Ceremony Music has been updated by our friends at Complete Wedding + Event DJ's

Perfect Ceremony Music: Timeless Classics + 2025 Wedding Favourites

The ceremony music you choose for your wedding day sets the stage for everything that follows. From the moment guests arrive to the joyful walk back up the aisle as newlyweds, your song choices can reflect your personality, highlight your love story, and even complement your wedding theme—whether you're planning a romantic garden affair, a glamorous city soirée, or a dreamy fairytale celebration.

We teamed up with our friends at Complete Wedding +Events to refresh our go-to list with this year’s most requested songs—while still keeping the beloved classics that have made wedding moments magical for years.

Processional Songs

These tracks create a beautiful and emotional lead-up to your ceremony. Whether it’s your bridal party walking in or your grand entrance, this music sets the tone.

Modern & Trending (2025):

• Lover (First Dance Remix) – Taylor Swift
• You’re The One – Lukas Graham
• Until I Found You (Em Beihold version) – Stephen Sanchez ft. Em Beihold
• Heaven – Calum Scott
• Beautiful Things – Benson Boone

Romantic Favourites:

• From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
• How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
• I Do – Aloe Blacc
• Marry Me – Train
• Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
• Latch (Acoustic) – Sam Smith
• Say You Won’t Let Go – Alexa Goddard

Timeless Classics:

• Canon in D – Pachelbel
• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
• At Last – Etta James
• Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley / Kina Grannis version

License Signing Songs

During this quieter, reflective part of your ceremony, soft, meaningful music can keep guests engaged and elevate the atmosphere.

Modern & Trending (2025):

• Slow It Down – Benson Boone
• Golden Hour – JVKE
• Fearless (Taylor’s Version – Piano) – Taylor Swift
• Forever & Always – Claire Rosinkranz
• Yours – Russell Dickerson

Laidback & Love-Filled:

• As Long As You Love Me – Sleeping At Last
• Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Kina Grannis
• I’d Rather Be With You – Josh Radin
• First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
• The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
• Love You Like I Used To – Russell Dickerson

Classic Options:

• Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
• Make You Feel My Love – Adele (or Bob Dylan original)
• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
• Your Song – Elton John
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Recessional Songs

Cue the confetti and smiles—these songs celebrate your “We did it!” moment as you walk back down the aisle as newlyweds.

Modern & Trending (2025):

• Good Day – Forrest.
• Happy For You – Two Feet
• Love Like This – ZAYN
• Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk (remix version)
• Electric Love – BØRNS

Upbeat Crowd-Pleasers:

• Just To Say I Love You – Michael Franti
• All My Love – George Ezra
• Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
• I Wanna Be With You – Aloe Blacc
• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• Ho Hey – The Lumineers

Iconic Classics:

• This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
• You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
• Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves

Whether you're leaning toward something new or holding onto a sentimental classic, your ceremony playlist should feel like you. If you’re working with one of our Complete Wedding + Event DJs we’ll help tailor your selections for each special moment—from walking down the aisle to your grand exit.

Need help designing your ceremony soundtrack? Let’s chat about creating a personalized playlist that fits your vibe.

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