Your wedding day is all about love, celebration, and unforgettable moments—and the soundtrack to your big day plays a huge part in setting the mood! While couples often focus on ceremony and reception music, your cocktail hour playlist deserves just as much attention. 🍸🎷
This is the time when drinks are flowing, guests are mingling, and excitement is building for the evening ahead. The vibe? Laid-back, romantic, and effortlessly cool. But what exactly makes for the perfect cocktail hour soundtrack?
Well, brides have spoken! They've released 50 of the most-loved cocktail hour songs to create a playlist that’s equal parts chic, nostalgic, and feel-good. Whether you want something soulful, jazzy, or a little modern twist, this list has something for every wedding style.
The Ultimate Cocktail Hour Playlist
Timeless & Romantic:
At Last – Etta James
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra
Upbeat & Feel-Good: Lucky – Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat Good Life – OneRepublic Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole 22 – Taylor Swift
Indie & Alternative Vibes: Stubborn Love – The Lumineers Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Fast Car – Tracy Chapman Sweetest Thing – U2 Such Great Heights – The Postal Service
Smooth & Soulful:
By Your Side – Sade
L-O-V-E – Joss Stone
Blackbird – The Beatles
Valentine – Kina Grannis
Choose You – Sara Bareilles
A Modern Twist: Feel This Moment – Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera Feel It Coming – The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk Coastin’ – Victoria Monet Drive – Black Coffee & David Guetta feat. Delilah Montagu Brooklyn – Emily James
For That In Love Feeling:
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
All of Me – John Legend
I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
Say You Won’t Let Go – Boyce Avenue
Better Together – Jack Johnson
This playlist is the perfect backdrop to your cocktail hour—setting the tone, keeping the energy light, and getting guests in the mood for an unforgettable night. 🥂✨
Which songs are a must-have on your cocktail hour playlist? Drop your favorites in the comments! ⬇️ 🎶 #WeddingPlaylist #CocktailHourVibes #WeddingMusic
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