The perfect wedding song exists but is very determinant on the couple and even the guests. While making a wedding playlist, these are topmost things to consider as the couple or a contracted DJ.
However, there are some songs that are universally agreed upon to make it to almost, if not all playlists. These wedding songs are sure to put everyone in the desired moods for that special occasion.
Here are 25 Best Wedding Songs for Your Playlist
1. Bruno Mars – Marry you
The inspiration for this song came when Bruno and his songwriter had the image of a slow-mo video of a couple running in their wedding attires. The image included the wedding party running behind the couple.
- Artist: Bruno Mars
- Album: Doo-Wops & Hooligans
- Released: 2011
- Genres: Pop, Doo-wop, Soul
- Songwriter(s): Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine
Lyrics
It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you…
2. Beyonce – Single Ladies
This song was the only public statement that Beyonce and Jay-Z offered regarding their secret wedding in 2008. The song was inspired by the wedding and the issues that affected many people’s relationships.
- Artist: Beyonce
- Album: I Am… Sasha Fierce
- Released: 2008
- Genres: Dance-pop, bounce, R&B
- Songwriter(s): Beyonce Knowles, Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart, Terius ‘The-Dream’ Nash, Thaddis Harrell
Lyrics
Now put your hands up
Up in the club, we just broke up
I’m doing my own little thing
Decide to dip and now you wanna trip
Cause another brother noticed me
I’m up on him, he up on me
Don’t pay him any attention
Just cried my tears, for three good years
Ya can’t be mad at me…
3. Ed Sheeran – Perfect
This song is a romantic ballard which is focused on traditional marriage. Ed wrote the song for his love interest and then wife-to-be. The songs inspiration came after a visit to a fellow songwriter and musician’s house in Ibiza.
- Artist: Ed Sheeran
- Album: Divide
- Released: 2017
- Genres: Pop
- Songwriter(s): Ed Sheeran
Lyrics
I found a love, for me
Darling just dive right in and follow my lead
I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were that someone waiting for me
‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you’re holding mine…
4. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
This song is about a lover who left his girlfriend, realized he had done a mistake, and returned. The inspiration for the title of the song is synonymous to a special delivery from the post office ‘signed, sealed, and delivered’.
- Artist: Stevie Wonder
- Album: Signed, Sealed, & Delivered
- Released: 1970
- Genres: Soul
- Songwriter(s): Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright, Lula Mae Hardaway
Lyrics
Oh yeah, baby
Like a fool, I went and stayed too long
Now, I’m wondering if your love’s still strong
Ooh baby, here I am
Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours…
5. Beyonce – End of Time
In this song, Beyonce professes an everlasting love for her love interest. In the beginning, she was quite vulnerable, emotionally but as the song progressed, she was strengthened by the same emotional vulnerability.
- Artist: Beyonce
- Album: 4
- Released: 2012
- Genres: Afrobeat, Latin Jazz
- Songwriter(s): Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash, Shea Taylor, David Taylor.
Lyrics
Come take my hand
I won’t let you go
I will be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one, to kiss you at night
I will love you till the end of time…
6. Cold Play – Magic
This song has, over the years, been described as many different things and emotions. While some explain it based on the true meaning of the title, some others believe it is a ‘refreshingly simple, heartwarming love song’.
- Artist: Cold Play
- Album: Ghost Stories
- Released: 2014
- Genres: Pop rock, R&B
- Songwriter(s): Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
Lyrics
Call it magic
Call it true
Call it magic
When I’m with you
And I just got broken
Broken into two
But I call it magic
When I’m next to you…
7. Morgan Evans – I Do
This song was written for his girlfriend, Kelsea Ballerini, recorded when she became his fiancé and released it when she was his wife. The song is basically a story about falling in love, everything in-between to the moment they make the vow of being together forever.
- Artist: Morgan Evans
- Album: Morgan Evans EP & Things That We Drink To
- Released: 2017
- Genres: Country
- Songwriter(s): Morgan Evans, Chris DeStefano, Ashley Gorley.
Lyrics
Not everyone gets drunk
Without a drop of wine
Or a sip of ninety proof
But I do
Not everybody loves
Getting caught at red lights
They got no one to lean on to
But I do…
8. Jagged Edge – Let’s Get Married
Jagged Edge released this song that has become almost an anthem for lovers especially during their wedding ceremony.
Couples have played this song during their vow exchange and some others, at their wedding reception. Whatever time during the event you want to play this 2000-released song, it would definitely flow and make the event beautiful.
- Artist: Jagged Edge
- Album: J.E. Heartbreak
- Released: 2000
- Genres: R&B
- Songwriter(s): Brain Casey, Brandon Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox.
Lyrics
See, first of all
I know these so-called players wouldn’t tell you this
But I’ma be real and say what’s on my heart
Let’s take this chance and make this love feel relevant
Didn’t you know I loved you from the start, yeah
When I think about all these years we put in this relationship
Who knew we’d make it this far?
When I think about where we would I be if we were to just fall apart
And I just can’t stand the thought of leavin’ you…
9. Train – Marry Me
This song was initially supposed to be a very short song but eventually got elongated to be 3:25.
