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You’ve obviously seen Bridgerton and are familiar with the killer pop instrumental soundtrack that made it so binge-worthy (if you haven’t, go watch…right now!). Thanks to modern instrumental covers like those, live music is having a big moment in weddings, especially string quartets, harpists, pianists, and guitarists. Instrumentals are perfect for moments when you want to set the mood but you don’t want words to detract from what’s being said, like your ceremony! Here are 15 instrumental versions of your favorite songs that you can picture yourself walking down the aisle to.

Then, when you're ready to start thinking about your first dance, check out this article about going for a private first dance, with just the two of you and your live musician. Here's another great list of 22 first dance songs for 2022.  

1. Coldplay, "Yellow" cover by Brooklyn Duo

https://youtu.be/fxI8zr-CPRg

2. Sam Smith, "Lay Me Down" cello cover by Nicholas Yee

https://youtu.be/-_L13jGSr5M

3.  Taylor Swift, "Lover" harp cover by Arianna Worthen

https://youtu.be/KlGPyqEGP_4

4. Maroon 5, "Girls Like You" cover by Vitamin String Quartet

https://youtu.be/ab2NulEEaLE

5. Kanye West,  "All of The Lights" piano cover by The Theorist

https://youtu.be/OyJMFQOnOUM

6. Rihanna, "Umbrella" cover by Red Soda Band

https://youtu.be/3BETlK7TEME

7. Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Maps" cover by Vitamin String Quartet

https://youtu.be/3-IF1AyW30c

8. American Authors, "Best Day Of My Life" harp cover by Amélie Guiboux

https://youtu.be/ZYfqmd1TQNE

9. Meghan Trainor, "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" violin cover by Elizabeth Pak

https://youtu.be/T4MBWmNcstQ

10. Bruno Mars, "Just the Way You Are" piano/cello cover by The Piano Guys

https://youtu.be/rIBRcQdzWQs

11. Ed Sheeran, "Perfect" cover by Allegretto

https://youtu.be/9YcrMk_cZyI

12. Willow & Tyler Cole, "Meet Me At Our Spot" guitar cover by @egorgtsw

https://youtu.be/IKQR4zbbCeY

13. Beyoncé, "Crazy in Love" violin cover by Alison Sparrow

https://youtu.be/x8D8JVqq5wM

14. Taylor Swift, "Wildest Dreams" cover by Duomo

https://youtu.be/lp3d3bpFsSg

15. Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody" cover by The Wedding String Quartet

https://youtu.be/OJPNG8JUupY