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Wedding Music, Curated

Planning playlists and song ideas for every moment, from ceremony prelude to grand exit. These are starting points; we'll tailor everything to your style.

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How to Share Your Playlists With Us

After we confirm availability, you'll be able to share your playlists via a simple public link.

Use Whatever Platform You Already Use

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Mixcloud, Amazon Music, anything works. Just send us a public URL.

  • • No need to switch platforms
  • • Public links are easy to share
  • • We can open it reliably

Label Your Playlists by Moment

If you have multiple playlists, name them clearly: "Ceremony Prelude," "Cocktail," "Dinner," "Dancing," etc.

  • • Keeps everything organized
  • • Makes planning calls easier
  • • No confusion on event day

Version Control & Clean Edits

Once we agree on key songs, we'll confirm the exact song/version (clean edits, radio edits, covers vs originals) so we're all aligned. Streaming links are a great planning tool; we'll handle making sure we have the right audio on performance day.

Ceremony Music

Prelude / Guest Arrival

Warm, welcoming, not sleepy. Sets the tone as guests arrive and find their seats.

Suggested Songs (10–20 tracks recommended):

  • • "A Thousand Years" – Christina Perri
  • • "Can't Help Falling in Love" – Elvis / Haley Reinhart
  • • "Better Together" – Jack Johnson
  • • "Make You Feel My Love" – Adele
  • • "Turning Page" – Sleeping at Last
  • • "Bloom" – The Paper Kites
  • • "First Day of My Life" – Bright Eyes
  • • "The Luckiest" – Ben Folds

Spotify person? Check the Featured Spotify Playlists section above.

Processional (Wedding Party)

Intentional transitions as the wedding party walks down the aisle. Often more upbeat than the bridal entrance.

Popular Choices:

  • • "Canon in D" – Pachelbel (classic)
  • • "A Sky Full of Stars" – Coldplay (instrumental or string cover)
  • • "Marry You" – Bruno Mars (upbeat option)
  • • "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" – Natalie Cole
  • • "Home" – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Bridal Walk

Goosebumps, not gimmicks. This is the moment everyone's been waiting for.

Timeless Options:

  • • "Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)" – Wagner
  • • "A Thousand Years" – Christina Perri
  • • "Marry Me" – Train
  • • "All of Me" – John Legend (instrumental)
  • • "Clair de Lune" – Debussy
  • • "Ave Maria" – Schubert

Recessional

Joyful and punchy. You're married. This is the celebration exit.

High-Energy Exits:

  • • "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder
  • • "You Make My Dreams" – Hall & Oates
  • • "Good Life" – OneRepublic
  • • "Best Day of My Life" – American Authors
  • • "Marry You" – Bruno Mars
  • • "Walking on Sunshine" – Katrina & The Waves
Want me to shape this into a timeline + energy plan? Ask about availability →

Cocktail Hour

Modern jazz, soulful, indie, chill pop, or lounge house. Keeps energy up without competing with conversation.

Modern Jazz & Soul

  • • Norah Jones – "Come Away With Me"
  • • Ella Fitzgerald – "Cheek to Cheek"
  • • Frank Sinatra – "The Way You Look Tonight"
  • • Gregory Porter – "Be Good (Lion's Song)"
  • • Nina Simone – "Feeling Good"

Chill Pop & Indie

  • • Ben Howard – "Only Love"
  • • Vance Joy – "Riptide"
  • • Ed Sheeran – "Thinking Out Loud"
  • • The Lumineers – "Ho Hey"
  • • Leon Bridges – "River"

Lounge House

  • • Kygo – "Firestone"
  • • Sam Feldt – "Show Me Love"
  • • Robin Schulz – "Sugar"
  • • Duke Dumont – "Ocean Drive"
  • • HONNE – "Warm on a Cold Night"

Bossa Nova & World

  • • Stan Getz – "The Girl from Ipanema"
  • • Buena Vista Social Club – "Chan Chan"
  • • Bebel Gilberto – "Aganjú"
  • • Chet Baker – "My Funny Valentine"
  • • João Gilberto – "Chega de Saudade"

Dinner

Classy background with momentum. No sad singer-songwriter valley. It keeps the mood elevated.

