Director’s Cut

Editors’ choice | song recommendations

We’re so excited you chose to include our longer-form Cinematic Director’s Cut in your package. This extended edit allows our team the creative space to thoughtfully tell the full story of your wedding day — from quiet, emotional moments to the energy of the celebration.

Because a Director’s Cut typically runs 6–10 minutes, we pair two songs to create a natural emotional arc.

Pro-Tip: Use YouTube to listen to the full song of your short list to make sure it is perfect.

First Song: Romantic & Atmospheric

We recommend starting with a slower, more emotive song to set the tone for the first half of the day — getting ready, meaningful moments, and your ceremony. This creates a beautiful foundation before transitioning into higher energy later on.

Lifetime, Dramatics, Musicbed
Make It Out, Boundary Run, Musicbed
My Love Will Not Change feat. Jordan Critz & Marie Hines, Musicbed
Never Let Go, Tyler Brown Williams, Musicbed
Someone Like You, Josh Sahunta, Musicbed
You, Tyler Brown Williams, Musicbed
On and On, Luminar, Arlist

Second Song: Energetic & Celebratory

For the second half of the film, we recommend a higher-energy track to bring your reception and celebration to life — highlighting movement, joy, and the overall rhythm of your day.

Always My Forever, Mike Mains, Musicbed
Any Other Love, Voyageur, Musicbed
Better With You, Musicbed
Forever After, Tim Halperin, Musicbed
Forever Was Made for Me and You, Tyler Brown Williams, Musicbed
Love Like This, Ben Rector, Musicbed
Over and Over, Ben Rector, Musicbed
Reborn, One Hundred Years, Musicbed
Running Free, Tim Halperin, Musicbed
Threads, Roary, Musicbed
When I’m with You, Ben Rector, Musicbed
White Dress, Ben Rector, Musicbed
Wouldn’t Miss It for the World, CHPTRS, Musicbed

A Thousand Years, Christina Perri, FyrFly (Premium)
Can’t Help Falling In Love, Crazy Rich Asians, FyrFly (Premium)
Forever With You, Justin Morgan, FyrFly
From The Ground Up, Dan + Shay, FyrFly (Premium)
Give It All, The Royal Foundry, FyrFly
I Do (feat. Kirsten Arian), Kyle Reynolds, FyrFly
Kiss Me, Ed Sheeran, FyrFly (Premium)
Mess Is Mine, Vance Joy, FyrFly (Premium)
Never Felt a Love Like This (ft. Dotan), Galantis, FyrFly (Premium)
Okay? The Royal Foundry, FyrFly
Speechless, Dan + Shay, FyrFly (Premium)
Up Up Together, Jared Salte, FyrFly
You, Dan + Shay, FyrFly (Premium)

*A lot of popular songs are designated as a premium song by a “P” on FyrFly’s website and they are an additional $25.00 for us to license. Reach out to our Studio Manager for payment instructions.

Angel in White Unaware, Michael Shynes, Artlist
Burdens, Derek Gust, Artlist
Crashing, Chariots, Artlist
Dawn (Wide Eyes), Dawson Hollow, Artlist
Fire (feat. Corbin Crosby), Sajan Nauriyal, Artlist
Homesick, Joel Ansett, Artlist
Kids, Christopher Young, Artlist
I Like That, Adam Turley, Artlist
It Don’t Get Old Loving You, Chris Mason, Artlist
Light Storm, Taxi Letter Riders, Artlist
Real Thing, Daniel Pratt, Artlist

Have a Song in Mind?

If there’s a specific song you love and it’s licensable through Musicbed, Artlist, or FyrFly, we’re happy to explore using it. Please note that some tracks are considered Premium by the licensing platforms and may require an additional fee.

Our goal is always to pair music and visuals in a way that feels intentional, cohesive, and uniquely you.

Please let us know your selection or if you have any questions by contacting hello@southernpalmsstudio.com.