The best wedding ceremony songs for your big day

Music is the perfect way to set the tone for a wedding ceremony, putting your own stamp on the day and getting everyone in a loved-up and celebratory mood! Many couples opt for a slow romantic song for the processional (walking down the aisle) and an upbeat, joyful song for the recessional (exiting the ceremony as a married couple). But whatever your musical tastes may be, we hope this selection of our favourite wedding ceremony songs will offer some inspiration.

The processional is the moment everyone has been waiting for when the bride, groom or couple make their entrance in all their finery. That moment where the couple set eyes on one another for the first time is always so beautiful, and music really helps to set the tone for this.

Of course when it comes to wedding ceremony songs, you can choose absolutely anything you like, so perhaps you’ll go for a song that has always been special to you as a couple. But it you’re looking for inspiration, here’s a few songs/pieces that work really well for the processional.

If you have a time during your ceremony where you will sit down to sign the register or certificate, this can be a perfect time to play some of your favourite music. It’s also a good time to pause for 5 minutes or so and perhaps have some photos taken with your family and wedding party.

Quieter, reflective music can work very well for this moment, and again you may choose to play a song that holds special meaning for you as a couple. Usually you will only have time for one song here, so choose wisely! Here’s a few wedding ceremony songs and pieces that work well as background music when signing the register.

The recessional is the moment where you will exit your ceremony space as a married couple. Usually at this point your guests will be on their feet giving you a round of applause, and perhaps you will also choose this moment to have a confetti throw or ask guests to blow bubbles as you walk back down the aisle.

Joyful, celebratory music often works very well for this part of the ceremony, but of course you can choose any song you wish! Here are some ceremony songs and pieces that always prove popular for the recessional.

We hope this has offered some inspiration and helped you to choose your own wedding ceremony songs! If you love the idea of an outdoor ceremony, why not browse our directories of outdoor venues and outdoor suppliers across the UK?