In every country, culture and religion, weddings are an occasion of joy in which family and friends get together to celebrate and wish for a great life ahead full of hope and faith for the newlyweds. Because weddings are celebratory in nature, music, dance and songs have always held a special place in such ceremonies.

The music and songs played at any wedding sets the stage and the mood for the wedding and the reception thereafter. The style of the wedding plays an important role in the songs that are played. Also the place where the wedding is held, influences and helps decide the kind of songs to be played. For example, if the marriage is in a church, there are bound to be restrictions. Hence one has to pick and choose from a list of songs that the particular church allows to be played at the wedding. Any particular songs that the bride and the groom may want should be discussed with the cleric prior to the wedding day.

There are various musical choices that can be played during weddings. They range from the classical to the contemporary, and can be played from recordings or by live performers. Each choice has a different feel, and sets a different mood for the wedding. What one choses to play at a wedding depends on the mood that has to be set. If the couple wants a solemn mood, then they can choose classical or traditional music. However, contemporary wedding songs or live performers will help to create a lively atmosphere.