MUSIC FOR THE CHURCH CEREMONY

The following is a sample list of music for both the church service and the reception.  As you can see there are defined moments in both ceremonies where music is usually played.  The songs we have chosen may not be your favourites, but it may give you an idea as to the style of song appropriate for at that time.

PRELUDE MUSIC

Prelude music is played prior to the ceremony as guests are being seated. These songs will set the tone for your ceremony, therefore classical or jazz music is commonly played.

Depending on your timeline, you will typically choose 5-6 songs to be played at this time.

Annies Song                                      John Denver

Anticipation                                     Carly Simon

Because you Loved me                      Celine Dion

By Your side                                      Sade

Can you Feel the love tonight           Elton John

Can’t help Falling in Love                  Elvis Presley

Forever in Love                                 Kenhy G

Hawaiian Wedding Song                    Elvis Presley

I’ll be there for you                           Bon Jovi

Loves Devine                                    Seal

Never knew a Love Like this            Doug Stone

One Love                                          Bob Marley

Some enchanted Evening                  South Pacific

To Love somebody                            The Bee Gees

When you Say Nothing at all              Ronan Keating

Your Song                                         Elton John

PROCESSIONAL SONGS

The Processional begins as the immediate family members are ready to be seated. Depending on your ceremony dynamics, you will choose a new song as your bridal party walks down the aisle.

Angels                                               Robbie Williams

Annie’s Song                                      John Denver

Beautiful in My Eyes                          Joshua Kadison

Bittersweet Symphony                       The Verve

Can You Feel the Love Tonight        Elton John

Come Away with me                         Norah Jones

I Believe in you and me                      Whitney Houston

I found me Everything                       Mary J. Bilge

Love is all around                              Wet Wet Wet

Never knew a Love like this              Doug Stone

BRIDAL ENTRANCE SONGS

Choose the perfect song as all eyes will be on the blushing bride!

(today I met) The boy I’m gonna Marry

                                                          Darlene Love

A new Day has come                         Celine Dion

All for Love                                      Bryan Adams

Always on my Mind                            Willie Nelson

Beautiful Day                                    U2

Can’t Take my Eyes of You               Frankie Valli

Come away with me                          Norah Jones

Everything I do, I do it for you          Bryan Adams

I finally found someone                     Barbara Streisand / Bryan Adams

I pledge my Love                               Peaches & Cream

I’ll be There for You                          Bon Jovi

If I aint got you                                 Alicia keys

Isn’t she Lovely                                 Stevie Wonder

Love Song                                         Elton John

My Heart Will go on                         Celine Dion

Power of Love                                  Celine Dion

She’s Got a Way with                         Billy Joel

Stand by me                                       John Lennon

The Prayer                                        Josh Groban

INTERLUDE SONGS

Interlude songs are often used during the ceremony to signify a special moment for the couple. This would be a perfect type of song to play during the lighting of a unity candle.

All for Love                                      Bryan Adams

Baby I’m a Want you                          Bread

Beautiful                                           Gordon Lightfoot

Breathless                                         The Corrs

Everything I do, I do it for You         Bryan Adams

First Time I ever Saw your Face        Roberta Flack

If                                                       Bread

Kiss From a Rose                               Seal

Save the Best for Last                      Vanessa Williams

Stuck in the Middle with You           Steeler Wheels

We Belong Together                          Mariah Carey

When you Say nothing at all              Ronan Keating

RECESSIONAL SONGS

Congratulations, you're married! The recessional song celebrates your new commitment and is played as you walk up the aisle together.

All for Love                                      Bryan Adams

All you need is Love                          The Beatles

Autumn                                             Vivaldi

Can’t help falling in Love                  UB40

Everything I do, I do it for you          Bryan Adams

From this Moment                            Shania Twain

I’m Walking on sunshine                     Katrina & the Waves

I’ve got you Babe                               Sony & Cher

L.O.V.E.                                            Michael Buble

Love me Tender                                Elvis Presley

Love will Keep us Together              Captain & Tennille

Signed, sealed, delivered                    Stevie wonder

Until the End of Time                       Beyonce / Justin timberlake

You’ll never walk alone                      Elvis Presley

You’re my Best Friend                        Queen

POSTLUDE SONGS

The Postlude plays at the conclusion of the ceremony, after the recessional. As your guests exit, the postlude music should keep with the upbeat mood.

Because You Loved me                     Celine Dion

Cherish                                             Madonna

Give me a Reason                              Michael Bolton

I’ll be there for you                           Bon Jovi

I’m a Believer                                     The Monkees

Stars                                                 Simply Red

Stuck on You                                    Lionel Ritchie

We’ve only Just Begun                       The Carpenters

MUSIC FOR THE RECEPTION

FIRST DANCE SONGS

Celebrate your love with your first dance as a married couple! Every couple is different. Choose a song that represents your relationship and style.

