Everyone knows that a perfect playlist can make a world of a difference when it comes to your mood. I’m serious about this! Even in middle school, I madesure that my alarm would wake me up to some happy, upbeat song (usually Click 5) to get my day off to the right start. I still wake up and get ready this way. Anytime I have a big event coming up, I’m sure to update my music to make sure I have just the right set to put me in the perfect mood. My friends actually give me a hard time about how much effort I spend on perfecting my iTunes library and Spotify playlists. But I don’t hear them complaining as we get ready for nights out! When building your pre-wedding playist, make sure it will getyou pumped for what the day will bring. I’ve thrown one of my own together filled with songs I love, songs about love, and songs I can't help but sing and dance to… whatever puts a smile on your face and gets you excited—add it to the list! This playlist willset the tone of your day. Happiness is key!
Your wedding morning track-listis no different than my middle school alarm. This is your BIG day. What better way than to kick it off with the perfect compilation of tunes? Not only will it put a smile on your face and get your bridesmaids'energy flowing, it’s also a great way to minimize stress. Here’s a list of our favorite songs to get you off on the right foot! Don't miss mypre-wedding tips to make sure everything runs smoothly.
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Listen Now!I don’t know what it is about this Colbie Caillat number, but the bubbly (see what I did there) tune is just perfect to wake up to…1."I Do" – Colbie Caillat2. "Shower" – Becky G3."Going to the Chapel of Love" – The Dixie Cups4."Walking on Sunshine" – Katrina & the Waves5."I Gotta Feeling" – Black Eyed Peas Because I have to stay true to my 12-year-old self...6."Just the Girl" – The Click Five7."Marry You" – Bruno Mars8."Firework" – Katy Perry While we’re on the topic of the Superbowl diva…9."Unconditionally" – Katy Perry10.Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
Tip #1: It may not be easy, but try your best to get good sleep the night before your ceremony. Adrenaline will certainly kick in when you wake up, but there’s no better way to be stress free than to be well rested. P.S. Don't forget breakfast! And a mimosa may help settle those nerves--one mimosa. The older generations in your life are sure to appreciate this classiccrooner…11. "Love and Marriage" – Frank Sinatra12. "Happy" – Pharrell Williams13. "Best Day of My Life" – American Authors14. "Dancing in the Moonlight" – Toploader15. "Show You Off" – Dan + Shay16. "Ain’t No Other Man" – Christina Aguilera17. "Something Like That" – Tim McGraw18. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours" – Stevie WonderTip #2: Have an emergency kit packed. Prepare itahead of time so you don’t need to rack your brain for last-minute items such as: Band-Aids for blisters, makeup for touch-ups, water, Advil, and anything else you can think of to keep you happy the morning of. Snacks should definitely be a part of this! Pack easy, healthy, and filling treats like grapes, an apple, berries, and/or nuts. Check out ourmust-have weddingday emergency kit >> If you’re like me and you love covers/mash-ups, you'll enjoy this fun addition to the list…19. "Halo/Walking on Sunshine" – Glee Cast Speaking of Beyoncé, what list would be complete without a few from her? Definitely not any of mine…20. "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé ft. Jay Z21. "Love on Top" – Beyoncé22. "XO" – Beyoncé Morefor you cover-lovers…23. "XO" – John Mayer24. "Isn’t She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder25. "You Da One" – RihannaTip #3: Agree on a safe word with your fiancé and/or your 'maids. Everyone has that one family member or friend who can get a little chatty. You certainly don’t want to avoid them, but you also don’t want them to monopolize all of your time as you’re getting ready or enjoying the big day. Pick a safety word/phrase to say when you need to move along in your conversations. Added Bonus: It’s an easy out of awkward convos as well!26. "Young Dumb and In Love" – Mat Kearney The classic…27. "(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life" – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes Or try this newer version…28. "The Time (Dirty Bit)" – Black Eyed Peas29. "I Could Get Used to This" – The Veronicas I heard these lyrics and could hardly ignore it:“It’s my night, your night, our night. Let’s turn it up.”30. "Time of Our Lives" – Pitbull31. "Whoomp There It Is" – Tag Team32. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" – Cyndi LauperTip #4: Put someone else in charge of your cell phone. You might get last-minute calls from vendors or maybe even friends. And while some of these may just be well wishes, many may be about the day’s plans. Designate one of your bridesmaids or personal attendants to this duty so you can breathe easy. Added Bonus: Not having your cell attached to your hand will give you more time to soak in all the love around you.33. "Everything" – Michael Buble34. "Marry Me (Reggae Remix)" – Jason Derulo35. "You’re the One That I Want" – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta36. "Raise Your Glass" – P!nk37. "Hey Ya!" – OutKast I’m not kidding when I say that this Whitney jam is on literally every playlist I ever make. There’s nothing better than singing and dancing around with your girls while you get ready!38. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" – Whitney Houston39. "Love Somebody" – Maroon 540. "The Way You Make Me Feel" – Michael Jackson The King of Pop continues...41. "Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough" – Michael Jackson42. "Yoü and I" – Lady Gaga
