{"id":3363,"date":"2021-02-21T12:24:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T18:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/?p=3363"},"modified":"2021-02-21T12:40:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T18:40:26","slug":"where-to-start-when-choosing-wedding-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/where-to-start-when-choosing-wedding-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Start When Choosing Wedding Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It seems that one of the most common concerns we hear from brides  &amp; grooms about their wedding ceremony music is that they don&#8217;t know where to start! So, let&#8217;s lay some basic groundwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re all unique individuals, so the first thing to think about is the mood you want supporting you as you walk down the aisle. What suits your style? If you&#8217;re getting married in a traditional church and having a religious ceremony, classical music might fit the bill. And, it might be the only kind of music that&#8217;s allowed, so be sure to check with the music director at your church! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re getting married anywhere else, you&#8217;ve got ALL the options. Would you feel best walking to something that feels regal, like an entrance fit for a queen? In that case, you&#8217;ll likely want to look at classical music. Start listening to things and see how it feels. How does this feel to you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/71654223&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarlas Music Inc.<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\/trumpet-voluntary-jeremiah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)- String Quartet &amp; Trumpet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite end of the spectrum is if  you&#8217;d prefer something that&#8217;s more relaxed and pretty.  This one is very traditional, and is chosen often for good reason! Goosebumps, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/71654083&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\" target=\"_blank\">Sarlas Music Inc.<\/a> \u00b7 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\/canon-in-d-johann-pachelbel\" target=\"_blank\">Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This next one still fits the relaxed and pretty spectrum, but is more romantic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/71656522&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarlas Music Inc.<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sarlas-music-inc\/flower-duet-from-lakme-leo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flower Duet from Lakme (Leo Delibes)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking that those were all nice, but not for you, consider some pop music. Whether you have live musicians or a DJ, instrumental music is easier to time for walking down the aisle, because you don&#8217;t need to worry about cutting lyrics off in the middle of a thought. So, we&#8217;re going to give you all instrumental examples here. This one fits the bill for relaxing pop music with a message that&#8217;s perfect for a wedding day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Music for Walking Down The Aisle - A Thousand Years - String Quartet\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xIGqudDJFJo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something a little more lively (but not too much!) check this out: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lovely Day - Bill Withers - Artistrings Chicago Pop String Quartet Cover\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e4HKbZpNJPY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if country music is more your thing, here&#8217;s one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Speechless - Dan + Shay - Artistrings String Quartet Pop Strings - Best Wedding Ceremony Song Music\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KTcLWUqWWWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, how about making your big entrance to a rock tune? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everlong - Foo Fighters - Rock String Quartet Cover - Artistrings\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vCDFEJj04bY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, from these 7 examples, go with your gut and tell us which direction feels best to you. From there, you&#8217;ll know which door to open and do a deeper dive into finding the right song, just for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re looking for inspiration and want to ditch the guesswork and save time, take a spin through our <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.sarlasmusic.com\/ceremony\">wedding ceremony ideas<\/a> and get access to 25 already done for you templates to mix &amp; match ideas. From classical to pop, rock, country, and film music, we&#8217;ve got you covered! <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems that one of the most common concerns we hear from brides &amp; grooms about their wedding ceremony music is that they don&#8217;t know where to start! So, let&#8217;s lay some basic groundwork. 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