Indie Music Festival Wedding Songs + Dance Photography

By Thedreamery

After kicking off the spring and summer season, which I’ve declared my summer of music, with a concert by the beautiful Ana Moura, then the awesome Firefly Music Festival, Alexia Cara, and Coldplay, I’ve been listening to a lot of really amazing music. Many of my favorite songs, being performed live, gave me the real sense and feelings of these songs. And you know what, there are so many beautiful, fun, and unique songs about love. Since you all loved my first unique wedding song post so much, I needed to share to share another one inspired by some of my favorite Indie music festival songs. I will say, most of these songs are my all-time favorites, I could see myself wanting to use a lot of these choices for my own wedding. They work perfectly for a boho, romantic, music loving or outdoor wedding. Soundtrack to a weekend mountain wedding like Kate Bosworth’s, I think so. But these songs work beautifully no matter how you use them throughout your wedding, or make great choices to include in your videography too!

What are some of your favorite unique love songs that would perfect for a wedding?

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Processional/Recessional

Satellite” by Guster*

Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men* {great for the Party too}

Just Say Yes” by Snow Patrol

Young and Beautiful” by Lana del Rey {could be a good one for the bridal party}

I Will Wait” by Mumford and Sons*

Lover of the Night” by Mumford and Sons*  {It’s always one of my favorites of theirs to see live}

You’ve Got the Love” by Florence and the Machine*

“Out of My League” by Fitz and the Tantrums {great for the Party too}

Fool for Love” by Lord Huron* {There was a brief moment I couldn’t stop listening to Lord Huron, he’s just got some beautiful music}

Our Own House” by Misterwives* {this song always makes me want to move, it’s great for the Party too}

Fire and the Flood” by Vance Joy

I Would Do Anything for You” by Foster the People*

Us” by Regina Spektor

Mushaboom” by Feist

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First Dance

Not with Haste” by Mumford and Sons

Ghosts That We Knew” by Mumford and Sons

Such Great Heights” by Iron and Wine version*

Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon

I Will Follow You into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie

Big Jet Plane” by Angus and Julia Stone*

I’d Rather Be with You” by Joshua Radin

Only Love” by Ben Howard

“All the Years” by Wild Child*

Never Stop” by Safetysuit {I can see this being a big hit for first dances}

Baby I’m Yours” by Arctic Monkeys

You’re the One” by The Black Keys

Love Someone” by Jason Mraz*

You and Me” by Dave Matthews Band*

Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane*

Falling” by The Lumineers

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Special Dances

Never Let Me Go” by Florence and the Machine {maybe Father Daughter dance}

Shine” by Benjamin Francis Leftwich {maybe Father Daughter dance}

Wild World” by Cat Stevens

Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee {maybe Father Daughter/Mother Son/First dance}

Constellations” by Jack Johnson* {maybe Father Daughter/Mother Son/First dance}

Forever Like That” by Ben Rector {maybe Father Daughter/Mother Son/First dance}

Upward Over the Mountain” by Iron and Wine {maybe Mother Son dance}

99 Million Miles” by Jason Mraz8 {maybe Father Daughter/Mother Son dance}

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Reception

Electric Love” by BORNS* {for your entrance/send off because you can’t have an indie wedding without this song, actually every wedding should play this song!}

“Cosmic Love” by Florence and the Machine {for your entrance}

The Walker” by Fitz and the Tantrums* {for your entrance}

Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People

Sweet Disposition” by Sweet Temper Tramp {for your entrance}

Dogs Days are Over” by Florence and the Machine*

Tongue Tied” by Grouplove* {I can’t tell you how fun and amazing it was to see this song live; the crowd, the vibes, it was just everything this song makes you feel, definitely a great way to bring everyone onto the dance floor!}

Flowers in Her Hair” by The Lumineers* ADD MORE LUMINEERS SONGS

Without You” by Oh Wonder* {great for the Party too}

Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

Something Good Could Work” by Two Door Cinema Club

This Head I Hold” by Electric Guest*

“Reflections” by MisterWives

Down South” by Jeremy Loops – maybe

Waiting for Love” by Avicii*

Classic” by The Knocks feat. Powers

That’s Not My Name” by The Tings Tings

Beggin‘” by Madcon* {I can’t help it, it’s just a fun dance song}

The Girls” by The Kungs

Ride” by Twenty One* Pilots {because I can’t get enough of this song, it will definitely bring everyone to the dancefloor}

Late Night Dancing

Pursuit of Happiness {Steve Aoki Remix}” by Kid Cudi feat MFMT

Here for You” by Kygo*

“Show Me Love {EDX’s Indian Summer Remix” by Sam Feldt

Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit

Jubel” by Klingande*

“The Nights” by Avicii*

“Say My Name” by ODESZA feat. Zyra

“Something the Way You Move” by Ellie Goulding

Electric Feel {Justice Remix}” by MGMT

Animal {Punks Jump Up Remix}” by Miike Snow

Stole the Show” by Kygo*

Ghosts N Stuff” by Deadmau5

Midnight City” by M83

Lean On” by Major Lazer*

Light it Up” by Major Lazer feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG

I Give Permission to Love” by Hayden James

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