Popular Wedding Songs

Popular wedding songs fall into two categories. There are those romantic classics and those sentimental ones, which mean something to the couple, and often the two categories largely coincide to form the list of songs the couple wishes to have played for they own enjoyment at the reception.

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The other category is the playlist intended for the guests and includes dance tracks, favorite classics where the younger and older generations can mingle and the latest pop tunes for everyone who loves to party. Below are songs, which are favorites, and are popular wedding songs in each category. Always look up the lyrics of your favorite song and try to incorporate them into your vowels.

Romantic and Sentimental Classics

  • When a man loves a Woman by Percy Sledge. This is a great favorite particularly played by the groom for the bride.
  • The Power of Love by Foreigner. A great emotional song to show let everyone know the strong bond you have for each other.
  • Take my Breath Away by Berlin. A great 1980’s romantic song for the very sentimental.
  • November Rain by Guns and Roses. This is a great love song.
  • Eternal Flame by The Bangles. What a great classic for a strong love.
  • Can’t help falling in love with you by UB40. This is yet another romantic and lovely gentle song.
  • You were meant for me by Jewel. The immortally sweet voice of Jewel makes this song so endearing.
  • You are always on my mind by Pet Shop Boys. This song is especially for the softies.


Party Songs for everyone

There are a great number of absolute classics for all of your party guests no matter what age or generation. Everyone loves Abba and Bert Bacharat classics, anything with a Spanish or Flamenco feel is always great for the dancers. Here is a list of songs you absolutely must try to put on your list.

  • Time Warp from the Rocky Horror picture show
  • Macarena by Los del Rio
  • Dancing Queen by Abba
  • The Power of Love by Celine Dion
  • Here comes the Rain again by The Eurhythmics
  • Like a Prayer by Madonna
  • All you need is love by The Beatles
  • Save the Best for Last by Vanessa William
  • Let me be your teddy bear by Elvis Presley
  • That’s Amore by Dean Martin
  • Thank you by Dido
  • Unforgettable by Nat and Natalie Cole
  • We Belong by Pat Benatar
  • How Deep is your Love by The Beegees
  • Fallin’ by Alicia Keys
  • Love Shack by B 52’s
  • We are the Champions by Queen
  • Angels by Robbie Williams
  • Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
  • Fell In Love With A Boy by Joss Stone
  • Are you gonna go my way by Lenny Kravitz
  • The Way You Move by Outkast
  • Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
  • Remembering the First Time by Simply Red
  • Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer
  • I believe in Miracles by Hot Chocolate


The final play list

The greatest source of inspiration for your wedding is right in your hands. Take a close look at all of the compact disks you own or those of friends which you know you like and go through the whole range or songs one by one. You may choose to do this with a friend or your partner but allow at least a good three to four hours depending on the amount of music you want to go through.

Be thorough. Don’t just look at the titles. You need to also play the songs. One other thing you need to do is arrange the songs in groups. Have a list for slow songs, dance songs, classic hits, sing along songs and any other category you need. Try to work out a pattern to them and if you are compiling the play list yourself, the best way to play styles of songs in lots of threes or fours. Have a few slow songs, then a few dance songs, and then a few fun singing songs. This will encourage your guests to participate more and also break up the evening nicely.