‘Cause I love you                               Lenny Williams

A new day has Come                         Celine Dion

Always on my mind                            Willie Nelson

Amazed                                             Lonestar

Angels                                               Robbie Williams

Arms of a women                              Amos Lee

Beautiful                                           James Blunt

Because of you                                  Reba McEntire

Bed of roses                                      Bon Jovi

Best Friend                                        Queen

By Your Side                                      Sade

Can you Feel the Love tonight          Elton John

Can’t help Falling in Love                  UB40

Crazy for You                                   Madonna

Endless Love                                     Lionel Ritchie/ Diana Ross

Everything I do, I do it for You         Bryan Adams

Every Breath you Take                      The Police

Forever                                              Mariah Carey

From the Bottom of my heart           Stevie wonder

Greatest Love of all                          Whitney Houston

Have I told you lately                        Rod Stewart

I Love You                                        Celine Dion

I will Always Love you                       Whitney Houston

I’ll do Anything for Love                   Meatloaf

I’ll Always Be there                            Bryan Adams

I’ve got you Babe                               Sony & Cher

It had to be you                                Harry Connick Jr.

Just the Way you are                         Billy Joel

Love                                                  Nat King Cole

Imagine                                              John Lennon

Love is All Around                            Wet Wet Wet

More than Words                              Extreme

 MOTHER/SON DANCE SONGS

This is the groom's opportunity to honor and thank his mother for all she has done.

A Song for Mamma                           Boys II Men

Blessed                                              Elton John

Close to You                                     Carpenters

Glory of Love                                    Peter Cetera

Hero                                                  Mariah Carey

I will Always Love You                      Dolly Parton

In My life                                           The Beatles

Love of my Life                                Carly Simon

Mama                                                Il divo

Secret O’ life                                     James Taylor

Thank You                                        Dido

FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE SONGS

This traditional dance is meant to signify the transitional between childhood and adulthood. This is your turn to thank your father for his love and support throughout the years.

Close to You                                     The Carpenters

Book of Love                                    Peter Gabriel

Brown Eyed Girl                                Van Morrison

Celebration                                       Kool and the Gang

Child of Mine                                    Carole King

Daughters                                         John Mayer

Find Your wings                                 Mark Harris

Have I told you Lately                       Rod Stewart

Isn’t She Lovely                                 Stevie Wonder

Lady                                                  Kenny Rogers

Perhaps Love                                    John Denver

Pretty woman                                    Roy Orbison

The Way you Look Tonight               Elton John

Wind beneath my wings                     Bette Midler

Wonder of You                                  Elvis Presley

CAKE CUTTING SONGS

Whether you decide to be kind or to smash cake in each other's faces, you will need a soundtrack to the excitement!

Because you Loved Me                     Celine Dion

Can’t Help Falling in Love                 Elvis Presley

How Sweet it is                                 James Taylor

I Can’t help Myself                            The Four Tops

My Best Friend                                  Queen

Only Wanna be with you                    Hootie and the Blowfish

The Sweetest Thing                          U2

You’ve got a Friend in Me                 Randy Newman

ANNIVERSARY DANCE SONGS

The anniversary dance is typically a time where married couples can come onto the dance floor and share a dance, as a celebration of marriage.

Anniversary Waltz                             Al Jolson

Babe                                                  Styx

Because of You                                 Tony Bennett

Come Fly with me                              Frank Sinatra

Don’t Know Much                            Aaron Neville

I Get a Kick out of You                    Frank Sinatra

Imagine                                              John Lennon

Something                                         The Beatles

Take my Breath Away                       Top Gun sound track

Truly, Madly, Deeply                          Savage Garden

BOUQUET TOSS SONGS

Single ladies beware! Have fun with this part of the night. Choose a song that gets their attention!

Another One Bites The Dust            Queen

Bad Boys                                            Inner Circle

Do Ya think I’m sexy                          Rod Stewart

Fat Bottom Girls                               Queen

Girls Just Wanna have Fun                Cyndi Lauper

Hit me With your Best shot               Pat Benatar

It’s raining men                                  Weather Girls

She’s a Lady                                       Tom Jones

Who Let the Dogs Out                     Baha Men

You Sexy Thing                                  Hot Chocolate

 GARTER REMOVAL SONGS

Along with the Bouquet Toss, this is the light-hearted time of the evening. Choose a great song to show that humor!

A Little Less Conversation              Elvis Presley

Bad to the Bone                                George Thorogood

Fever                                                 Peggy Lee

Get It On                                          T Rex

I’m too Sexy                                       Right Said Fred

Legs                                                  ZZ Top

Man, I feel like a woman                   Shania Twain

Oh Yeah                                            Yello

Ring of fire                                        Johnny Cash

She’s a Lady                                       Tom Jones

You can Leave your hat on               Joe Cocker

 LAST DANCE SONGS

Let's celebrate the happy couple one last time! You may want to choose a song that also thanks your friends and families for their love and support.

‘Cause I Love you                              Lenny Williams

A Little Less Conversation               Elvis Presley

A Prayer                                            Celine Dione

A Wink and a Smile                            Harry Connick Jr

All Night Long                                   Lionel Ritchie

All the Way                                        Frank Sinatra

Because of you                                  Tony Bennett

Can you Feel the love Tonight           Elton John

Cheek to Cheek                                Ella Fitzgerald

Come fly with me                               Frank Sinatra

Endless Love                                      Lionel Ritchie / Diana Ross

For the Love of You                          Isley Brothers

From the Bottom of my heart            Stevie Wonder

How Sweet it is                                 James Taylor

I would walk 500 miles                       The Proclaimers

I’ll Stand by You                                 The Pretenders

It had to be You                                Michael Buble

Last Dance                                        Donna Summer

Save the Last Dance for me              Michael Buble

Something                                          The Beatles

Take my Breath Away                        Top Gun

The best is Yet to come                    Tony Bennett