The Top 25 Wedding Songs in Each Genre
When planning the perfect wedding, music plays a huge role in setting the tone and mood for the celebration. Whether you're looking for romantic ballads for your first dance, upbeat hits to get guests on the dance floor, or timeless classics to add some elegance to your special day, choosing the right music can make all the difference. To help you curate the ultimate wedding playlist, here are the top 25 wedding songs in five different genres: Pop, R&B, Country, Rock, and Classical.
1. Pop Wedding Songs
Pop music brings energy and excitement to any wedding. These upbeat and feel-good songs are perfect for every part of the celebration, from the ceremony to the reception.
"Perfect" – Ed Sheeran
"Marry You" – Bruno Mars
"A Thousand Years" – Christina Perri
"Can't Help Falling in Love" – Haley Reinhart (Elvis Presley Cover)
"All of Me" – John Legend
"Love Me Like You Do" – Ellie Goulding
"Just the Way You Are" – Bruno Mars
"Happy" – Pharrell Williams
"Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran
"Sugar" – Maroon 5
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" – Whitney Houston
"Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran
"Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
"Shallow" – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
"Lover" – Taylor Swift
"You Are the Best Thing" – Ray LaMontagne
"10,000 Hours" – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
"Speechless" – Dan + Shay
"Halo" – Beyoncé
"We Found Love" – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
"Firework" – Katy Perry
"Somebody to Love" – Queen
"Something Just Like This" – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
"Your Song" – Elton John
"Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
2. R&B Wedding Songs
R&B is all about soulful, smooth tunes that bring warmth and passion to your wedding day. These songs are ideal for romantic moments and slow dances.
"At Last" – Etta James
"Let’s Stay Together" – Al Green
"If I Ain’t Got You" – Alicia Keys
"Adore You" – Miguel
"Endless Love" – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
"You’re All I Need to Get By" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
"My Boo" – Usher & Alicia Keys
"So Into You" – Tamia
"Back at One" – Brian McKnight
"Love" – Musiq Soulchild
"I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston
"Unchained Melody" – The Righteous Brothers
"Forever My Lady" – Jodeci
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" – Natalie Cole
"Spend My Life with You" – Eric Benét ft. Tamia
"On Bended Knee" – Boyz II Men
"We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey
"Nothing Even Matters" – Lauryn Hill & D'Angelo
"Sweet Love" – Anita Baker
"All My Life" – K-Ci & JoJo
"Best Part" – Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.
"One in a Million" – Aaliyah
"I Believe in You and Me" – Whitney Houston
"You and I" – John Legend
"Brown Skin" – India.Arie
3. Country Wedding Songs
Country music is full of heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, making it a favorite genre for weddings, especially for couples with a love for down-to-earth romance.
"From the Ground Up" – Dan + Shay
"Die a Happy Man" – Thomas Rhett
"Bless the Broken Road" – Rascal Flatts
"Speechless" – Dan + Shay
"You’re Still the One" – Shania Twain
"Making Memories of Us" – Keith Urban
"I Cross My Heart" – George Strait
"Amazed" – Lonestar
"It’s Your Love" – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
"I Do" – Paul Brandt
"God Gave Me You" – Blake Shelton
"Forever and Ever, Amen" – Randy Travis
"When You Say Nothing at All" – Alison Krauss
"The Rest of Our Life" – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
"Then" – Brad Paisley
"I Don’t Dance" – Lee Brice
"I Hope You Dance" – Lee Ann Womack
"Cowboy Take Me Away" – The Chicks
"Meant to Be" – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
"She’s Everything" – Brad Paisley
"Yours" – Russell Dickerson
"My Best Friend" – Tim McGraw
"Wanted" – Hunter Hayes
"To Make You Feel My Love" – Garth Brooks
"You Had Me From Hello" – Kenny Chesney
4. Rock Wedding Songs
Rock songs bring a timeless edge to any wedding playlist. Whether you’re into classic rock or more modern tunes, these tracks are perfect for a memorable celebration.
"You Make My Dreams" – Hall & Oates
"Don't Stop Believin’" – Journey
"Wonderful Tonight" – Eric Clapton
"All You Need Is Love" – The Beatles
"Your Love" – The Outfield
"I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" – Aerosmith
"Faithfully" – Journey
"Here Comes the Sun" – The Beatles
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" – Queen
"Everything" – Lifehouse
"With or Without You" – U2
"Everlong" – Foo Fighters (Acoustic)
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N’ Roses
"Home" – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
"I Want to Know What Love Is" – Foreigner
"Time After Time" – Cyndi Lauper
"Just Like Heaven" – The Cure
"The Reason" – Hoobastank
"Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls
"Wonderwall" – Oasis
"Better Together" – Jack Johnson
"Friday I'm in Love" – The Cure
"You Shook Me All Night Long" – AC/DC
"Livin’ on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi
"The Only Exception" – Paramore
5. Classical Wedding Songs
Classical music brings an air of elegance and sophistication to any wedding. These timeless pieces are perfect for walking down the aisle or during the reception’s more formal moments.
"Canon in D" – Johann Pachelbel
"Clair de Lune" – Claude Debussy
"Ave Maria" – Franz Schubert
"Air on the G String" – Johann Sebastian Bach
"Wedding March" – Felix Mendelssohn
"Bridal Chorus" – Richard Wagner
"Ode to Joy" – Ludwig van Beethoven
"The Four Seasons: Spring" – Antonio Vivaldi
"Pavane" – Gabriel Fauré
"Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" – Sergei Rachmaninoff
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" – Johann Sebastian Bach
"Flower Duet" – Léo Delibes
"Nessun Dorma" – Giacomo Puccini
"Gymnopédie No.1" – Erik Satie
"The Swan" – Camille Saint-Saëns
"Water Music" – George Frideric Handel
"Meditation" – Jules Massenet
"Adagio in G Minor" – Tomaso Albinoni
"La Vie en Rose" – Edith Piaf (Classical Instrumental)
"Moonlight Sonata" – Ludwig van Beethoven
"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" – Johann Sebastian Bach
"Fantasia on Greensleeves" – Ralph Vaughan Williams
"Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Sheep May Safely Graze" – Johann Sebastian Bach
"Con te partirò" – Andrea Bocelli
These wedding songs across various genres provide a well-rounded mix of styles to suit every taste and wedding vibe. Whether you’re looking for soulful R&B, uplifting pop hits, or timeless classical pieces, this list will ensure that your wedding soundtrack is one to remember!
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