Wedding Songs: 90 Picks Sorted by Every Moment of the Day
SongGiftly sorts a free list of 90 wedding songs into the 10 moments of the day, from the processional and ceremony to the first dance, cake cutting, party and last dance. Filter by vibe, genre or decade, open any song on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube, heart your favorites and copy or share the list with your DJ. Free in your browser, no sign-up.
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Processional
11 songsThe wedding party and the walk down the aisle.
Canon in D
Johann Pachelbelc. 1680
The most requested walk down the aisle, written sometime between 1680 and 1706. Easy to fade at any bar.
- Classical
Bridal Chorus
Richard Wagner1850
Better known as "Here Comes the Bride", from the opera Lohengrin. The traditional cue for everyone to stand.
- Classical
A Thousand Years
Christina Perri2011
The Twilight ballad that became a modern aisle favorite, lovely as a piano or string cover too.
- Pop
- Film & Stage
Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley1961
Slow, simple and timeless, at the aisle or on the dance floor.
- Pop
- Rock
Trumpet Voluntary
Jeremiah Clarkec. 1700
Also called the Prince of Denmark's March: bright, regal and made for a grand entrance in church.
- Classical
Here Comes the Sun
The Beatles1969
A sunny, acoustic entrance for an outdoor or garden ceremony.
- Rock
- Pop
Make You Feel My Love
Adele2008
Adele's piano take on the Bob Dylan song, quiet and devoted.
Married Life
Michael Giacchino2009
The waltz from Pixar's Up: sweet, wordless and a little teary.
- Film & Stage
Clair de lune
Claude Debussy1905
Soft piano for seating the families or for the wedding party's walk. Published in 1905.
- Classical
Marry Me
Train2009
A gentle acoustic proposal song that fits the walk to the altar.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Johann Sebastian Bach1723
A flowing chorale from a 1723 cantata. Works for the signing, the unity candle or the bride's entrance.
- Classical
- Hymns & Faith
Ceremony
7 songsReadings, the signing and the unity moment.
Ave Maria
Franz Schubert1825
A church ceremony classic, sung or played on strings during the signing or a prayer.
- Classical
- Hymns & Faith
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Johann Sebastian Bach1723
A flowing chorale from a 1723 cantata. Works for the signing, the unity candle or the bride's entrance.
- Classical
- Hymns & Faith
The Prayer
Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli1998
A soaring duet in English and Italian, a favorite for a blessing or a church wedding.
- Pop
- Hymns & Faith
Amazing Grace
Traditional (John Newton)1779
The hymn most guests can sing from memory. First published in 1779.
- Hymns & Faith
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts2004
A country ballad about every road that led to this person, made for vows and readings.
- Country
God Only Knows
The Beach Boys1966
Short, tender and gorgeous, a great pick for the signing of the register.
- Pop
- Rock
Lucky
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat2008
A sweet acoustic duet, perfect when both of you want a voice in the music.
- Pop
- Indie & Folk
Recessional
11 songsJust married: the walk back up the aisle.
Trumpet Voluntary
Jeremiah Clarkec. 1700
Also called the Prince of Denmark's March: bright, regal and made for a grand entrance in church.
- Classical
Wedding March
Felix Mendelssohn1842
The triumphant recessional from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Classical
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven1824
The finale of the Ninth Symphony, a joyful classical exit that everyone recognizes.
- Classical
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
Stevie Wonder1970
The just-married walk out, made official.
- R&B & Soul
You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Daryl Hall & John Oates1980
Bouncy, grin-inducing pop for the send-off.
- Pop
- Rock
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell1967
The ultimate duet for a couple's exit, and a dance floor favorite later on.
- R&B & Soul
Home
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros2009
A clapping, whistling folk duet for a barn, beach or garden wedding.
- Indie & Folk
Ho Hey
The Lumineers2012
Stomps and shouts that make the guests clap you back up the aisle.
- Indie & Folk
Marry You
Bruno Mars2010
Wedding bells in the intro and a big, happy chorus. An easy entrance or exit.
All You Need Is Love
The Beatles1967
A singalong message for the whole room as you walk out together.
