The Most Beloved Wedding Songs Across Various Genres
Throughout your wedding, you’ll have many special moments and highlights that call for a special song – your ceremony processional and your First Dance, of course, but also your Grand Entrance and introduction as a married couple, Cake Cutting – and countless other occasions. And then you need music to draw everyone on the dance floor, and maybe for your Grand Send-off at the end of the evening.
Here are some all-time favorites for you:
Processional:
“Bless the Broken Road” – Rascal Flatts
A heartfelt song about finding your way to true love.
“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
A modern love anthem often chosen for the bride’s walk down the aisle.
“Canon in D” – Johann Pachelbel
A timeless classical choice for the processional.
“Clair de Lune” – Claude Debussy
A serene and elegant piece perfect for quieter moments.
First-Dance songs:
“All of Me” – John Legend
Perfect for a first dance, this soulful ballad is a timeless ode to unconditional love.
- “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
A wedding staple, this song captures the beauty of lasting romance. - “Speechless” – Dan + Shay
A romantic country ballad that’s perfect for the first dance
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
A gentle and heartfelt tune ideal for a slow dance or processional, still moving after more than 60 years…
Upbeat dance songs:
“Marry You” – Bruno Mars
This upbeat and fun song brings energy to the celebration.
“You Make My Dreams” – Hall & Oates
A feel-good rock classic that’s perfect for the reception.
And then of course, Whitney!
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
A high-energy hit to get everyone on the dance floor, and a song everyone can relate – and sing! – to.
“Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
Another crowd favorite for lighting up the dance floor.
And for an authentic Latin atmosphere:
“Bésame Mucho” – Consuelo Velázquez, here performed by Andrea Bocelli.
A romantic classic that adds a touch of Latin flair and soul.
“Perfect” (Spanish Duet) – Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé
A bilingual love song blending pop and romance beautifully, and one that everyone knows and loves.
By now, you should be blissfully swinging… this should give you at least a starting point!