The ultimate wedding planning playlist
Every great wedding needs a soundtrack… that we already know. A great DJ, a band, some tunes to set the mood. But there’s much more music that you need! Planning and preparing also needs some music for inspiration! We’ve put together the ultimate wedding planning playlist.
From venue visits and seating charts to late-night DIY sessions and pre-ceremony jitters, the right playlist can turn planning stress into pure joy. Enter the ultimate wedding planning playlist: a genre-blending mix of feel-good anthems, nostalgic bangers, and cinematic mood-setters. Whether you’re belting out Billy Joel in the car, grooving to Sophie Ellis-Bextor while addressing invitations, or zoning out with M83 as you envision the big day, this playlist has a vibe for every planning milestone.
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What songs match which task? We find out on the ultimate wedding planning playlist. Source: The Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Venue inspecting
Walking into your potential wedding venue, you need to really picture the party. So, you’ll need some party music for the drive there and your decision, nothing puts you in the mood like some pump up tunes. Who better to deliver that energy than Lizzo, Beyoncé, and Dua Lipa? As you step into each space, their empowering anthems remind you that you know exactly what you want (and deserve nothing less). Whether you’re checking natural light, imagining the dancefloor, or seeing where your grandparents could take a load off their feet, these songs bring bold, feel-good energy that turns a checklist chore into a power walk moment. Consider it your glam squad in musical form.
Find your dream venue and picture the dancefloor. Source: Verandah House Country Estate.
Organising the seating chart
Planning the seating chart is basically solving a high-stakes puzzle, with emotions. You need focus, calm, and just the right soundtrack to keep you from spiralling when you realise your cousins aren’t speaking or that so-and-so had a failed date with the person only two seats away.
Enter your secret weapon: a chill-but-cool mix featuring M83’s dreamy instrumentals, Role Model’s mellow indie-pop, and Royel Otis’ smooth, sun-drenched vibes. This trio sets a relaxed, thoughtful tone that helps you think clearly, stay grounded, and maybe even enjoy the process (no promises). It’s the perfect background for big-picture thinking and strategic people-placing.
Figuring out who needs to sit where requires a bit of a backing track! Source: Sparkling Lane Events.
Work out the person puzzle with some music. Source: Sparkling Lane Events.
Picking your florals
Choosing your wedding florals is one of the most romantic parts of planning, and it deserves a soundtrack that feels just as dreamy, colourful, playful. This is where the acoustic energy of KT Tunstall comes in handy, or perhaps the sunlit optimism of Natasha Bedingfield. Maybe it’s some Zach Bryan to complement it. It’s all about finding your zen and chill. This it the perfect background for flipping through mood boards, sniffing roses, and debating peonies vs. ranunculus. It’s music that makes you feel like you’re in a rom-com montage, every petal matters, every choice is a reflection of your love story.
Pick your posies! Source: Studio Zgela.
Writing your vows
It’s a big moment, writing your vows. Some may want to lean on the lyrical prowess of Etta James or Elvis Presley, others might want more dulcet tones with little to no lyrics. Writing your vows calls for a soundtrack that taps straight into the heart. Alex Warren’s raw, piano-driven ballads, Labrinth’s cinematic depth, and Beach House’s hazy dream-pop set the perfect tone. Gentle, reflective, and deeply personal. Whether starting from a blank page or editing between tears, this mix helps you sink into the moment and find the words that feel truest. It’s music that holds space for every memory, promise, and pause. The best vows come from feeling, not just thinking.
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Whether heartfelt, funny or emotional, you’ll need some writing music. Source: Chelsea McNamarra.
Menu and wine tasting
Menu and wine tasting is one of the true joys of wedding planning, and it deserves a delicious playlist all on its own. Indulgent, satisfying, calming, think wine bar with finger food, the place you take a first date. Nothing says this more than Billy Joel to set the tone of timeless charm, Van Morrison for soulful, slow-sway energy, and Hall and Oates for just the right amount of groove.
It’s the perfect musical backdrop for sipping, sampling, and debating between duck or lamb, Chardonnay or Pinot. This classic trio makes the whole thing feel like a cozy dinner party: nostalgic, romantic, and full of flavour.
Eat your way through the menus with this playlist! Source: Saltbox.
Delicious part of wedding planning. Source: Saltbox.
Trying on wedding dresses
This is it, your main-character moment. You’ll need some songs to match that energy. And, as Penny Lane said in Almost Famous, “don’t worry, I got my girls.” Enter: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae; three pop powerhouses serving confidence, vulnerability, and just the right amount of drama. Their tracks are perfect for twirling in front of the mirror, hyping yourself up between fittings, or feeling all the feels when the dress moment hits. Whether you’re going full glam, soft and romantic, or somewhere in between, this soundtrack turns every step into a strut and every decision into a celebration.
This is your main character moment. Source: d’Italia.
Whatever you’re planning and whatever the mood, there’s a song to match it. And we’ve put it all into one playlist; find it here and start planning!
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