Tips on how to form the perfect playlist for your wedding day.

“We like to party, we like, we like to Party!” – Vengaboys

Planning a wedding is an exciting time for newly engaged couples, particularly when selecting the perfect playlist for their special day. When creating your wedding playlist, choosing songs that reflect your and your partner’s personalities and preferences is crucial to getting everyone on the dance floor.

Consider the type of atmosphere you as a couple wants to create, whether it’s a relaxed, romantic vibe or an all-out party celebration. Once you have a clear idea of the type of music and energy you want, select songs that fit your vision.

Is your first dance song going to be a Classic or more Modern?

When choosing songs for the perfect playlist, a good approach is to consider a mix of classic hits and modern tracks that cater to the tastes of all generations. Classics like: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley, and “Love Shack” by the B-52s always get people up and dancing.

For modern tracks, consider “All of Me” by John Legend, “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, and “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, which are all popular wedding songs from this decade.

These songs kill our vibe…

In addition to selecting the perfect playlist, it is just as crucial to make a do-not-playlist. This will help avoid any songs that you as a couple may dislike or just not fit the overall wedding vibe. For instance, if you are not a fan of country music, you might want to avoid playing songs by country music artists.

Need a checklist for what songs to prepare for? We listed a few below for you.

CEREMONY SONGS:

• PRELUDE – The prelude should begin just before the guests arrive at the ceremony site.
• PROCESSIONAL – The processional happens when the bridal party begins to make its entrance into the ceremony.
• GRAND ENTRANCE – For the partner who is making their grand entrance or statement-walk down the aisle.
• CEREMONY – This is where the true magic happens. Vows are swapped, and kisses are shared… there are several places throughout this main event that you may want to pair with some quality music. The instrumental versions of songs by musicians might provide backing to events throughout the service; this is entirely up to you on what fits your vision as a couple.
• RECESSIONAL – This takes place at the end of the ceremony as the wedding party walks back down the aisle. This is where the more lively, upbeat songs are usually included. And that is where the most innovation and creativity of the music program comes to call.

RECEPTION SONGS:

• INTRODUCTION – Your grand introduction as a newly married couple into your reception.
• FIRST DANCE
• FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
• MOTHER-SON DANCE
• CAKE CUTTING
• BOUQUET TOSS
• GARTER TOSS
• ANNIVERSARY SONG FOR MARRIED COUPLES
• CLOSING SONG – At this point, your DJ or Lead Band Member will announce to guests that they should prepare for your grand exit.

PLANNER TIP: To ensure your wedding rehearsal runs smoothly, set up a playlist with the above song selections so we can coordinate your ceremony timeline with music.

NEED A LITTLE HELP GETTING STARTED? Check out SPOTIFY for TOP WEDDING SONG SELECTIONS MADE BY COUPLES.

It should be smooth sounding from here on out!

By taking the time to create a perfect playlist and do-not-playlist for your wedding, it will benefit your overall wedding experience. Go with a ratio of 90% upbeat songs and 10% slow ones to make your wedding day a memory you will cherish as the best day of your life!

At Humble Jade, we hoped to have encouraged you to create your perfect playlist and do-not-playlist. Lean on us to guide your wedding day song choices – that’s what we are here for!

XOXO

Tiffany

Cover Photo Credit // Rhesa Rogers