75 Bridal Shower Songs to Play During Your Pre-Wedding Bash (2024)

If your wedding date is quickly approaching, one event we're sure you're excited to experience is your bridal shower. This special occasion is a moment in time when your closest friends and family gather to celebrate your upcoming nuptials and "shower" you with gifts. Best of all? It's a day solely dedicated to you which you don't have to plan! However, since those planning this event will likely be wrapped up in decorations and the games, they might forget to put time and effort into one crucial party element—the music playlist. Don't fret, though: We curated a special list of bridal shower songs for you to share with your hosts ahead of this special day.

Here, you'll find plenty of upbeat, classic love songs, like "Marry You," by Bruno Mars and "What Lovers Do," by Maroon 5 featuring SZA, that'll get everyone in the mood to toast the bride (you). You'll also find timeless, mellow tunes to play as background music for the festivities, like "Daughters," by John Mayer and "Hey, Soul Sister," by Train, and popular dance tracks, such as "Don't Forget My Love," by Diplo and Miguel and "Sweet Nothing," by Calvin Harris and Florence Welch. No matter what kind of shower your girls are throwing you—from a girly tea party to a relaxing spa day—trust us, these tunes are just the ticket for a perfect time.

So, sit back, relax, choose your favorites, and get ready to tie the knot with our 75 best bridal shower song picks.

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"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: "Like a fool I went and stayed too long/Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong/Ooo baby, here I am/Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours"

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"Break My Soul," by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: "Got motivation (motivation)/I done found me a new foundation, yeah (new foundation)/I'm takin' my new salvation (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, new salvation)"

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Late Night Talking," by Harry Styles

Lyrics of Love: "We've been doin' all this late night talkin'/'Bout anythin' you want until the mornin'/Now you're in my life/I can't get you off my mind"

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"Sweet Nothing," by Calvin Harris and Florence Welch

Lyrics of Love: "You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth/And with a word all my love came rushing out"

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"I Melt With You," by Modern English

Lyrics of Love: "I'll stop the world and melt with you/You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time/There's nothing you and I won't do/I'll stop the world and melt with you"

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"Crazy Little Thing Called Love," by Queen

Lyrics of Love: "I gotta be cool, relax, get hip/And get on my tracks/Take a back seat, hitchhike/And take a long ride on my motorbike/Until I'm ready/Crazy little thing called love"

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"The Way You Make Me Feel," by Michael Jackson

Lyrics of Love: "Hey pretty baby with the high heels on/You give me fever/Like I've never, ever known/You're just a product of loveliness/I like the groove of your walk/Your talk, your dress/I feel your fever"

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"Electricity," by Dua Lipa and Silk City

Lyrics of Love: "Falling into you, baby/Even electricity can't compare to what I feel/When I'm with you"

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"Don't Forget My Love," by Diplo and Miguel

Lyrics of Love: "And the way that I rage into your love while you breathe me in
Just so you can feel me with you even when I'm not around"

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"Can't Take My Eyes Off You," by Frankie Valli

Lyrics of Love: "You're just too good to be true/I can't take my eyes off you/You'd be like heaven to touch/I wanna hold you so much/At long last love has arrived/And I thank God I'm alive"

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"I Say a Little Prayer," by Aretha Franklin

Lyrics of Love: "The moment I wake up/Before I put on my makeup/I say a little prayer for you/And while I'm combing my hair now/And wondering what dress to wear now/I say a little prayer for you"

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"You," by Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Lyrics of Love: "Ooh, you're just my type/Everything's so right/And I just wanna chill"

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"(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry," by Darlene Love

Lyrics of Love: "Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry/He's all I wanted all my life and even more/He smiled at me and the music started playing/Here comes the bride when he walked through the door"

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"Valerie," by Amy Winehouse

Lyrics of Love: "'Cause since I've come on home/Well, my body's been a mess/And I've missed your ginger hair/And the way you like to dress/Won't you come on over/Stop making a fool out of me"

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"Treasure," by Bruno Mars

Lyrics of Love: "Treasure, that is what you are/Honey, you're my golden star/You know you can make my wish come true/If you let me treasure you"

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"My Girl," by The Temptations

Lyrics of Love: "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day/When it's cold outside I've got the month of May/Well I guess you'd say/What can make me feel this way?/My girl/Talkin' 'bout my girl"

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"Build Me Up Buttercup," by The Foundations

Lyrics of Love: "Why do you build me up Buttercup, baby/Just to let me down and mess me around/And then worst of all you never call, baby/When you say you will but I love you still"

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"Love Never Felt So Good," by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake

Lyrics of Love: "Baby, every time I love you/It's in and out of my life, in out baby/Tell me, if you really love me/It's in and out my life, in out baby/Baby, every time I love you"

