Unusual And Unique Wedding Songs: Original Top List

Your wedding day is one of the best days of your life and the memory lingers. Everything contributes to a memorable wedding with the topmost being music. Choosing unique wedding songs for your wedding will ensure that everyone has the time of their lives.

It could be jazz, rock, country, hip hop, rap, or r&b, but the more versatile your playlist is, the better. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered with our cool collection below.

Unusual Wedding Ceremony Songs

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Unusual wedding songs are those songs on your wedding playlist that are so unexpected by anyone. The funny part is that it may not be all that romantic, but holds meaning to you and your spouse. Perhaps these unconventional wedding songs were what you listened to on your first date, on vacation, or in good times. Unusual wedding songs can range from rap to country, r&b to jazz.

So first, deliberate with your partner what style of songs you want to play. Then go digging for songs that mean the most to you, but are very unusual to others. See some of our favorites below.

1. I’ll Try Anything Once by The Strokes
   This is one of the most amazing and unusual wedding songs to walk down the aisle. Synchronization of keyboards and lyrics.
2. Sea Of Love by Phil Phillips
   This song is heartfelt, classic, slow, and sensual. It’s the perfect piece to herald the entry of your wedding party.
3. California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco
   For the couple who wants a song that has the perfect balance between slow and slightly upbeat. Choose this!
4. Harvest Moon by Neil Young
   If you’re looking for the perfect cake-cutting songs, add this to your playlist. It’s a beautiful song for a wedding ceremony.
5. Wonderwall by Ryan Adams
   An unusual song indeed, the original version has nothing on it. Perfect for entrance, saying of vows, and cake cutting.
6. Sweet Thing by Van Morrison
   A 1968 hit that we can’t ever forget, this rendition makes you want to say those vows and mean them.
7. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths This is a romantic number we love for the bride’s entrance. It can also double as cake-cutting wedding ceremony music.

Non-Traditional First Dance Wedding Songs

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We’ve heard so many non-traditional first dance songs that they’ve become tiring. But here, we are going to look at uncommon wedding songs for the first dance. Tips you need to consider include your love story. Which songs best appeal to it.

Again, you must remember that these are songs for a wedding reception too, so they must flow and blend. Another tip is to focus on the genre. You want to agree on the particular genre you want for your first dance. It must be something you love.

Lastly, listen to the melody and make sure they represent what you want.

1. I Am Your by Andy Grammer
   This is one of the best unconventional first dance songs. The best part is he wrote it for his wife.
2. Falling Like Stars by James Arthur
   If you’re having a celestial-themed wedding, this piece puts perfection to it. Move easy and simple to romance.
3. XO by John Mayer
   This is the acoustic cover rendition of Beyoncé’s song. Something you want to move your body to on the first dance.
4. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
   This is a duet by two legends. Their sonorous voices and sensual rhythm make it perfect for the first dance.
5. Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie and the Blowfish
   This is a classic straight from the 90s that’ll leave you enraptured on the dance floor. Guests love it too.
6. Hold Me by Stevie Wonder
   This song doesn’t come to mind when you think of Stevie. But its uniqueness makes it a number of choices.
7. That’s When I Knew by Alicia Keys
   This is a beautiful piece to waltz to on your wedding first dance. Talking about when you knew this was love.

Unique Songs For A Wedding Reception

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At a time during wedding planning, you have to put the songs for reception together. Receptions are full of activities, so only unique wedding songs will do. As tempted as might be to include all your favorite songs, remember to pace yourself. Muddling everything together will come out boring.

Choose your songs across every genre that appeals to you and your guests. Mix them up so that everyone has something to vibe to. Keep tempo in mind, like something low and slow for food times, and something sensual for the dance floor. To get inspired, see our lineup below.

1. At Last by Etta James
   Walts into the reception with this classic piece in the background. It’s one of the cool wedding songs yet unrivaled.
2. A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
   A million years isn’t even enough to love the one you’ve chosen to spend forever with. A very romantic evergreen masterpiece.
3. All Of Me by John Legend
   This is a fairly new song that talks about loving even in imperfections. Perfect for the couple’s first dance song.
4. Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
   Perfect for the last dance and cocktail hour, Ed Sheeran reminds us to always cherish the love of our lives.
5. Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars
   Get all the guests on the dance floor with this one. All paired up, they’ll dance to these beautiful lyrics.
6. Magic by Coldplay
   Being in love, tying the knot, and spending forever together is just like magic. Perfect for guests to dance to.
7. How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding
   This is a question with a bold “forever” as the answer. Share this moment on the dance floor with your beloved.

