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10 Songs for Your Civil Ceremony

Great Songs for Your Registry Office Wedding

Unforgettable Music for Your Civil Ceremony

- Lea - 02.04.2023 -

Emotional songs are just as effective in the registry office as in church. For your civil ceremony, you should choose a song that will always remind you of the most beautiful day of your life. To add even more emotion to it all, your favorite ceremony songs could also be performed by a live band. You'll get suggestions, inspiration and ideas for the right ceremony music in this article.



Music at a Civil Ceremony

Before selecting the right song, you should first clarify some basic questions.

  • Is it allowed to play music in your registry office and if so, in what context?
  • Should the music be played live or from a recording?
  • Do you prefer the music accompanying in the background or as an individual part of the ceremony? For example, for the entrance, ring exchange or exit?
We'd like to recommend live music for your ceremony. For an unforgettable civil ceremony, you can book a wedding singer, an atmospheric band or a classical duo. In this article, we recommend not only the right songs but also bands and musicians who can play your desired song for you.


10 Beautiful Songs for Your Civil Ceremony

1. Only Love – Ben Howard

This folk song not only convinces during the ceremony, but is also perfect for the wedding dance.

2. Let's get it on – Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye is considered the reinventor of soul. Anyone looking for a soulful, timeless song for the ceremony should choose this one.

3. Breathe Me – Sia

A ballad that creates a beautiful atmosphere at your registry office wedding!

4. Sunrise – Norah Jones

No matter what the weather is like on your wedding day, when this song is played, the sun rises!

5. Paradise – Coldplay

With strings and choir, this is a pop song that perfectly fits a bombastic civil ceremony.



6. Beautiful Day – U2

Make one of the greatest hits of all time your personal song and choose "Beautiful Day" as your wedding song for the registry office.

7. Marry Me – Betty Who

A brand new song that no one is tired of hearing yet. Ideal for your registry office ceremony!

8. Du erinnerst mich an Liebe – Ich & Ich

This song definitely gets under your skin. Especially as part of the wedding ceremony, a German song is recommended.

9. Lieblingsmensch – Namika

The first official single "Lieblingsmensch" by Namika is a declaration of love to a person you can always count on - perfect for saying "I do".

10. Salut d'amor – Edward Elgar

Are you looking for classical music for your registry office wedding? Then this classical piece is just right for you!


Live Music for Your Civil Ceremony

Besides these beautiful 10 songs for civil ceremonies, there are of course many more incredible songs. If you haven't found the right one yet, just start searching and find your very personal highlight. Since live music is perfect for a civil wedding, we've compiled artists below who will create great emotions with their live music.

Musicians for Your Civil Wedding:


Are you looking for musicians and bands who will add a musical highlight to your civil ceremony? On SofaConcerts you'll find the right musicians for that! Here's to our wedding singers and wedding bands.

Browse through our large selection of artists and feel free to contact us anytime with questions and concerns.


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