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April 28, 2024
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Wedding Songs: 78 Suggestions for You to Build the Perfect Setlist

For many couples, marriage is the realization of a dream; and the ceremony and party, a milestone of this new phase. So the idea is that everything goes perfectly fine on the big day?

The church, the party venue, the menu, the guest list, the costumes, the songs? Every choice deserves a lot of attention, as these, among many others, are the factors that will determine what this unique celebration will look like in the couple's life.

The songs, by the way, play an essential role, both at the ceremony and at the reception, and deserve to be highlighted, as they are responsible for giving the touch of emotion and / or joy / relaxation at every moment of the event.

The music literally sets the tone of the ceremony, arousing and intensifying the emotions. ? It completes the scenario, sensitizes people, connecting them at that moment ?, comments Claudia Camargo, from Claudia Camargo Eventos, a company that operates in the events market, providing planning and organization consultancy, and the ceremonial service for the big day. .

? Music drives our excitement. In a ceremony, music makes the moment more emotional at certain times and makes us celebrate in others ?, highlights Estênio Azevedo, marriage consultant.

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“We just need to be alert when choosing the setlist to suit each situation so that you don't risk breaking people's emotions or stimulating feelings that don't fit the moment. Crying music, at an appropriate time to cry; otherwise it is just joy, with happy songs ?, adds the marriage consultant.

There are no rules, because the ideal is that marriage has "the face of the bride and groom". But there are more appropriate songs for every moment, especially in the case of the religious ceremony.

78 Great Wedding Songs

Below the professionals Estênio Azevedo and Paulo Salvador, director of the Magistrale Orchestra, cite some songs that are widely used at different times of a wedding.

Parent Entrance

Azevedo comments that there are few cases in which parents enter separately from the godparents, with an exclusive song. ? When this happens, I realize that we mostly hear? How big is my love for you ?, by Roberto Carlos ?, he says.

How Great Is My Love For You? Roberto Carlos

Godparents' Entry

"For the godparents, I usually suggest a soft, slow, romantic, but non-emotional song," comments Azevedo.

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Thinking Out Loud? Ed Sheeran
All of me? John Legend
With A Little Help From My Friends? Joe Cocker
Stand By Me? John Lennon
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing? Aerosmith

Groom's Entrance

Azevedo explains that many grooms choose specific songs that are important to him for some reason. Therefore, this moment of the ceremony is the most varied in terms of songs. I think this freedom in being comfortable in "your moment" is important. Just take care that you don't have exaggerations? He says.

November Rain? Guns N? Roses
93 Millions Miles? Jason Mraz
Kashmir? Led Zeppelin (instrumental)
Nothing Else Matters? Metallica

Entry of pages, maid of honor and maid of honor

According to Azevedo, the moment calls for a song that goes back to childhood, not necessarily childish, but has to do with the protagonists.

Beauty And The Beast? Celine dion
Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Elton John
You? Ll Be In My Heart? Phil Collins
Watercolor? Toquinho
Let it Go (Frozen)
Beauty and the Beast ? Alan Menken
Am I Like This Without You? Adriana Calcanhoto

Bride's entrance

Paulo Salvador points out that Mendelsson's Bridal March is the most traditional and performed in 97% of marriages.

In addition to the traditional Bridal March, you can check out other songs that can be chosen by brides:

Bridal march? Mendelsson
A Thousand Years? Christina Perri
To dream ? Marcelo Jeneci
Marry me ? Vanessa da Mata
Isn't She Lovely? Stevie wonder

Wedding Ring Exchange

Azevedo points out that the blessing and covenant exchange always varies according to the religion of the ceremony. I realize that Catholics don't usually give up Ave Maria. in various instrumental and singing versions, just as some evangelicals choose? How big is my God? Soraya Morais ?, but here also varies a lot ?, he explains.

Ave Maria (solo piano)
How big is my God ? Soraya Morais
Endless love? Diana Ross
Thank You For Loving Me? Bon jovi
Angel? Sarah Mclachlan
Somewhere Over The Raimbow? Israel Kamakawiwo´ole

Greetings and leaving the ceremony

Azevedo comments that, at the time of greetings, it is time to let the tears flow, "since many people have held the emotion here and need to unload it to be able to celebrate everything with joy."

Hallelujah? Leonard Cohen (Inheritance from the movie Shrek)
Agnus Dei? Darlene Zschech
Con Te Partiro? Andrea Bocelli
From This Moment On? Shania Twain
Live La Vida? Coldplay
Wake Me Up? Avicii
I Say A Little Prayer? Aretha franklin
Lucky? Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
Lets Stay Together? Al green
I? M Yours? Jasom Mraz
Happy? Pharrel Williams
Paradise? Coldplay
Everything? Michael Bubble
Do I Know That I Will Love You? Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Morais and Elis Regina
For You I Saved Love? Nando Reis and Ana Cañas

Bride and groom entrance in the ballroom

ÜAnd the party goes on, so the entrance to the hall must be as cheerful or more than the exit from the ceremony! This is where the couple will be welcomed by all the people who have handpicked to honor this moment ?, highlights Azevedo. But it is worth mentioning that it is possible to choose any song that has significant value for the couple. But the ideal is that it is a joyful sound that will further encourage the guests with the entrance of the newlyweds.

