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129 Best Wedding Songs: from Upbeat and Fun to Romantic and Slow

Wedding song ideas

Wedding song ideas

Whether you're looking for first dance inspo or the perfect wedding song for your bridal exit, here are our top picks – from romantic ballads to upbeat Motown sing-a-longs and fun rock anthems.

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129 Best Wedding Songs: from Upbeat and Fun to Romantic and Slow

From the wedding entrance to the last dance of the night, many couples carefully select their wedding songs to unlock magical memories from first dates and other special moments.

But if you’re struggling, there’s no shame in starting again and listening to songs together to find one with meaningful lyrics and music that really speaks to you.

You might rally against going for the most popular first dances or a classic piece such as Pachelbel's Canon for your wedding entrance, but they’re popular for a reason, and it doesn’t matter how much you hear it on the radio or at other weddings.

Listen to our best wedding songs playlist on Spotify or jump straight to a category below. Once you've chosen a song, consider booking a wedding band to perform the song live!

    Upbeat wedding songs

    1 Love On Top – Beyoncé

    A funky and joyful crowd-pleaser, perfect for an upbeat first dance or even a wedding exit song. The endless key changes at the end will have everyone smiling and singing along.

    A funky and joyful crowd-pleaser, perfect for an upbeat first dance or even a wedding exit song. The endless key changes at the end will have everyone smiling and singing along.

    2 I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

    A song that needs no introduction. Unmistakable from its very first notes, this 80s pop favourite was chosen by Harry and Meghan for their first dance.

    A song that needs no introduction. Unmistakable from its very first notes, this 80s pop favourite was chosen by Harry and Meghan for their first dance.

    3 Marry You – Bruno Mars

    OK, it's an obvious choice, but this early Bruno Mars song has a quirky charm to it. And it definitely lends itself to some fun, newlywed choreography too if that’s your style.

    OK, it's an obvious choice, but this early Bruno Mars song has a quirky charm to it. And it definitely lends itself to some fun, newlywed choreography too if that’s your style.

    4 Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

    Queen's first number 1 hit in the US and a timeless classic ever since, this is a great choice for a fun-loving crowd.

    Queen's first number 1 hit in the US and a timeless classic ever since, this is a great choice for a fun-loving crowd.

    5 You Make My Dreams – Daryl Hall & John Oates

    Released in 1980, this song has enjoyed a second wind in recent years due to its feel-good groove and endearing lyrics – a beautiful choice to welcome in married life.

    Released in 1980, this song has enjoyed a second wind in recent years due to its feel-good groove and endearing lyrics – a beautiful choice to welcome in married life.

    6 You & Me Song – The Wannadies

    A low-key intro and verse just for the bride and groom followed by a HUGE sing-a-long chorus? It's the perfect formula for creating those first dance memories.

    A low-key intro and verse just for the bride and groom followed by a HUGE sing-a-long chorus? It's the perfect formula for creating those first dance memories.

    7 A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay

    Take your wedding dance out of this world with this soft house anthem from the unlikely duo of Coldplay and the late Avicii.

    Take your wedding dance out of this world with this soft house anthem from the unlikely duo of Coldplay and the late Avicii.

    8 Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

    Luther Vandross' first hit single is a toe-tapping, funk favourite with a bass line to get guests of every age on the dancefloor. You'll never want it to stop!

    Luther Vandross' first hit single is a toe-tapping, funk favourite with a bass line to get guests of every age on the dancefloor. You'll never want it to stop!

    9 We Found Love – Rihanna

    Shooting straight to number one in 2011, this club anthem combines the powerhouses of Rihanna and Calvin Harris. Guaranteed to have your guests bouncing in no time.

    Shooting straight to number one in 2011, this club anthem combines the powerhouses of Rihanna and Calvin Harris. Guaranteed to have your guests bouncing in no time.

    10 One Day Like This – Elbow

    Performed live by Elbow at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the euphoric climax of this song is guaranteed to get guests bonding.

    Performed live by Elbow at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the euphoric climax of this song is guaranteed to get guests bonding.

    Old/traditional wedding songs

    11 The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

    The iconic crooner knows how to share the love! Kick off your wedding music with this 1964 favourite.

    The iconic crooner knows how to share the love! Kick off your wedding music with this 1964 favourite.

    12 Can't Help Falling In Love – Elvis

    A timeless classic which will have your guests swaying in time and giving you both adoring eyes in seconds!

    A timeless classic which will have your guests swaying in time and giving you both adoring eyes in seconds!

    13 At Last – Etta James

    One of the oldest wedding songs on this list, and one of greatest vocals of all time – a sentimental, bluesy number which might prompt a few tears.

    One of the oldest wedding songs on this list, and one of greatest vocals of all time – a sentimental, bluesy number which might prompt a few tears.

    14 L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

    A perennial wedding favourite, L-O-V-E is a short, sweet, jazzy love song which will be widely familiar due to its regular use on TV and film.

    A perennial wedding favourite, L-O-V-E is a short, sweet, jazzy love song which will be widely familiar due to its regular use on TV and film.

