We are now mid-way through the year 2026, and wedding season has had a beautiful start! We finally are seeing the beautiful weather we have been waiting for here in Michigan, and we’re thrilled to play some beautiful music to go along with it.
As I work with couples to select their music each year, there are always some clear favorites. Here are five of the most requested songs for 2026!
1) Say You Won’t Let Go
This hit single from 2016 is making a resurgence one decade after its release, and with good reason! If you want beautiful music for your wedding, this relaxed, romantic song is perfect for your processional down the aisle. The arrangement above is the same one we play when you hire a string duet for your wedding. It’s hands down the most requested song of this year!
2.) Concerning Hobbits
Ever since we added this arrangement to our repertoire last year, it’s been a favorite for couples. The Lord of the Rings remains a classic and this piece is so light-hearted. It works great for the processional, recessional, and we’ve played it at many cocktail hours! Pro tip: we can loop 1:20 to the end several times to make it work for your entire wedding party.
3.) Here Comes the Sun
This classic by The Beatles has been a favorite since I started performing at weddings professionally over 8 years ago! It’s particularly special to me because my sister-in-law had us play this for her bridal processional. Above is a picture of us performing at my brother’s wedding in 2022!
4.) You Are the Reason
This 2018 single by Callum Scott has been streamed over one billion times, and there’s no wonder why! This song is a perfect selection for a wedding party processional, bridal processional, prelude song, or cocktail hour song. We love this song too, because there are plenty of spots in the song to gracefully come to a stop if the processional goes quicker than expected.
5.) Goodness of God
This song was new to me as of last year, and ever since we have added it to our repertoire, we’ve played it at just about every Christian wedding since. I typically see couples choose this for bridal processionals, but I’ve seen it used as a prelude song before as well.
What songs are you having played at your wedding? I’d love to hear your thoughts below!
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