One of the most essential things a bride and groom are to decide on is their wedding song. There are a lot of considerations as to what should be played on their most special day. Here’s a concise list on the most popular weddings songs standing the test of time.

1.”Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

Nothing is more romantic than this song that shows no one can come close to your heart than the one you are about to marry. This romantic song is the essence of being married, not just as one is having a wedding.

2.“Marry Me” by Train

For over a decade since it has been released, this song captures how one is truly enticed by their partner for marriage and has always been a wedding song staple. The lyrics project great sincerity and intimacy, just as one’s wedding should be.

3.“At Last” by Etta James

This song takes a number one seat here as the most popular wedding song of all time.This has debuted in 1960 and has been a couple favorite as it shows how one can find true love at long last.

4.“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran

When one can’t translate into words how much they love their partne, this song from Ed Sheeran perfectly expresses how one is love for the rest of their lives unconditionally. The melody and the lyrics are genuinely romantic, no wonder it has been the top wedding song in a popular streaming site.

5.“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

This classic will never grow old when it comes to weddings. Old and young couples will get groovy with how Frank Sinatra has set the standards high of complimenting the one you love.

6.“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perry

There are a lot of lists for popular wedding songs, but this spots first here. Aside from the couple, guests will feel the extended joy of marrying your true love and spending the rest of your years in love.

7.“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

Capture the perfect photos as the couple enjoys this extremely dreamy song.

 This is just the perfect song one can have on the best day of their lives as a couple –with its lyrics, melody and entire message.

8.“Make You Feel My Love” by Adele

One’s wedding can be both the end and the beginning of the couple’s lives. And this wedding song will captivate the couple as it highlights what one can do to show and express their love.

9.“Always and Forever” by Heatwave

Spending the rest of your life with the one you love is easily chimed in this popular wedding song. Its lyrics makes it to the top in this bridal site as it expresses how a couple can conquer anything with their love, for always and forever.

10. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley

This song has gained popularity with a variety of renditions and covers. The meaning brings out the essence of every wedding –to fall in love and stay in love for the rest of your life.

11.“All of Me” by John Legend

Nothing will be as romantic as giving yourself to the love of your life forever. It shows nothing how one can love unconditionally in this day and age.

12.“You Make My Dreams” by Daryll Hall and John Oats

Free-spirited couples will enjoy this groovy song that has become a staple wedding song all over the world. It lets out the fun side of the groom and bride and brings family and friends on the dance floor.

13.“How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding

Spending the rest of your life with the one you love can sometimes be hard to express in vows. This song can put out love that surpasses out time with its perfect melody and harmony.

14.“Everything” by Michael Buble

This songs radiates how happy one is getting married with the person they see their day to day life with. Since its debut, this pop song from Michael Buble has floored a lot of wedding venues.

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15.“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

Weddings won’t be complete without a couple of dances on the floor. This is a popular wedding song for newly married couples, perfect to set out a night of dancing.

16.“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Couples commonly have an entrance song on their wedding night, and this rhythmic song brings out guests tapping their foot on the dance floor.

17.“My Girl” by Temptations

The funky opening beat of My Girl makes it a unique yet famous wedding song. Aside from captivating the guests with this fun tune, the meaning behind the song shows how one needs nothing but their partner for life.

18. “Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones

This song has been a perfect wedding track for most first dances. Since it has been released in 2002, Norah Jones has blessed couples with this song on their most memorable day.

19. “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green

Carefree couples will enjoy this popular wedding song on their momentous day. It does bring people together on the dance floor no matter the age.

20.“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder

This heartwarming song that usually heralds the arrival of the stunning bride is also a wedding day favorite. The meaning can have various interpretations, but it also fits perfectly how one can see the bride from the love of her life.

21. “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne

This easily becomes a couple favorite as this song tells how one is the best thing in this complex world. A couple’s first dance can be spent flooring down on this groovy track.

 Whether for the ceremony or the reception, a slow or a groovy jam, a couple will have a song that will make up the best day of their lives. Having a great wedding song can be one that reflects the couple, from the lyrics to the melody. Every beat captures the excitement of a newly married couple as they are about to spend the rest of their lives together.

About the Author

Charles is the founder, and managing editor of TheGuitarJunky.com. He runs this blog for musicians on the weekdays, and write songs on the weekends. He’s happily married to his wife, Pauline, for more than 5 years.