100+ Most Romantic Songs to Sing at a Wedding

Top Wedding Processional Songs

Here are some of the best romantic songs to sing at a wedding as the bride is walking in. You’re sure to inspire some tears! 

• “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
• “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Haley Reinhart
• “Halo” by Beyoncé
• “Heartbeats” by José González
• “I’m Kissing You” by Des’ree
• “La Vie En Rose” by Ingrid Mapson
• “Moon River” by Audrey Hepburn
• “Part of Your World” by Jodi Benson (from The Little Mermaid)
• “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
• “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
• “Wildest Dreams” by Duomo

Great Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To 

Not all of these are songs to sing at a wedding (several are instrumental). However, if you plan on arranging the rest of the wedding day music, it’s a good idea to have these tucked in your back pocket just in case!

• “Air” from “The Water Music” by Handel
• “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles
• “Canon in D” by Pachelbel
• “Clarity” by Evan Duffy
• “Hoppípolla” by Sigur Rós
• “I’m Yours” by Vitamin String Quartet
• “If I Could Fly” by One Direction
• “Jurassic Park Theme” by Thomas Oliver (from Jurassic Park)
• “Married Life” by Michael Giacchino (from Up)
• “Neville’s Waltz” by Patrick Doyle (from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)
• “Reign of Love” by Coldplays

Best Wedding Recessional Songs

As the wedding party is leaving the ceremony, you’ll need to have some good songs on hand to sing to highlight their departure. Here are some popular choices:

• “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
• “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Frankie Valli
• “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine
• “Everything is Awesome” by Tegan and Sara (from The Lego Movie)
• “Happy Together” by The Turtles
• “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
• “I Got You (At The End of the Century)” by Wilco
• “Life’s a Happy Song” by Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper (from The Muppets)
• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
• “Wouldn’t it Be Nice” by The Beach Boys

Songs to Sing When the Wedding Party Enters

Once the wedding party rolls into the reception, you’ll need to get the guests fired up! Here are some great songs to sing when the wedding party enters so you can get everyone excited:

• “Beautiful Day” by U2
• “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
• “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
• “Club Can’t Handle Me” by Flo Rida ft. David Guetta
• “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. JaybyZ
• “Dynamite” Taio Cruz
• “First Date” by Blink 182
• “Forever” by Chris Brown
• “Good Life” by Kanye West ft. TbyPain
• “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
• “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
• “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
• “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars”Heroes (We Could Be)” by Alesso ft. Tove Lo
• “Levels” by Avicii
• “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
• “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons
• “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk The Moon
• “We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

Unusual Songs to Sing at a Wedding

Ready to “sing” outside the box? Here are some unique songs to sing at a wedding that are sure to surprise everyone there!

• “1234” by Feist
• “5 Years Time” by Noah and the Whale
• “500 Miles” by Sleeping at Last
• “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande
• “Another Sunny Day” by Belle and Sebastian
• “California Stars” by Wilco and Billy Bragg
• “Call on Me” by Eric Prydz
• “Closer” by Tegan and Sara
• “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo
• “Do You Realize??” by The Flaming Lips
• “E.I.” by Nelly
• “Earth Angel” by Death Cab for Cutie
• “Fresh Feeling” by Eels
• “Here Comes Your Man” by The Pixies
• “Hey Ya” by Outkast
• “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers
• “I And Love And You” by The Avett Brothers
• “I Love It” by Icona Pop
• “I Never” by Rilo Kiley

We aren’t finished yet! Here are a few more unique wedding songs:

• “ily (i love you baby)” by Surf Mesa ft. Emilee
• “Imaginary Love” by Rufus Wainwright
• “It’s Oh So Quiet” by Björk
• “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam
• “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure
• “Just Like Honey” by The Jesus and Mary Chain
• “Let Me Go” by Cake
• “Little Romance” by Ingrid Michaelson
• “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men
• “Live Your Life” by T.I. and Rihanna
• “Love You For a Long Time” by Maggie Rogers
• “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• “Midnight City” by M83
• “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G.
• “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
• “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
• “Sweet Nothing” by Calvin Harris and Florence and the Machine
• “There is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths
• “There She Goes” by The La’s

…and some more!

