Songs for Your Wedding

Picking songs for your wedding can be tricky. There will be a variety of guests with varying ages, backgrounds and tastes in music. You should try to have a little bit of something for everyone when it comes to selecting music for the "free for all" dance segment of your wedding reception if you're having one. But besides this part there are a number of other songs you must pick for all the important moments during the ceremony and reception. Below are lists of some favorites brides frequently choose.

First Dance
"At Last" by Etta James
"Endless Love" Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
"Lady" by Kenny Rogers
"I Only Have Eyes for You" by The Flamingos
"When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge
"Amazed" by Lonestar
"My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
"We Belong" by Pat Benatar
"Always and Forever" by Heatwave
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight" by Elton John
"I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 Degrees
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden

Father/Daughter Dance
"Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle
"Thank Heaven For Little Girls" by Maurice Chevalier
"My Girl" by The Temptations
"Daddy's Little Girl" by Al Martiano
"Always Be Your Baby" by Natalie Grant
"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers
"Song For My Daughter" by Ray Allaire

Mother/Son Dance
"Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole
"Have I Told You Lately" by Rod Stewart
"Child of Mine" by Carole King
"Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler
"A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
"You've Got A Friend" by James Taylor
"Hero" by Mariah Carey

Cake Cutting
"Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies
"How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by Marvin Gaye
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard
"I Got You, Babe" by Sonny and Cher

Garter and Bouquet Toss
"Man! I Feel Like A Woman" by Shania Twain
"Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison
"Like A Virgin" by Madonna
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
"The Stripper" by David Rose

Last Dance of the Night
"Last Dance" by Donna Summer
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks
"These Are The Days" by Natalie Merchant
"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones

Grand Entrance
"We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
"Let's Get It Started In Here" by Black Eyed Peas
"Get The Party Started" by Pink
"Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen
"Celebration" by Kool and the Gang
"Puttin' On The Ritz" by Stray Cats
"I'm A Believer" by Smash Mouth
"Happy Together" by The Turtles

If you're looking for some untraditional music for the ceremony you might try these:

Bridal Party Processional

"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
"How Deep Is Your Love" by Bee Gees
"I Wanna Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler
"Making Memories Of Us" by Keith Urban

Bride's Processional
"When You Say Nothing At All" by Allison Krauss
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli
"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin

Wedding Ceremony Recessional
"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band
"Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters