When it comes to wedding videos, making sure you have the right music at hand can make all the difference.
Any time you sign up to film a client’s wedding, it’s a pretty big responsibility to take on. After all, it’s your work that’ll shape the couple’s perception of their special day for years to come. So getting it right is kind of a big deal!
To make a truly professional wedding video, seasoned videographers will tell you that it’s a matter of preparation. Gear and shot checklists are tools of the trade that can ensure you’re ready to capture the big day on film. And choosing wedding-appropriate assets in advance, like Light Leaks and transition effects, means that you won’t be scrambling to get your video done by the deadline.
And finally, there’s one key wedding video ingredient that you should always keep in mind: the music.
Think of wedding video music like the icing on the (wedding) cake: the final touch that can make all the difference. The right track can give your work emotional impact and help drive your video’s narrative forward. Whether going for formal and elegant or playful and lighthearted, it’s your musical choices that will help to set your video’s tone.
To make sure that you’re prepared on the musical front too, we’ve compiled a playlist of ideal, royalty free tunes; the perfect soundtrack for a slo-mo walk down the aisle or for an upbeat wedding reception montage.
Each track has been handpicked from the PremiumBeat music library. And with a PremiumBeat standard license, you won’t need to worry about copyright issues.
To make sure that you’re ready for your next wedding video, check out our ultimate guide for wedding video production, too. It’s packed with expert advice and free downloads (including gear and shot lists) that’ll help you put together a memento that your clients will cherish forever.
- The Road to You By Gyom
- Warm and gentle, featuring sentimental piano and smooth strings creates a heartfelt mood.
- It Matters By Allegory Music
- A light electric guitar and mandolin introduction leads to soothing synth textures, and hand claps that create a happy and optimistic mood.
- The Simplest of Things By Big Score Audio
- Gentle and floating, featuring warm piano and underlying string textures that create a hopeful, inspirational mood.
- Wandering Thoughts By Dan Phillipson
- Light and dreamy, featuring flowing acoustic guitar, warm piano and an Indie Folk feel that creates a soothing mood.
- Every Little Bit By Pete Morse
- Light and gentle, featuring warm acoustic guitar and underlying smooth strings that create a heartwarming and nostalgic mood.
- A Feel of Spring By Tiny Music
- Warm and flowing, featuring smooth textures, pulsing upright bass and floating glockenspiel that creates a hopeful mood.
- Skyline By Gentle Fire Studio
- Light and tender, featuring warm electric guitar, piano and smooth textures that create a heartwarming mood.
- Take My Hand By Max Brodie
- Gentle and heartwarming, featuring warm acoustic guitar and piano, soft rock drums, and tender vocal syllables that build into a powerful, emotional, and uplifting mood.
- Let's Run Away By Olive Musique
- Warm and earthy, featuring smooth female lead vocals, bright acoustic guitar and a light Indie Pop feel that creates an enthusiastic and hopeful mood.
- The Best I Ever Had (Instrumental) By Colin Fraser
- Warm and reflective, featuring a heartfelt piano melody, vocal oohs and soothing strings that build to a laid-back Rock groove that creates a proud and triumphant mood.
- Ships in the Night (1950s Mix) By Cool Cat Music
- Mellow and suave, featuring a nostalgic trumpet melody and a laidback Jazz feel that creates a sentimental mood.
- All My Dreams By JAM Studio
- Gentle and old-fashioned, featuring a heartfelt female vocal melody and ukulele that creates a heartwarming mood evocative of the Great American Songbook.
- Midnight Love By Good News Tunes
- Warm and reflective, featuring floating electric guitar and a building Synth Pop groove that creates a confident mood.
- Stripes West By Eternity Bro
- Floating and warm, featuring pulsing synth textures that create a reflective mood.
- Mendelssohn - Wedding March By Wilfred Symphony Orchestra
- One of the most frequently used wedding marches, this famous piece by Mendelssohn features celebratory brass fanfares and romantic strings.
- Just a Kiss By Big Score Audio
- Warm and majestic, featuring flowing piano and smooth strings that create a dreamy mood.
- Your Heart Leads By Yan Perchuk
- Warm and flowing, featuring acoustic guitar and pulsing strings that create a mood of intrigue and pride.