Best Music For Rustic Styled Weddings

The Best Music for a Rustic-Styled Wedding

A rustic wedding is all about natural beauty, effortless charm, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether your special day is set in a beautiful barn, a wildflower meadow, or a countryside estate, music plays a vital role in enhancing the romantic and timeless feel of your wedding. As a solo violinist, I adore bringing these magical moments to life with music that perfectly complements the rustic aesthetic.

Here are my top recommendations for the best music to create an enchanting soundtrack for your rustic-styled wedding:

Ceremony Music: Setting the Scene

The ceremony is one of the most emotional moments of your wedding day, and the right music can make it even more unforgettable. For a rustic wedding, I recommend delicate, elegant pieces that feel timeless yet personal.

Bridal Entrance:

• Canon in D – Pachelbel (a classical favourite, beautifully flowing and romantic)

• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri (soft and deeply sentimental)

• Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift (instrumental version, ethereal and dreamy)

Signing of the Register:

• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley (a classic love song, perfect for a romantic pause)

• Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen (gentle and moving)

• Clair de Lune – Debussy (a soft, reflective classical piece)

Recessional (Exit Music):

• Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles (light, joyful, and full of promise)

• Ho Hey – The Lumineers (uplifting and fitting for a rustic celebration)

• You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne (a soulful, feel-good choice)

Drinks Reception: Creating a Relaxed and Joyful Atmosphere

After the ceremony, it’s time for guests to mingle, enjoy drinks, and soak in the beauty of your venue. A mix of folk, acoustic, and classical crossover pieces work wonderfully here.

• Better Together – Jack Johnson (soft and sunny)

• Marry Me – Train (romantic and heartfelt)

• Perfect – Ed Sheeran (a modern love song with a timeless feel)

• Fields of Gold – Sting/Eva Cassidy (gentle and evocative)

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (lighthearted and magical)

Wedding Breakfast: Subtle and Sophisticated Background Music

During your meal, music should be elegant but unobtrusive, allowing your guests to enjoy conversation while still creating a beautiful ambience.

• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole (a classic, smooth jazz favourite)

• La Vie En Rose – Édith Piaf (French romance at its finest)

• River Flows in You – Yiruma (soft, flowing, and utterly romantic)

• She – Elvis Costello (poignant and beautiful)

• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton (a heartfelt classic)

First Dance: A Magical Moment

For a rustic wedding, your first dance music can be anything from an acoustic classic to a heartfelt ballad.

• Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran (gentle and deeply romantic)

• At Last – Etta James (timeless and powerful)

• Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell (intimate and emotional)

• Yours – Ella Henderson (modern yet beautifully sentimental)

Conclusion

Music is one of the most powerful ways to create an atmosphere, and for a rustic wedding, the right pieces will add warmth, elegance, and charm to every part of your day. Whether you dream of walking down the aisle to a soft classical melody or dancing under the stars to an acoustic love song, I would be delighted to bring your vision to life.

If you’d love to chat about creating the perfect soundtrack for your rustic wedding, I’d be delighted to hear from you!

Best wishes,

Laura Seymour Violin