    15 Stand By Me – Ben E. King

    If you want your guests bobbing and singing along, Stand By Me is a well-known classic which will keep the mood light and appeal to all ages.

    If you want your guests bobbing and singing along, Stand By Me is a well-known classic which will keep the mood light and appeal to all ages.

    16 Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

    Serenade your bride with this romantic classic that Clapton wrote when waiting for his fiancee to get dressed up for a special night.

    Serenade your bride with this romantic classic that Clapton wrote when waiting for his fiancee to get dressed up for a special night.

    17 My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone

    Keep things intimate and soulful with this finger-clicking classic that is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face.

    Keep things intimate and soulful with this finger-clicking classic that is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face.

    18 Songbird – Eva Cassidy

    A guaranteed tear-jerker! If you're looking for that delicate, intimate wedding song moment, this acoustic Fleetwood Mac cover has to be the one.

    A guaranteed tear-jerker! If you're looking for that delicate, intimate wedding song moment, this acoustic Fleetwood Mac cover has to be the one.

    19 What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

    A feel-good hit which everyone loves, and the perfect song to capture the optimism and hope of your big day.

    A feel-good hit which everyone loves, and the perfect song to capture the optimism and hope of your big day.

    20 It Had to Be You – Harry Connick Jr

    For fans of rom-coms and big band standards, this Grammy Award-winning cover from Harry Connick Jr was a huge success after its use in 'When Harry Met Sally'.

    For fans of rom-coms and big band standards, this Grammy Award-winning cover from Harry Connick Jr was a huge success after its use in 'When Harry Met Sally'.

    Modern wedding songs

    21 Perfect – Ed Sheeran

    Written for his wife-to-be in 2017, this song was number 1 in the UK, the USA and 16 other countries around the world and continues to dominate wedding song lists.

    Written for his wife-to-be in 2017, this song was number 1 in the UK, the USA and 16 other countries around the world and continues to dominate wedding song lists.

    22 Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon

    This upbeat floor filler will have your guests itching to join you on the dancefloor, so if you’re nervous about all eyes being on you, a song like this might take the pressure off.

    This upbeat floor filler will have your guests itching to join you on the dancefloor, so if you’re nervous about all eyes being on you, a song like this might take the pressure off.

    23 All Of Me – John Legend

    The ultimate slow dance song with romantic lyrics and passionate vocals that has proved to be hugely popular amongst UK newlyweds.

    The ultimate slow dance song with romantic lyrics and passionate vocals that has proved to be hugely popular amongst UK newlyweds.

    24 Levitating - Dua Lipa

    While Levitating may not seem an obvious wedding song choice, take a closer look at the lyrics and you’ll find it’s actually pretty perfect. Use it as a fun first dance song or simply slide it into your evening playlist.

    While Levitating may not seem an obvious wedding song choice, take a closer look at the lyrics and you’ll find it’s actually pretty perfect. Use it as a fun first dance song or simply slide it into your evening playlist.

    25 Señorita – Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello

    If you're ready to show off your steamy, Latin moves together to impress your guests then get those hips moving to Señorita. It doesn't get smoother than this!

    If you're ready to show off your steamy, Latin moves together to impress your guests then get those hips moving to Señorita. It doesn't get smoother than this!

    26 You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine

    Throw your hands up in the air to this anthem whether you’re exiting the ceremony or having your first dance. Euphoric and epic, this song will lift everyone's spirits in joyous celebration.

    Throw your hands up in the air to this anthem whether you’re exiting the ceremony or having your first dance. Euphoric and epic, this song will lift everyone's spirits in joyous celebration.

    27 Only Love – Ben Howard

    The fourth single from Ben Howard and his first big hit in the UK Singles Chart has powerful lyrics which never fail to resonate on the dancefloor.

    The fourth single from Ben Howard and his first big hit in the UK Singles Chart has powerful lyrics which never fail to resonate on the dancefloor.

    28 Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

    This centrepiece from 'A Star is Born' is a tender love song perfect for soundtracking your first slow dance as a married couple.

    This centrepiece from 'A Star is Born' is a tender love song perfect for soundtracking your first slow dance as a married couple.

    29 Symphony – Clean Bandit ft Zara Larsson

    A more modern choice, this light-hearted, danceable track has been a surprise favourite at weddings in recent years.

    A more modern choice, this light-hearted, danceable track has been a surprise favourite at weddings in recent years.

    30 Take Me To Church – Hozier

    This banger charted in 2013 and Hozier's brooding vocals have captured love and infatuation on the dancefloor ever since.

    This banger charted in 2013 and Hozier's brooding vocals have captured love and infatuation on the dancefloor ever since.

    Indie wedding songs

    31 Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys

    Give your sensitive side some edge with this Arctic Monkeys favourite, the ideal wedding song for fans of a band normally used to tearing up the dancefloor!

    Give your sensitive side some edge with this Arctic Monkeys favourite, the ideal wedding song for fans of a band normally used to tearing up the dancefloor!

