Do you want to know the best wedding songs that will make your big day even more special? This list includes the most classic, romantic, and fun songs that you can use all throughout your wedding day.
Deciding what the best wedding songs are to use throughout your wedding day can be a challenge. If you’re anything like me, you probably know how important the music is at any event, and you want it to be perfect! Having just gotten married last year, I can totally relate, and I was able to research and find the best songs for anyone’s wedding.
You are going to be thrilled with this comprehensive list to choose from to find your best wedding songs, and don’t worry, you can just add all of these to your playlist if you want. From classic wedding songs, to best wedding first dance songs, and more, you’ve got the whole list!
After going through this full on list of wedding songs, you are going to feel so much more confident in your decision of what music to include throughout your special day! And don’t forget to put your own personal touch on what you choose!
Best Wedding Songs
To make this list a little more helpful, I’ve broken the list down into three different sections. You don’t have to follow these to a tee, but I just want to help you out a bit.
First Dance
The song you choose for your first dance is important and you want to take your time choosing this one. Honestly this is one of the only songs you’ll remember from the day.
Don’t sweat it too much though, while you’ll remember it well, it’s likely nobody else will.
- “At Last” – Etta James
- “I Don’t Dance” – Lee Brice
- “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
- “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
- “Speechless” – Dan + Shay
- “You Are” – Lionel Richie
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
- “I Won’t Give Up” – Jason Mraz
- “Fields of Gold” – Sting
- “Work Song” – Hozier
- “Everything” – Michael Buble
- “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” – Paul Anka
- “I Just Called to Say I Love You” – Stevie Wonder
- “The Night we Met” – Lord Huron
- “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes
- “Man on Fire” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- “Amazed” – Lonestar
- “Everywhere” – Fleetwood Mac
- “The Luckiest” – Ben Folds
- “Photograph” – Cody Fry
- “Sparks” – Coldplay
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Walking Down the Aisle
Here is another song that you will remember very well. Walking down the aisle is iconic, and you’ll want to play something special if you venture off the traditional path for music choice.
- “Bridal Chorus” – Wagner (yes I had to include this! It’s tradition)
- “Cannon in D” – Pachelbel
- “Ave Maria” – Schubert
- “Chapel of Love” – The Dixie Cups
- “Your Song” – Elton John
- “Iris” – The Goo Goo Dolls
- “No One” – Alecia Keys
- “Marry Me” – Train
- “Clearly” – Grace VanderWaal
- “Claire de Lune” – Debussy
- “Kiss From a Rose” – Seal
- “Anchor” – Novo Amor (my personal favorite!)
- “Ocean Eyes” – Billie Eilish
- “The One” – Kodaline
- “Moon River” – Frank Sinatra
- “God Gave me You” – Blake Shelton
- “When You Say You Love Me” – Josh Groban
General Wedding
This is where you can have a lot of fun and get creative. Let your guests see your personal style during other parts of the day!
You can use these songs during the dancing portion of the night, while your guests eat and mingle, while you get ready with your bridesmaids, and so much more!
- “Come Away with Me” – Norah Jones
- “Better Together” – Jack Johnson
- “Bless the Broken Road” – Rascal Flatts
- “Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Haley Reinhart
- “New Light” – John Mayer
- “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” – Fergie, Q-Tip, GoonRock
- “Beyond the Sea” – Bobby Darin
- “My Heart Will Go On – Love Theme From ‘Titanic'” – Celine Dion
- “You are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
- “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
- “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
- “From this Moment On” – Shania Twain, ft. Bryan White
- “A Moment Like This” – Kelly Clarkson
- “How Sweet it is (to be Loved by you) – Marvin Gaye
- “My Girl” – The Temptations
- “I’m Coming Out” – Diana Ross
- “What Makes Your Beautiful” – One Direction
- “Always be my Baby” – Mariah Carey
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