Choosing perfect songs to match the rhythm and emotions of a wedding day can be a challenge for videographers. Every moment - whether it's a romantic glance or the lively reception - needs the right music to elevate the visual story. As creative filmmakers, we always try to be unique in each piece we make, and thus, we always run out of ideas of choosing perfect music for our next project. As peculiar as it seems for a creative fellow, this is totally normal, and it happens because we overthink about our project.
In moments like these, a well-curated music playlist can be a filmmaker’s secret weapon, igniting creativity and deepening the emotional impact of their vision. As experienced wedding video editors with more than 4 years of experience, WedWill brings you 35 songs that worked wonders in our wedding video projects, so that you can draw inspirations for your next masterpiece.
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With cinematic music, you can capture most touching and intimate moments of the wedding day. Cinematic music brings an epic cinema type atmosphere to the wedding video, which can enhance special moments like the couple’s first look and emotional vows to allow the viewer to feel the moment. These tracks can perfectly capture the right emotions of a wedding; therefore, they are our favourites.
01.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/you/47041
02.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/light/31517
03.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/luminescence/72182
04.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/everlight/48082
05.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/ascend/81416
07.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/prism/22740
Prism by Longlake is one of top choices among other music listed here because it has a dynamic structure that can capture all moments of a wedding. It begins with a low tempo that sets a captivating tone, which can capture the emotional moments of the wedding. As the song progresses, the energy gradually builds increasing the intensity. When it finally reaches upbeat crescendo, it spectacularly aligns with the crew’s dancing energy, which occurs after the emotional moments. We usually use this song on the reception edit of wedding highlight videos, but believe us, it perfectly fits the entire video, from beginning to the end.
08.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/all-for-you-with-oohs-ahhs-instrumental/32277
For those who are sceptical about using songs with lyrics, this instrumental might be the winner. It is a soft, emotional and heartfelt track that can work wonders for creating slow-motion moments or quiet reflections between the couple.
Wedding videos can benefit greatly from the combination of two complimentary songs. A wedding occasion usually has emotional moments, which require harmonious music; and joyous moments, which require upbeat music to engage the viewer in the fun and celebrating moment. Though there are music that can meet the criteria, like the one I listed above, most songs fall into only one category. Hence, there may be times which you have to go on with two or more songs. As an inspiration, we’ve provided some of our past works with the songs used in those projects.
09. https://www.musicbed.com/songs/started-with-you/42112
The first song in this project is a cinematic love song made by CHPTRS. The song runs till 1.15 minutes and switch to the next song listed below. CHPTRS songs are famous around wedding filmmakers because of their ability to evoke deep emotions with cinematic instrumentals and heartfelt lyrics, creating a perfect atmosphere for storytelling. Their music is often used in emotional wedding moments, like vows or first looks.
10. https://www.musicbed.com/songs/where-the-streetlights-fade/22288
We used this song as the next song for this project as it is a cinematic uplifting song. The lyrics in this song fits perfectly with the vibe of the wedding moments and the Key match with the first song well.
11. https://www.musicbed.com/songs/only-want-the-best/75670
If you watch through the video from 0.46 min to 0.58 min, the father of the groom presents his speech and says, “I have to say, this one is the best.” We wanted to emphasize this emotional moment, and therefore we used this specific song here. It includes the part “I want the best, I want the best for you” and you would see that part plays just after the father’s speech, matching with the speech magically…
12. https://www.musicbed.com/songs/rise/3999
When you choose music for a wedding, it is also important to match the song’s mood with the wedding’s vibe. The overall vibe of this wedding was modern and peaceful and therefore, we used this peaceful and uplifting song as the next song for this project.
The reception is where the celebration truly begins. It’s full of laughter, dancing and heartfelt toasts. The following songs are energetic and fun, helping you highlight the energy and joy of the guests and the couple of the wedding video.
13.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/bigger-smaller/25929
14.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/my-all/47764
For the full wedding film edit, the soundtrack needs to flow seamlessly from start to finish. The songs you choose should align with the different phases of the wedding day, keeping the balance and capturing the emotions throughout the video. Following music tracks are some of our favourites when it comes to choosing just one song for the full wedding film edit.
15.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/beyond/74286
16.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/my-all/47764
17.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/returning/10191
18.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/reach-instrumental/37073
19.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/meribrooke/35802
20.https://www.musicbed.com/songs/nuntius-astra/73388
While Musicbed is the best for finding best wedding video music, Artlist also is capable of offering a wide range of distinctive tracks that can take a wedding video to the next level. These songs are carefully selected to match the emotion and style of cinematic edits.
For wedding highlight edits, I would recommend following songs.
01.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/finally-we-are-one/11289
02. https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/every-part-of-me/116935
03.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/some-distant-country/48975
04.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/a-window-to-your-world/125729
05.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/the-vast-unfolding/38678
06.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/infinity/34528
This cinematic track is perfect for wedding video teasers because it can create a serene, atmospheric vibe that enhances romantic visuals.
07.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/to-edinburgh/3542
This song can either be used in highlight edit or wedding full films.
Wedding teasers are designed to give couples a sneak peek of their big day, condensed into a short, impactful video. The music you choose for a teaser should be bold and captivating, setting the tone for the full video. These tracks can enhance the excitement and emotion of the wedding day, providing a tantalizing glimpse into the love story that unfolds.
08.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/waking-up/68705
09.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/hermit/121004
10.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/wonder-grace/38198
11.https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/infinity/34528
Following songs are used in above wedding video.
12. artlist.ioOasis by MILANO - Royalty Free Music | Artlist
13.Butterfly by Esta Corkery
The reason behind using these songs is that the couple in this wedding displayed enthusiasm and energy during the whole ceremony. We needed to convey the same energy and enthusiasm to the viewers, hence, we chose music that have uplifting, hopeful and exciting moods. When you watch through the video, by 0.46 min, you would see that the officiant officiates the ceremony in a funny and rhythmic manner. We found it interesting and added that part to increase the engagement in the video.
In addition, we used the “first look” as the hook at the beginning of the video. The video flows from the beginning with the groom’s speech of how he met the bride and the location of the ceremony. Although the bride is seen during these parts, she is only seen from the back side. The bride’s face is seen in the video only when the groom sees her “as his bride” for the first time, which is the main hook of this video. We used music to enhance the moment, to increase the engagement of the viewer.
Following songs are used in above wedding video.
14.John Coggins - Believe in This
15. artlist.ioDreams and Goals by Ty Simon - Royalty Free Music | Artlist
This is another interesting project we have worked on as the couple was fun and energetic throughout the ceremony. To convey their enthusiasm, we needed music with uplifting, powerful, love, playful and hopeful vibes, hence we used above songs to the wedding video. The first song “Believe in This” by John Coggins is used until 1.10 min to reveal the energetic vibe of the couple. We also used speedramp to make the transition seamless.
The climax of this video is the “you may kiss the bride” moment at 3.39 min. We emphasized the moment using the couple’s kisses filmed at different locations, and of course some enhanced music.
The right song at the right time can make all the difference in a wedding video. It brings out the emotion, enhances the story telling and ties everything together. As a wedding videographer, your choice of music is as critical as the moments you capture on film. Although choosing the best song for a wedding video is a difficult task, our playlist will make it a little easier as our clients vouch for them. Now let’s get the party started.