In the age of Spotify and the internet, choosing songs for your wedding can be really tricky. The web is awash with Top 20s, Top 50s, and Top 100s in virtually any genre. There are even ready-made Spotify wedding playlists you can use. But how well will these lists really meet your tastes and preferences? To make things a little simpler, we’ve narrowed down those massive lists. We’ve focused on something more specialist and niche – but perfectly suited to a wedding day. Jazz is the ideal soundtrack for a wedding. So here is our pick of the Top 5 romantic wedding jazz songs to have played on your big day.
Top Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs #1: Kiss to Build a Dream On – Louis Armstrong
We kick off our list with Louis Armstrong. Satchmo – or Pops, as he was affectionately nicknamed – was one of the most influential figures in jazz history. His career spanned several eras and five decades of jazz.
‘Kiss to Build a Dream On’ is a gorgeous tune for the background to the celebrations. Alternatively, it makes an inspired pick for the happy couple’s First Dance. Words that woo and sounds that start softly, then build into a trumpet crescendo. This number truly earns its place as an iconic romantic wedding jazz song!
Top Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs #2 – L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Another great choice for the First Dance, Nat King Cole’s ‘L-O-V-E’ is a playful number that guarantees a smile on the faces of all your guests. This is a genuine crowd-pleaser.
Top Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs #3: Moonlight Serenade – Glen Miller and His Orchestra
Another genuine classic. We’re in smooth slow-dance territory with this wedding jazz must-have, ‘Moonlight Serenade’. Of course, the lyric is beautifully apt for a wedding. It celebrates two lovers spending a romantic night together. The melody alone sets a wonderfully intimate mood.
Top Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs #4 – Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra recorded ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ in 1964. It became one of his most beloved songs. The elegant swing rhythm and romantic lyrics make it a wedding staple. It works beautifully for the First Dance or as a drinks reception number. Either way, it never fails to impress.
Top Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs #5 – La Vie en Rose – Édith Piaf
‘La Vie en Rose’ is one of the most romantic songs ever written. Édith Piaf originally recorded it in 1946. It has endured for over 75 years for good reason. A jazz arrangement of this song at a wedding reception is simply breathtaking. Furthermore, it adds a touch of continental glamour that guests adore.
So there you have it – our Top 5 romantic wedding jazz songs. Whether you choose one or all five, Silk Street Jazz can deliver them with elegance and style. Get in touch today to discuss your wedding music.