Meet the Author: Didier Di Mario
Updated: 30/08/2026 | Published: 17/08/2026
Music can completely change how a wedding car journey feels.
Over the past 30 years, couples travelling with Premier Carriage have asked for all sorts of music to be played on the way to and from their wedding. Some have chosen classic romantic songs, while others have gone for something more upbeat, modern or completely personal to them.
We have pulled together a selection of songs that reflect some of the music couples have asked for over the years.
There is no single wedding playlist that will suit everyone. Music is personal, and it should be. Hopefully, somewhere in this list you will find a few songs that fit your style, your journey and your wedding day.
We have created a YouTube playlist containing many of the songs featured in this guide, so you can listen through them while planning your wedding transport. Click any ▶ Listen link in the table below and the song will load into this player, then press the play button on the video to start it.
If you simply want some ideas, start here. Click ▶ Listen beside any song to load it into the player above, then press play on the video, without leaving this page.
| Song | Artist | Best for | Mood | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Last | Etta James | Journey to ceremony | Classic romantic | ▶ Listen |
| Can't Help Falling in Love | Elvis Presley | Journey to ceremony | Romantic | ▶ Listen |
| Perfect | Ed Sheeran | Journey to ceremony | Modern romantic | ▶ Listen |
| Come Away With Me | Norah Jones | Journey to ceremony | Relaxed | ▶ Listen |
| A Thousand Years | Christina Perri | Approaching ceremony | Emotional | ▶ Listen |
| Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran | Journey to ceremony | Romantic | ▶ Listen |
| Love and Marriage | Frank Sinatra | Classic wedding car journey | Fun classic | ▶ Listen |
| L.O.V.E. | Nat King Cole | Classic wedding car journey | Light-hearted | ▶ Listen |
| Lovely Day | Bill Withers | Newlywed journey | Feel-good | ▶ Listen |
| Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Stevie Wonder | After ceremony | Celebratory | ▶ Listen |
| All You Need Is Love | The Beatles | Newlywed journey | Feel-good | ▶ Listen |
| Marry You | Bruno Mars | After ceremony | Upbeat | ▶ Listen |
| September | Earth, Wind & Fire | Wedding party or bus | Party | ▶ Listen |
| Dancing Queen | ABBA | Wedding party or bus | Party | ▶ Listen |
| I Wanna Dance with Somebody | Whitney Houston | Wedding party or bus | Upbeat | ▶ Listen |
| Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | Wedding party or bus | Energetic | ▶ Listen |
| Can't Stop the Feeling! | Justin Timberlake | Wedding party | Upbeat | ▶ Listen |
| You Make My Dreams | Hall & Oates | Newlywed journey | Feel-good | ▶ Listen |
| Valerie | Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse | Wedding party | Upbeat | ▶ Listen |
| Mr. Brightside | The Killers | Wedding bus | Singalong | ▶ Listen |
“One song that always brings a smile to my face is Frank Sinatra's Love and Marriage. It has that classic feel, it is instantly recognisable and it always seems to suit a wedding car journey.”
The drive to the ceremony usually calls for something calmer.
Even couples who have been completely relaxed during the planning can feel the nerves start to appear once the wedding car arrives.
Choose songs that make you feel comfortable, remind you of your partner or simply help you enjoy the journey.
Good choices include At Last by Etta James, Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Come Away With Me by Norah Jones, A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, L.O.V.E. by Nat King Cole and Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison.
You do not need to choose obviously romantic music. A song from your first holiday together, something you always play in the car or even a slightly embarrassing favourite can have far more meaning than something chosen simply because it appears on every wedding playlist online.
Try to include at least one track with a genuine connection to your relationship.
Nobody else needs to understand why you chose it. It is your playlist.
The final few minutes before arriving can feel very different from the start of the journey.
You know the ceremony is close. Guests may already be waiting and your photographer could be preparing for your arrival.
Some couples prefer quieter music at this point. Possible choices include A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, At Last by Etta James, Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley or an acoustic or instrumental version of one of your favourite songs.
You might also choose one particular song that you want playing as the wedding car reaches the venue. If that matters to you, prepare it beforehand rather than trying to organise it while arriving.
This journey deserves its own playlist.
The ceremony is finished. The nerves have usually disappeared and, for the first time that day, you may have a few minutes alone together.
This is where you can increase the energy. Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder, Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Marry You by Bruno Mars, All You Need Is Love by The Beatles, September by Earth, Wind & Fire and You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates can all work well.
Your music does not need to match the style or age of your wedding car. There is nothing wrong with travelling in a 1930s vintage car while listening to something completely modern.
Choose music you actually enjoy.
Transporting bridesmaids, groomsmen or family members creates a different atmosphere.
For group journeys, familiar songs usually work well. Tracks that people recognise quickly can help create a fun atmosphere without making the playlist too specific to one person's taste.
Popular choices include September by Earth, Wind & Fire, Dancing Queen by ABBA, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston, Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake, Lovely Day by Bill Withers and Valerie by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse.
For bridesmaids travelling to the ceremony, you may prefer to start calmly and increase the energy as you get closer.
A wedding bus creates a completely different atmosphere from a wedding car.
