.
Ceremony exit songs with a feel-good vibe
Once the vows have been exchanged and the confetti has flown, it’s time to get the party started! Your wedding ceremony exit song should set the tone and be full of energy.
At Lapstone Barn, we often hear ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder and ‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)’ by Natalie Cole as ceremony exit songs. Both are guaranteed to get your guests clapping and smiling as you make your grand exit as newlyweds.
Here are a few more ceremony exit favourites:
- ‘Best Day of My Life’ by American Authors
- ‘You’ve Got the Love’ by Florence + The Machine
- ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams
Unique wedding reception entrance songs
The reception entrance is your first big moment as a married couple, so it’s a great opportunity to bring a bit of personality to your playlist. We’ve heard everything from top chart hits to movie soundtracks, including a recent surprise appearance from High School Musical!
Here are a few options for unique wedding reception entrance songs:
- ‘You Make My Dreams’ by Hall & Oates
- ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves
- ‘Shut Up and Dance’ by Walk the Moon
- ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses (the perfect choice for rock music fans)
First dance favourites (with an added twist or two)
Your first dance is a big moment! Some couples have had their first dance song picked out since their first date, whereas others find themselves frantically searching Spotify playlists the week before the wedding. Either way, make sure it feels right for the two of you.
The classic love songs are still hugely popular. Think ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ (there’s so many versions to choose from) or ‘All of Me’ by John Legend. But we’ve also seen a rise in alternative wedding songs, from indie love anthems to 80s wedding songs with a nostalgic twist. Some favourites include:
- ‘Africa’ by Toto
- ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie
- ‘You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)’ by Dead or Alive
- ‘Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure
Our advice? Choose a song that sparks a specific memory or tells your love story. It could be a song played during your first date, or just something that makes you both smile.
How to build your wedding playlist
With so many songs to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start when putting together your wedding playlist. Here’s how to make sure your playlist hits all the right notes:
- Start early and pop a date in the diary to shortlist songs
- Divide your playlist by sections of the day, such as pre-ceremony, aisle, exit, reception, first dance, and beyond
- Don’t worry too much about what’s ‘trending’, just make it personal and think about which songs speak to you both
- Ask your guests to suggest a song when they RSVP and you’ll end up with some serious dancefloor gold
Need help putting together your wedding playlist?
Your wedding playlist should be more than just background music. From the first note to the last, it should feel like a true celebration of who you are as a couple. Whether you’re walking down the aisle to a sweeping string version of your favourite pop song, or twirling under fairy lights to an 80s classic, the most important thing is that your wedding playlist feels like you.
If you need some more musical inspiration, take a peek at Function Central’s ultimate guide to the best wedding songs. It’s packed with ideas for wedding songs from every genre to help spark ideas and introduce you to tracks you might not have considered.
And of course, if you’re tying the knot here at Lapstone Barn, we’ll be right there cheering you on! Get in touch with our wedding planners today to discuss your wedding song ideas.
