Top Wedding Songs

Timeless and Traditional Wedding Music

By Drew

Matthew Cutillo playing guitar
Image: Matthew Cutillo Amityville, NY
When it comes time to select your wedding songs, it is important to pick carefully. The wedding music you select will come to define your memories of the big day. Below is a list of a few of the all-time top wedding songs for your wedding ceremony and reception.

Wedding Ceremony Songs

What do you want to hear as you walk down the aisle? Wedding ceremony music is often played by a solo guitarist, string quartet or other string ensembles — but it is your special day so book whomever you would like. Many couples chose classical wedding ceremony songs but instrumental interpretations of popular favorites can also be a nice touch. A few of the most popular songs for a wedding ceremony are:

First Dance Songs

Some couples look forward to the first dance of their wedding night with the same anticipation as saying “I do” or slipping on their wedding ring for the first time. The hours and days leading up to your wedding will be frantic and crazy; your first dance is an opportunity for a quiet, romantic moment with your sweetie. Here are a few popular first dance wedding songs that will never go out of style:

Father and Daughter Dance Songs

There won’t be dry eye in sight during your father daughter dance. The father and daughter dance is always a symbolical and emotional moment at any wedding. Remember dads, you aren’t losing a daughter, you are gaining a son! Here is a list of a few of popular songs to consider for the father daughter dance:

Mother and Son Dance Songs

Behind every good man is a great mother. The mother son dance is another touching moment of many weddings. It is important to find a song that both mother and song can agree on, which is not always so easy. Here are a few of the most popular father daughter dance songs: Looking for more inspiration? Every week we publish a new Song List on our wedding blog. Some are silly, some are serious, but all give great ideas. If you want to know how these songs sound, check out GigMasters’ complete MP3 Song Library for over 10,000 songs organized from A to Z.