Timeless wedding playlist songs
From walking down the aisle to your first dance, the music you play at your wedding makes a big difference to the atmosphere you create for your big day. If you’re finding it difficult to decide what songs should feature on your wedding day, here’s some inspiration in the form of ten of the most timeless wedding playlist songs.
- 1. One Day Like This by Elbow. There’s a momentous feeling to this Elbow classic, making it perfect for walking down the aisle to.
- 2. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve. Another one that creates a sense of occasion as you take those life-changing steps down the aisle.
- 3. Marry You by Bruno Mars. A hugely popular wedding song that makes a more light-hearted tune for walking down the aisle.
- 4. It Had To Be You by Frank Sinatra. With lyrics like “For nobody else gave me a thrill / With all your faults, I love you still / It had to be you, wonderful you / It had to be you”, you couldn’t get a more perfect wedding song than this.
- 5. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Life doesn’t get much better than the day you get married, and this optimistic song strikes a happy note.
- 6. I Just Can’t Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson. A timeless classic from the King of Pop, and the title of the song says it all.
- 7. All of Me by John Legend. Something a little more contemporary, this heartfelt song has memorable lines that make it as poetic as a wedding reading, such as “Cause all of me / Loves all of you / Love your curves and all your edges / All your perfect imperfections”.
- 8. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen. The perfect upbeat first dance tune.
- 9. At Last by Etta James. Classy and romantic, this makes for a sophisticated first dance.
- 10. I Only Want To Be With You by Dusty Springfield. Your guests all know the refrain, and it’s one that’ll be echoing through your minds long after you’ve danced your first dance to it.
