Music is such a big part of memory making, so every time you hear that song you walked down the aisle to, or danced your first dance to, you want to be filled again with the love and happiness you felt in that moment. And you want it to feel like that moment that was all about you. 

Angela said, “If you’re the kind of couple who are into something a little more ‘alt,’ this list might appeal to you. It includes some indie-folk, lots of acoustic chill for the free-spirited-ocean-lovers, and some not-so- ‘weddingy’ pop/alt-rock tunes.”

So next time you jump in the car, or sit down for a wine and a cuddle, have a little listen to this playlist on Spotify and see if there’s something there for you. 

1. Mess Is Mine – Vance Joy 

2.Only Love – Ben Howard 

3.Old Pine – Ben Howard

4. Hearts On Fire – Passenger + Ed Sheeran

5. Flowers in Your Hair – The Lumineers

6. Nothing Like You & I – The Perishers 

7. Passenger – Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes 

8. Latch – Sam Smith

9. First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes

10. Falling Slowly – Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova

11. Hollow Coves – Moments

12. Can’t Help Falling In Love – Haley Reinhart 

13. Bloom – The Paper Kites

14. Follow the Sun – Xavier Rudd

15. The Night We Met – Lord Huron

16. Harvest Moon – Neil Young

17. You Belong To Me – Jason Wade

18. Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur

19. You and I – Ingrid Michaelson

20. You are Gold – The National Parks

21. You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me – Matt Johnson and Noah Guthrie

22. And I Love Her – Passenger

23. Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

24. Holocene by Bon Iver

25. Into the Wild – Lewis Watson

Meet Love Note Music 

Love Note Music are a small collective of wedding musicians who have a passion for folk music and acoustic jam. 

Love Note Music are dedicated professionals, talented musicians and singer-songwriters whose originality and flare deliver out of the ordinary covers of the songs you know and love.

Working from a duo to four-piece band will ensure every moment of your day is accompanied by music. Enquire today to secure Love Note Music as your Sunshine Coast wedding entertainment. 

Play the film below to hear musical performance by Love Note Music from a recent Sunshine Coast wedding. 

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A little while ago we asked the brides in our exclusive Facebook group just for Sunshine Coast brides to nominate some wedding songs they love. We took the shortlist from those nominations and put them out in a poll on our public Facebook page, where our followers voted for the songs they would like to see Greg Doney Music cover especially for us. 

Three beautiful songs were chosen to be recorded as an acoustic version, and we have the first of these for you today. Greg Doney Music have recorded a goosebumps-inducing rendition of “I Choose You” by Ryan Darling. I wasn’t particularly familiar with the song before, but I’m a huge fan now! 

I could definitely see many brides using this one for their walking down the aisle song, or their first dance song. The great news is, the Greg Doney Music duo are available to perform at your Sunshine Coast wedding! These guys always set out to create the perfect laid-back musical atmosphere for your wedding ceremony or reception. 

Honestly, I could listen to this all day! 

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There’s most certainly a little something for everybody. There are some classics from the likes of Marvin Gaye and Van Morrison, and the sweet contemporary stylings of Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, and everything in-between. You can even find out how to bring a little touch of royal to your wedding with the very same Elton John cover Prince William and Kate Middleton chose for their first dance. 

Photo fabulousness courtesy of Greg Gardner Photography

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If you don’t have a song that’s both meaningful to you as a couple and appropriate for this very important moment in front of all your family and friends, you might be lucky enough to find one to suit your particular tastes in this list. 

We asked a bunch of brides which songs they danced their first dance to, and from the responses we discovered there are almost too many fabulous options in all kinds of genres. We hope you find something you like in this lot. If you have any more suggestions for Sunshine Coast brides, we would love to hear them, so please post in the comments below. 

