The new year is upon us and you know you need to get started with plans for your wedding.
There’s so much to do and you can’t overlook the music—that’s just as important as the joyous day itself!
Music is what ties everything together and puts the fun in your ceremony and reception.
The wedding day should sound as good as it will look so let’s explore these eight wedding music trends for 2025.
Ceremonial Instrumentalists
You can incorporate a little elegance to your ballroom or garden wedding with a stringed instrument quartet, a cellist trio or a solo violinist.
In a ballroom wedding, an instrumentalist will add sophistication, particularly if dressed in a tuxedo or formal gown that matches the surroundings.
Instrumentalists can play just about any kind of music—from Mozart to Air Supply.
DJ and/or Band
A live band provides the energy and sound that you’re looking for, yet a deejay will play your favorite artists.
So how do you choose?
You don’t have to; in today’s weddings, you can have both if you want to.
A DJ will get the celebration started and get everyone dancing; the live band will keep them dancing.
Some larger bands have a few different singers in addition to the horn and rhythm section.
As the party goes on, a particular band singer can sing certain types of songs to keep everyone moving on the dance floor.
The best part is that, nowadays, bands can perform a song as soon as it’s released by an artist rather than waiting for it to become a hit.
Make sure you ask the DJ and bands you audition if they update their Top 40 & TikTok playlist trends each week.
Themed Music
While your guests socialize during the cocktail hour, select music that will create the mood you’re searching for to favor your personal histories, wedding theme or location.
For instance, if you both have a Mexican background, a mariachi band will amaze your guests; another idea is if your wedding is formal at an extravagant hotel, a string trio would be a nice addition to surprise everyone with the latest pop and rock songs.
Perhaps steel drums will be lovely at your beach wedding and reception.
Make your day extra special for you and give your friends and family something they’ll always remember.
Acoustic Musicians
These musicians are quite popular to use during the softer moments like your wedding dinner or even the ceremony itself.
They’re perfect as background music and can play your favorite current and classic tunes.
This music is calm in comparison with the music that can be played later on during the festivities!
Bride or Groom Surprise Dance
It’s becoming popular for the bride and groom to surprise their better half with a choreographed dance.
You can perform it before or after the dinner, go solo or get your bridesmaids and/or groomsmen involved.
Likewise, if you’re attending a wedding as a bridesmaid or groomsman, why not get the others together and surprise the bride and groom with a choreographed dance?
Begin the toast at dinner as usual and then break into a dance.
What a great gift for all to show how much they care!
Be sure to let your videographer or content creator know so that they can capture the whole thing for your socials and you just might go viral!
Modern Artists Sing Classic Songs
Today’s singers like to create their own versions of classic songs; they usually like to perform it as a remix or an acoustic version.
Search for these types of songs from your beloved singers for the slow dances during your dinner hour and your reception.
You’re sure to have something that will please everybody—even Grandma and Grandpa!
A Performer at the Entrance
Would you like to have a violinist or two instrumentalists greet your guests?
Place the musician(s) in the entryway of your wedding reception hall or at your wedding locale.
As guests arrive at the ceremony or the reception they’ll enjoy the peaceful, refined music that will be performed gently in the background.
A Unique Last Dance
If you’re like many couples, you probably have two songs that you’re trying to choose between for your “first dance”.
Well, you can use that unchosen song for a last dance.
As the lights are turned down low, let your wedding entertainer declare this special dance for the two of you to end the evening.
All of your guests should be invited to stay on the dance floor and join in.
This dance is a terrific way for your friends and family to voice their good wishes to the both of you.
After the song the lights are turned up which indicates the end of a beautiful day.
From your song for the walk down the wedding aisle to the couple’s last dance, music establishes a mood for your big day.
One of these trends—or a few of them—are bound to help you successfully set the right tone and ensure that your friends and family have a wonderful time during the celebration.