A lovely and warm wedding is what you’ve always dreamed of since the day you were a little girl but you know better now that you’ve come of age. You no longer fancy the idea of holding glamorous and flamboyant celebrations because the idea itself is too much to handle. As a grown up, you now think of weddings as intimate celebrations worthy to be celebrated only with your family, loved ones and closest friends. When you celebrate life’s precious moments such as your upcoming wedding, you want everybody (including yourself) to have the best time of their lives so you try to give them what they deserve: lively entertainment. Now that you’re almost settled, here are some of the hottest wedding music ideas to try for your 2015 wedding:
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1. Slow and romantic songs for your first dance
One of the hottest wedding music ideas to try is to choose a special slow, romantic and sentimental song for your first dance as a couple. You want this to be memorable and special so you need a song that will summarize all your feelings; a song that will send you butterflies in your stomach as you dance to it. Here’s a list of romantic songs that you should consider:
- Thinking Out Loud- Ed Sheeran is not only a great singer and performer but he is also a lyrical genius who knows exactly how to put feelings into words such as this song. Dancing to the beat of Thinking Out Loud is one of the best wedding music ideas to try. Be mesmerized by its wonderful lyrics where it describes love as eternal. Oh and why not copy the dance steps they incorporated in the music video? Guests will surely be entertained with this idea.
- All of Me- John Legend is legendary especially with this nostalgic and moving song that is perfect for that romantic first dance you’ve always wanted to have. Dance to it and feel the emotions as John Legend speaks volume about his one true love and this song might just be able to move you to tears. One of the hottest wedding music ideas to try for your first dance, don’t you think?
- Who You Love- Katy Perry and John Mayer just proved to the world that love is indeed a many splendored thing especially if it inspires you to create a powerful and beautiful love song duet. Dance the night away with your knight in shining armor in this charming song that put love in a nutshell.
2. Cheerful and upbeat songs
If dancing to slow and cheesy songs is not your thing as you’re not a hopeless romantic with an old soul, why not try cheery and sunny wedding music ideas? Check out cheerful and upbeat songs that will match your personality:
- Love Me Like You Do- Ellie Goulding’s powerful vocal chords have been put to great use in this upbeat romantic song that has been used as soundtrack for the movie Fifty Shades of Gray. Probably one of the hottest wedding music ideas to try is to play this song and let you and your groom freely dance to it until the end of the song. Just by the thought of hearing this music will definitely give you goosebumps.
- I Choose You- Sarah Bareilles songs are match made in heaven when it comes to wedding music. This song is perfect for your romantic love story so why not dance to it as you listen to its lyrics?
- XO- Queen B once again reclaimed her throne with this upbeat yet romantic song that will make you groove in no time. One of the hottest wedding music ideas to try is to ask your groom impromptu to dance the night away with this song.
3. Funky and Groovy songs for the wedding party
The best part after the wedding ceremony is the party itself! This is the time when your guests let loose and stop being formal, they just enjoy the moment and the music being played. Play funky songs and let your guests hit the dance floor in no time with these wedding music ideas:
- Treasure- Bruno Mars is simply Bruno Mars. This song is funky and it has that fun vibe that will make everyone groove before they know it. Play this song and let your guests have a good time.
- A Sky Full of Stars- Coldplay’s A Sky Full of Stars won’t fail you as this song is not only romantic. It has a fun, jovial and danceable tune that will send everyone to the dance floor.
- Shut Up and Dance- Turn your wedding party into a wild and wicked disco night with this new single from Walk The Moon. The giddy danceable tune is a phenomenal example of an eccentric love affair on the dance floor.