Wedding Music Checklist

Adam & Dawn Photography

Wedding Music Checklist

16 Moments When You’ll Need Music At Your Wedding

Finding the perfect first dance song or crafting the best cocktail hour playlist to set the mood for your event is an important part of wedding planning! As you thoughtfully plan out your wedding day soundtrack, we want to make sure you don’t miss any of the major moments - and the less-thought-of moments - where you might need music. We’ve compiled a helpful list of 16 moments when you’ll potentially need music at your wedding. Download the free Wedding Music Checklist below to keep track of your song names and playlist progress! Whether you’re feelin’ an indie pop playlist, classic rock, Ed Sheeran’s chart-toppers, or 90s R&B, we’ve got you covered!

1. Getting Ready Playlist

2. Ceremony Processional

3. Ceremony Recessional

4. Cocktail Hour Tunes

5. Wedding Party Grand Entrance

6. Bride + Groom Grand Entrance

7. Dinner Music Genre or Playlist

8. First Dance

9. Father-Daughter Dance

10. Mother-Son Dance

11. Bridal Party Dance

12. Cake Cutting

13. Bouquet Toss

14. Preferred Line Dances

15. Last Dance

16. The Send-Off