You may have 20, 40 or even 70 guests travelling together, so recognisable songs and strong singalong tracks tend to work well.
Good wedding bus choices include Dancing Queen by ABBA, September by Earth, Wind & Fire, Don't Stop Me Now by Queen, I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder, Valerie by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse and Mr. Brightside by The Killers.
Music facilities vary between buses, especially older and vintage vehicles, so always check what is available beforehand.
Most songs last somewhere between three and four minutes, so you do not need a huge playlist for a short journey.
| Journey time | Suggested number of songs |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 3 to 4 songs |
| 20 minutes | 6 to 7 songs |
| 30 minutes | 9 to 10 songs |
| 45 minutes | 12 to 15 songs |
| 60 minutes | 16 to 20 songs |
We recommend adding a little more music than you think you will need.
A journey expected to take 20 minutes can easily take longer because of traffic, roadworks, photographs before departure or simply getting everyone into the vehicle.
It is better to have a few spare songs than for the playlist to finish before you arrive.
In many cases, yes, but always check with us or your vehicle supplier first.
Even with modern wedding cars, audio equipment can vary from one vehicle to another. Bluetooth, USB connections or other music systems may be available, but it is better to confirm rather than assume.
Classic and vintage wedding cars can vary even more. Some have modern systems fitted discreetly, while others remain much closer to their original specification and may have limited or no music facilities.
If having your own music during the journey is important to you, check what is available before the wedding day.
You are welcome to bring your own portable Bluetooth speaker.
For many couples, this is one of the simplest options because you can control the music directly from your own phone, use your own playlist and adjust the volume yourself without relying on the vehicle's audio system.
We recommend downloading your playlist to your phone before the wedding. Do not rely entirely on mobile reception. Many wedding venues, churches and country houses are in rural areas where signal can be unreliable.
Where possible, it is best for you or one of your passengers to control the music.
Your chauffeur needs to concentrate on driving and should not be distracted by requests to change songs during the journey.
Chauffeurs also come from different generations and backgrounds. Some may be completely comfortable with Bluetooth, YouTube Music and modern streaming technology, while others may be less familiar with them.
The simplest option is to prepare your playlist beforehand and keep control of it yourself.
Make your playlist available offline if possible. Do not rely completely on mobile reception.
Do not pack the phone controlling the music at the bottom of an overnight bag. Keep it somewhere you can reach easily.
Traffic and wedding days do not always run exactly to schedule. Add around 10 to 15 minutes of extra music.
Do this even if you are hiring a modern vehicle. Individual vehicle specifications vary, and it is better to know in advance.
A small Bluetooth speaker can be a useful backup if playing your own music is important to you.
You may actually want to talk during the journey. For many couples, the wedding car is one of the few quieter moments of the day.
Prepare your music before setting off and let one of the passengers control it. Your chauffeur's attention should remain on the road.
A song can sound romantic without actually being particularly romantic.
Before adding a track simply because the title or chorus sounds suitable, it can be worth checking what the song is actually about.
Some famous songs associated with weddings are really about break-ups, difficult relationships or unrequited love.
That does not mean you cannot use them. If you love the song, use it. Just make the choice because you like it, rather than because somebody else's wedding playlist says you should.
Calm, familiar and personal.
Slightly slower or more emotional.
Happy, upbeat and celebratory.
Recognisable songs that work well with a group.
Strong singalong tracks and familiar favourites.
Relaxed songs that help you finish the day your way.
You do not need hundreds of songs. A smaller playlist containing music you genuinely enjoy will usually feel much more personal.
There is no perfect wedding playlist. The best one is the playlist that sounds like you.
Start with a few songs connected to your relationship, add music that suits each stage of the journey, allow slightly more playing time than you expect to need and check what audio facilities your wedding vehicle provides.
Then enjoy the journey. It may only last 20 minutes, but on a busy wedding day those few minutes can become one of the quieter parts of the day.
Usually, yes, but always check first. Audio equipment varies between vehicles, including modern cars. Some have Bluetooth, USB or other connectivity, while others may have more limited systems.
Yes. A portable Bluetooth speaker can be a very useful option because it allows you to control the music directly from your own phone without relying on the vehicle's sound system.
Yes. We recommend downloading your playlist to your phone before the wedding day. This avoids problems if mobile reception is weak during the journey.
It is better not to rely on the chauffeur for this. Their main responsibility is driving safely, so they should not be distracted by changing tracks or operating a phone while travelling.
Not necessarily. Some chauffeurs are very comfortable with modern streaming technology, while others may not use it regularly. Preparing your playlist beforehand and controlling the music yourself is usually the easiest option.
No. Many do, but never assume. Vehicle specifications vary, so check before the wedding if music connectivity is important to you.
Sometimes. Some vintage cars have upgraded audio systems, while others retain much more of their original specification and may not have a suitable sound system. Always check the individual vehicle.
Familiar, upbeat songs usually work well when a larger group is travelling together. Mixing different decades can also help create a playlist that suits guests of different ages.
Premier Carriage has been helping couples arrange wedding transport across the UK since 1996.
Our selection includes classic and vintage wedding cars, modern Rolls-Royce and Bentley models, VW Campervans, limousines, Routemaster buses and other specialist wedding transport.
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