The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For: Your Walk Down the Aisle
Few moments in life rival the significance and emotion of walking down the aisle to marry the love of your life. It’s a scene filled with love, anticipation, and just the right touch of drama. While some might debate whether the wedding march is the most important part of the ceremony, no one can deny that it’s one of the most memorable.
To make this moment truly unforgettable, you need the perfect soundtrack. That’s why we’ve curated a list of our favorite songs in each popular genre to accompany your journey down the aisle.
Pop
1. A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Line: “A moment like this / Some people wait a lifetime / For a moment like this / Some people search forever / For that one special kiss / Oh, I can’t believe it’s happening to me.”
2. Adore You – Miley Cyrus
Favorite Line: “When you say you love me / Know I love you more / And when you say you need me / Know I need you more.”
3. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Favorite Line: “I could make you happy, make your dreams come true / There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do / Go to the ends of this Earth for you / To make you feel my love.”
4. Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
Favorite Line: “Settle down with me / And I’ll be your safety / You’ll be my lady.”
Indie
1. Such Great Heights – Iron and Wine
Favorite Line: “And I have to speculate / That God himself did make us into corresponding shapes / Like puzzle pieces from the clay.”
2. First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes
Favorite Line: “Yours was the first face that I saw / I think I was blind before I met you / I don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been / But I know where I want to go.”
3. And I Love Her – Passenger
Favorite Line: “She is sunlight on the sea / She’s a soft summer rain / Falling gently through the trees / And I love her.”
4. The One – Kodaline
Favorite Line: “‘Cause I knew / The first day that I met you / I was never gonna let you…slip away.”
R&B
1. Here and Now – Luther Vandross
Favorite Line: “I look in your eyes and there I see / What happiness really means.”
2. All of Me – John Legend
Favorite Line: “‘Cause all of me loves all of you / Love your curves and all your edges / All your perfect imperfections.”
3.Halo – Beyoncé
Favorite Line: “Everywhere I’m looking now / I’m surrounded by your embrace / Baby, I can see your halo / You know you’re my saving grace.”
Instrumental
1.Bridal March – Jonathan Cain
Don’t write this one off until you’ve heard this version! Where the original can come across as a bit “pompous,” this lilting piano version is a modern, yet beautiful, nod to tradition.
2.Canon in D – Pachelbel
Canon in D is a favorite, even if you’re not a fan of classical music. It’s familiar and beautiful, but doesn’t sound somber.
3.Claire de Lune – Debussy
There’s only one word to describe this one: dreamy. Inspired by a French poem, Claire de Lune evokes an atmosphere of moonlight and love.
4.Bittersweet Symphony – Vitamin String Quartet
The original version is beautiful, but the lyrics don’t exactly lend themselves to a wedding ceremony. This is where Vitamin String Quartet can step in and save the day.
Country
1.Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Favorite Line: “I think about the years I spent just passing through / I’d like to have the time I lost and give it back to you.”
2.Amazed – Lonestar
Favorite Line: “I don’t know how you do what you do / I’m so in love with you / It just keeps getting better / I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side / Forever and ever.”
3. In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young
Favorite Line: “In case you didn’t know / Baby I’m crazy ’bout you / And I would be lying if I said / That I could live this life without you.”
Timeless
1. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Favorite Line: “Oh, my love, my darling / I’ve hungered, for your touch / A long, lonely time.”
2. At Last – Etta James
Favorite Line: “And here we are in Heaven / For you are mine at last.”
3. Can’t Help Falling In Love – Haley Reinhart
Favorite Line: “Take my hand / Take my whole life, too / For I can’t help falling in love with you.”
4. La Vie en Rose – Daniela Andrade
Favorite Line: “Give your heart and soul to me / And life will always be / La vie en rose.”
Conclusion
Choosing the perfect song for your walk down the aisle can feel overwhelming with so many beautiful options available. Whatever you decide, your big day deserves an equally memorable reception! For more inspiration, check out our playlists on Spotify!
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