Top 7 Wedding Songs For A Live Band in Sydney

The kind of songs you select to be performed on your wedding day largely depends on your personal preference and which live wedding band in Sydney you choose.

Your preferred playlist will help you express yourselves as a couple and capture the emotion of the day; it could be classical, vintage, modern or a mix of romantic songs.

You will want to match the music to the different moments of your wedding as it progresses from your ceremony, through drinks & canapes, into the first dance and finishing the night off with your friends and family dancing the night away on the dance floor.

What Is The Most Popular Song Bands Play At Weddings?

There are so many things to consider when looking for the best live wedding band song in Sydney. Whilst any professional singer will be able to sing any song you request, they might have a certain flavour to their vocals that suits one genre over another. Urban/RnB, Rock, Pop, Country…etc. So choosing a song to suit their individual style might be a good idea for you to think about.

How do I choose a song for my Wedding Band?

One thing you should remember is that the pace of your wedding song as you walk down the aisle is an essential factor. Don’t be shy about asking your wedding band to perform your chosen song at a slower or faster tempo than the original - your live wedding band in Sydney can play it in a manner that suits the moment.

What Is The Most Requested Song at Weddings?

Songs at weddings are usually the highlight of your big day because everyone will remember just how beautifully the notes hit. Currently, one of the most popular trends being adopted by most live bands in Sydney is modern cover versions of classic songs.

When you choose a classic song and have a band in Sydney perform it live for your first dance, you will be able to appeal to a broader audience. Your older guests will still recognise the song, whilst on the other hand, those who are young (and young at heart) will also be able to enjoy the tune since it will have a modern twist that a band like Red Soda will put on the song.

What is the #1 Wedding Song?

That said, to help you get the perfect playlist, we've carefully chosen the best wedding songs for every stage of your big day from the most popular genres.

1. Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud

Thinking Out Loud has about 3 billion views on Youtube. This piece is so popular; that any good live wedding band in Sydney can perform. The song also stands out with its stunning romantic lyrics that can light up the room.

2. Bruno Mars – Marry You

Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” 2010 hit has always been good a pick for a live band performance. The lyrics and beats seem to have been written to suit any kind of wedding in Sydney. It also gets guests on the dance floor. With over 40 million views on Youtube, Marry me is not a song you would want to miss out on.

3. John Legend – All of Me

With a combination of highly special, romantic lyrics and an outstanding tempo, John Legend’s “All of Me” is the ideal first dance song for wedding ceremonies. It has had over a billion streams on Spotify and stands out as another wedding music classic that has over the years become synonymous with wedding celebrations.

4. Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

With a massive 1.5 billion views on Youtube, one may rightly insist that a ‘Thousand Years’ is not just one of the most popular wedding songs, but is also on the record for being a leading wedding ceremony song performed by the best live wedding bands in Sydney.

5. Tom Odell – Grow Old with Me

Tom Odell’s massive hit, ‘Grow Old with Me’ is a song you should have on the playlist if you enjoy any form of foot-stomping or folk style wedding music. With more than 27 million Youtube views, it may not be as famous as A Thousand Years, but its unique style has earned it a good position on the list for first dance wedding songs performed by the best wedding singers in Sydney.

6. Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This wildly memorable and very danceable 2014 hit by Taylor Swift will unarguably leave everyone grooving, moving, and putting off any hesitancy to be free. In fact, when performed by the best wedding singers in Sydney, you’ll be amazed how many of your guests will be on their feet rocking the moment.

7. Etta James – At Last

This is an ageless song which was first written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the 1941 musical film, ‘Sun Valley Serenade,’ and is a true classical. Since the 1960s, it has also been a very famous wedding staple and is great as a father-daughter dance song. Furthermore, its performance by a live wedding band in Sydney will help spruce up the uniqueness of your big day.

So, don’t wait any longer, reach out to us, and let us help you choose the best songs for your wedding today!