    32 Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

    Charge your glasses – and all your emotions – for the most euphoric and pulsating of wedding dance songs, famously used in Grey's Anatomy.

    Charge your glasses – and all your emotions – for the most euphoric and pulsating of wedding dance songs, famously used in Grey's Anatomy.

    33 The One – Kodaline

    A big hit from Dublin's finest alternative rock quartet that has been relentlessly requested by newlyweds since its release in 2015. Bring tissues.

    A big hit from Dublin's finest alternative rock quartet that has been relentlessly requested by newlyweds since its release in 2015. Bring tissues.

    34 Riptide – Vance Joy

    A huge hit from 2014, Vance Joy (really James Keogh) delivers this upbeat indie classic that hits just the right tone for folk-lovin' couples.

    A huge hit from 2014, Vance Joy (really James Keogh) delivers this upbeat indie classic that hits just the right tone for folk-lovin' couples.

    35 I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons

    This rousing, foot-stomping single from the band's second album suits any couple that want their party to hit the ground running.

    This rousing, foot-stomping single from the band's second album suits any couple that want their party to hit the ground running.

    36 She Moves In Her Own Way – The Kooks

    Like audible sunshine, this song is guaranteed to light up any first dance – and, quite rightly, shine the spotlight on the beautiful bride!

    Like audible sunshine, this song is guaranteed to light up any first dance – and, quite rightly, shine the spotlight on the beautiful bride!

    37 Wonderwall – Oasis

    An iconic anthem from the 2nd best-selling album in British history, few other songs will have guests singing along with each other this quickly.

    An iconic anthem from the 2nd best-selling album in British history, few other songs will have guests singing along with each other this quickly.

    38 I Will Follow You into the Dark – Death Cab For Cutie

    This dark but delicate acoustic number is a favourite with indie fans looking for a softer number to open their wedding celebrations.

    This dark but delicate acoustic number is a favourite with indie fans looking for a softer number to open their wedding celebrations.

    39 Chocolate – The 1975

    After a brief love affair with queen of pop, Taylor Swift, Matty Healy and the 1975 were everywhere on TikTok in 2023. Chocolate is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

    After a brief love affair with queen of pop, Taylor Swift, Matty Healy and the 1975 were everywhere on TikTok in 2023. Chocolate is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

    40 We Found Each Other in the Dark – City and Colour

    This swinging indie anthem is perfect for a learned dance routine or a gentle, newlywed sway to share a special moment before the party kicks in.

    This swinging indie anthem is perfect for a learned dance routine or a gentle, newlywed sway to share a special moment before the party kicks in.

    Rock wedding songs

    41 Always – Bon Jovi

    Bon Jovi's best-selling single in the UK, made famous from the film 'Romeo is Bleeding', is a rasping rock ballad that will send shivers down your guests' spines.

    Bon Jovi's best-selling single in the UK, made famous from the film 'Romeo is Bleeding', is a rasping rock ballad that will send shivers down your guests' spines.

    42 I Don't Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

    Featured in the film 'Armageddon', this intimate ballad's unforgettable chorus and screaming vocals will have your guests arm-in-arm, air grabbing in no time!

    Featured in the film 'Armageddon', this intimate ballad's unforgettable chorus and screaming vocals will have your guests arm-in-arm, air grabbing in no time!

    43 Love Will Keep Us Alive – Eagles

    This tear-jerker was surely written purely to celebrate love on your perfect day. Expect adoring looks, swaying guests and sincere smiles.

    This tear-jerker was surely written purely to celebrate love on your perfect day. Expect adoring looks, swaying guests and sincere smiles.

    44 Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

    Get everyone singing along with Kings of Leon’s 2008 hit Sex on Fire. The song spent three weeks at number one back in the day and continues to get guests on their feet in 2024.

    Get everyone singing along with Kings of Leon’s 2008 hit Sex on Fire. The song spent three weeks at number one back in the day and continues to get guests on their feet in 2024.

    45 You Really Got Me – The Kinks

    The track that screams 'PARTY' for every generation! As funky now as it was when it hit the top of the charts in 1964, its a guaranteed party starter.

    The track that screams 'PARTY' for every generation! As funky now as it was when it hit the top of the charts in 1964, its a guaranteed party starter.

    46 You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

    A wedding dance for the rock purists who want to scream and head-bang their way through their reception. Guaranteed to get guests air-guitaring!

    A wedding dance for the rock purists who want to scream and head-bang their way through their reception. Guaranteed to get guests air-guitaring!

    47 White Wedding – Billy Idol

    This rock-laden twist on a traditional wedding song was used in Adam Sandler's 'The Wedding Singer'. Just don't listen too closely to the lyrics.

    This rock-laden twist on a traditional wedding song was used in Adam Sandler's 'The Wedding Singer'. Just don't listen too closely to the lyrics.

    48 Everlong – Foo Fighters

    It's hard to beat Foo Fighters when it comes to the niche world of futuristic rock love songs – and this is a belter to mark your special moment!

    It's hard to beat Foo Fighters when it comes to the niche world of futuristic rock love songs – and this is a belter to mark your special moment!

