We’re all well aware of the first dance at weddings and many of us know the difficult process of picking out the song song. Well, we’re here today to tell you that there are actually a lot more songs you should pick out for your wedding day! Yippee!

In all seriousness, there is no rule that states that you have to assign songs for all of these wedding day traditions, but they sure can be fun to have!

Songs to have:

Processional - What song is the bridal party walking down the aisle to? The families? You?
Recessional - What song is everyone leaving the ceremony to?
Introductions - Song for parents, bridal party, and you. These can all be different!
First dance as a couple
Father-Bride dance
Mother-Groom dance

(Or any variation of these two!)

7. Cake cutting - Having a fun song during cake cutting because … why not!

8. Song to open up the dance floor - Know a song that would get your crew hyped? Play that to start the night off strong!

9. Private last dance - While your guests are getting ready for your big exit, a private last dance is a very sweet moment to take in the day and talk to your partner privately and get excited about being married! These hold some of the sweetest moments we see on wedding days.

If there’s something scheduled on your wedding day, then there’s an opportunity to intentionally play songs. It can always be nice to have music playing while you’re having photos taken. Getting photographed can be awkward for a lot of people, so having music playing in the background can not only set the tone for the photos, but it can also ease any awkwardness so that you get the best pictures possible! This can include your first looks, sunset photos, getting ready pictures, or bridal party photos (it can also make it even more fun).

Music is such a great way to enhance the vibes on your wedding day. It sets the tone for how you want your day to go, eases nerves, and helps you celebrate with your new spouse. Assigning songs like this can also help give your DJ an idea of the music you want playing all day. Great DJs will send you a questionnaire that does this too!