Vibe-Based Options:

Classic & Timeless

  • • Frank Sinatra – "Fly Me to the Moon"
  • • Nat King Cole – "L-O-V-E"
  • • Dean Martin – "That's Amore"
  • • Tony Bennett – "The Way You Look Tonight"

Modern & Upbeat

  • • John Legend – "All of Me"
  • • Michael Bublé – "Haven't Met You Yet"
  • • Maroon 5 – "Sugar"
  • • Jason Mraz – "I'm Yours"

Pro tip: We avoid the "dinner valley" where energy drops too low. Dinner music should feel elegant but not sleepy. Guests should still feel excited for dancing.

Reception Key Moments

First Dance

Your moment. Choose something meaningful to you. We'll make sure the audio is perfect.

Popular Choices (but pick what's yours):

  • • "Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran
  • • "Perfect" – Ed Sheeran
  • • "All of Me" – John Legend
  • • "Marry Me" – Train
  • • "From This Moment On" – Shania Twain
  • • "At Last" – Etta James

Parent Dances

Father–Bride

  • • "My Girl" – The Temptations
  • • "Isn't She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder
  • • "Butterfly Kisses" – Bob Carlisle
  • • "I Loved Her First" – Heartland

Mother–Son

  • • "A Song for Mama" – Boyz II Men
  • • "You'll Be in My Heart" – Phil Collins
  • • "Simple Man" – Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • • "Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses

Grand Exit

High-energy send-off as you leave through sparklers, confetti, or bubbles.

  • • "Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the Moon
  • • "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey
  • • "Livin' on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi
  • • "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire
  • • "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé
Need help creating your timeline? Let's talk →

Open Dancing (The Energy Map)

Playlists by outcome: what gets people on the floor, what keeps them there, and what creates singalong moments. We'll tailor to the room. This helps you communicate "your kind of fun."

Start the Floor

Universal crowd-pleasers that get the first wave dancing:

  • • "Uptown Funk" – Bruno Mars
  • • "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" – Whitney Houston
  • • "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire
  • • "Treasure" – Bruno Mars

Keep It Packed

Momentum builders once the floor is full:

  • • "Levitating" – Dua Lipa
  • • "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé
  • • "Can't Stop the Feeling" – Justin Timberlake
  • • "Yeah!" – Usher

Singalongs

Everyone-knows-the-words moments:

  • • "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey
  • • "Livin' on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi
  • • "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond
  • • "Mr. Brightside" – The Killers

Millennial Throwbacks

90s/2000s nostalgia hits:

  • • "Ignition (Remix)" – R. Kelly
  • • "Pony" – Ginuwine
  • • "...Baby One More Time" – Britney Spears
  • • "In Da Club" – 50 Cent

Latin

Reggaeton, salsa, bachata energy:

  • • "Bailando" – Enrique Iglesias
  • • "Vivir Mi Vida" – Marc Anthony
  • • "Danza Kuduro" – Don Omar
  • • "Despacito" – Luis Fonsi

Country (Selective)

Crossover country that works for mixed crowds:

  • • "Wagon Wheel" – Darius Rucker
  • • "Chicken Fried" – Zac Brown Band
  • • "Body Like a Back Road" – Sam Hunt
  • • "Die a Happy Man" – Thomas Rhett

Reality check: These are examples. At your event, I'll read the room and adjust in real-time. If the crowd loves hip-hop, we lean in. If they want more throwbacks, we deliver. The goal is packed dance floor, not rigid playlist adherence.

Quick Planning Worksheet

Copy/paste this into your email when you're ready to share your music preferences: 

MUST-PLAY SONGS:
(List specific songs you absolutely want played)

DO-NOT-PLAY SONGS/ARTISTS:
(Any songs or artists you want us to avoid)

CULTURAL/SPECIAL MOMENTS:
(Hora, Greek dancing, surprise performances, etc.)

CLEAN vs EXPLICIT:
☐ Clean edits only
☐ Explicit okay for some songs (we'll confirm which)
☐ No preference

VIBE PREFERENCES:
☐ More throwbacks (80s/90s/2000s)
☐ More current hits (2020s)
☐ Heavy hip-hop/R&B
☐ Latin music inclusion
☐ Country music inclusion
☐ EDM/house vibes
☐ Keep it classic (Motown, oldies, standards)

PLAYLIST LINKS:
(Share public Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube playlists if you have them)

Let's Plan Your Perfect Soundtrack

These ideas are starting points. Once we confirm your date, we'll create a custom music plan tailored to your style and your guests.

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