CEREMONY MUSIC
This is the start of your day, the start of your married life so why not make it truly yourselves! Pick songs that you love, that may have meaning to you. I can't stress enough that whatever song you choose will be perfect because it means something to you! Have a look at some options below but know that I can cover almost everything so don't be afraid to pick something different . It's you and it's your day!
MUSIC LAYOUT
When it comes to a civil/humanist ceremony you can make the ceremony as musical as you'd like. Some couples have songs from the beginning of their relationship right up to the journey of marriage that they may like to include in the ceremony that hold sentimental meaning to them.
Song Layout; (you can have as many or as little as you like)
Civil Ceremony:
Entrance/Walking up the isle
Candle lighting ceremony - Unity Candle
Signing of the Registry
Couple Exit/Walking down the isle
More to Add:
- Remembrance Candle
-Couple's Song (can be used like a pslam in between two readings or in lieu of a reading)
- Sand ceremony (Instrumental)
- Vows (Instrumental)
- Hand fasting (Instrumental)
POPULAR CEREMONY SONGS
Spotify playlist with additional songs:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69pwmSaYYH1zk4bmSTy9lX?si=a6918848b30a4c3d
Popular Entrance Songs:
Depending on how large your wedding party is you may need 1 or 2 songs for this.
If you are having 2 ring boys/flower girls and up to 3/4 in your wedding party, you will need two songs so that everyone has time to make it to the top of the aisle without needing to run.
Can't Help Falling in Love - Kina Grannis (Crazy Rich Asians movie)
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Simply The Best - Tina Turner ( Piano Acoustic)
This - Megan McKenna
The Vow - Ruthanne
Candle Lighting Ceremony (Unity Candle)
- This song is used twice in your ceremony, the first time when you both light your singular candles, for this I woud sing a minute/minute and a half of the song, this gives you time to light the candles, sit back down and take a moment.
The second time I aim to sing the full song, again this is so you have time to light the candle, sit with one another and take a moment to let everything sink in.
How long will I love you - Ellie Goulding
Stand by me - Ben E.King
Fireflies - Owl City
Eternal Flame - The Bangles
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Signing of the Register
- Choose 2 songs, for safety. The second song isn't always used but I will included in another part of the day (Drinks Reception/Dinner Music - if you wish)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Hold On - Wilson Philips
500 Miles - The Proclaimers (Boyce Avenue version)
Rewrite the Stars - The Greatest Showman
Exit Songs
- You are MARRIED! This song should really set the tone for how you want the day to go!
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Whales
This will be ( Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
You've Got the Love - Florence & The Machine
Everything - Michael Bublé
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift