Alexandra Blackmon Photography, Grand Bohemian Hotel, Cali Stott Artistry, Split Second Sound
The perfect recipe for a wedding day includes laughter, good food, close friends, family, and MUSIC. So many memories are tied to songs that remind us of special moments..
- road trip jamming out with your friends
- "your" song with your significant other
- your first CD album
- a favorite band you used to listen to growing up
- a hype-up song before going to the gym
- the perfect Christmas tree-decorating tune
- your alma mater
- favorite tailgating country jam
...the list goes on. Music has a way of provoking emotions that link to certain times in our lives, which makes the song and the memories even sweeter. A wedding day is no exception: it's filled with moments you'll remember for the rest of your life, so your song choices should reflect the joy and beauty of your day accordingly.
Over the years, we've culminated quite a few popular songs that are guaranteed crowd favorites: keep reading to see our suggestions, as well as one of Charlotte's top DJ's. DJ Jonah with Split Second Sound gave us his insight into the most popular songs for wedding days - each one with an asterisk symbol (*) has the Jonah stamp of approval.
Kate Supa Photography, Jamie Warzel Hair & Makeup, 128 South, Eco Chic Blossoms, DP Etc.
Ceremony Processional //
Canon in D - Pachelbel
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri / Instrumental
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz / Instrumental
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole / Instrumental
La Vie En Rose - Édith Piaf / Instrumental
Can’t Help Falling In Love - Haley Reinhart / Instrumental
Turning Page - Sleeping At Last / Instrumental
Beca Hale Photography, Byron's South End, NL Glam, Vintage Soul Floral Design, Party Reflections
Ceremony Recessional //
Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Forever - Chris Brown
Yah Photography, Southern Charm Events, Willow Floral Boutique, Kristin Jordan Makeup, Uptown Funk You Do, Uptown Entertainment
First Dance //
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
At Last - Etta James
When I Fall In Love - Nat Cole King
Stand By Me - Ben E. King / Florence + the Machine
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Everything - Michael Bublé
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan / Adele
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
The Luckiest - Ben Harper
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
All of Me - John Legend
Speechless - Dan + Shay
*You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
*Beyond - Leon Bridges
*We Found Each Other In The Dark - City and Colour
Tree Bird Photography, Board & Batten Events, Willow Floral Boutique, Jennifer Abercrombie Beauty
Father Daughter Dance //
My Girl - The Temptations
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Cinderella - Steven Curtis Chapman
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Forever Young - Rod Stewart
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Father And Daughter - Paul Simon
*I Loved Her First - Heartland
*My Wish - Rascal Flatts
*Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Demi Mabry Photography, The Dairy Barn, Look Love Beauty, Buy the Bunch, Creative Solutions, Finesse Band
Mother Son Dance //
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Your Song - Elton John
Stand By Me - Ben E. King / Florence + the Machine
*A Song For Mama - Boyz 2 Men
*I Hope You Dance - Leeann Womack
*Days Like This - Van Morrison
Click Away Photography, Byron's South End, Jennifer Abercrombie Beauty, Party Reflections
Introductions //
*Bring 'Em Out - T.I.
*Crazy In Love - Beyoncé & Jay-Z
*Who Are You - The Who
Emma Loo Photography, North Corner Haven, Cake Expressions by Lisa, Mimi Eden Floral, Jennifer Abercrombie Beauty
Cake Cutting //
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
I Can’t Help Myself - The Four Top
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
*I Love You Madly - Cake
*Sugar - Maroon 5
*The Best Is Yet To Come - Frank Sinatra
Amanda Somerville Photography, Creative Solutions, Willow Floral Boutique
Bouquet Toss //
Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Single Ladies - Beyoncé
Who Runs The World [Girls] - Beyoncé
Where Them Girls At - David Guetta
*Juice - Lizzo
*Girlfight - Brooke Valentine
*Wannabe - Spice Girls
Click Away Photography, The Dairy Barn, Be Pretty
Garter Removal
The Stripper Theme - David Ross
It’s Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Another one Bites the Dust - Queen
*Bow Chicka Wow Wow - Mike Posner
*Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
*Indiana Jones Theme Song
Yah Photography, Trump National Golf Course, Cooke Rentals
Garter Toss //
*Drop It Like It's Hot - Pharrell and Snoop Dogg
*Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
*Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
Amanda Somerville Photography, Morning Glory Farms, Beauty Asylum, Emerald Empire Band
Dance Floor //
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Cupid Shuffle - Cupid
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Wobble - V.I.C.
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Don’t Stop Believing - Journey
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Shout - The Isley Brothers
Funky Cold Medina - Tone Loc
Shut Up And Dance - Walk the Moon
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Sugar - Maroon 5
Brick House - The Commodores
Hey Ya! - Outkast
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Push It - Salt N Pepa
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Fireball - Pitbull
Bust A Move - Young MC
Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake
Love Shack - The B-52s
[I’ve Had] The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley + Jennifer Warnes
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
*Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
*Give Me Everything - Pitbull and Ne-Yo
*It Takes Two - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Emma Loo Photography, Brawley Estate
Private Last Dance //
*Never Stop (wedding version) - Safetysuit
*Blessed - Thomas Rhett
*Hold On - Michael Bublé