A complete guide to Indian wedding songs for every event, from the haldi and mehendi to the sangeet, baraat, bride entry and vidaai, with the signature song for each ceremony and links to our full playlists.
The best vidaai and bidaai songs for the bride's farewell, from Babul Ki Duayen Leti Ja and Chalo Re Doli Uthao Kahar to Dilbaro and Laadki, with Punjabi doli songs, songs for brothers and shehnai.
The best haldi ceremony songs, from folk-rooted classics like Sasural Genda Phool to modern favourites like Rangisari and Chaka Chak, with Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi and Rajasthani picks and a few songs for the inevitable turmeric fight.
Bride entry songs organised by mood: classic Bollywood, regal slow walks, modern romantic hits, Punjabi favourites, fun entries with the bridesmaids and varmala songs, with timing tips from wedding planners.
A baraat playlist organised by stage: sehra and ghodi songs at the groom's house, brass-band classics, Punjabi dhol anthems, Bollywood dance numbers, the newest hits and the songs for arriving at the venue.
A mehendi playlist organised by moment: traditional mehendi songs, the bride's own picks, Punjabi folk for the dholki, dance numbers for the friends and slow songs while the henna dries, with the 2024-25 hits included.
A Diwali playlist built in the order of the evening: devotional openers, card-party lounge tracks, the dhol and garba block, the big Bollywood dance floor and the sing-along closers, with the 2025 hits included.