The Ultimate Wedding Playlist: Unique Songs to Make Your Day (and Video) Unforgettable

Your wedding day deserves a playlist as unique as your love story. Sure, the classics are great, but if you’re looking for something a little more alternative, offbeat, or indie to set the tone for your big day (and your wedding video), you’ve come to the right place.

As a wedding videographer, I know that the right music doesn’t just make your day unforgettable—it takes your wedding video to the next level. Let’s ditch the overplayed tracks and create a wedding playlist that’s fresh, personal, and full of surprises. When you have a banging wedding playlist and a DJ that knows how to read the crowd then your party will be rocking! There’s nothing worse than seeing a first dance and then the DJ clears the dance floor with the next choice tune that’s down beat. Following the first dance you have got to nail the next few songs to get the wedding party fixed to the dance floor not kill them with slow and dull.

Ready to hit play? Let’s dive in with what I’ve seen over the years! 

Wedding Playlist Must-Haves for the Modern Couple

1. For the Ceremony: Indie Love Songs That Hit the Heart

Whether you’re walking down the aisle or making your grand exit, these tracks will set the perfect mood for your ceremony:

  • Processional (Walking Down the Aisle):

    • “Sea of Love” – Cat Power
    • “Holocene” – Bon Iver
    • “Lover” – Taylor Swift (Acoustic Version)
    • “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes
    • “Bloom” – The Paper Kites
  • Recessional (After the ‘I Do’s’):

    • “You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + The Machine
    • Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine
    • “Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
    • “Do You Realize?? – The Flaming Lips
    • “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles (but a cool indie cover works too!)
    • Photo by Kate McCarthy Photography See more from Kates work here
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3. For the Dance Floor: Indie Anthems and Alternative Bangers

When it’s time to get the party started, these tracks are guaranteed to fill the dance floor (and make your wedding video footage electric):

  • “Shut Up and Let Me Go” – The Ting Tings
  • “Take Me Out” – Franz Ferdinand
  • “Electric Feel” – MGMT
  • “Somebody Told Me” – The Killers
  • “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap
  • “1901” – Phoenix
  • “Lisztomania” – Phoenix
  • “Tongue Tied” – Grouplove
  • “No One Knows” – Queens of the Stone Age
  • “Kids” – MGMT

4. For the Last Dance: Songs to End on a High Note

Your final song is the big finish—your chance to end the night on an emotional high. These tracks are perfect for that last, unforgettable moment:

  • “All My Friends” – LCD Soundsystem
  • “Wake Up” – Arcade Fire
  • “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” – Green Day
  • “Yellow” – Coldplay
  • “Take on Me” – a-ha (or an acoustic cover for a quirky twist)
  • “The Night We Met” – Lord Huron
  • Photo by Bailey & Mitchell. See more here
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Tips for Curating Your Unique Wedding Playlist

  1. Pick Music That Reflects Your Personality: If you’re more indie coffee shop than top 40 radio, let your playlist reflect that vibe. Your wedding should feel uniquely you!
  2. Mix Chill and High-Energy Tracks: Balance emotional, slow songs with upbeat anthems to keep your guests engaged and your video dynamic.
  3. Think About the “Replay Factor”: These are the songs you’ll hear every time you watch your wedding video. Choose tracks that you’ll still love 10, 20, 50 years from now.

Why Your Playlist Matters for Your Wedding Video

Your wedding playlist isn’t just for the big day—it’s the soundtrack to your memories. As a videographer, I use your songs to bring your footage to life. Imagine:

  • Your first dance: Captured in soft, dreamy slow motion with your favorite indie love song playing in the background.
  • Dance floor moments: A kaleidoscope of wild moves, joyful faces, and laughter, perfectly timed to your party anthem.
  • The highlights: A cinematic montage of your day, with a track that ties it all together emotionally.
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Your music choices make your wedding video truly yours. I always use licensed music that best fits you as a couple and your wedding day. When booking me as your wedding videographer we have a big discussion on what’s on your wedding playlist and what vibe you love the most!


Let’s Create Your Cinematic Love Story

Crafting the perfect wedding playlist is just one piece of the puzzle. Capturing those moments in a way that feels true to you? That’s where I come in.

Whether you’re into indie ballads, alternative anthems, or something completely offbeat, I’m here to make sure your wedding video reflects your vibe. Let’s make magic together.

Got a favorite track you already know will make your playlist? I’d love to hear it—let’s start planning your unforgettable wedding video today! Take a look at more of my wedding films here!

"Jo is a master at her craft and clearly cares about connecting with her couples . Jo has such a great sense of humour and is so personable which makes you warm to her straight away. If you want someone who listens and makes you feel cared for and seen on your day this is your gal. 5/5 stars 100%"