There’s something about a live song at a wedding. The room goes quiet, someone reaches for a tissue, and suddenly everyone is crying at the same time.
We rounded up 11 viral wedding singing surprises uploaded by the couples, their families and their videographers. Brides, grooms, dads and one very talented choir. Turn the volume up.
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1) A “Hallelujah” Written for the Couple
A big surprise for newly married Chris and Leah O’Kane: a version of “Hallelujah” with brand new lyrics written just for them.
Video: InvitationLoveJesus
2) The Thank-You Musical
Jamie and Megan performed a thank-you musical for their guests. It started with one funny verse about the best men, and six months later the whole wedding party had a song.
Video: Jamie and Megan
3) The Bride Who Sang Down the Aisle
Instead of walking down the aisle to a song, Arianna sang her way to Ryan.
Video: Arianna-Lynne
4) The Groom Who Sang His Bride Up the Aisle
With his band backing him up, this groom sang “This I Promise You” as his bride walked toward him.
Video: Niall Donnelly
5) The Groom Who Sang Elvis
Groom Mark sang an Elvis number as his bride Jackie walked up the aisle.
Video: Wedding Videos Northamptonshire
6) The Groom Who Started a Flash Mob
Kenny planned for months to surprise his bride Kayla with a song and a flash mob. The entire wedding party and many guests kept the secret until the reception.
Video: Indy Wedding Cinéma
7) “At Last,” Five Days After a Hurricane
Meg surprised everyone by singing Etta James’ “At Last” at the reception. It happened five days after Hurricane Sandy, and the power had just come back on the night before the wedding.
Video: ThisIsStank
8) The Bride Who Sang to Her Groom
She wanted to surprise and honor Daniel on their wedding day, so she sang to him. At the time, she had never seen it done before.
Video: Our Little Green House
9) “Every Time We Touch”
A bride sings the slow version of Cascada’s “Every Time We Touch” for her husband.
Video: view .al
10) A Dad Signs a Song for His Daughter
A dad signs a song to his daughter. Keep the tissues close for this one.
Video: Always Hope Films
11) The Singing Chef Surprise
A singing chef “mobbed” Amy and John’s wedding, and things got more emotional as the surprise went on. Amy’s brother helped plan it.
Video: Club Mob
Planning a Musical Surprise?
- Loop in your planner or venue. They can make sure there’s a mic, a sound check and a good moment in the timeline.
- Rehearse with the real setup. Singing over a band or a speaker feels different from singing in the car.
- Pick a song that means something. Your song, their song, or one with lyrics rewritten just for the couple.
- Make sure someone is filming. You will want to watch it again. Probably more than once.
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