Beautiful Big Ballads

Feels Like Home, Chantal Kreviazuk – Selena from Battery Hill

Songbird, Eva Cassidy – Shelly from Rockhampton

Burn, Tina Arena – Julie-Anne from Darwin

Make You Feel My Love, Adele – Tammy from Brisbane

Lovely Duets

I Can See The Light, Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi – Tamara from Brisbane

Come What May, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge Soundtrack) – Lee from Eumundi

Lucky, Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait – Emery from Brisbane

When I First Saw You, Jamie Foxx feat. Beyonce – Roxy from Newcastle

Lyrically Sweet

Lioness, Scott Mellis – Kate from Wurtulla

The Luckiest, Ben Folds – Barbara from Kallangur

Kiss Me, Ed Sheeran – Katrina from Wurtulla

The One I Love, David Gray – Moesha from Brisbane

Ultimately Romantic

A Thousand Years, Christina Perri – Alexandra from Sydney

Goreki, Lamb – Taryn from Ipswich

Real Love, Regina Spektor – Ashley from Toowoomba

That’s All, Michael Buble – Charlotte from Melbourne

The Wedding Song, Angus & Julia Stone – Emma from Brisbane

Blues and Jazz Serenades

At Last, Etta James – Heidi from Buderim

Turn Me On, Norah Jones – Kit from Moffat Beach

My Funny Valentine, Ella Fitzgerald – Jessica from Byron Bay

Something Fun With a Beat

Everything, Michael Buble – Jenny from Twin Waters

Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe, Barry White – Kirrily from Brisbane

I Do, Colbie Callait – Dierdre from Brisbane

Marry You, Bruno Mars – Jaime from Noosa

Lovely Day, Bill Withers – Victoria from London

Rock with a Heart

Never Tear Us Apart, INXS – Meagan from Brisbane

You’re In My Heart, Rod Stewart – Michelle from Queanbeyan

Armageddon, Aerosmith – Rachael from Brisbane

Something a Little Bit Different

Forever, Dropkick Murphys – Cindy from Nambour and choice of Jennifer from Brisbane

Let’s Go Now, Lowrider – Sarah from Mackay

Pop Rocks and Coke, Greenday – Krystel from Kawana Waters

Being Around, Lemonheads – Nick from Buderim

You Know Me Better, Róisín Murphy – Ben from Ipswich

The Blower’s Daughter, Damien Rice – Noni from Whyalla

Country Love Songs

Making Memories of Us, Keith Urban – Tony from Caloundra

My Best Friend, Tim McGraw – Bea from Brisbane

God Gave Me You, Blake Shelton – Jen from Gympie

R&B Romance

So High, John Legend – Tim from Sydney

Here and Now, Luther Vandross – Amy from Brisbane

Love of My Life, Brian McKnight – Kristin from Rockhampton

Oldies, but Goodies

Dream a Little Dream of Me, The Mamas and The Papas – Andrea from Emerald

Something, The Beatles – Tina from Tewantin

Til There Was You, The Beatles – Gerard from Darwin

Silver Springs, Fleetwood Mac – Sarah from Caloundra 

Relaxed Musical Sweetness

Sea of Love, Cat Power – Alana from Cotton Tree

I’ll Be, Edwin McCain – Melissa from Kawana Waters

Groovin’ Slowly, John Butler Trio – Jenieka from Buderim

Please, Pete Murray – Di from Bli Bli

Green Eyes, Coldplay – Kris from Emerald

You and Me, Lifehouse – Carina from Mooloolaba

If you’re searching for a fantastic and charasmatic Sunshine Coast DJ, look no further. Cut a Rug are experienced, professional and create a super fun atmosphere. 

We also happen to know of one amazing wedding entertainer, who will learn and play beautifully any song your little heart desires for your wedding day. Whether it be for walking down the aisle to, or having your first dance, Wayne Wiltshire & The Wow Session Band take requests and will even add to their repertoire just to make your wedding day all the more special. 

You can find all the best wedding musicians, DJs and entertainment on the Sunshine Coast, right here.

What will you be playing at your wedding for your first dance song? Answer in the comments below. 

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