Jazz Wedding Songs

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A Jazzy Wedding

"If music be the food of love, play on" - Shakespeare

Find fabulous lists of Favorite Jazz Wedding Songsicon that I've recommended as a photographer and singer. Some of these came highly recommended to me, too, and will be well-received. When they're not admiring the Bride, they're commenting on the mood that you provide. Set the mood for your wedding.

Etta James - The Jazz Wedding Album: First Dances View The Jazz Wedding Album: First Dances on iTunes.

Listen to Songs

Enjoy some of our Jazz Wedding Songs icon listed in this player.

We love Nicole and Vittorio's beautiful "You Are My Miracle" Vittorio featuring Nicole Scherzinger - this music will touch your soul, and may even make you and your guests shed a tear or two. It's a perfect way to begin your wedding ceremony. (It isn't a jazz song...but I can't help it!)

Michael Buble's "The Way You Look Tonight" Michael Bublé - Michael Bublé - The Way You Look Tonight is perfect for your 1st Dance or Couple Dance. It's also a popular choice for the Father/Daughter Dance.

View our other itemized choices below.

Ceremony

The 1st two aren't necessarily jazz songs, but just beautiful.

I particularly love this song with Vitorio and Nicole Scherzinger (yes, of the Pussycat Dolls). I've heard this song twice in weddings and had to ask who the performers were. I became a fan of both since.

You Are My Miracle - Vitorio and Nicole Scherzinger
All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman
The Wedding Song - Kenny G

Couple's First Dance

These songs are sure to please you and your new spouse, as well as, all your friends and family.

By the way, the kissing couple is my best friend Margie and her husband Mike. Their song request was Fallen, from Pretty Woman. A beautiful song that I consider a soon-to-be classic.

At Last - Etta James
Fallen - Lauren Wood
The Look of Love - Diana Krall
Spend My Life With You - Eric Benet
Embraceable You - Sarah Vaughan
I Promise I Do - Peabo Bryson
Cheek to Cheek - Tierney Sutton
Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder
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Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance

One of the most memorable moments of any wedding - and second to the pronouncement of vows, the most tearful. Choose something more soulful for those tearful moments, or celebratory.

Unforgettable - Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennett
The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Buble
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Pictures of You - Alyssa Graham

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Reception Dancing

When everyone's ready to dance, select jazz songs that enliven and get them to dance with you!

The Best is Yet to Come - Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Come Dance With Me - Diana Krall
I Can't Give You Anything but Love - Sophie Milman
Better than Anything - Natalie Cole and Diana Krall
I Hadn't Anyone Til You - Lena Horne
It Had to Be You - Harry Connick, Jr.

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Couple Dancing

More Than You Know - Jane Monheit
Misty - Sarah Vaughan
I Only Have Eyes for You - Lena Horne
I Belong To You - Peggy Lee
Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Our Love is Here to Stay - Blossom Dearie
Isn't it Romantic - Ella Fitzgerald






Gotta Have

Hallelujah, I Love Her So - Harry Belafonte
So Nice (Samba Summer) - Bebel Gilberto
The Glory of Love - Ann Hampton Callaway
I Get a Kick Out of You - Frank Sinatra
Dance Me to the End of Love - Madeleine Peyroux
I Won't Dance - Jane Monheit and Michael Buble
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Rita Edmond

Jazz Wedding Music on CD

While most wedding planners recommend live music or a DJ, some look for a more affordable alternative. Why not play the following CDs during cocktails, welcome or during dinner? It's sure to save you money.

Jazz Wedding on a Budget

You love jazz and want it for your wedding. So if you're on a budget and a live jazz band just won't do... what can you do? Here are some ideas to get you started.
  • Play custom CDs
    Compile and download your list of favorite jazz songs from iTunes, categorize your songs by wedding category (cocktails at reception, first dances, dinner, etctera) and burn each set to disc. Ask your wedding planner, best man or maid of honor, or other bridal/groom party attendant to play the corresponding CD to the appropriate time. Make sure you have great speakers, and review this with your "DJ". This person can also be your emcee for the evening. Shop at the iTunes Music Store.
  • Singing to Jazz karaoke
    iTunes has great karaoke compilations, recorded in professional studios to sound like the real thing. Search and download your favorite jazz songs (type in a keyword(s) with "karaoke" or "instrumental". Ask a friend or several friends to perform different sets or songs. This is fun! Ask them to audition! You'll find at least one friend or family member who missed their calling. Shop at the iTunes Music Store.
  • Hire a VJ
    A VJ creates video art for large displays or screens for events such as concerts, music festivals or private events often at events such as concerts, nightclubs and music festivals One performer, duet or a small group performs to the video presentation. I've seen this done with 1 male lead, 2 female backup singers, performing at club events and private parties. Very entertaining and inexpensive!
  • Solo musician
    A solo musician may be all you need for a beautiful jazz wedding. Someone who performs on keyboard and sings, performs in lounges or clubs usually is a very entertaining emcee, as well. Such performers are very talented with the keyboard, often utilizing other musical instruments at once, creating a full, live sound.

How about Jazz on CD at your wedding?

Live Jazz at a wedding is ideal. But would Jazz from CD be okay, too?

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kathy-sander says:

Thank you for your awesomely informative blog on wedding music. Live Music is where it's at - just like our cocktail jazz duo Amica

charlesgrimes says:

Wonderful ideas. Thanks.

WarbleEntertainmentAgency says:

You can't beat live music but money talks most of the time and CD is a cool option

sisbrown34 says:

I dont know that much about Jazz music but I do enjoy it

Lily says:

Absolutely! It depends what kind of feel you want for your wedding but jazz music can be ideal during dinner or even for dancing, I don't think it matters if it's a cd, especially these days.

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elijazz says:

Live jazz the only way to go!

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Now where do I find the lead sheets for all these marvelous tunes...which leads to my answer: live is better...support your local Jazzers! (only if they play well).

StaciJansma says:

Nope! R&B and Rock and Roll

 
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Your favorites?

What are your favorite jazz wedding songs? Let us know.

  • cgayanga Jan 15, 2012 @ 5:25 am | delete
    how romantic
  • sussexjames Nov 14, 2011 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    Nice choice of songs here
  • elijazz Nov 10, 2011 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Nat King Cole is the best - any love song by him is a winner.
  • Optionstradingiq Nov 1, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    great ideas here.
  • wcjohnston Oct 17, 2011 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Thanks for the squid, lots of ideas for my wedding clients
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The Way You Look Tonight

Michael Buble2 points

The Way You Look Tonight

Tony Bennett2 points

Fallen (Song from Pretty Woman)

Lauren Wood1 point

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love

Peabo Bryson/Roberta Flack1 point

What a Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong1 point

You Are My Miracle

Nicole and Vittorio0 points

Ribbon in the Sky

Stevie Wonder0 points

Only Hope

Mandy Moore0 points

Amor, Amor, Te Quiero de Verdad

0 points

L-O-V-E

Nat King Cole0 points

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