• “Till the World Ends” by Britney Spears
• “Timber” by Pitbull ft. Ke$ha
• “Today Was a Fairytale” by Taylor Swift
• “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars
• “Us” by Regina Spektor
• “Walking After You” by Foo Fighters
• “Years (Acoustic)” by Matthew Koma
• “You and I” by Ingrid Michaelson
• “Your Love” The Outfield

Religious Songs to Sing at a Wedding Ceremony

Looking for some of the best Christian songs to sing at a wedding ceremony? Here are some of the best choices.

• “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes
• “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe
• “I Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman
• “Love Never Fails” by Brandon Heath
• “Oh Happy Day” by Aretha Franklin
• “The Prayer” by Charlotte Church & Josh Groban
• “Unfailing Love” by Jimmy Needham
• “Wedding Day” by Casting Crowns
• “When God Made You” by Newsong ft. Natalie Grant
• “When I Say I Do” by Matthew West
• “Beautiful” by Micah Tyler
• “Believe in Love” by Charlie Worsham
• “Come What May” by Caleb and Kelsey
• “God Made You Just For Me” by Chad Lee
• “Good God Almighty” by Crowder
• “My God” by Jor’dan Armstrong
• “My Jesus” by Anne Wilson
• “Next to Me” by Jordan Feliz
• “Right One” by Chante Moore
• “The Distance” by Gary LaVox

Tips for Choosing the Best Songs to Sing at a Wedding Ceremony

If you’re still having a hard time choosing which songs to sing at a wedding, think about the following:

Consider the couple.

Begin by getting to know the couple. Are they die-hard country fans or jazz fanatics? Understanding their music preferences can help guide you when choosing what songs to sing at a wedding ceremony. If the couple is young and hip, they may prefer current hits and contemporary music. Alternatively, if it’s an older couple, they may want an old standard or to go with the classics. If you know the couple personally, you might already know what kind of music they like. 

Consider the ceremony.

Another important thing to consider is whether the event is super formal or more casual. For example, if the wedding is a small and intimate gathering in a tiny venue, you may decide to go with an acoustic set or choose wedding songs that are more light and airy. But if it’s a larger wedding in a bigger space, you can get away with songs with fuller sounds. Meanwhile, a beautiful classical song is ideal for a formal wedding in a church, but you may want a more current love song for a backyard wedding with a more laid back vibe.

Consider your own strengths.

The final thing to consider is… YOU! When selecting any song, you have to think about your voice type, vocal ability, range, and styles that you sing comfortably in. A Handel aria would be out of some pop singers’ ability, and likewise, an opera singer may sound completely awkward singing the Beatles. It’s also a good idea to go with songs that you are already familiar with. You don’t want to choose a song that makes you nervous or one that you have a difficult time hitting the high notes or nailing a certain part. 

You can also check in with a voice teacher for more advice on which songs to sing. Brainstorm together, keeping your vocal strengths in mind, to really come up with something that’ll impress the couple! Your teacher can also help you prepare for the big event, so you feel confident.

What is the Number 1 Popular Wedding Song?

The number 1 most popular wedding song? The Bridal Chorus, of course! This is the tune that brides walk down the aisle to by and while it’s purely an instrumental song, it’s a good one to have on the playlist if you’re arranging the rest of the music for the event (and not just the songs you’ll be singing).

Ultimately, finding the best songs to sing at a wedding will come down to understanding the personalities of the bride and groom. You also need to keep your personal strengths in mind as a singer. 

You can also check in with a voice teacher for more advice on which songs to sing. Brainstorm together, keeping your vocal strengths in mind, to really come up with something that’ll impress the couple! Your teacher can also help you prepare for the big event, so you feel confident. 

You can even take advantage of our online singing lessons, which let you receive instruction where and when works best for you. As long as you have internet access, you can connect with your private teacher whenever is most convenient for you!

At the end of the day, choosing and performing which wedding singer song to perform should be a fun and exciting task. Weddings are beautiful, and it’s such a great feeling knowing you’re contributing to the experience of both the bridal party and the guests. Follow our list of the best love songs for weddings, and you’ll be stage ready before you know it!

Post Author: Molly R.
Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013. Learn more about Molly here!

Photo by Krystian Olszanski