I need help finding my song for walking down the aisle

Hi Caroline,

Just a quick tip about ceremony music... when you're choosing a processional piece, try to find something that is a good pace for walking, (in my opinion slower songs work better than upbeat ones). Feel free to contact me for a list of suggestions.

The register signing is the longest part of the ceremony for music, you'll have between 3 and 5 minutes of signing and photos. This is a great time for a favorite song to be played, something that's meaningful to you and your partner. In my experience, anything with a gentle mood will work well for the signing.

The recessional piece (as you walk back down the aisle together) is a great time for something upbeat and celebratory. Your guests will most likely be clapping and cheering so it's more about finding something that suits this mood, rather than the lyrics of the song which will probably be drowned out!

All the best for your wedding

Dave

Finding A Song 4 Ur Walkin The Aisle...Should'nt B 2 Hard 2 Do On Ur Own

Here are some suggestions for the ceremony music:

GUESTS ARRIVING SONGS - CEREMONY

Close to You - Carpenters

Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

Save the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams

Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Dami Im

Flashlight - Jessie J

Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Adore You - Miley Cyrus

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

You and Me - Lifehouse

The Power of Love - Gabrielle Aplin

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Fallin' - Jessica Mauboy

Photograph - Ed Sheeran

CEREMONY ENTRANCE SONG - GROOM & GUESTS

Canon in D - Pachelbel

CEREMONY ENTRANCE SONGS - BRIDE

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Rey

You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine

Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen

All of Me - John Legend

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel ‘Iz’ Kamakawiwo’ole

SIGNING REGISTRY SONG

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

CEREMONY TRADITIONAL RECESSIONAL SONG

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

CEREMONY UPBEAT RECESSIONAL SONGS

Best of My Love - The Emotions

Love on Top - Beyoncé

You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson featuring Justin Timberlake

Best Day of My Life - American Authors

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

Crazy in Love - Beyoncé and Jay Z

Happy Together - The Turtles

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

I Do - Colbie Caillat

Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley

Everlasting Love - Carl Carlton

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men

Is This Love - Bob Marley

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

Feelin' Good - Michael Bublé

Got to Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love - Natalie Cole

Home - Phillip Phillips

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder

The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

Go Outside - Cults

Marry You - Bruno Mars

On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Hi Caroline,

By 'wedding march', do you mean Pachelbel's Canon?

If you had a live band perform this, it would sound unique and modern (very different to the string quartet version!)

Alternatively, we offer a custom songwriting service. You can pick a style of music and some themes/ideas/lyrics and have a song tailor made just for you.

There are also so many Spotify wedding music playlists out there (google 'most popular wedding songs globally on Spotify), but remember, nothing beats having live music!

Hope this helps,

Peter

This is very much a personal choice.

I would start with choosing between something traditional or modern, and go from there.

A couple things to consider is length and tempo. Do you have enough music for you and your bridal party to make it down the isle in time? Is the song a good pace to walk to?

If you have the song done live you have the advantage that the musicians can continue playing until you are ready, if need be.

More than happy to suggest songs to walk down the aisle and the rest of the ceremony.

Hey Caroline

Here you go -

For the rest of your ceremony, have a look on YouTube for playlists by Boyce Avenue, The Piano Guys or Vitamin String Quartet.

Good luck!

Hi Caroline

It's a really difficult decision isn't it?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself that might help nail down the answer.

• Have you considered songs that you both love?
• Would you prefer recorded or live music?

You can do anything these days from Adele, to Mendelssohn, there are no hard and fast rules, do what makes you happy.

If you don't have a special song, google wedding songs and you'll get 1,000's of ideas.

I like the idea of a classic love song as you walk down the aisle, like "At Last", then something current while you sign the registry, (keeps your guests amused while you're signing the papers), and finally a classical piece for your exit, like Mendelssohn's wedding march, or Vivaldi's "Spring".

I hope this is helpful, and have a beautiful day

Dominique

Hi Caroline. Thanks for your inquiry. By modern do you have a particular style in mind. My guitar instrumentals are all on an amplified steel string guitar. Is this the sort of thing you are looking for or are you looking for more of a hard rock / heavy metal version ? I have also played other instrumental tracks such as Can You feel the love tonight as brides have walked the aisle. My standard package is around 30 minutes of instrumental guitar prior to the ceremony, an aisle song and 10 or so minutes of instrumental guitar during the signing ceremony. My instrumentals are generally a mix of pop/rock songs and classical tunes that have been arranged for fingerstyle guitar. Hope that helps.

Thanks,

Steve

Hi Caroline,

I'd go against the grain here and not make any suggestions for you. Instead, I'd ask you: what songs do you love?

Weddings have changed so much that we now all expect to put ourselves into the ceremony. We choose a celebrant to reflect ourselves, we write our own vows, we choose the location, the dress and suit, the flowers ... So, why should the music be any different?

Is there a song you both love? Something that makes you both remember a certain period of time together? Something you've both just discovered and could become your song? (It certainly will after you include it in your ceremony!) If you've hired great musicians, they'll be able to perform your choice live for you in an intimate and moving way. It won't sound exactly like the original recording, but that's a good thing because you are unique and the day is unique.

For the rest of the ceremony: let your favourites dictate the music. There's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't!

Cheers,

Tom

Hi Caroline

Here are some great choices of various styles depending on your musical tastes including beautiful classical tunes:

Ave Maria – by Schubert
Ave Maria - by Bach
Ave Maria - by Caccini
O Mio Babbino Caro – (Opera: Gianni Schicchi) by Giacomo Puccini
La Vie En Rose - Édith Piaf
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Celine Dion
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Love Story (Where Do I Begin) - Andy Williams
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
At Last - Etta James
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Besame Mucho - Andrea Bocelli
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
You and Me – Lifehouse
Marry Me - Train

Best wishes,

Viktoria Bolonina