    49 (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams

    One of the most successful singles of all time, there won't be a dry eye in your venue if you go with this epic ballad's swelling melodies, euphoric solos and soaring vocals.

    One of the most successful singles of all time, there won't be a dry eye in your venue if you go with this epic ballad's swelling melodies, euphoric solos and soaring vocals.

    50 Lovesong – The Cure

    This song was actually written as a wedding gift by Cure lead singer Robert Smith for his fiancée, making it the perfect choice for rock fans on their special day.

    This song was actually written as a wedding gift by Cure lead singer Robert Smith for his fiancée, making it the perfect choice for rock fans on their special day.

    Country wedding songs

    51 Islands In The Stream – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers

    Originally written by The Bee Gees for Marvin Gaye, this has become a Dolly classic and an all-time favourite for country-lovin' couples' wedding song!

    Originally written by The Bee Gees for Marvin Gaye, this has become a Dolly classic and an all-time favourite for country-lovin' couples' wedding song!

    52 You’re Still The One – Shania Twain

    Shania Twain's first top 10 hit in the UK packs all the emotional and lyrical punch you need for a wedding song.

    Shania Twain's first top 10 hit in the UK packs all the emotional and lyrical punch you need for a wedding song.

    53 Cowboy Take Me Away – Dixie Chicks

    Country romance at full throttle – as close to riding off into the sunset as you might get for a last dance! Reportedly a favourite of Taylor Swift's.

    Country romance at full throttle – as close to riding off into the sunset as you might get for a last dance! Reportedly a favourite of Taylor Swift's.

    54 In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young

    The pinnacle of modern country serenade, this 2017 release is a popular choice with younger country fans looking for a beautiful story-based ballad.

    The pinnacle of modern country serenade, this 2017 release is a popular choice with younger country fans looking for a beautiful story-based ballad.

    55 I Loved Her First – Heartland

    This 2006 song from Heartland is written from the perspective of the father of the bride, so it’s the perfect father daughter dance song.

    This 2006 song from Heartland is written from the perspective of the father of the bride, so it’s the perfect father daughter dance song.

    56 Amazed – Lonestar

    Surveys say this air-grabbing ballad is the most popular song choice for UK newlyweds' first dance. But don't be put off – this is one EPIC song!

    Surveys say this air-grabbing ballad is the most popular song choice for UK newlyweds' first dance. But don't be put off – this is one EPIC song!

    57 Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban

    A song written on Valentine's Day and performed by Urban on his wedding day to Nicole Kidman. This is an A-list wedding song choice.

    A song written on Valentine's Day and performed by Urban on his wedding day to Nicole Kidman. This is an A-list wedding song choice.

    58 Love Story – Taylor Swift

    Early Taylor Swift that we all love the best – a true-life love tale that will keep things fun and light but has plenty of potential on the dancefloor.

    Early Taylor Swift that we all love the best – a true-life love tale that will keep things fun and light but has plenty of potential on the dancefloor.

    59 Speechless – Dan + Shay

    Flawless, romantic country pop at its finest! Check out the video if you need to see how this can play out at your wedding.

    Flawless, romantic country pop at its finest! Check out the video if you need to see how this can play out at your wedding.

    60 Nobody But You – Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani

    A real-life power couple delivering a real life power ballad. Brace for epic drum parts and lavish lyrical statements of love - just what you ordered!

    A real-life power couple delivering a real life power ballad. Brace for epic drum parts and lavish lyrical statements of love - just what you ordered!

    Fun wedding songs

    61 Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams

    A true classic, this is perfect for a slow, romantic start and a rousing, crowd-pleasing finish. Easy to chant along even if you don't know the words.

    A true classic, this is perfect for a slow, romantic start and a rousing, crowd-pleasing finish. Easy to chant along even if you don't know the words.

    62 I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers

    This timeless, Scottish anthem of devotion is guaranteed to have your guests clapping, marching and chanting along before the first chorus even arrives.

    This timeless, Scottish anthem of devotion is guaranteed to have your guests clapping, marching and chanting along before the first chorus even arrives.

    63 I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness

    There are few things more fun for your first dance than you and your mates trying to hit those classic The Darkness high notes.

    There are few things more fun for your first dance than you and your mates trying to hit those classic The Darkness high notes.

    64 Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

    A sing-a-long belter that hasn't lost an ounce of its charm over the last 40 years, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and dancefloor-filler in equal measure.

    A sing-a-long belter that hasn't lost an ounce of its charm over the last 40 years, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and dancefloor-filler in equal measure.

    65 You're The One That I Want – John Travolta & Olivia Newton John

    Gather your bridesmaids. Gather your ushers. And prepare for the dance-off to end all dance-offs with this iconic summer favourite from 'Grease'.

    Gather your bridesmaids. Gather your ushers. And prepare for the dance-off to end all dance-offs with this iconic summer favourite from 'Grease'.

