As a Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding Planner, I have worked with hundreds of couples to diligently finalize thousands of little details yet about their unique wedding day and I have noticed a trend amongst almost every single one of them- when it comes time to choose song selections for their key wedding day moments, the decision fatigue sets in heavily. And trust me, we get it! Choosing songs that feel true to your love story feels daunting, but our 2026 Song Inspiration serves to help get the ball rolling and match you with a soundtrack that fits your forever memories perfectly.

Ceremony

Processional

• “Canon in D” by Pachelbel
• “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach
• “Clair de Lune” by Debussy
• “Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner
• “Ave Maria” by Schubert or Bach/Gounod
• “The Flower Duet” from Lakmé by Léo Delibes
• “Trumpet Voluntary” by Jeremiah Clarke 
• “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perry
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley or other versions
• “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
• “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
• “All of Me” by John Legend
• “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
• “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron & Wine 
• “Turning Page” by Sleeping at Last
• “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
• “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
• “At Last” by Etta James
• “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Frank Sinatra
• “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
• “Canon in D” by Pachelbel
• “Clair de Lune” by Debussy
• “Thinking Out Loud” by The Piano Guys or Daniel Jang
• “A Thousand Years” by VioDance or The Piano Guys
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Kina Grannis or Ingrid Michaelson
• “The Swan” by Saint-Saëns
• “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron & Wine

Recessional

• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours”) by Stevie Wonder
• “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love”  by Natalie Cole
• “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
• “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
• “You Make My Dreams” by Daryl Hall & John Oates
• “Electric Love” by Børns
• “Love on Top” by Beyonce
• “You’re my Best Friend” by Queen
• “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
• “Everywhere, Everything” Noah Kahan
• “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Reception

Grand Entrance

• “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
• “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
• “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
• “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
• “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk
• “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
• “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
• “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris

Cake Cutting

• “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
• “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies 
• “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Four Tops
• “Cinnamon Girl” by Lana Del Rey
• “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE 
• “Cut it” by O.T. Genasis (feat. Young Dolph)

First Dance

• “All of Me,” by John Legend
• “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” by Jasmine Thompson
• “Joy of My Life,” by Chris Stapleton
• “500 Miles,” by Sleeping at Last
• “Unchained Melody,” by The Righteous Brothers
• “If I Ain’t Got You,” by Alicia Keys
• “Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
• “The Way You Look Tonight,” by Frank Sinatra
• “At Last,” by Etta James
• “10,000 Hours,” by Dan + Shay
• “Yours,” by Russell Dickerson
• “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Frankie Valli
• “A Thousand Years,” by Christina Perri
• “Starting Over,” by Chris Stapleton
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” by Elvis Presley
• “Work Song,” by Hozier
• “Make You Feel My Love,” by Adele
• “I Won’t Give Up,” by Jason Mraz
• “You Are the Best Thing,” by Ray LaMontagne
• “The One” by Kodaline
• “First Day of My Life,” by Bright Eyes
• “Better Together,” by Jack Johnson
• “Let’s Stay Together,” by Al Green
• “Lucky,” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
• “Never Let Me Go,” by Florence + The Machine
• “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” by Sleeping at Last
• “From the Ground Up,” by Dan + Shay
• “Fly Me to The Moon,” by Frank Sinatra
• “Lover,” by Taylor Swift
• “Coming Home,” by Leon Bridges
• “Sweet Creature,” by Harry Styles
• “Beyond,” by Leon Bridges

Father & Bride Dance

• “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
• “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
• “Daughters” by John Mayer
• “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
• “You’ve Got A Friend” by James Taylor
• “That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding
• “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
• “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
• “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
• “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
• “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee
• “My Girl” by The Temptations
• “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
• “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
• “It’s For My Dad” by Nancy Sinatra
• “Butterfly Fly Away” by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
• “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
• “First Man” by Camila Cabello
• “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
• “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle

Mother & Groom Dance

• “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
• “Forever Now” by Michael Bublé
• “Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen
• “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
• “Mother Like Mine” by The Band Perry
• “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
• “Carry You” by The Teskey Brothers
• “Letter to My Mother” by Edwin McCain
• “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” by John Lennon
• “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
• “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
• “Days Like This” by Van Morrison
• “You Remind Me of You” by Jack Johnson
• “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5
• “You Are My Sunshine” by Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton
• “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift
• “You’ll be in my Heart” by Phil Collins

Whether your music taste leans classic or modern, we hope this song list proved to be helpful in your process of selecting the soundtrack for your precious wedding day moments! For any other day of decisions that have you feeling fatigued, reach out today to learn how our team can support you through planning and day of coordination in Michigan, Chicago, and beyond.