Scene Songs to Add to Your Wedding Playlist
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When coming up with a wedding playlist, it only seems appropriate to add some scene songs into the mix. Even though some people will deny listening to “that kind of music” or didn’t realize that they did, it will remind everyone of some really great tunes. For some, the scene days are not over and will never die, but hopefully if you are getting married, you can go back and cherish some of the ones that will remind you of your scene days.
So, without further ado, here are some of the best scene songs to add to your wedding playlist, along with some appropriate times to play them.
“High Hopes” - Panic at the Disco
Though a relatively new song in the scene, it is a perfect song to walk into your reception after the ceremony! High hopes for the living and hopefully for the marriage.
“Forever My Father” - Go Radio feat. Erin and Daniel Lancaster
This is perfect for the father-daughter dance that is destined to happen. It is heartfelt, meaningful, and worth a listen if you haven’t heard it already. Even Dad will approve.
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” - Panic! At the Disco
Let’s be honest, you don’t really need a reason to play Panic!, but we’ll give you one. Not only is this song set at an altar, but it is guaranteed to have everyone screaming at the top of their lungs while jumping on the dance floor. Just go for it.
“If It Means A Lot To You” - A Day To Remember
This is a song for everyone and can be played at any time. As a slow song to be intimate with, a final song of the night, or as the song that plays as you walk down the isle… Literally the skies the limit for this one.
“The Only Exception” - Paramore
Everyone can understand why this song is added to this list. Only use this love song if true, deep love exists between you and your significant other. This is a perfect song for the first official married couple dance. Plus, it means you don’t have to twirl around in circles possibly getting depressed from how sappy another song may be. No tears; just smiles.
Songs That Will Get People On the Dance Floor
When at a wedding people tend to gravitate to and from the dance floor often. In order to make sure everyone is showing off their best moves, including those who say they can’t dance, make sure to add these scene songs to your wedding playlist. You will also hear some very off pitch singing with these songs, which honestly counts as a bonus.
“Dear Maria, Count Me In” - All Time Low
“Shake It” - Metro Station
“Here (In Your Arms)” - Hellogoodbye
“Girls” - The 1975
“We Are Young” - fun.
“Check Yes, Juliet” - We The Kings
“Bulletproof” - La Roux
“Good Girls Go Bad” - Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester
“Still Into You” - Paramore
“Love Addict” - Family Force 5
Slow Songs
Time to slow things down. It’s always smart to plan for multiple slow songs because, come on, what wedding doesn’t have them? A lot of people may stray from the dance floor, but some may stay. You may even see your grandma dancing with one of the cute groomsmen. Either way, the slow song also gives time for some others at the wedding to grab a beverage.
“Oh, It Is Love” - Hellogoodbye
“Be My Mistake” - The 1975
“Robbers” - The 1975
“Flightless Bird, American Mouth” - Iron & Wine
“The Maze” - Manchester Orchestra
“Forever Yours” - Grayscale
“Hey There Delilah” - Plain White T’s
“Hello, I’m Delaware” - City and Colour
“James Dean & Audrey Hepburn” Acoustic - Sleeping With Sirens
Because You Want To Have Fun
Now that some songs have been established, we can’t forget some of the best emo and scene songs out that that should most definitely be added to the playlist. Sure, some of these are not as mainstream, but at least you know you can have fun and maybe even scare the in-laws a little bit with these. Either way, make some new memories with these older classics.
“Thnks fr th Mmrs” - Fall Out Boy
“Ohio Is For Lovers” - Hawthorne Heights
“Chasing the Night” - Every Avenue
“Rhythm of Love” - Plain White T’s
“Find Forever” - Issues
“The Great Escape” - Boys Like Girls
“Fireflies” - Owl City
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” - My Chemical Romance
Obviously there are some songs on this playlist that can be a hit or a miss, as well as a lot of forgotten songs. So, Which songs do you think belong, should be added, or should be taken off?