We all know music can set the tone for a great evening–so game planning your special day playlist is one wedding-planning task that we highly suggest to make the evening just how you envisioned it.

1. While you’re getting ready!

2. While guests are arriving to the ceremony and/or being seated

3. The wedding party’s processional (can be multiple songs for your bridesmaids/groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, etc.)

4. The main processional–the heartfelt song you’ll walk down the aisle to!

5. The first kiss and/or recessional–the celebration song that’ll play as you and your newly wedded husband/wife will walk down the aisle to!

6. While guests are arriving to the reception and/or entering cocktail hour

7. Cocktail hour

8. The wedding party’s reception entrance

9. The newlyweds’ reception entrance!

10. The first dance

11. When you’re inviting everyone onto the dance floor

12. Dance with mom

13. Dance with dad

14. While dinner is being served

15. The speeches

16. The bouquet toss

17. The cake cutting

18. The final dance

19. The send-off

20. The after-party!

The Essential List of Wedding Moments You'll Need A Song For