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Recommended songs for your walk down the aisle wedding ceremony processional songs bob gail

Selecting the music for your wedding is a special process for most couples. It's important to choose songs that mean something to you as a pair, as well as tunes that your guests will love. While ceremony music is typically kept classic – think Pachelbel's "Canon in D" for the processional – modern duos are starting to... More »

12 Songs to Play at a Summer Wedding

They'll set a fun and relaxed mood for your big day.

Music ideas perfect for your summer wedding songs for the ceremony and reception

Photo by Carrie King Photographer It’s almost summer! If you’re preparing to wed in the warmer months, the big day is fast approaching. Summer weddings have a lightness about them, even if the heat is bearing down. Everyone is relaxed and in good spirits – and the music played at your nuptials should reflect that! Whether you ... More »

The Top 10 Wedding Songs of 2018

Did your favorite make the list?

The 10 biggest wedding songs for 2018 most popular wedding music ideas

Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios Pleasing everyone on your wedding day can feel like an impossible task. This goes for the music as well, but luckily playing a wide variety of genres at the reception will tend to make sure each guest is happy for at least a few minutes. In honor of the upcoming royal wedding, popular streaming service S... More »

The 10 Most Popular First Dance Songs in 2018

Get ideas for your big day.

Top 10 first dance songs for 2018 wedding song ideas

Photo by Tec Petaja; Bridal Salon: Carine's Bridal Atelier; Floral & Event Design by Amaryllis Floral & Event Design; Planning & Design by SoCo Events Unless you and your beloved already have a song that feels like yours, selecting a tune for your first dance can be one of the biggest challenges during... More »

A Playlist of Top Wedding Songs from Satellite Radio

Learn more about the limited-run channel and get ideas from a sample playlist.

Photo by Roey Yohai Photography While your band or DJ will likely have their own ideas of what songs should be played at your wedding, you’ll still want to have some say in what you dance to – or what you absolutely do not want to hear. Aside from your absolute favorites, you may need some inspiration to decide what tunes shoul... More »

Watch a Dad Pick Out His Daughter's Wedding Dress

Netflix had Tan France from 'Queer Eye' help three fathers with the task.

Netflix the week of, father knows best wedding dress video, tan france from queer eye

In honor of the release of film The Week Of, starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, Netflix created a fun short video about fathers of the bride and their daughters. Three sets of newly engaged women and their dads prepare to pick out a wedding dress. After the ladies each find the dress of their dreams, there is a surprise visit from fashion exp... More »

Kesha Officiates a Same-Sex Wedding in Her New Music Video

The song is part of a collection meant for LGBTQ weddings.

Unless you and your beloved already have a tune you consider “your song,” picking one for your first dance can be a difficult task. However, it’s even harder when there are so few options that truly reflect your relationship. For same-sex couples, many love songs are clearly not about them, due to the pronouns used. That’... More »

How to Choose Between a Band or a DJ

There are good arguments for both options.

Should you hire a band or a dj for your wedding reception?

Photo by Roey Yohai Photography There seem to be about a million decisions to make when wedding planning, but one that tends to dominate conversation is whether you should have a band or a DJ perform at the reception. Some people are certain there is only one way to go, but both options truly have their own positive attributes that help ma... More »

11 R&B Songs for Your First Dance

Romantic tunes to start off married life.

First dance song ideas for fans of R&B music rhythm and blues first dance songs

Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden While trying to figure out a first dance song for your wedding, it can help to narrow down options by genre first. Simply choosing your preferred style of music is recommended, but if you and your future spouse have differing taste or you truly enjoy a variety of sounds, yo... More »

The Top 7 Bridesmaids from Movies & TV

If they weren't fictional, we'd want these ladies in our wedding party!

The best bridesmaids from movies and television

Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Ilana Ashley Events If you watch a movie or TV show enough times – especially in this era of binge watching – it’s easy to become attached to the characters. In some cases it might even feel like they’re your friends! While you may wish some of these ficti... More »

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10 Wedding Ceremony Processional Song Ideas

The team at Bob Gail Special Events share their picks for your walk down the aisle.