Wedding Film Music 2018 Picks

For many couples, finding the right music is one the most important, yet somewhat confusing, things they have to do when it comes to their wedding film. While we've outlined how to pick music for wedding films in a previous blog post, we wanted to share a few of our favourite new Music Bed tracks for the summer. Without further ado, here are six songs that we'd love to edit to this year!

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Brand New
by Ben Rector

Why? Ben Rector is the all-star wedding singer-songwriter of Music Bed. Soft and sweet, Brand New will carry you wedding film, allowing the images to feel at once happy and emotional.

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Stars
by Secret Nation

Why? If you want a slower, softer, indie-feeling wedding film, Secret Nation's music is always a good way to go.

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Believe
by Secret Nation

Why? Positive and high energy while retaining a soft touch, Believe feels like a love letter to summer. If Coca-Cola made a commercial with a truly indie artist, it might sound like this.

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All My Heart
by Aaron Krause

Why? Nice and emotional, with a slower buildup and clean sections, All My Heart is ideally suited for wedding films using live audio content from cards, vows or speeches as the emotional core of the story. Plus, it's on the longer side at 5:03, leaving plenty of time for the day to play out.

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This Love
by Tyler Williams

Why? If you're into slower, mellower music, This Love might be the one for you. Perfect for a romantic backyard or lakeside wedding

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Together
by Animal Island

Why? Youthful and energetic, Together is full of little pockets of emotion and opportunities for integrating live sound. Its multi-voice chorus also makes it feel like a love-full family affair.

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Dare Me
by Hotel Apache

Why? Contagiously positive, Dare Me is peppered with bright vocals and playful synths. Perfect for a wedding film filled with friends and laughter, a piece that retains a bit of romance without taking itself too seriously.

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Thousand Love Songs
by The Light The Heat

Why? On the cinematic end of things, Thousand Love Songs is romantic and emotional, with a clean structure that can let the images speak for themselves.

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Goddess
by Marie Hines

Why? If you're an eclectic and creative couple that wants an off-beat wedding film, give this one a listen. It's got a hint of electronica-infused mysticism. In all honestly, I'm not quite sure how a wedding film would feel cut to this, but it would be so original, and such a wonderful editing challenge.

'Hey...' / Katie + Micah's Berkeley Church Wedding Film

On many levels, Katie and Micah’s wedding was about timely connection. Joined were families and lovers, but also generations-long traditions with contemporary aesthetics.

The couple’s beautiful Berkeley Church wedding reception was held in the heart of the city. This Toronto wedding venue, an iconic space that hosts a variety of events, from award shows to music performances, was lit blue and purple for the occasion. With its Victorian-inspired architecture and stained glass windows overlooking the main space, it made for the perfect classical backdrop for this high-spirited yet delicate gathering of friends and family.

As you watch Katie and Micah's modern wedding film, you'll bask in the warm and light-hearted, uncomplicated love that unites Katie and Micah. Hey… reads Micah’s card to his bride. A simple word that, being the first word he texted her when they connected, makes her smile every time.

As Toronto wedding filmmakers, we love working alongside talented artists like Niv Shimshon, one of the best contemporary Toronto wedding photographers, and Jessica Auvray of Bisous Events, a good friend for years, a fellow lover of minimalism, and a modern wedding planner extraordinaire. Oh, and she also made a cheese-wheel tiered cake happen!

During the reception, close friends and family spoke from the stage, connecting past stories and future wishes. When the groom took a turn at the microphone, he shared his path to the wedding day with his new wife: multiple meetings and more than one proposal (the first one wasn't serious, but he couldn't hold it in when he learned about her love of the Simpsons). While Micah had met Katie a few times before they ended up dating, nothing had come of it. Still, the way things unfolded was serendipitous. Because while the Micah of yesterday might not have been right for Katie, when they finally connected, he definitely was. Sometimes, love just takes its time.

Planner : Bisous Events
Ceremony Venue : St. Mary Star of the Sea
Reception Venue : Berkeley Church
Photographer : Niv Shimshon Photography
Florist : Flower 597
DJ : DJ Conor Cutz
String Quartet : GTA Strings
Invitations : Wedding Paper Divas
Calligrapher : Little North
Linens : Susan Murray
Cheese Cake : Olympic Meat and Cheese
Cake : Alex Shimshon
Hair and Makeup : Jen Evoy Studio