Hey, Soul Sister? Train
Summer? Calvin Harris
Marry You? Bruno Mars
Rude? Magic
A Right Anyone? Lulu Santos

Dinner

? It is important to remember that the party has already started and we can not let the stimulus of people fall, even if dinner is a light and quiet moment, it is necessary to balance ?, highlights Azevedo.

In addition to the current, it is usually put, at this time, songs, both national and international, known by people of all ages. To make everyone feel familiar and comfortable with the party.

Sugar? Maroon 5
Want To Want Me? Jason Derulo
Cool kids? Echosmith
It just had to be with you? Tom Jobim and Elis Regina
The Way You Look Tonight? Rod stewart
New York, New York? Frank Sinatra
How Deep Is Your Love? Bee Gees
Just The Way You Are? Bruno Mars
Lilac? Djavan
Like Tide? Jorge Vercillo
I liked you so much ? Tim Maia
Good luck ? Vanessa da Mata
Sunflower? Black city

Prom

Check out a selection of songs? from oldest to current? that are usually played throughout the party, with the purpose of making the guests dance.

Blame? Calvin Harris
YMCA? Village people
La Bamba? Ritchie valens
Dancing Days? The Frantic
It's Raining Men? The Weather Girls
Rather Be? Clean Bandit
I love it? Icona Pop
Sky Full Of Stars (Robin Schulz Remix)? Coldplay
Am I Wrong? Nico and Vinz
Blue club ? Matogrosso and Mathias
The Angels sing our love ? Jorge and Matheus
Me and you forever ? Jorge Aragão
Truth ? Zeca Pagodinho
Your way ? Initial Capital
On your side ? Jota Quest
Pro Happy Birth Day? Cazuza
Fisherman Of Illusions? The Rappa

It is worth mentioning that there are a multitude of songs that can be played at weddings. In addition, news keeps coming up! A couple who loves backcountry, for example, will certainly want to play in their party some songs of this style (new or old). The same goes for those who love samba and so on!

13 tips to help you choose songs

Azevedo points out that the sound environment is super important in any situation, especially at a moment that is already remarkable in itself. "This means that every time you remember that moment, certain music will come into your mind so that you can feel the same feeling you had through a memory," he says.

Generally, when I meet with the couple to discuss the songs of the event, I try to extract from them as much information as possible so that we can draw a setlist that will impress their personality and musical taste. Some grooms already have definite songs or personal desires; others arrive well lost. One thing that is very worthwhile is also to hear the opinion of the music professionals hired for the event. The guys live in the music world and can convey to us news and versions that match what we want ?, adds the marriage consultant.

I often say that there are no rules when it comes to producing a marriage. The advisor has a duty to realize the dream of the couple, doing what they dream and wish, of course, with a lot of common sense. Often an idea just needs to be honed to become the highlight of the event. You have to know how to listen even to what the couple can't talk about, feel what they imagine and expect from the big day, and when we can do that, we are sure that it will not only be the songs that will be in our memory ?, highlights Azevedo.

Check out some practical tips that will probably help you when defining wedding songs:

Include in the repertoire songs you like that are part of your story.
Do not forget that the party is also for the guests! It's not because you like samba, for example, that you should play just that at the wedding. Think of an eclectic repertoire that pleases everyone.
For the religious ceremony two issues are important: • the songs should have to do with the characteristics of the couple. And the second point is to remember that because it is a religious ceremony, there is some care in choosing the songs. Especially if the place is a church with established rules ?, highlights the music group Ânima.
"When choosing international music, try to know the translation so as not to risk having a beautiful melody talking about subjects that do not fit the moment", explains Claudia Camargo.
Imagine yourself listening to the songs chosen for the big day 10 years later. Classics (both classical and popular) are usually always remembered with the same enchantment years later ?, comments the Anonymous group.
The sound needs to be of quality. Whether you choose a DJ, a band or orchestra, etc., look for reliable suppliers.
No, do tests? at your wedding. Try to hire professionals you have seen playing at least once or at least who have a good referral.
When deciding between DJ or band for the party, take time to study each other's pros and cons.
At the first meeting with the supplier (whether DJ, band, orchestra), make it clear what style of couple, wedding you are planning, and list the points that are most important to you. For example, if you don't want at all to play a particular style of music at the event, say so.
In the case of the band, especially, ask if it is willing to make minor changes to the repertoire if that is important to you.
For the DJ, plan the setlist a few days in advance and avoid asking for changes on the day of the event.
Remember that some wedding moments call for songs that provide excitement; others, joy, relaxation. ? Both the religious ceremony and the party have their dynamics. The religious ceremony begins with softer songs; announces the groom's entrance with a little more pomp and climaxes with the bride's entrance, the most anticipated moment. Checkers and pages call for laid-back songs that match the spontaneity of children. The blessing of alliances is an introspective and emotional moment. The greetings call for soaring songs that match the excitement of the groomsmen and parents. Is the departure of the couple already the beginning of the party ?, comments Claudia.

After presenting your wishes regarding the wedding songs and choosing the provider, trust their work. He will certainly work to make everything happen as agreed.

Choosing a good supplier and presenting the couple's wishes for the big day soundtrack, surely you and your guests will enjoy the event in the best way possible: with just the right emotion and a lot of joy!