I have been captivated recently by Brides Southern California magazine. On page 193 there is an entry titled “This is the Remake” with classics and popular hit song suggestions for your wedding. The song choices are categorized by the best time to play the song.
Here are some of the suggestions for the PROCESSIONAL
“Over the Rainbow” by Nikki Yanofsky (instead of Jody Garland)
“Stairway to Heaven” by Rodrigo y Gabriela (instead of Led Zeppelin)
“With or Without You” by Keane (instead of U2)
“Always Be My Baby” by David Cook (instead of Mariah Carey)
“Here Comes Your Man” by Meaghan Smith (instead of The Pixies)
Some suggestions for the FIRST DANCE
“At Last” by Jason Marz (instead of Etta James)
“L-O-V-E” by Joss Stone (instead of Nat King Cole)
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Josh Kelley (instead of Queen)
“I Want to Know What Love Is” by Mariah Carey (instead of Journey)
“More Than Words “ by Frankie J (instead of Extreme)
“I Melt With You” by Nouvelle Vague (instead of Modern English)
COCKTAIL HOUR favorites
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Lauryn Hill (instead of Frankie Valli)
“Overjoyed” by Mary J. Blige (instead of Stevie Wonder)
“Only You” by Train (instead of The Platters)
“Emotion” by Destiny’s Child (instead of The Bee Gees)
“Baby One More Time” by Travis (instead of Brittany Spears)
“One” by Johnny Cash (instead of U2)
“Wild Horses” by The Sundays (instead of The Rolling Stones)
Suggestions for the PARENT’S DANCE
“What a Wonderful World” by Eva Cassidy (instead of Louis Armstrong)
“Someone to Watch Over Me” by Amy Winehouse (instead of Frank Sinatra)
“Tiny Dancer” by Ben Folds (instead of Elton John)
“Just the Way You Are” by Maggie Gylenhaal (instead of Billy Joel)
Some classic DANCE FLOOR choices
“Lean on Me” by Glee cast (instead of Bill Withers)
“Higher Ground” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers (instead of Stevie Wonder)
“Come on Eileen” by Save Ferris (instead of Dexys Midnight Runners)
“Heaven” by DJ Sammy and Yanou (instead of Bryan Adams)
This ceremony and music selection was provided by Brides Southern California magazine. Most of these songs have great lyrics but they need a different tempo for the mood of your wedding, which is why I love this list! Get the songs you want in the style that fits your event! Best of luck!