- Artist: Train
- Album: Save Me, San Francisco
- Released: 2010
- Genres: Folk rock, pop rock, indie pop
- Songwriter(s): Pat Monahan
Lyrics
Forever can be long enough for me
To feel like I’ve had long enough with you
Forget the world now, we won’t let them see
But there’s one thing left to do
Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way…
10. Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
This song was Natalie Cole’s debut single and ended up becoming one of her biggest hits. Interestingly, this song has been used in a couple of movies including 1998’s The Parent Trap, A Cinderalla Story (2004), While You Were Sleeping (1995), and Taxi (2004)
- Artist: Natalie Cole
- Album: Inseparable
- Released: 1975
- Genres: R&B, Soul
- Songwriter(s): Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy
Lyrics
This will be, an everlasting love
This will be, the one I’ve waited for
This will be, the first time anyone has loved me
Oh, oh…
11. American Authors – Best Day of My Life
This song has been featured in many different broadcast. It’s been used in films, TV shows, commercials, sports and video games.
It was written during the December 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elemetary School shooting and was intended to lift the spirits of people during that sad period.
Best Day of My Life has now turned to a sweet tone for lovers and couples for their special days.
- Artist: American Authors
- Album: Oh, What a Life
- Released: 2013
- Genres: Pop rock, Indie folk, alternative rock
- Songwriter(s): Aaron Accetta, Zachary Barnett, Shep Goodman, David Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, James Shelley
Lyrics
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-i-ife
This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be
The best day of my life
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-i-i-ife…
12. Christina Aguilera – Ain’t No Other Man
According to this artiste, this song is not a love song. It was written as a song that embodies what she went through in real life. Though it gave off the feeling that it was about her husband, Jordan, it actually was recorded as a ‘feel good’ song.
Well, lovers and married women wouldn’t want to know this, though. The song is too beautiful and could pass for a lovers anthem and that’s what we’re taking it for.
- Artist: Christina Aguilera
- Album: Back to Basics
- Released: 2006
- Genres: Pop, funk, R&B
- Songwriter(s): Christina Aguilera, Chris E. Martin, Kara DioGuardi, Charles Martin Roane, Harold Beatty.
Lyrics
Hey, yeah (do your thing, honey!)
I could feel it from the start
Couldn’t stand to be apart
Somethin’ ‘bout you caught my eye
Somethin’ moved me deep inside
I don’t know what you did, boy, but you had it
And I’ve been hooked ever since…
13. Ray LaMontagne – You are the Best Thing
You are the Best Thing was one of the best songs from Ray LaMontagne and was the only single to chart on Billboard Hot 100. It has also been featured in films, TV shows, and American TV shows.
- Artist: Ray LaMontagne
- Album: Gossip in the Grain
- Released: 2008
- Genres: Folk
- Songwriter(s): Ray LaMontagne, Danny Holland.
Lyrics
Baby
It’s been a long day, baby
Things ain’t been going my way
You know I need you here
To clear my mind
All the time…
14. Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make my Dreams (Come True)
This song was composed from a happy place after an incident in the dressing room, according to John. After putting it together and releasing the song, it peaked at no. 5 on Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981.
- Artist: Hall & Oates
- Album: Voices
- Released: 1981
- Genres: Pop rock
- Songwriter(s): Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen
Lyrics
What I want you’ve got
And it might be hard to handle
Like the flame that burn the candle
The candle feeds the flame, yeah, yeah
What I’ve got’s full stock
Of thoughts and dreams that scatter
Then you pull them all together
And how I can’t explain
Oh, yeah
Well, well you…
15. The Temptations – My Girl
This song is the signature song of the group and was widely loved. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. ‘My Girl’ also made its way to Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ in 2004.
- Artist: The temptations
- Album: The Temptations Sing Smokey
- Released: 1964
- Genres: Soul, R&B
- Songwriter(s): Smokey Robinson, Ronald White
Lyrics
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it’s cold outside
Ive got the month of May
I guess you’d say
What can make me feel this way
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin’ bout my girl
My girl…
16. Beyonce – Love on Top
Love on Top reminds us that there is that one person we can always call whenever we’re exhausted and need comforting. The song, being part of a wedding playlist is quite important because the couple is reminded that after a day’s hardship and work, whoever you’re getting married to is your ‘go-to’ person.
- Artist: Beyonce
- Album: 4
- Released: 2011
- Genres: R&B
- Songwriter(s): Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash, Shea Taylor.
Lyrics
Honey honey
I can see the stars all the way from here
Can’t you see the glow on the window pane
I can feel the sun whenever you’re near
Every time you touch me I just melt away…
17. Jason Mraz ft Colbie Caillat – Lucky
This song is perfect to play for the listening pleasure of your guests. When it’s time for cocktail and for guests to just relax and unwind at your wedding, this is the perfect song to play.
- Artist: Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
- Album: We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things and Breakthrough: European edition
- Released: 2009
- Genres: Pop
- Songwriter(s): Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Timothy Fagan.