This is a beautiful piece to waltz to on your wedding first dance. Talking about when you knew this was love.

Original Wedding Songs For Unique Moments

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Throughout your wedding day, there will be unique moments that will make you excited, smile, blush or shed a tear. In these times, you need the best and original wedding songs for maximum effect.

You must create your playlist in a way that there are precision and cohesion. The songs should come on right at the moment. Also, be mindful of the lyrics that fit what’s going on in real-time. Pick only songs you love which hold deep meaning to you. Be very intentional about the genre you choose. Moments are to be well cherished and music makes them unforgettable.

1. Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder
   Are you thinking of the perfect song to okay for your first kiss? Stevie Wonder blesses you with this piece.
2. Put A Ring On It by Beyoncé
   The legendary goddess brings energy to a head in this song. Fun, upbeat, and perfect for the tossing of the bridal bouquet.
3. Just The Two Of Us by Will Smith
   This song isn’t a slow one. It’s for parents that want to catch fun and boogie on the dance floor.
4. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
   A very slow and romantic song for parents to dance to at a wedding. It tells the story of true love.
5. Daddy’s Little Girl by Michael Bolton
   You’ll always be daddy’s little girl and he’ll remain your hero. This is a beautiful father-daughter dance music rendition.
6. Dance With My Daughter by Jason Blaine
   There’s a “Dance with my daughter” by Luther Vandross, but this piece by Jason has us in our father-daughter bond feelings.
7. Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks
   When a son looks up to his mama, he wants to make her proud. Getting married is a proud moment. This is a beautiful piece to waltz to on your wedding first dance. Talking about when you knew this was love.

Best Unique Wedding Songs

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The best unique wedding songs are well known, but not played to death. They hold meaning that is true and resonates with your wedding ideas. From your wedding to your reception, you want to curate a playlist that will evoke different feelings in everyone. You also want to make sure that there are songs to suit every stage of your wedding without dragging.

So pick songs from your favorite genres and match them to all the important moments. Cocktail, entrance, exit, first dance, kiss, bouquet toss, name it.

Only music can make them memorable. Get inspired by our list.

1. The Kiss by Faith Hill
   This pop-country music sails you into perpetual bliss as you seal your wedding vows with a heartfelt ceremony kiss.
2. Fresh Eyes by Andy GrammerFor the bride who wants to turn heads as she walks down the aisle, this song is your perfect number.
3. January Wedding by the Avett Brothers
   This song works well for a January, simple rustic, or winter wedding. The folk tunes and bluegrass combination is divine.
4. Escapade by Janet Jackson
   This song is fun, breathy, upbeat, and sensual at the same time. A perfect getaway song from reception to honeymoon.
5. You Are by Lionel Richie
   Taking a waltz back to the 80s, Lionel Richie serenades us with this classic perfect for vows and first dance.
6. Teenage Dream by Boyce Avenue
   Did you make it down the altar with your college sweetheart? Teenage Dream is just perfect for your reception entrance.
7. There Will Be Time by Mumford & Sons featuring Baaba MaalThis song is tribal, intense, and slow. There are only a few songs so perfect for a first dance wedding song.

How To Choose Non-Cliche Wedding Songs

• Think about using covers

Most songs are over recycled quite alright, but covers come out differently. Look for something with romantic vibes with acoustic undertones. They stand out.

• Go classic

There’s something lots of oldies possess that many singers today don’t — timelessness. So go back to the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Listen to curated listings on Spotify and Sound Cloud. Don’t limit your search to only a new school. You’ll be bringing an evergreen flavor and some gravitas to the wedding.

• Opt for a serenade

If you don’t know what songs to pick, as a talented person amongst you to serenade you. This could be during your processional or the first dance at the reception. It’s a very unique move and a beautiful way to share the spotlight. The catch is that you work closely with the singer to be sure that they’re comfortable playing your chosen song. The memory never leaves.

Unique wedding songs span across every genre. It all depends on the ones you’re comfortable playing on your big day. In this post, we’ve curated the best and cool wedding songs for different stages of the wedding. Get inspired by our collection and curate your own wedding playlist.