Having a hard time deciding what to add to your wedding reception playlist? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has struggled with this! Choosing music can be time consuming and overwhelming. You want to consider your options carefully because the music you choose will help set the mood for the entire evening. To help you out, I’ve compiled a playlist for timeless brides in this blog post.

Before I share my best reception playlist ideas, I want to give you some advice! First, start with songs that you love or that are meaningful to you and your fiance. You don’t have to add songs you don’t like just because they’re popular. I promise, there is something truly magical about hearing a song you know and love while greeting guests at your reception. So pick music that speaks to you! Find something that captures your love and go with that.

My next tip: don’t be afraid of the classics! There are so many timeless wedding songs out there that were created for this very event. The classic wedding songs also make great crowd pleasers! It’s always fun for your guests when they hear a tune they can sing along to.

Now that you have the basics down, let’s get to the actual music! Here is a list of twenty of the most timeless and classic songs for the perfect reception playlist. Give them a listen and let me know what you think!

“Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
“At Last” by Etta James
“How Sweet it is” by James Taylor
“Your Song” by Elton John
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perry
“Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion
“You’re my Best Friend” by Queen
“I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
“Everything” by Michael Buble
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
“Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
“All of Me” by John Legend
“My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz
“To Make You Feel My Love” by Brandy Moore
“God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes
“Love Me Tender” by Norah Jones
“I Get To Love You” by Rulle
“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper

Now that you’ve heard my playlist, feel free to add the songs you love to yours! Also, make sure to think about the number of songs you have in comparison to the length of your event. You don’t want to over or under plan your songs… After all the work you’ve put in, each one deserves some spotlight! Above all else, you should remember that this is your big day, and the music should be something that reflects you and your love story. Personalize your playlist as much as you want!

I hope you found this information to be helpful! I want to ease the stress of your big day as much as possible. Did I miss any great love songs? What else should we add to this list?