Category Archives: Wedding Ceremony Music

Chicago Wedding Band Helping You Find That Aisle Magic

Your song for walking down the aisle must be magical, am I right? 

The question is, what does magical mean to YOU?  Our Chicago wedding band is all about helping you narrow down the thousands of options for ceremony music songs, and helping you to find “the one.”

It’s time to do some soul-searching. Have you been to a wedding and felt that the music was magical? 

Did you have goosebumps? What was so special about it? Why did it speak to you? 

When the right song happens at the right time, and all of the planets line up, that’s when the magic happens. The trick is to visualize way ahead to your wedding day, and choose that song now. 

Pop? Classical? Rock? Country? R&B? Current? Lots of choices, and some might say too many choices 😉

Maybe you’ve known all along which song you want to walk down the aisle to, or maybe you’re looking for ideas. If you’re in idea mode, here’s one to consider:

Start your day with an instrumental version of this and your guests won’t believe their ears. Coldplay tunes are some of our very favorites, and this one is definitely a winner. Not too fast, and not too slow. It’s just right. 

Have a listen, see if this one is a good fit for you. 

🤗

Chicago Wedding Band String Pop – How Sweet It Is (James Taylor) – Wedding String Quartet

Not only does our Chicago wedding band live for getting all of your guests out there on the dance floor, but we also can’t wait to meet with you to discuss your ceremony music! After choosing a song for walking down the aisle, the next most important tune to think about is the one for walking out after your ceremony has finished. It’s called the recessional, and this is the song that will kick off your first moments of being married, along with the first moments of your reception.

The party! This is the song that will catapult everyone into the party! YES!

Maybe you’ve known all along which song you want to exit to, or maybe you’re looking for ideas. If ideas are your thing, we’ve got one for you today:

Pull out all the stops with an instrumental version of this and your guests will swoon. It’s classic, and it’s fun. Even better, you’ll have a spring in your step and a smile on your face.

And when everyone knows the lyrics? SCORE! 

Have a listen, see if this one is a good fit for you. 

We’re going to keep things short today, in honor of St. Patrick 🍀

Music for Walking Down The Aisle – Crazy Love – String Quartet

If you’re looking for music for walking down the aisle, check out this version of Crazy Love for string quartet, performed live by Artistrings, a modern string quartet in Chicago that specializes in pop and rock music. The Artistrings quartet paired with one of our Chicago wedding bands is an entertainment lineup that will not miss! This is our favorite Van Morrison string cover, with a string quartet arrangement and sheet music written by our talented violist, Benton Wedge.

For fans of Van Morrison (and really, who isn’t?), this is an absolutely beautiful song for walking down the aisle. Not too slow, and not too fast. Goldilocks would be the first to say that it’s just right 🙂 Your guests will be thinking the lyrics as you float down the aisle. What could be sweeter?


I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong
Yet I’m running to her like a river’s song

She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love

She’s got a fine sense of humor when I’m feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief

She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love

Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight

And when I’m returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul

For ceremony music inspiration, take a spin through our wedding ceremony ideas and get access to 25 already done for you templates to mix & match ideas. We’ll be back soon with more ideas. Happy planning!

Wedding Songs & Wedding Planning Tips – Meet Chris & Carol of Sarlas Music

Meet Chris & Carol from Sarlas Music, experts in all things wedding music! Yes, Chris is a goof….a loveable goof and leader of one of the very best Chicago wedding bands. From choosing the wedding songs that are perfect for you, to wedding music planning, first dance songs for bride and groom, and songs for walking down the aisle, Chris & Carol are here to help. Ceremony music for weddings can be very challenging to choose, so be sure to check out our advice and time-saving tips. Our favorite videos showcase wedding ceremony music that’s instrumental, as well as aisle songs and first dance wedding songs. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel so that you’re notified right away of our weekly videos and wedding planning tips. We’re super excited to help!

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For a head start on your ceremony music, be sure to grab our free list of the best songs for walking down the aisle. Whether your vision is classical elegance or fun and accessible pop, this quick-start guide has got you covered.

And, if you’re tired of research and want to ditch the guesswork on your ceremony music, take a peek at our wedding ceremony music templates. Ceremony music is already curated, with music for prelude, processionals, unity ceremony, recessional, and postlude. All you need to do is just choose one complete ceremony and go!

Wedding Songs – The Best of Both Worlds

If you’re looking for a modern song for walking down the aisle that’s also grand and regal, have we got an idea for you!

The Prime Minister’s Love Theme from Love Actually bridges the gap between traditional classical music and driving pop. It’s elegant, regal, grand, and classy. It’s also from one of our very favorite movies, so win-win!

All you need to do is imagine this huge sound filling the room, from floor to walls and ceiling, welcoming you as you walk down that beautiful aisle. If you’re looking for a modern song for walking down the aisle that will make you feel like royalty, stop and give this one a good listen.

Pretty good, right?!

(For a quick win, check out our list of 10 favorite songs for walking down the aisle)

Speaking about Love Actually, one of our favorite things to do is to tie a ceremony together with a musical theme. Think about taking all of your ceremony music from the score of Love Actually, it works! When you combine the Glasgow Love Theme, Portuguese Love Theme, PM Love Theme, and All You Need Is Love, you’ve got a cohesive ceremony plan that will win the hearts of everyone in the room.

Here are some more modern ceremony music theme ideas:
All Beatles
All Coldplay
All Bruno Mars
All Beyonce
Yacht Rock!

Isn’t your creativity just flowing now?! The possibilities are simply endless and so very exciting. This is your chance to create something that will last forever.

If you’re looking for inspiration, take a spin through our wedding ceremony ideas and get access to 25 already done for you templates to mix & match ideas. We’ll be back soon with more ideas. Happy planning!