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"Heartbeat Song," by Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics of Love: "Until tonight I only dreamed about you/I can't believe I ever breathed without you/You make me feel alive and brand new/Bring it one more time/This is my heartbeat song and I'm gonna play it"

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"Best Day of My Life," by American Authors

Lyrics of Love: "I hear it calling outside my window/I feel it in my soul/The stars were burning so bright/The sun was out 'til midnight/I say we lose control/This is gonna be the best day of my life"

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"Daughters," by John Mayer

Lyrics of Love: "On behalf of every man/Looking out for every girl/You are the God and weight of her world/So fathers, be good to your daughters/Daughters will love like you do"

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"Chapel of Love," by The Dixie Cups

Lyrics of Love: "Bells will ring, the sun will shine/I'll be his and he'll be mine/We'll love until the end of time/And we'll never be lonely anymore/Because we're goin' to the chapel and we're gonna get married"

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"Marry You," by Bruno Mars

Lyrics of Love: "It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do/Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you/Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice/Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you"

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"Everything," by Michael Bublé

Lyrics of Love: "You're a falling star, you're the getaway car/You're the line in the sand when I go too far/You're the swimming pool on an August day/And you're the perfect thing to see"

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"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," by Natalie Cole

Lyrics of Love: "This will be/An everlasting love/This will be/The one I've waited for/This will be/The first time anyone has loved me/I'm so glad/He found in time/And I'm so glad that/He rectified my mind"

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“Love Me Like You Do,” by Ellie Goulding

Lyrics of Love: "You're the light, you're the night/You're the color of my blood/You're the cure, you're the pain/You're the only thing I wanna touch/Never knew that it could mean so much"

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"Hey, Soul Sister," by Train

Lyrics of Love: "Hey, soul sister/Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo/The way you move ain't fair, you know/Hey, soul sister/I don't want to miss a single thing you do/Tonight"

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"Ain't No Mountain High Enough," by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Lyrics of Love: "If you need me call me no matter where you are/No matter how far don't worry baby/Just call my name I'll be there in a hurry/You don't have to worry"

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“Sunday Morning,” by Maroon 5

Lyrics of Love: "Sunday morning, rain is falling/Steal some covers, share some skin/Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable/You twist to fit the mold that I am in"

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"Thinking Out Loud," by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics of Love: "When your legs don't work like they used to before/And I can't sweep you off of your feet/Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?/Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?"

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"Save the Last Dance for Me," by Michael Bublé

Lyrics of Love: "I know that the music's fine/Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun/Laugh and sing, but while we're apart/Don't give your heart to anyone/So don't forget who's taking you home"

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"Kiss Me," by Sixpence None the Richer

Lyrics of Love: "Kiss me beneath the milky twilight/Lead me out on the moonlit floor/Lift your open hand/Strike up the band, and make the fireflies dance/Silvermoon's sparkling/So kiss me"

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"Dancing in the Moonlight," by King Harvest

Lyrics of Love: "Dancing in the moonlight/Everybody's feeling warm and bright/It's such a fine and natural sight/Everybody's dancing in the moonlight"

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"At Last," by Etta James

Lyrics of Love: "I found a dream that I could speak to/A dream that I can call my own/I found a thrill to press my cheek to/A thrill I've never known/You smiled, you smiled and then the spell was cast"

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“Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics of Love: "I found a love for me/Darling just dive right in/And follow my lead/Well, I found a girl beautiful and sweet/I never knew you were the someone waiting for me"

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"Ho Hey," by The Lumineers

Lyrics of Love: "Love we, need it now/Let's hope, for some/Cause oh, we're bleedin' out/I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart"

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"What Lovers Do," by Maroon 5 featuring SZA

Lyrics of Love: "Aren't we too grown for games?/Aren't we too grown to play around?/Young enough to chase/But old enough to know better/Are we too grown for changin'?"

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"This I Promise You," by *Nsync

Lyrics of Love: "And I will take you in my arms/And hold you right where you belong/'Til the day my life is through/This I promise you, babe"

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"Speechless," by Dan + Shay

Lyrics of Love: "And I'm speechless/You already know that you're my weakness/After all this time I'm just as nervous/Every time you walk into the room/I'm speechless"

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"Coming Home," by Leon Bridges

Lyrics of Love: "Ooh, wanna be around/Baby, I would be grieving/If you wanted to leave me all alone now/By myself, I don't want nobody else"

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"You’re the First, the Last, My Everything," by Barry White

Lyrics of Love: "My first, the last, my everything/And the answer to all my dreams/You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star/My kind of wonderful, that's what you are"

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"Lovely Day," by Bill Withers

Lyrics of Love: "When the day that lies ahead of me/Seems impossible to face/When someone else instead of me/Always seems to know the way/Then I look at you/And the world's alright with me"

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"She Will Be Loved," by Maroon 5

