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[Wedding Ceremony & Reception BGM] Recommended Songs and How to Choose Them by Scene!

There are countless decisions that brides and grooms need to make as they prepare for their wedding and reception.

Background music is one of them!

With so much to get ready, many couples may find they just can’t get around to choosing songs.

However, music plays a crucial role in the reception, and the atmosphere of the venue can change dramatically depending on the tracks you choose!

In this article, we’ll highlight recommended songs—focusing on tracks that are actually popular at receptions—and share tips for selecting music for each scene.

We’ve arranged everything in the order of a typical reception schedule, so please read along while imagining the flow of the day.

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Love On TopBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Love On Top (Official Video)
Love On TopBeyoncé

A gem of R&B that sings gratitude and joy for a loved one over a bright, uplifting melody.

Its warm, ’80s-inspired arrangement and majestic choral work brilliantly capture a heart brimming with happiness.

Beyoncé’s commanding vocal prowess shines throughout, and the way the song channels rising emotion through four key changes is breathtaking.

A track from the album “4,” it has garnered numerous music awards since its release in September 2011, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Overflowing with blessings for a couple embarking on a new chapter together, this song is an ideal choice as a wedding recessional number.

Marry YouBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Marry You (Official Lyric Video)
Marry YouBruno Mars

This work is notable for its breezy beat and Bruno Mars’s captivating vocals.

With lyrics themed around an impromptu marriage, it’s brimming with a cheerful, “let’s do something crazy” vibe.

Included on the 2010 album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it became a hit around the world, reaching No.

85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over two million copies.

Its playful lyrics and refreshing melody feel delightful, and it’s also popular as a recessional song at weddings.

It’s the kind of track that’s sure to bring smiles to guests’ faces as they celebrate the newlyweds’ send-off.

Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)
Can't Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake

An upbeat dance number packed with a cheerful vibe and a positive message, released by Justin Timberlake in May 2016.

With its bright, refreshing melody and dynamic rhythm, it’s an irresistibly charming track that overflows with fun and happiness.

Created as the theme song for DreamWorks Animation’s film “Trolls,” it debuted at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard charts and became a global sensation.

Brimming with pure joy and a sense of liberation, this song will surely create wonderful memories as a glamorous recessional BGM for a wedding, sending the newlyweds off into the first steps of their new life, surrounded by the people they love.

Today was a fairytaleTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version) (Lyric Video)
Today was a fairytaleTaylor Swift

This song by Taylor Swift, who has transcended the boundaries of country pop, is a romantic track that sings of a magical love.

Its lyrics, which depict a fairy-tale-like day of happiness, are striking and beautifully capture the feelings of a woman in love.

Released in January 2010 and featured on the soundtrack of the film “Valentine’s Day,” the song recorded 325,000 downloads in its first week.

It generated major buzz, reaching No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its warm atmosphere, as if blessing a newlywed couple brimming with joy, makes it perfect for a wedding recessional.

It’s a song that brings back memories of a wonderful day with someone special.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)
Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars’s “Just The Way You Are” is a staple song for wedding receptions.

Released in 2010, it impressively reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.

With Bruno Mars’s warm vocals, the song expresses a straightforward love for a partner, saying, “You’re wonderful just the way you are.” It has a sparkling, glamorous vibe while retaining the stylishness of Western pop music, and its gradually building arrangement makes it a great choice for couples who want to end their reception on a fun, uplifting note.