    66 Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

    Written for his second wife, Marcia (Caroline reportedly fitted the melody better – sure, Neil), this is a favourite for all ages that demands gang vocals and smiles all round.

    Written for his second wife, Marcia (Caroline reportedly fitted the melody better – sure, Neil), this is a favourite for all ages that demands gang vocals and smiles all round.

    67 Crazy In Love – Beyoncé

    This 2003 chart-topping smash hit still packs a massive punch and will have you and your guests shimmying throughout (and, no doubt, attempting to rap).

    This 2003 chart-topping smash hit still packs a massive punch and will have you and your guests shimmying throughout (and, no doubt, attempting to rap).

    68 I'll Be There For You – The Rembrants

    Get your claps ready and your FRIENDS nearby - this is the perfect choice for the couple looking for a more inclusive wedding song. *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

    Get your claps ready and your FRIENDS nearby - this is the perfect choice for the couple looking for a more inclusive wedding song. *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*

    69 Time Of My Life (Dirty Dancing Soundtrack)

    Throw it back to the 80s with this crowd-pleasing tune from the smash hit movie Dirty Dancing. Fully choreographed routine and lifting stunt optional.

    Throw it back to the 80s with this crowd-pleasing tune from the smash hit movie Dirty Dancing. Fully choreographed routine and lifting stunt optional.

    70 Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley

    The biggest single of 1987 and an absolute banger to this day. A great choice for a fun-loving, 80s obsessed couple.

    The biggest single of 1987 and an absolute banger to this day. A great choice for a fun-loving, 80s obsessed couple.

    Motown wedding songs

    71 Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) – Stevie Wonder

    Recreate your own 'You've Got Mail' scene with this Stevie Wonder classic that bridges the wedding vows and the dancefloor beautifully.

    Recreate your own 'You've Got Mail' scene with this Stevie Wonder classic that bridges the wedding vows and the dancefloor beautifully.

    72 Ain't No Mountain – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

    Is there a better wedding duet in the world!? Sing your heart out and mime your way through 3 minutes of musical, Motown bliss.

    Is there a better wedding duet in the world!? Sing your heart out and mime your way through 3 minutes of musical, Motown bliss.

    73 My Girl – The Temptations

    A beautiful way of celebrating your stunning bride. You might even get some of that Temptations choreography going before the end too.

    A beautiful way of celebrating your stunning bride. You might even get some of that Temptations choreography going before the end too.

    74 Dancing in the Street (Martha & The Vandellas)

    This 1964 hit from Martha & The Vandellas was co-written by Marvin Gaye and spent two weeks at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

    This 1964 hit from Martha & The Vandellas was co-written by Marvin Gaye and spent two weeks at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

    75 Best Of My Love – The Emotions

    Get your groove on with this 3.5 minute musical smile. Warning: expect outbreaks of spontaneous hugging and impromptu dance moves.

    Get your groove on with this 3.5 minute musical smile. Warning: expect outbreaks of spontaneous hugging and impromptu dance moves.

    76 You Can't Hurry Love – The Supremes

    A fun choice for a couple with a long engagement!? It's time to celebrate and what better way to do that than soundtracked by The Supremes.

    A fun choice for a couple with a long engagement!? It's time to celebrate and what better way to do that than soundtracked by The Supremes.

    77 Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

    This Oscar-nominated love song demands lots of swaying and shimmering lights - order the extra large disco ball for this one!

    This Oscar-nominated love song demands lots of swaying and shimmering lights - order the extra large disco ball for this one!

    78 (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson

    Guaranteed to please your oldest and youngest guests in equal measure, this is a truly ageless classic - upbeat but not annoying, sentimental but not cheesy.

    Guaranteed to please your oldest and youngest guests in equal measure, this is a truly ageless classic - upbeat but not annoying, sentimental but not cheesy.

    79 Reach Out (I’ll Be There) – Four Tops

    Always fun to dance too, this 1966 number 1 hit is essentially your wedding promises wrapped in funky, crowd-pleasing, Motown packaging.

    Always fun to dance too, this 1966 number 1 hit is essentially your wedding promises wrapped in funky, crowd-pleasing, Motown packaging.

    80 I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5

    A touching and romantic Motown ballad drenched in sentiment and opportunities for spinning your new husband or wife and swaying with adoring guests.

    A touching and romantic Motown ballad drenched in sentiment and opportunities for spinning your new husband or wife and swaying with adoring guests.

    81 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

    A big feel-good first dance – not too slow but still effortlessly romantic. "You are the best thing that ever happened to me", should sum up why you’re marrying each other.

    A big feel-good first dance – not too slow but still effortlessly romantic. "You are the best thing that ever happened to me", should sum up why you’re marrying each other.

    82 Isn't She Lovely

    Technically, Stevie Wonder wrote this song about his newborn baby, but it's equally applicable to a lovely bride. And you can’t spend enough time on your wedding day giving her the spotlight.

    Technically, Stevie Wonder wrote this song about his newborn baby, but it's equally applicable to a lovely bride. And you can’t spend enough time on your wedding day giving her the spotlight.