Lyrics of Love: "It's not always rainbows and butterflies/It's compromise that moves us along/My heart is full, and my door's always open/You can come anytime you want"

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“1234,” by Feist

Lyrics of Love: "One, two, three, four/Tell me that you love me more/Sleepless long nights/That is what my youth was for/Old teenage hopes are alive at your door"

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"Always Be My Baby," by Mariah Carey

Lyrics of Love: "You'll always be a part of me/I'm part of you indefinitely/Boy don't you know you can't escape me?/Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby"

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"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: "You decided to dip/But now you wanna trip/'Cause another brother noticed me/I'm up on him/He up on me/Don't pay him any attention/I cried my tears/For three good years/You can't be mad at me"

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"Boo’d Up," by Ella Mai

Lyrics of Love: "Head over heels in love/Right in front of you, ain't gotta look no more baby/I wanna build this love/And everything you want, you ain't gotta ask for/You got me boo'd up"

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"I Won," by Future featuring Kanye West

Lyrics of Love: "I just want to take you out and show you off/You already know that you the perfect one/Girl when I'm with you, feel like a champion/Ever since I got with you I feel like I done won me a trophy"

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"I'm Yours," by Jason Mraz

Lyrics of Love: "Well open up your mind and see like me/Open up your plans and damn you're free/Look into your heart and you'll find love love love/Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing"

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“Better Together,” by Jack Johnson

Lyrics of Love: "And all of these moments/Just might find their way into my dreams tonight/But I know that they'll be gone/When the morning light sings/And brings new things/For tomorrow night you see"

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"Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin

Lyrics of Love: "Somewhere beyond the sea/She's there watching for me/If I could fly like birds on high/Then straight to her arms/I'd go sailing/It's far beyond the stars/It's near beyond the moon"

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"Un‐Thinkable (I’m Ready)," by Alicia Keys

Lyrics of Love: "This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be/Time is only wasting, so why wait for eventually?/If we gon' do somethin' 'bout it, we should do it right now"

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"Wannabe," by the Spice Girls

Lyrics of Love: "If you want my future, forget my past/If you wanna get with me, better make it fast/Now don't go wasting my precious time/Get your act together we could be just fine"

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"One Dance," by Drake

Lyrics of Love: "And that's why I need a one dance/Got a Hennessy in my hand/One more time 'fore I go/Higher powers taking a hold on me"

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"Stay With Me," by Sam Smith

Lyrics of Love: "But you could lay with me/So it doesn't hurt/Oh, won't you stay with me?/'Cause you're all I need/This ain't love, it's clear to see/But darling, stay with me"

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"L-O-V-E," by Nat King Cole

Lyrics of Love: "Can love/Is all that I can give, to you/Love, is more than just a game, for two/Two, in love can make it/Take my heart, and please don't break it/Love, was made for me and you"

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"Halo," by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: "Everywhere I'm looking now/I'm surrounded by your embrace/Baby, I can see your halo/You know you're my saving grace/You're everything I need and more"

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"Man! I Feel Like a Woman," by Shania Twain

Lyrics of Love: "Let's go girls, come on/I'm going out tonight, I'm feelin' alright/Gonna let it all hang out/Want to make some noise, really raise my voice/Yeah, I want to scream and shout"

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"Make Me Feel," by Janelle Monáe

Lyrics of Love: "It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender/An emotional, sexual bender/Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better/There's nothin' better/That's just the way you make me feel"

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"Power Over Me," by Dermot Kennedy

Lyrics of Love: "Iwanna be king in your story/I wanna know who you are/I want your heart to beat for me/Oh I/Want you to sing to me softly/'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark/That's all that love ever taught me"

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"As Long as You Love Me," by Backstreet Boys

Lyrics of Love: "I don't care who you are/Where you're from/What you did/As long as you love me/Who you are/Where you're from/Don't care what you did/As long as you love me"

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"Best I Ever Had," by Drake

Lyrics of Love: "I want this forever, I swear I can spend whatever on it/'Cause she hold me down every time I hit her up/When I get right, I promise that we gon' live it up"

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"Magic," by Coldplay

Lyrics of Love: "Call it magic, cut me into two/And with all your magic, I disappear from view/And I can't get over, can't get over you/Still, I call it magic, such a precious truth"

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"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," by James Taylor

Lyrics of Love: "You were better to me than I was to myself/For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else/I wanna stop and thank you baby/I just wanna stop and thank you baby"

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"A Sunday Kind of Love," by Reba McEntire

Lyrics of Love: "I want a Sunday kind of love/A love to last, past Saturday night/And I'd like to know it's more than love at first sight/I want a Sunday kind of love"

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"For Once in My Life," by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: "For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of/Long before I knew/Someone warm like you/Would make my dreams come true"

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"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston

Lyrics of Love: "I need a man who'll take a chance/On a love that burns hot enough to last/So when the night falls/My lonely heart calls"

