The 20 Most Beautiful Songs for Your Free Ceremony
Entrance, Ring Exchange & Exit: The Soundtrack for Your Free Ceremony
More and more people are choosing a free ceremony, as the purely civil ceremony is not emotional enough and a church ceremony is often not suitable. This type of ceremony is not bound to certain rituals and can therefore be wonderfully designed exactly according to your wishes. Precisely because there is no fixed framework, the choice of music for the ceremony is particularly important – it underlines what is spoken, makes the ceremony even more emotional and creates pauses to let everything sink in. We have compiled the most beautiful songs for your free ceremony.
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Songs for the Entrance to the Free Ceremony
Whether ceremony outdoors, in a barn or in a festive event location – the entrance at the beginning is a very special moment and offers an excellent opportunity to introduce your free ceremony with a festive, spirited song.
Lovers In Japan – Coldplay
"Reign of love, I can't let go" – this beautiful song by Coldplay is a hymn to love and with its positive, driving sound is exactly the right song for an entrance full of anticipation for getting married. Our tip: If you love indie music à la Coldplay, then the SofaConcerts band Everdeen is the perfect musical live highlight for your free ceremony.
Canon in D Major – Johann Pachelbel
All classical music fans get an entrance with the Canon in D Major that couldn't be more festive! Great advantage with this song for the free ceremony: You can easily adapt your walking speed to the beat so you don't walk too fast. You can find more classical wedding songs here .
First day of my life – Bright Eyes
"I think I was blind before I met you. I don't know where I am. I don't know where I've been. But I know where I want to go". The emotional ballad by Bright Eyes is super romantic, but still manages without excessive kitsch. The right choice for all who are looking for alternative songs for their free ceremony!
Speechless – Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay sing about the feeling of simply not being able to look away from your beloved person.. "Cause watching you is all that I can do." With this message you look forward even more to the entrance to the free ceremony, right?
All of me – John Legend
This great ballad by John Legend is indispensable from any playlist that has even the remotest connection to love. The singer dedicated this song to his current wife. Meanwhile "All of me" has become the love anthem of many couples.
All is good – Joseh
Everyone who wants something very special and individual for their entrance should definitely listen to Joseh . The singer-songwriter is a great choice if you're looking for a singer for your free ceremony. His ballad "All is Good" is perfectly suited for your free ceremony.
None of these songs was quite right? No worries! Just take a look at our blog article about the 15 most beautiful songs for the wedding entrance ". There you'll surely find the right music.
Songs for the Exchange of Wedding Rings
The wedding officiant has spoken touching words and the big moment has come. Before you give your wedding vows and exchange rings, it's the perfect time to pause briefly with moving songs for the free ceremony.
Heartbeats – José Gonzales
Almost a classic for indie enthusiasts: With José Gonzales' version of "Heartbeats" you forget everything around you. With acoustic fingerpicking and a gentle, emotional voice the song is simply perfect for enjoying the climax of your free ceremony.
Liebe meines Lebens – Philipp Poisel
"Because you are the love of my life" – some couples wish for wedding songs in German , so that all guests understand the lyrics and can feel the song even more. It becomes even more touching when someone sings live for you. Our SofaConcerts artist Till Seifert is the perfect choice for everyone who loves German singer-songwriter music. His outstanding voice will create pure goosebumps during your free ceremony.
This I promise you – Ronan Keating
Hardly any song fits better for the ring exchange than "This I promise you" by Ronan Keating. You're just about to give your great love one of the biggest promises of your life. The romantic ballad perfectly underlines the ring exchange of your free ceremony: "And when I look in your eyes, all my life is before me."
Everything – Michael Bublé
"You´re every line, you´re every word, you´re everything." This song by Michael Buble not only fits like a glove to an emotional ring exchange during your free ceremony. The incredibly emotional lyrics also offer inspiration for your shared wedding vows.
Kiss me – Sixpence None The Richer
The rings have been exchanged. Now comes the sentence everyone has been waiting for. "You may now kiss the bride." There's hardly a song that fits better with this euphoric moment than Kiss me. "So kiss me, so kiss me, so kiss me."
Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran
You could probably fill your entire ceremony with Ed Sheeran's emotional ballads. "Thinking out loud" is one of the most beautiful ones. "No matter how old we are, I will still love you just as much as in the beginning." A wonderful message that underlines the ring exchange.
Songs for the Exit from the Free Ceremony
You have successfully mastered your free ceremony and are now freshly married. When exiting the location, you should now be properly celebrated with a spirited song! Below you'll find music for the exit from the free ceremony.
No one – Alicia Keys
When Alicia Keys sings with a powerful voice and from the bottom of her heart "No one can get in the way of what I´m feeling" even the last person will understand: Nothing can separate you two from now on!
Grow old with me – Tom Odell
"Grow Old With Me. Let us share what we see" – oh, how beautiful. Tom Odell paints with driving, spirited sound the shared life into old age. The perfect song for the free ceremony to celebrate your love!
One – Impala Ray
"One" by Impala Ray sticks in your head with its unusual melody just like many others from the Munich band's program. In their songs they always surprise with new, unknown sounds. A perfect song and an even better band for your free ceremony. To put it in the words of singer Ray Gärtner: smooth.
Real Love – Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne
At a free ceremony, the music can also be a little more unconventional. The song "Real Love" by Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne is wonderful for underscoring the exit after your free ceremony. The dynamic melody and catchy text are guaranteed earworms.
All you need is love – The Beatles
"Love, love, love..." This classic of pop history fits not only because of its theme optimally to the exit of your ceremony. The unusual time changes create an exuberant atmosphere and emphasize the infinite feeling of love that you will feel on this day. Our SofaConcerts artists Robin and Johannes from Nature in the City can musically accompany your free ceremony with their honest, beautiful music and certainly also play the Beatles classic.
I´m yours – Jason Mraz
"This is our fate. I´m yours." This song radiates the best mood and will emphasize your euphoria during the exit of your free ceremony. The first excitement falls away - so enjoy the moment, it belongs only to you two. So float with "I´m yours" to the subsequent party.
Happy People – Van Deyk
"We are the happy people" – a good mood song that's just right for an atmospheric end to the ceremony. Band namesake Dominic van Deyk, Robert Holstein and Mathias Blässe write their music together, play various instruments - sometimes simultaneously - and like to sing in three-part harmony. The charm and lightness of this song will animate your wedding party to clap along and sway.
None of the songs for the exit from your free ceremony was quite right for your big day? No problem! Just read our blog article 30 songs for the exit of your wedding. There you'll surely find the right music that will make you jump for joy.
Musicians for your free ceremony:
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