Tip #5: Comfy shoes! Wear them while you get ready, and have a pair on reserve in case your feet get sore throughout the day. Being uncomfortable is never fun, so don’t make yourself suffer through it. Try to break your shoes in before the wedding if you can. Added Bonus: Another pair of shoes. Need I say more?43. "Can’t Hold Us" – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton44. "Some Kind of Wonderful" – Grand Funk Railroad45. "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" – Shania Twain I’m a blue-eyed girl, but this favorite always puts me in a good mood... 46. "Brown Eyed Girl" – Van Morrison47. "Valerie" – Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse48. "Home" – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros49. "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)" – The ProclaimersTip #6: Surround yourself with the right people (and the right number of people.) It’s important to have a helpful, happy, and calm crew around you as you get ready. If your mom, future mother-in-law, cousin, friend, etc. contributes to your stress level, spend more time with the other VIP’s helping you get ready. It’s also important that you don’t surround yourself with too many people. Sometimes a crowded chaotic room can be an energy booster, but other times it can be a stress inducer. Know your limits, and don’t feel bad about what you want to do. It’s your day.50. "Forever" – Chris Brown51. "You Can’t Hurry Love" – Diana Ross & the Supremes (So many other good versions!)52. "Kiss You" – One Direction53. "Beat of the Music" – Brett Eldredge54. "This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)" – Natalie ColeTip #7: Wear a robe, button-up shirt, or tank top that can easily be taken off. You don't want your beautiful wedding 'do ruined before the day even begins! Added Bonus: Pre-wedding robes are the perfect gift for your wedding party!55. "Want to Want Me"– Jason Derulo56. "Best I Ever Had" – Gavin DeGraw57. "I Want Crazy" – Hunter Hayes58. "This Kiss" – Faith Hill59. "Life in Color" – OneRepublic60. "Fine By Me" – Andy Grammar
Tip #8: Have a timeline, but know you don’t have to follow it to the exact minute. It’s important to have an idea of how your morning is going to play out so you can make sure everything you need to get done, get’s done. Be sure to allow some extra wiggle room in case certain tasks take longer than others. We all know how temperamental hair can be for up-dos, and eyeliner never applies flawlessly when you need it to. With these extra minutes spread out in your timeline, you’ll be sure to stay on schedule. Added Bonus: If you don’t need the extra minutes, you’ll have extra time for photos or relaxation before walking down the aisle!61. "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" – The Darkness62. "On Top of the World" – Imagine Dragons63. "Any Man of Mine" – Shania Twain64. "Sweet Thing" – Keith Urban65. "I Will Never Let You Down" – Rita Ora66. "Don’t Wake Me Up" – Chris Brown67. "What Makes You Beautiful" – One Direction68. "My Life Would Suck Without You" – Kelly Clarkson69. "I Want It That Way" – Backstreet BoysTip #9: Have your dress and accessories ready to go. Make sure your dress is out of the bag, steamed, and hung up, your accessories and shoes are set out, and all tags are removed. This will make the photographer’s job easier, and it’ll save you a hunt for scissors at the last minute.70. "Treasure" – Bruno Mars71. "Toxic" – Britney Spears Nothing wrong with a little more Brit… 72. "Scream &Shout" – will.i.am ft. Britney Spears73. "How Far We’ve Come" – Matchbox Twenty74. "Our Kind of Love" – Lady Antebellum75. "Billion" – Mat Kearney76. "Next to You" – Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber
Tip #10: Delegate tasks. If everyone has his or her own to-do list, you can sit back and enjoy the day without one of your own. Don’t feel guilty about dishing out duties to your bridesmaids, friends, personal attendant--whatever it may be. They are here to help and will want the same from you someday. Figure out these duties beforehand of so everyone is on the same page when the time comes.77. "Still Into You" – Paramore78. "White Dress" – Ben Rector79. "Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the Moon80. "Gonna B Good" – Keith Urban81. "Love Me Like You Do" – Ellie Goulding82. "What You Do To Me" – Dan + Shay83. "Rather Be" – Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne84. "Sugar" – Maroon 585. "Don’t Happen Twice" – Kenny Chesney86. "Let Me Love You" – Ne-Yo87. "Make a New Dance Up" – Hey Ocean!88. "Get Your Shine On" – Florida Georgia Line89. "Locked Out of Heaven" – Bruno MarsTip #11: Be ready to accept whatever minor hitches may occur. Perfection is impossible, no matter how hard we try. It’s important that you’re ready to accept that. Remember that a little stress and anxiety is normal. You just can’t let it consume you. Mental preparation is key.90. "You’ve Got the Love" – Florence +the Machine91. "Best Love Song" – T-Pain ft. Chris Brown92. "Love Like This" – Natasha Bedingfield ft. Sean Kingston93. "Faster" – Matt Nathanson94. "Everytime We Touch" – Cascada95. "Like You Do" – Angel Taylor96. "I Choose U" – Timeflies97. "Boom Clap" – Charli XCX98. "Crazy Beautiful" – Andy GrammarThis is the point in the playlist where you're ready for your final touch-ups and adjustments. You don't want your last hour to feel rushed and frantic, so slow it down a bit and take a deep breath. Let yourself relax a little before the real festivities begin. Today is going to fly by in the blink of an eye, so our advice is to take this time to slow down for just a second. Let the lyrics of these songs do all the talking for you.99. "She Is" – Ben Rector100. "This" – Darius Rucker101. "Lucky" – Jason Mraz &Colbie CaillatThese are your final two tunes before you take your first steps down the aisle. Hug all the beautiful people who helped you get ready and put a big smile on your face because you're about to say "I do" to the man of your dreams.
Tip #12: Take a deep breath. Reflect. Remember why you’re here and all the amazing memories that led you to this moment. You’re about to say “I do” to the man of your dreams. No little stress or worry should get in your way.102. "Marry Me" – Train103. "More Than Anyone" - Gavin DeGrawIt's time! The moment you've been waiting for is finally here! Get out there and enjoy your happily ever after.
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