    Romantic wedding songs

    83 Songbird (Eva Cassidy)

    This soft, slow and romantic number could be used as a first dance song, played as the bride or groom walks down the aisle or even during the signing of the register.

    This soft, slow and romantic number could be used as a first dance song, played as the bride or groom walks down the aisle or even during the signing of the register.

    84 This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

    Millennials may remember this from 1990s hit The Parent Trap. It's a stunning, joyous, key-change-packed celebration of a song that will capture all the joy and excitement of your special day.

    Millennials may remember this from 1990s hit The Parent Trap. It's a stunning, joyous, key-change-packed celebration of a song that will capture all the joy and excitement of your special day.

    85 Let's Stay Together – Al Green

    Ranked the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone, a classic upbeat love song like this will never age. Easy to dance to and fun, this one won’t let you down.

    Ranked the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone, a classic upbeat love song like this will never age. Easy to dance to and fun, this one won’t let you down.

    86 Everything – Michael Bublé

    Written for Bublé's then girlfriend, Emily Blunt, its upbeat but slow enough to make for an easy two-step with your new husband or wife.

    Written for Bublé's then girlfriend, Emily Blunt, its upbeat but slow enough to make for an easy two-step with your new husband or wife.

    87 Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

    Winner of 2016's Grammys Song Of The Year, this has been hovering near the top of any wedding song list ever since with its beautiful sentiment for a strong marriage.

    Winner of 2016's Grammys Song Of The Year, this has been hovering near the top of any wedding song list ever since with its beautiful sentiment for a strong marriage.

    88 Make You Feel My Love – Adele

    Bob Dylan's original has been covered by numerous famous faces including Billy Joel and Kelly Clarkson, but Adele's powerful version has really stood the test of time.

    Bob Dylan's original has been covered by numerous famous faces including Billy Joel and Kelly Clarkson, but Adele's powerful version has really stood the test of time.

    89 A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

    Made famous by the 'Twilight' films, Perri's hit is an emotional, piano-led ballad with a killer vocal line and mesmerising chorus.

    Made famous by the 'Twilight' films, Perri's hit is an emotional, piano-led ballad with a killer vocal line and mesmerising chorus.

    90 Better Together – Jack Johnson

    From Jack Johnson's 2005 first album, In Between Dreams, this sweet love song was huge at the time and still one of the most common wedding song requests.

    From Jack Johnson's 2005 first album, In Between Dreams, this sweet love song was huge at the time and still one of the most common wedding song requests.

    91 Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye

    If you want to make the dancefloor "hot just like an oven", it's Gaye's Grammy-winning anthem that you need. Prepare for the occasional bump and frequent grind.

    If you want to make the dancefloor "hot just like an oven", it's Gaye's Grammy-winning anthem that you need. Prepare for the occasional bump and frequent grind.

    92 If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys

    This bluesy ballad from one of the all-time queens of R&B is full of heart, stunning melodies and strutting bass lines.

    This bluesy ballad from one of the all-time queens of R&B is full of heart, stunning melodies and strutting bass lines.

    Acoustic wedding songs

    93 Say You Won't Let Go – James Arthur

    It’s not surprising that this 2016 hit is still a popular wedding song. Ideal for the church or your reception party.

    It’s not surprising that this 2016 hit is still a popular wedding song. Ideal for the church or your reception party.

    94 Ho Hey – The Lumineers

    Released in 2012 and featured in Jennifer Lawrence's 'Silver Linings Playbook', this gentle, affectionate track is the acoustic kiss-on-the-cheek of a wedding song.

    Released in 2012 and featured in Jennifer Lawrence's 'Silver Linings Playbook', this gentle, affectionate track is the acoustic kiss-on-the-cheek of a wedding song.

    95 Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

    Cuteness warning on this one! A rough and ready, acoustic treat for the couple leaning to more of a folky, festival wedding.

    Cuteness warning on this one! A rough and ready, acoustic treat for the couple leaning to more of a folky, festival wedding.

    96 Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell

    The ultimate slow build of a first dance or wedding entrance song, packed full of sincere lyrics - and tambourine! One for a couple that want to say "that's OUR song" for years to come.

    The ultimate slow build of a first dance or wedding entrance song, packed full of sincere lyrics - and tambourine! One for a couple that want to say "that's OUR song" for years to come.

    97 I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

    A super-catchy, lilting, freestyling track which took 2008 by storm and spent 76 weeks in the Top 100. A guaranteed feel-good anthem.

    A super-catchy, lilting, freestyling track which took 2008 by storm and spent 76 weeks in the Top 100. A guaranteed feel-good anthem.

    98 Wherever You Will Go – Charlene Soraia

    This candlelight cover of The Calling's 2001 rock hit captures the intimacy of your wedding day in 3 minutes of piano-based gorgeousness.

    This candlelight cover of The Calling's 2001 rock hit captures the intimacy of your wedding day in 3 minutes of piano-based gorgeousness.

    99 Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley

    A song that has never left the public consciousness since Leonard Cohen's original was released in 1984, this gentle, waltzing song is hard to beat.

