Which song should play when the bride enters? What should happen during dinner? And what about the first dance? These questions appear in almost every wedding plan, and the right repertoire shapes the emotional memory of the day.
This list comes from real requests we receive at weddings in Atibaia, Campinas, São Paulo, Vale do Paraíba and the São Paulo coast.
All songs below can be performed as vocals and guitar or as live vocals with backing tracks. Special requests outside the list are welcome with advance notice.
1. Songs for the Ceremony
The ceremony needs songs that carry emotion without excess. For the bride's entrance, prelude, vows and recessional, we prioritize music that works beautifully with vocals and guitar or a soft backing-track arrangement: recognizable melodies, romantic lyrics and arrangements that follow the real timing of the celebration.
- 01A Thousand Years · Christina PerriEntrance
- 02Can't Help Falling in Love · Elvis PresleyEntrance
- 03Love Me Tender · Elvis PresleyPrelude
- 04Heaven · Bryan AdamsEntrance
- 05Wonderful Tonight · Eric ClaptonEntrance
- 06You're Still the One · Shania TwainEntrance
- 07Escolhi Te Esperar · Marcela TaísEntrance
- 08Oceans · Hillsong UnitedPrelude
- 09Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar · Tom JobimEntrance
- 10De Janeiro a Janeiro · Roberta CamposEntrance
- 11Pra Você Guardei o Amor · Nando ReisPrelude / Entrance
- 12Pra Sonhar · Marcelo JeneciEntrance
- 13Hallelujah · Leonard CohenPrelude / Entrance
- 14Perfect · Ed SheeranEntrance
- 15Tuyo · Rodrigo Amarante (Narcos)Entrance
- 16Unchained Melody · The Righteous BrothersEntrance
2. Songs for the First Dance
The first dance is the most intimate moment of the reception. The right song should be meaningful to the couple and understandable to the guests.
- 17Endless Love · Diana Ross & Lionel RichieClassic
- 18Always · Bon JoviRock
- 19Because You Loved Me · Celine DionClassic
- 20Quizás, Quizás, Quizás · Andrea Bocelli & Jennifer LopezInternational
- 21The Power of Love · Celine DionClassic
- 22Iris · The Goo Goo DollsRock
- 23Careless Whisper · George MichaelClassic
- 24Wicked Game · Chris IsaakPop
- 25Velha Infância · TribalistasMPB
Send us a message and we will share examples of songs performed in vocals and guitar or live vocals with backing tracks.
3. Songs for Cocktail Hour and Reception
Cocktail hour asks for a refined background that encourages conversation instead of interrupting it.
- 26Fly Me to the Moon · Frank SinatraStandards
- 27My Way · Frank SinatraStandards
- 28New York, New York · Frank SinatraStandards
- 29So Far Away · Dire StraitsPop
- 30Thank You · DidoPop
- 31Imagine · John LennonClassic
- 32More Than Words · ExtremeAcoustic
- 33Fix You · ColdplayPop
- 34Tocando em Frente · Almir SaterSertanejo
- 35Epitáfio · TitãsRock BR
4. Party: International Pop and Rock
At the party, live vocals with backing tracks shine: full arrangements close to the original versions, with live singing.
- 36I Will Survive · Gloria GaynorParty
- 37Dancing Queen · ABBAParty
- 38Eye of the Tiger · SurvivorParty
- 39Sweet Dreams · EurythmicsParty
- 40What's Up · 4 Non BlondesRock
- 41I Wanna Dance With Somebody · Whitney HoustonParty
- 42Proud Mary · Creedence Clearwater RevivalRock
- 43Every Breath You Take · The PolicePop
- 44Cold Heart · Elton John & Dua LipaPop
- 45Flashdance... What a Feeling · Irene CaraParty
5. Party: MPB, Sertanejo and Brazilian Songs
A Brazilian wedding needs a national repertoire. Sertanejo, MPB, forró and axé bring guests together.
- 46Evidências · Chitãozinho & XororóSertanejo
- 47Xote da Alegria · FalamansaForró
- 48Dancin' Days · Lulu SantosMPB
- 49Como É Grande o Meu Amor Por Você · Roberto CarlosMPB
- 50Fogo e Paixão · WandoAxé / Pop BR
6. Tips for Building Your Wedding Repertoire
Divide the event into moments
Every phase has a different emotional temperature.
Do not try to please everyone with every song
The repertoire needs to offer something for everyone across the night, not in every minute.
Include at least one personal song
The song from a private memory may be the one the couple remembers most.
Send special requests in advance
For songs outside the standard repertoire, allow time for arrangement and rehearsal.
Vocals and guitar or live vocals with backing tracks?
Use vocals and guitar for intimate moments and tracks for a fuller party sound.
Share your favorite songs and we will help design the soundtrack for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and party.
Published on May 7, 2026 · Last updated: May 14, 2026
By Dupla Bruno e Dani — professional live music for weddings and events