Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Wedding Wednesdays: We're Craving Country

If you're a country lover, it's only natural to incorporate your favorite tunes into your wedding! From getting ready to the reception, The Knot has you covered with music for every part of your big day. And if you really want to play up the country wedding music theme, get yourself a line dancing instructor and swap out your formal shoes for a pair of wedding-worthy cowboy boots at the reception. Check out the full list here or a preview of each below!

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Getting Ready Country Wedding Songs
You need some serious jams in the background while you get ready to say "I do." Here are a few awesome country songs to put on your getting-ready playlist.

“Fearless," by Taylor Swift
From the album: Fearless, 2008
Lyrics you'll love: "I don't know how it gets better than this/You take my hand and drag me head first/Fearless/And I don't know why but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress/Fearless"

“Sure Be Cool If You Did," by Blake Shelton
From the album: Sure Be Cool If You Did, 2013
Lyrics you'll love: "You can't shoot me down cause you've already knocked me dead/Got me falling apart with my heart talking out of my head"

“This Is How We Roll," by Florida Georgia Line
From the album: Here's to the Good Times, 2012
Lyrics you'll love: "This is how we roll/We hanging round singing out everything on the radio/We light it up with our hands up/This is how we roll"

Ceremony Country Wedding Songs
Looking for processional music that's a bit unconventional? There are so many sweet country wedding songs that work for your wedding ceremony too. This meaningful moment doesn't have to be serious or solemn, so you should choose music that speaks to you. In fact, there are many beautiful and heartfelt songs that are perfect for the wedding processional, recessional and interludes. If you love country music, but still want to keep your ceremony more on the traditional side, you might consider using an instrumental (read: wordless) or acoustic arrangement of your favorite tune. Below are some of the best country wedding songs for your wedding ceremony.

"Beautiful Every Time," by Lee Brice
From the album: Love Like Crazy, 2010
Lyrics you'll love: "The love for me girl I see in your eyes/That's beautiful/Beautiful every time/Oh every time"

"Bless the Broken Road," by Rascal Flatts
From the album: Feels Like Today, 2004
Lyrics you'll love: "This much I know is true/That God blessed the broken road/That led me strait to you"

"Valentine," by Jim Brickman and Martina McBride
From the album: Evolution, 1997
Lyrics you'll love: "All of my life/I have been waiting for/All you give to me/You've opened my eyes/And shown me how to love unselfishly"

First Dance Country Wedding Songs
There are so many great country songs about all types of love, but what makes a good country song for your first dance is one that speaks to what it's like to spend a lifetime with one special person. When it comes to choosing your first-dance song, think beyond the words too. Your first-dance song also has to have a beat you'll feel comfortable dancing to for at least a few minutes. Before you settle on a country first-dance song, try dancing to it together. If by the end of the song you don't want to stop moving to it, you've found the perfect tune. We narrowed down a list of the top country first-dance songs with a mix of classics and more contemporary country wedding songs.

"God Gave Me You," by Blake Shelton
From the album: Red River Blue, 2011
Lyrics you'll love: "God gave me you for the ups and downs/God gave me you for the days of doubt/And for when I think I lost my way/There are no words here left to say, it's true/God gave me you"

"It's Your Love," by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
From the album: Everywhere, 1997
Lyrics you'll love: "It's your love/It just does somethin' to me/It sends a shock right through me/I can't get enough"

"I Don't Dance," by Lee Brice
From the album: I Don't Dance, 2014
Lyrics you'll love: "I don't dance, but here I am/Spinning you around and around in circles/It ain't my style, but I don't care/I'd do anything with you anywhere"

Parent Dance Country Wedding Songs 
It doesn't matter whether you're planning to dance with your mom, dad or someone close to you who's filled a VIP role in your life: This wedding dance is going to be an emotional moment. So choose a country song that's meaningful and reflects the importance of your relationship for your parent dance, and prepare for one of the most tear-jerking moments of the entire day. We love the idea of picking a country song for your dance together with your parent.

"My Wish," by Rascal Flatts 
From the album: Me and My Gang, 2006
Lyrics you'll love: "This is my wish/I hope you know somebody loves you/May all your dreams stay big"

"I'll Be," by Reba McEntire
From the album: I'll Be, 2000
Lyrics you'll love: "I'll be the rock that will be strong for you/The one that will hold on to you/When you feel that rain falling down/When there's nobody else around/I'll be"

"Anything Like Me," by Brad Paisley
From the album: American Saturday Night, 2009
Lyrics you'll love: "There's worse folks to be like/Oh, he'll be alright/If he's anything like me"

Reception Entrance Country Wedding Songs
If you're doing a grand entrance at your wedding reception, then you'll want a happy and festive song to announce your (and your wedding party's) arrival. Entering to a song can help get you and your guest in party mode and transition from cocktail hour to the reception. Put a country spin on it with a song that speaks to the joy and excitement of being surrounded by your family and friends.

"Love Story," by Taylor Swift
From the album: Fearless, 2008
Lyrics you'll love: "Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone/I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run/You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess/It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes'"

"Check Yes or No," by George Strait
From the album: Straight Out of the Box, 1995
Lyrics you'll love: "Do you love me, do you wanna be my friend?/And if you do
Well then don't be afraid to take me by the hand/If you want to"

"Lovin' You Is Fun," by Easton Corbin
From the album: All Over the Road, 2012
Lyrics you'll love: "We're having such a good time together and it's only just begun/My heart's never smiled so hard/Baby, lovin you is fun/It's fun"

Reception Dancing Country Music Wedding Songs
The best way to make sure the dance floor at your reception stays packed? Great music. That's why these songs should be on your "must-play" country wedding song playlist. Pick a DJ whose skills you trust, give them an idea of the songs you like (better yet, print this list of country wedding songs for them) and then let them run with it. This fun, upbeat set of songs for reception dancing works for all ages and has tunes you can't help but dance to. Bonus: If line dancing is your thing, then you'll definitely find a few country wedding songs in here that will make guests want to kick up their heels on the dance floor.

"Downtown," by Lady Antebellum
From the album: Golden, 2013
Lyrics you'll love: "I got some platforms sitting in the corner/They wanna stroll on a city sidewalk/I got a dress that'll show a little uhhh uh but you ain't getting uhh ohh if you don't come pick me up/Show me off, you might be tired but I'm not"

"Why Don't We Just Dance," by Josh Turner 
From the album: Haywire, 2010
Lyrics you'll love: "So baby why don't we just dance/Down the hall maybe straight up the stairs/ Bouncin' off the wall floatin on air/Baby why don't we just dance"

"This Feels a Lot Like Love," by Easton Corbin
From the album: All Over the Road, 2012
Lyrics you'll love: "I wanna be here when the sun comes up/Share a first sip from your coffee cup/And share a last kiss after the sun goes down"

We're all ears for this wedding playlist! Take a look at the full list here and devour the details of a country-filled music theme for your big day!

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