    A song that has never left the public consciousness since Leonard Cohen's original was released in 1984, this gentle, waltzing song is hard to beat.

    100 Your Song – Elton John

    Released in 1970 and featured in Moulin Rouge and Rocketman, this is a song of the ages. This is Ellie Goulding's acoustic version but you might prefer the original.

    Released in 1970 and featured in Moulin Rouge and Rocketman, this is a song of the ages. This is Ellie Goulding's acoustic version but you might prefer the original.

    101 Perfect For Me – Bradley Marshall

    This stripped back love song is simply perfect for your spouse-to-be – whether you’re looking to set a romantic backing track for your ceremony or in search of the perfect first dance melody.

    This stripped back love song is simply perfect for your spouse-to-be – whether you’re looking to set a romantic backing track for your ceremony or in search of the perfect first dance melody.

    102 Loving You – Paolo Nutini

    Gorgeous lyrics (“pack up loneliness, hello tenderness”) and an easy tune to pick up, so those who haven’t heard it before will be singing along in no time.

    Gorgeous lyrics (“pack up loneliness, hello tenderness”) and an easy tune to pick up, so those who haven’t heard it before will be singing along in no time.

    103 Real Love – Tom Odell

    If you can put aside the John Lewis Christmas advert with Monty the Penguin, Real Love is the perfect first dance song. At just two minutes, it's ideal if you feel awkward about dancing for too long.

    If you can put aside the John Lewis Christmas advert with Monty the Penguin, Real Love is the perfect first dance song. At just two minutes, it's ideal if you feel awkward about dancing for too long.

    104 Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran

    A slightly more obscure choice from Ed Sheeran; Tenerife Sea is an unreleased track from his 2014 album, x. This song made it into the UK Top 100, peaking at 62, despite the fact it has never been released as a single.

    A slightly more obscure choice from Ed Sheeran; Tenerife Sea is an unreleased track from his 2014 album, x. This song made it into the UK Top 100, peaking at 62, despite the fact it has never been released as a single.

    Disney wedding songs

    105 You've Got A Friend In Me – Toy Story

    One of the most feel-good movie songs of all time, this is a beautiful, plodding statement of forever love and friendship.

    One of the most feel-good movie songs of all time, this is a beautiful, plodding statement of forever love and friendship.

    106 You’ll Be In My Heart – Tarzan

    This Oscar-winning classic from Phil Collins is a sugary-sweet string of promises with a belting chorus.

    This Oscar-winning classic from Phil Collins is a sugary-sweet string of promises with a belting chorus.

    107 Can You Feel The Love Tonight – The Lion King

    Penned by Elton John, this is surely peak Disney when it comes to love songs. Make sure you hand out plenty of lighters for that swelling, sing-a-long key change chorus.

    Penned by Elton John, this is surely peak Disney when it comes to love songs. Make sure you hand out plenty of lighters for that swelling, sing-a-long key change chorus.

    108 Once Upon A Dream – Sleeping Beauty

    One for the real life Prince Charmings and Sleeping Beauties. This old school Disney favourite will have your guests waltzing around the dancefloor.

    One for the real life Prince Charmings and Sleeping Beauties. This old school Disney favourite will have your guests waltzing around the dancefloor.

    109 Tale As Old As Time – Beauty & Beast

    Still as emotional now as it was on first viewing in 1991, this Disney ballroom-style love song has kick-started many a couple's married life. Beauty-ful.

    Still as emotional now as it was on first viewing in 1991, this Disney ballroom-style love song has kick-started many a couple's married life. Beauty-ful.

    110 A Whole New World – Aladdin

    Start your new life together with this topical Disney favourite. Instructions for use: once started, sway and cry for 3 minutes.

    Start your new life together with this topical Disney favourite. Instructions for use: once started, sway and cry for 3 minutes.

    111 True loves Kiss (Enchanted)

    For some their wedding day feels like a fairy tale. Go full Disney vibes with True Lives Kiss from Enchanted. It will bring major movie magic to proceedings and is the perfect start to your happily ever after.

    For some their wedding day feels like a fairy tale. Go full Disney vibes with True Lives Kiss from Enchanted. It will bring major movie magic to proceedings and is the perfect start to your happily ever after.

    112 Kiss The Girl – The Little Mermaid

    A great choice as a surprise for a Disney-loving bride, and a guaranteed reaction from your guests for your first kiss on the dancefloor!

    A great choice as a surprise for a Disney-loving bride, and a guaranteed reaction from your guests for your first kiss on the dancefloor!

    113 So This Is Love – Cinderella

    An intimate, music box-style, orchestral throwback favourite for the Disney purists. Leave your ugly sisters outside and sway with your prince.

    An intimate, music box-style, orchestral throwback favourite for the Disney purists. Leave your ugly sisters outside and sway with your prince.

    114 If I Never Knew You – Pocahontas

    Disney romance at full throttle - and you can't do much better for sheer emotion and appropriate wedding day sentiment.

