What makes a Top Wedding Song? Well the simple answer is it’s a song that’s moving. You see the majority of wedding songs are either happy, fun, emotional and romantic. Sure there many different genres of wedding songs (such as slow rock ballads to jazz to electronic Cafe del mar style songs) but they all have one thing in common. They make you feel good!
Whether it is an Indian or a Western wedding, a large grand one or a small simple one, music has always played a very important role in making a wedding memorable. For western culture weddings, music is usually chosen for the Wedding March and the Reception after wards.
A Wedding March is basically a piece of music played as the bride enters and walks up the aisle (processional) or in the end, after the marriage, when the wedded couple leaves (recessional).
One of the traditional pieces chosen for the Processional (as you must’ve heard on numerous occasions yourself) is of course, the Bridal chorus from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, more popularly called “Here comes the Bride”.
The traditional Recessional is usually the Wedding March, a music piece by Felix Mendelssohn. Though many new songs are constantly being used, these classics continue to be tremendously popular.
For the dancing part wedding receptions, the most popular music is usually numbers that are rhythmic and generally fast-paced that get everybody on the dance floor!
The list of top wedding songs also includes some songs that are simply not a good idea for a wedding. These include a song from years ago, which no one remembers, or perhaps a rap with an undertone of innuendo, which makes the guest uncomfortable.
Bottom-shaking songs are also a big no-no. Even classic rock songs, which require a lot of head banging and adrenaline, might not be a good idea for a wedding. A tacky song will completely ruin an otherwise perfect wedding. It is also important to note that what seems funny or “different” today, might be quite an embarrassment after, say, ten or fifteen years. While it is okay to be adventurous, being too wacky might lead to disappointment later.
Music is important since it sets the mood for the wedding. The best bet, I think, is to go with a kind of song that suits your personality and the type of wedding you’ve arranged. If you consider yourself rebellious, it’s good to choose a song that makes you stand out in the crowd. But you should also remember that weddings are meant to last a lifetime, so it should be music that you and your spouse will always hold close to your heart.
Browse through your CD collection / iPod and think of songs (generally happy ones) that yourself and partner love.
If you after a quality list of lyrically suited Top Wedding Songs, The Wedding Reception Kit will help you choose your wedding music easily and give you even more ideas for the big day. Good luck with choosing your music!
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