Lyrics
Do you hear me, I’m talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I’m trying
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard…
18. John Legend – All of Me
Chrissy Teigen, John’s wife, inspired the love song. The song was released in the same year that the couple got married and it has been played in hundred of weddings and even proposals. The song is one of the most perfect ballad to play for lovers as you watch them slow-dance to melodic and lyrically rich piece.
- Artist: John Legend
- Album: Love in the Future
- Released: 2013
- Genres: R&B, Soul, Pop
- Songwriter(s): John Stephens, Toby Gad, Justin Fredericks
Lyrics
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You’ve got my head spinning, no kidding, I can’t pin you down
What’s going on in that beautiful mind?
I’m your magical mystery ride
And I’m so dizzy, don’t know what hit me, but I’ll be alright
My head’s under water but I’m breathing fine
You’re crazy and I’m out of my mind…
19. Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
From the title of this song, you’d know that it is a perfect addition to any wedding playlist. This song is not only perfect as a wedding song but it could pass off for all other mushy romantic period.
Over the years, the song has been remade in many different languages and covered by other musicians. It has also had features in movies and TV series.
- Artist: Nat King Cole
- Album: L-O-V-E
- Released: 1964
- Genres: Jazz, Swing, Soul
- Songwriter(s): Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gabler
Lyrics
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only you I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don’t break it
Love was made for me and you…
20. Savage Garden – Truly, Madly, Deeply
Just like many love songs, this one was inspired by the family of Darren Haye. Missing them made him write a song that expressed what he truly felt and viola ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply’ was birthed.
Despite the inspiration behind the song, it has become a great tone for wedding playlists.
- Artist: Savage Garden
- Album: Savage Garden
- Released: 1997
- Genres: Pop
- Songwriter(s): Darren Hayes, Daniel Jones
Lyrics
I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy
I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, be everything that you need
I love you more with every breath truly, madly, deeply do
I will be strong, I will be faithful ‘cause I’m counting on
A new beginnin’
A reason for livin’
A deeper meaning, yeah…
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21. Kenny G – The Wedding Song
The perfect wedding song introduces itself by its title. This song was even featured as a bonus import track for wikipedia’s Kenny G Greatest Hits. It is definitely a ‘must have’ for every wedding playlist.
- Artist: Kenny G
- Album: Breathless
- Released: 1992
- Genres: Smooth Jazz
- Songwriter(s): Kenny G, Walter Afanasieff
Lyrics
Made in America
Because we are in love
Children
It was more fun to be children
We just took life as it happened
Run thru the days
Don’t look behind…
22. Magic – Rude (Marry that Girl)
This song may not sound like a regular song fit for a wedding playlist but for rebels, this song would be a beautiful sound to hear. The song was based on a true-life story of Magic’s lead singer, Nasri and his then-girlfriend.
- Artist: Magic
- Album: Don’t Kill the Magic
- Released: 2013
- Genres: Raggae Fusion
- Songwriter(s): Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Mark Pellizzer, Ben Spivak, Alex Tanas.
Lyrics
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes ‘cause I need to know
You say I’ll never get your blessin’ till the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is no!…
23. Hey Ya – Outkast
This song is considered an important part of every wedding playlist as it served as a wedding party entrance tone. This song gives off an energetic vibe for the celebration.
- Artist: Outkast
- Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
- Released: 2003
- Genres: Hip hop, funk, pop, soul
- Songwriter(s): Andre 3000
Lyrics
One, two, three, uh
My baby don’t mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know fo sho (uh)
But does she really wanna
But Can’t stand to see me walk out the door? (Ah)
Don’t try to fight the feeling
Because the though alone is killin’ me right now (uhh)
Thank God for Mom and Dad
For sticking two together
‘Cause we don’t know how (c’mon)…
24. Mambo No. 5 – (A little Bit of) – Lou Bega
This is a funky fun tone to add to your wedding playlist because it engages every guest. It is even more beautiful when the guests make a line and dance choreography to the song. What better way to give life to the ceremony than to have everyone on the dance floor and having fun.
- Artist: Lou Bega
- Album: A Little Bit of Mambo
- Released: 1999
- Genres: Latin pop, Mambo
- Songwriter(s): Original song by Perez Prado, vocals by Lou Bega
Lyrics
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mambo Number Five
One, two, three, four, five
Everybody in the car, so come on, let’s ride
To the liquor store around the corner
The boys say they want some gin and juice
But I really don’t wanna
Beer-bust like I had last week
I must stay deep because talk is cheap…
25. Michael Buble – Everything
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This song written by Michael was dedicated to his girlfriend at the time, Emily Blunt. It was written from a place of deep love and affection and who wouldn’t want such message passed during an intimate, romantic celebration such as a wedding?
- Artist: Michael Buble
- Album: Call me Irresponsibnle
- Released: 2007
- Genres: Traditional pop, jazz, easy listening
- Songwriter(s): Michael Buble, Alan Change, Amy Foster-Giles
Lyrics
You’re a falling star, You’re the get away car
You’re the line in the sand when I go too far
You’re the swimming pool, on an August day
And you’re the perfect thing to say
And you play it coy, but it’s kinda cute
Oh, when you smile at me you know exactly what you do
Baby don’t pretend, that you don’t know it’s true
‘Cause you can see it when I look at you
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything…