    Disney romance at full throttle - and you can't do much better for sheer emotion and appropriate wedding day sentiment.

    Unusual wedding songs

    115 Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler

    A sweet and funny love song sung by Adam Sandler in 'The Wedding Singer' (1998) to confess his love to Drew Barrymore's character on a plane.

    A sweet and funny love song sung by Adam Sandler in 'The Wedding Singer' (1998) to confess his love to Drew Barrymore's character on a plane.

    116 Rewrite The Stars – Zac Efron & Zendaya

    A hit from 'The Greatest Showman' released in 2017, this duet is full of longing and best performed on an aerial hoop.

    A hit from 'The Greatest Showman' released in 2017, this duet is full of longing and best performed on an aerial hoop.

    117 This Kiss - Faith Hill

    This country-infused bop is guaranteed to lift the feel-good factor in the room – and maybe even get you a cheeky snog!

    This country-infused bop is guaranteed to lift the feel-good factor in the room – and maybe even get you a cheeky snog!

    118 Latch - Disclosure

    Inject some garage house vibes into proceedings with these funk-filled driving beats from the Croydon siblings. Vibes guaranteed.

    Inject some garage house vibes into proceedings with these funk-filled driving beats from the Croydon siblings. Vibes guaranteed.

    119 Janet Jackson - Escapade

    "Save your troubles for another day" and get your fingers snapping and your hips popping. This characteristically percussive Jackson song is five minutes of funk heaven on the dancefloor.

    "Save your troubles for another day" and get your fingers snapping and your hips popping. This characteristically percussive Jackson song is five minutes of funk heaven on the dancefloor.

    120 Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

    This euphoric stealth-banger from Katy Perry channels full hands-in-the-air-like-you-just-don't-care energy and will have your guests bouncing from the first chorus.

    This euphoric stealth-banger from Katy Perry channels full hands-in-the-air-like-you-just-don't-care energy and will have your guests bouncing from the first chorus.

    121 Have You Ever Been In Love - Celine Dion

    Sometimes you just need to sway to a massive power ballad and scream along with your friends and family. There are few better ways of doing that than with the Priestess of Pop herself and this iconic love song. Try it if you don't believe us!

    Sometimes you just need to sway to a massive power ballad and scream along with your friends and family. There are few better ways of doing that than with the Priestess of Pop herself and this iconic love song. Try it if you don't believe us!

    122 Always and Forever - Luther Vandross

    Smooth as silk and the perfect sentiment for your special day, Vandross' 1998 ballad sets the tone for a love-filled occasion with your brand new husband or wife.

    Smooth as silk and the perfect sentiment for your special day, Vandross' 1998 ballad sets the tone for a love-filled occasion with your brand new husband or wife.

    123 Good For Me (acoustic version) - Above & Beyond

    This beautiful reworking of this London duo's original dance anthem makes for an ethereal addition to any evening. Whether walking down the aisle or finishing the night, this classic will elevate your celebrations above and beyond what you ever imagined.

    This beautiful reworking of this London duo's original dance anthem makes for an ethereal addition to any evening. Whether walking down the aisle or finishing the night, this classic will elevate your celebrations above and beyond what you ever imagined.

    124 Hold My Girl - George Ezra

    Take a moment away from the wall-to-wall party bangers to grab your bride and do what George has told you to do for a minute. Another winner from this Hertford hit machine.

    Take a moment away from the wall-to-wall party bangers to grab your bride and do what George has told you to do for a minute. Another winner from this Hertford hit machine.

    125 Love Someone - Lukas Graham

    One for the acoustic singer-songwriter lovers, this 2018 Number 1 hit will pull at your guests' heart strings and get even those still sat at the tables swaying in their seats.

    One for the acoustic singer-songwriter lovers, this 2018 Number 1 hit will pull at your guests' heart strings and get even those still sat at the tables swaying in their seats.

    126 Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers

    This 1965, smooth-as-glass British number 1 is a guaranteed crowd favourite. If your guests can hit the high notes in the final section, they all deserve another drink!

    This 1965, smooth-as-glass British number 1 is a guaranteed crowd favourite. If your guests can hit the high notes in the final section, they all deserve another drink!

    127 You Are - Lionel Richie

    This underrated, soulful groove from the King of Schmooz himself is real mood-raiser and a great alternative choice if you're looking to avoid the wedding 'classics'.

    This underrated, soulful groove from the King of Schmooz himself is real mood-raiser and a great alternative choice if you're looking to avoid the wedding 'classics'.

    128 Marry Me - Train

    For the full-throttle romantics, Train's Pat Monahan has hit the nail on the head with this gentle, meandering, acoustic ballad.

    For the full-throttle romantics, Train's Pat Monahan has hit the nail on the head with this gentle, meandering, acoustic ballad.

    129 Falling Like The Stars - James Arthur

    If you're looking for cosmic-scale expressions of love from Middlesborough's finest, then look no further than this raw, soaring 2018 ballad.

    If you're looking for cosmic-scale expressions of love from Middlesborough's finest, then look no further than this raw, soaring 2018 ballad.


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