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"Cuz I Love You," by Lizzo

Lyrics of Love: "I thought that I didn't care/I thought I was love-impaired/But baby, baby/I don't know what I'm gonna do"

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"Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: "I look and stare so deep in your eyes/I touch on you more and more every time/When you leave, I'm begging you not to go"

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"Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake

Lyrics of Love: "I got that sunshine in my pocket/Got that good soul in my feet/I feel that hot blood in my body when it drops, ooh"

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"All of Me" by John Legend

Lyrics of Love: "'Cause all of me/Loves all of you/Love your curves and all your edges/All your perfect imperfections/Give your all to me/I'll give my all to you"

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"Looking for Me," by Diplo, Kareen Lomax, and Paul Woolford

Lyrics of Love: "I heard you been looking for me/You feel like ecstasy, yeah"

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"ICU," by Coco Jones

Lyrics of Love: "You've got a feeling, a soul, that I need in my life, babe"

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"Feelings," by Raiche

Lyrics of Love: "All night, all day/All I do is think of you"

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"Find Someone Like You," by Snoh Aalegra

Lyrics of Love: "I've been waitin' my whole life, to find someone like you/Find someone like you, yeah, yeah, yeah"

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FAQs

What song to sing a bridal shower? ›

Here, you'll find plenty of upbeat, classic love songs, like "Marry You," by Bruno Mars and "What Lovers Do," by Maroon 5 featuring SZA, that'll get everyone in the mood to toast the bride (you).

What is the number 1 wedding song? ›

1. "Can't Help Falling In Love," by Elvis Presley.

Do you play music during bridal shower? ›

Get everyone in the party mood with a fun selection of music. Ask the bride to send some must-have favorites to be included, and mix in a few love songs and upbeat tunes for background music.

How well do you know the bride quiz questions? ›

20 Fun Questions to Ask About the Bride
  • What was the bride's first job?
  • When was the bride's first kiss and who was it with?
  • Who was her celebrity crush as a teen?
  • What was her favorite subject at school?
  • What was the name of the bride's first pet?
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What song does the bride walk out to? ›

Some people call it the “Bridal March.” Others know it as the “Here Comes the Bride Song.” No matter what you call it, it's timeless and traditional. So if that's the kind of bride you want to be, by all means, let everyone know: here comes the bride!

How do I make my bride feel special at the bridal shower? ›

For example, you could serve up her favorite foods and signature drink, decorate in (or wear) her favorite color or reference a film or book she loves in the theme and décor. It's a fun way to make the bride feel extra special on her big day. Add personal details. The guests should feel special too.

What is the number one most requested song? ›

RankArtistSong Title
1Whitney HoustonI Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
2ABBADancing Queen
3The KillersMr. Brightside
4Earth, Wind and FireSeptember
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What is the number one single song of all time? ›

According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.

How many must play songs at a wedding? ›

A good rule of thumb is 15 songs per hour. A typical wedding reception will see about 3 hours of dancing after dinner and all the formalities are over. That is just 45 songs.

Who should not host a bridal shower? ›

Traditional etiquette dictates that the maid of honor—not the mother of the bride—should host the shower.

Who pays for bridal shower? ›

In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

Should bride open gifts at shower? ›

The decision ultimately is yours. It could be a very special moment and nostalgic and it's totally fine to do it! But if it makes you uncomfortable and you'd rather spend the time doing another interactive activity with guests or mingling – that's fine too! Looking for an elegant venue to host your bridal shower?

How well do you know the bride game rules? ›

Bring the Bride-to-Be in the Picture

For each question that a team got right, they earn points. This is when the teams find out how well they really know the bride based on their answers. The team with the most correct answers and points at the end of this part of the game might be the winner.

What song do you sing most in the shower? ›

Best Songs To Sing in the Shower
  1. Pop. Lady Gaga: “The Edge of Glory” Robyn: “Dancing on My Own” Justin Timberlake: “SexyBack” ...
  2. Oldies. Aretha Franklin: “Respect” The Ronettes: “Be My Baby” Al Green: “Let's Stay Together” ...
  3. Rock. The Rolling Stones: “Start Me Up” The Kinks: “You Got Me” The Eagles: “Hotel California”

What makes a shower sing? ›

As your plumbing uses pressure to expel water from the showerhead, clogged nozzles can increase this pressure and cause a whistling or squealing sound as water tries to escape. In some cases, the showerhead can simply be cleaned. If your showerhead is on the older side, it might make more sense to replace it outright.

Should you sing in the shower? ›

Why does singing in the shower sound better? There's a handful of key ingredients you need to create the perfect acoustic, and a shower basically has them all. First up, the material of the walls. Bathroom tiles don't absorb sound, so when you sing, your voice bounces around the cubicle and sounds more powerful.

Who pitches in for bridal shower? ›

Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

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