Creating a Contemporary Wedding Music Play List

Thinking about wedding music always makes me feel sentimental. Each couple has their favorite selections. When couples have their ceremony in an alternate location (other than a church), ceremony music takes on a more personal feeling. On one of my compilation missions, I came up with some entertaining ceremony music and some reception song ideas with a more modern flavor.

Creating personalized wedding music is like creating an idea board. You have to decide if you are following a wedding theme or selecting songs that are truly personal favorites of the bride and groom. From there, you are only limited by your imagination and your available music.

Music creates excitement and pure joy for any occasion. A wedding is an opportunity to share your personal favorites and actually honor loved ones in your life. Dedicating your parents' (or new in-laws') first dance to them is an added touch. Your grandparents' favorite tune may be a lovely choice for an anniversary dance. The opportunities are many. Let me know if you need inspiration. Brain-storming music is a great way to come up with truly-unique song selections for your wedding.

Here is a sample suggestion:

Ceremony Music ~ Contemporary
Prelude
Then He Kissed Me

Processional
Only Time

Recessional
I'm a Believer

For Your Reception Music

Introduction
Crazy in Love

First Dance
Unforgettable

Wedding Party Dance
You've Got a Friend

Father/Bride Dance
Because You Loved Me

Mother/Groom Dance
What a Wonderful World

Bouquet Toss
Another One Bites the Dust

Garter Toss
Wild Thing

Anniversary Dance
Could I Have this Dance

Last Dance
I Could Not Ask for More