Camera Hannah aka Hannah Millard is a wedding photographer and filmmaker from Derby, UK. She's not sure why she's writing this in the third person.
First of all let me say: there is nothing wrong with a bit of cheese. But… when you’re looking for ideas for music for your wedding it can feel like you’re just finding the same songs over and over again. There’s got to be more out there besides John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Bryan Adams, right? So I’ve compiled a bumper playlist of songs you maybe haven’t heard of or thought of that you can use at your wedding! It doesn’t have to be for a first dance either, these songs would be absolutely cracking to walk down the aisle to, have as your recessional music or any dang time you want because it’s your wedding! Maybe on this list you’ll find the song you’ll smash a piñata to, or have a dance-off with your nan to, or enter your reception via zip-line to.
I Am A Wolf, You Are the Moon - Craig Wedren
May I Have This Dance - Francis and the Lights
Something Changed - Pulp
I’ll Be Yours - Those Dancing Days
Heroes - David Bowie
Into My Arms - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Buddy Holly - Weezer
Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell
Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon
Kiss Your Lips - Allo Darlin’
Us - Regina Spektor
Perfect Day - Lou Reed
On Husbands and Wives - Quiet Company
All We Need - VOWS
Rest of My Life - Holly Maher
The Book of Love - The Magnetic Fields
I Know a Place - MUNA
In My Life - The Beatles
Stay You, Go Dancing - Death Cab for Cutie
You’re My Best Friend - Queen
You Are The Light - Jens Lekman
Songs of Love - The Divine Comedy
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
This Must Be the Place - Talking Heads
With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley
I Belong in Your Arms - Chairlift
You! Me! Dancing! - Los Campesinos!
Let’s Get Out Of This Country - Camera Obscura
Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees
This Will Be Our Year - The Zombies
Away We Go - Joshua Radin
How We Met (Cherry Pie) - Teencanteen
Milk and Honey - Margaret Lewis
Friday I’m In Love - The Cure
You You You You You - The 6ths
Simple Song - The Shins
Archie, Marry Me - Alvvays
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Fire in My Heart - Super Furry Animals
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Baby I’m Yours - Arctic Monkeys
Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) -Frank Wilson
Absolute Beginners - David Bowie
The Magic Position - Patrick Wolf
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
Chateau Lobby #4- Father John Misty
So, there we have it! I hope you find some inspiration here for the soundtrack to your day! If you’d like me to photograph and/or film your wedding I would love to hear from you! My style is super informal, fun and creative… so if you’re looking to spend hours posing with a forced smile on your face then I’m probably not the photographer for you. If you’re looking to have someone to capture your day, to be there for all the hugs and belly laughs and ridiculous dance moves… I might just be your girl. Get in touch over on my contact page and let’s talk!