The most popular wedding songs

The music you choose for your wedding day is as important as the wedding rings you exchange or the colour of the bridesmaid dresses. It should mean something special to you and your partner and many venues allow you to pick out music for each key moment in your ceremony, including:

• The bride’s walk down the aisle
• Music when signing the register and certificate
• Music to walk out to as a newlywed couple
• Your first dance song
• The get-up and dance song for everyone to enjoy

But there are so many songs out there, if one doesn’t instantly spring to mind - or it doesn’t feel appropriate - choosing your music can feel tough. This is why we’ve put together a roundup of the top 100 weddings songs featuring the most romantic and popular tunes for you to take your pick of in time for your big day. We’ve broken them down into categories, to make things easier too! It’s no surprise that Ed Sheeran features heavily on the list, as well as oldies such as Etta James’s ‘At Last’ and Frank Sinatra’s ‘The Way You Look Tonight’. Check out our suggestions below...

Bridal entrance songs

The bridal march is, of course, the traditional choice, whether you decide to pay a little extra to have the organist in the church play this or have a rendition play in the registry office/hotel venue. Here are some other options though for that special walk:

1. Bridal March
2. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - The Wedding Song (Acoustic)
3. Bruno Mars - Marry You
4. Fleetwood Mac - Crystal
5. Des’ree - Kissing You
6. David Arkenstone ft. Kathleen Fisher - The Secret Wedding
7. Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You?
8. Adele - Make You Feel My Love
9. Beyonce - Halo
10. Regina Spektor - Samson
11. Edwina Hayes - Feels Like Home
12. Robbie Williams - Angels
13. Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
14. Train - Marry Me
15. Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
16. Ed Sheeran - Kiss Me
17. Michael Buble - Everything
18. Craig Armstrong - Glasgow Love Theme

   

Signing register and certificates songs

You want a romantic tune that can play in the background while you're signing those all important certificates as witnesses watch over. Pick one of these!

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
3. Sara Bareilles - Love Song
4. Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
5. Bryan Adams - Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
6. Sia - Breathe Me
7. Regina Spektor - Folding Chair
8. Jack Johnson - Better Together
9. Elvis Presley - Can’t Help Falling In Love
10. The Carpenters - We’ve Only Just Begun
11. Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea
12. Adele - Remedy
13. Tom Odell - Real Love
14. Robbie Williams - Eternity
15. Shania Twain - From This Moment
16. Etta James - At Last
17. Adam Sandler - Grow Old With You
18. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
19. Andy Williams - Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
20. Alicia Keys - No One

 

Wedding exit songs

You want this song to be upbeat and celebratory - you’re married! It’s definitely a happy occasion. Here are a few options:

1. Billy Idol - White Wedding
2. Kool & The Gang - Celebrate
3. Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop The Feeling
4. Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams
5. Frank Sinatra - Love And Marriage
6. Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
7. Counting Crows - Accidentally In Love
8. The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
9. Regina Spektor - Us
10. U2 - Beautiful Day
11. Beyonce ft Jay-Z - Crazy In Love
12. Pharrell Williams - Happy
13. Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over
14. The Monkees - I’m A Believer
15. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
16. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
17. Natalie Cole - This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)
18. Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - The Time Of My Life
19. Madness - It Must Be Love
20. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

   

First dance songs

1. Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
2. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
3. Lonestar - Amazed
4. Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
5. Corinne Bailey Rae - Like A Star
6. Ray La Montagne - You Are The Best Thing
7. Aerosmith - I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
8. Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
9. Imagine Dragons - Not Today
10. Shania Twain - You’re Still The One
11. Robbie Williams - She’s The One
12. James Blunt - You’re Beautiful
13. Paramore - The Only Exception
14. Ben Howard - Only Love
15. Bon Jovi - Always
16. Labrinth & Emeli Sande - Beneath Your Beautiful
17. Mumford & Sons ft Baaba Maal - There Will Be Time
18. Lorde - 400 Lux
19. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
20. Ryan Adams - Wonderwall

 

Get the guests to dance songs

Once that slow first dance is over, it’s time to get the guests on the dancefloor - so you’ll need a song that lets them know it’s time to party. Choose from these suggestions:

1. One Direction - Little Things
2. Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance
3. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
4. Justin Bieber - Sorry
5. Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
6. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
7. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
8. Justin Timberlake ft Timbaland - Sexy Back
9. Rihanna ft Calvin Harris - We Found Love
10. Kesha - Tik Tok
11. Katy Perry - Firework
12. LMFAO - Party Rock
13. Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
14. Destiny’s Child - Bootylicious
15. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
16. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
17. R. Kelly - Ignition
18. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
19. David Bowie - Let’s Dance
20. Lady Gaga - Just Dance

Feeling inspired? Pick out the ones you love from these most popular wedding songs, let your DJ or musicians know and enjoy the tunes on your big day!