Wedding Music Planning | Ghost Entertainment

♫ Wedding Music Planning

Discover the perfect songs for every magical moment of your wedding day. Each playlist is different and based on your tastes. These are some examples of the types and styles that may work for you.

Your Soundtrack Starts Here

Music sets the tone for every moment — from the first tear as you walk down the aisle to the last dance of the night. Use this guide to explore popular song choices for each part of your wedding, then share your favorites with your Ghost Entertainment DJ.

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Ceremony Music

Set the perfect tone as you walk down the aisle

♪ Processional — Bridal March

Canon in D

Johann Pachelbel
A Thousand Years

Christina Perri
I Could Fall in Love

Selena
Marry Me

Train
At Last

Etta James
Can't Help Falling in Love

Kina Grannis
I Will Always Love You

Vitamin String Quartet
You're Still The One

Shania Twain
I'll Be There (Acoustic)

Blame Jones and Franklyn Jay

Note: Every wedding is unique — this song should be something truly meaningful to the bride and groom.

♪ Recessional — Walk Out as Married!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Stevie Wonder
Happy

Pharrell Williams
Can't Stop the Feeling

Justin Timberlake
Lovely Day

Bill Withers
Kiss Me

Sixpence None the Richer
Kiss

Prince
Marry You

Bruno Mars
It's in his Kiss

Cher
My First My Last My Everything

Barry White

√ Pro Tip: Your processional sets the emotional tone of the entire ceremony. Choose a song that feels personal and meaningful — This song should pop and the kiss should feel like a magical moment!

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Cocktail Hour

Elegant background music while guests mingle

Here Comes The Sun

The Beatles
Dreams

Fleetwood Mac
You Make My Dreams

Hall and Oates
Africa

Toto
Come Away With Me

Norah Jones
Peaches

Justin Beiber
The Way You Do The Things You Do

The Temptations
Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen
This Old Heart of Mine

The Isley Brothers

√ Pro Tip: Cocktail hour music should be upbeat enough to energize guests but soft enough for easy conversation. Jazz, acoustic, and light pop work beautifully!

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Dinner Music

Soft, romantic background music during your meal

Perfect

Ed Sheeran
Better Together

Jack Johnson
Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran
All of Me

John Legend
How Sweet it Is

James Taylor
My Girl

Otis Redding
Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder
L-O-V-E

Nat King Cole
That's Amore

Dean Martin

√ Pro Tip: Dinner music volume should be kept low — around 60–65dB — so guests can enjoy conversations without straining to hear each other.

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First Dance

Your first moment as husband and wife on the dance floor

Speechless

Dan + Shay
From the Ground Up

Dan + Shay
Here and Now

Luther Vandross
All My Life

K-Ci and Jo Jo
You Are the Best Thing

Ray LaMontagne
Perfect

Ed Sheeran and Beyonce
I'm Yours

Jason Mraz
When A Man Loves a Woman (Acoustic)

Franklyn Jay
Your Song

Ellie Goulding

√ Pro Tip: Choose a song that's meaningful to both of you — whether it's the song from your first date, a shared favorite, or something that perfectly captures your love story!

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Special Dances

Father-daughter, mother-son, and other meaningful dances

My Wish

Rascal Flatts
Butterfly Kisses

Bob Carlisle
I Loved Her First

Heartland
A Song for Mama

Boyz II Men
Daddy

Beyonce
First Man

Camila Cabello
Mother Like Mine

The Band Perry
Because You Loved Me

Celine Dion
Mother

Kacey Musgraves

√ Pro Tip: Special dances are deeply emotional moments. Let your DJ know in advance so they can introduce each dance with a warm announcement and proper timing.

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Reception & Party

High-energy dance floor hits to keep the party going all night

Uptown Funk

Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson
Dancing Queen

ABBA
Yeah

Usher
Don't Stop Believin'

Journey
Shut Up and Dance

Walk the Moon
September

Earth Wind and Fire
Danza Kuduro

Elvis Crespo
I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Whitney Houston
Celebration

Kool and The Gang

√ Pro Tip: A great DJ reads the room! Share your must-play and do-not-play lists ahead of time so your DJ can keep the energy exactly where you want it all night long.

Ready to Plan Your Perfect Playlist?

Our experienced DJs are here to bring your vision to life. Contact Ghost Entertainment today to start building your custom wedding soundtrack!

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