- Rock
- Pop
Mr. Blue Sky
Electric Light Orchestra1977
Sunshine in song form for walking out into the world.
- Rock
- Pop
Cocktail hour
8 songsEasy, warm background music while guests mingle.
Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra1964
Sinatra and the Count Basie band: swinging, classy and never too loud for conversation.
- Jazz & Standards
L-O-V-E
Nat King Cole1964
Bright horns and a spelled-out chorus, the cheeriest standard on the list.
- Jazz & Standards
Lovely Day
Bill Withers1977
Warm, mellow soul that keeps the mood light while photos are taken.
- R&B & Soul
Moondance
Van Morrison1970
Jazzy, finger-snapping romance for an evening reception.
- Jazz & Standards
- Rock
Put Your Records On
Corinne Bailey Rae2006
Breezy, sunny soul for a garden or rooftop drinks hour.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Everything
Michael Bublé2007
A happy, mid-tempo love song that also works as a light first dance.
- Pop
- Jazz & Standards
The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra1964
An elegant standard for a black-tie reception or a classic first dance.
- Jazz & Standards
Valerie
Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse2007
Retro horns and a voice everyone loves, a bridge from drinks to dancing.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Grand entrance
8 songsThe couple and the wedding party walk into the reception.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
Stevie Wonder1970
The just-married walk out, made official.
- R&B & Soul
Marry You
Bruno Mars2010
Wedding bells in the intro and a big, happy chorus. An easy entrance or exit.
Crazy in Love
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z2003
That horn intro is made for doors swinging open.
- R&B & Soul
Uptown Funk
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars2014
A strut for the whole wedding party, and a floor filler later in the night.
- Pop
- R&B & Soul
I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas2009
The slow build gives you time to walk in before the beat drops.
- Pop
- Disco & Dance
Can't Stop the Feeling!
Justin Timberlake2016
All-ages joy that gets kids and grandparents clapping.
Celebration
Kool & the Gang1980
It says exactly what tonight is. Every generation knows it.
- Disco & Dance
- R&B & Soul
Shut Up and Dance
Walk the Moon2014
A shout-along rock entrance that pulls everyone straight onto the floor.
- Rock
- Pop
First dance
19 songsYour first song as a married couple.
A Thousand Years
Christina Perri2011
The Twilight ballad that became a modern aisle favorite, lovely as a piano or string cover too.
- Pop
- Film & Stage
Can't Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley1961
Slow, simple and timeless, at the aisle or on the dance floor.
- Pop
- Rock
Make You Feel My Love
Adele2008
Adele's piano take on the Bob Dylan song, quiet and devoted.
Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts2004
A country ballad about every road that led to this person, made for vows and readings.
- Country
Lucky
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat2008
A sweet acoustic duet, perfect when both of you want a voice in the music.
- Pop
- Indie & Folk
Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra1964
Sinatra and the Count Basie band: swinging, classy and never too loud for conversation.
- Jazz & Standards
Everything
Michael Bublé2007
A happy, mid-tempo love song that also works as a light first dance.
- Pop
- Jazz & Standards
The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra1964
An elegant standard for a black-tie reception or a classic first dance.
- Jazz & Standards
Perfect
Ed Sheeran2017
A slow, swaying ballad that feels made for a first dance.
At Last
Etta James1960
The classic first dance: lush strings and a voice for the ages.
- R&B & Soul
- Jazz & Standards
All of Me
John Legend2013
Just piano and a promise, easy to sway to.
- Pop
- R&B & Soul
Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran2014
A slow-burning love song about growing old together.
Die with a Smile
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars2024
A recent duet with big, retro-soul drama for couples who love a moment.
- Pop
- Rock
Tennessee Whiskey
Chris Stapleton2015
A smoky, soulful take on the country classic first recorded by David Allan Coe.
- Country
- R&B & Soul
Speechless
Dan + Shay2018
A country-pop ballad about seeing your partner on the wedding day.
- Country
- Pop
Joy of My Life
Chris Stapleton2020
A plain-spoken country love song with a gentle shuffle, easy for non-dancers.
- Country
Unchained Melody
The Righteous Brothers1965
A soaring old-school slow dance.
- Pop
- R&B & Soul
Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton1977
A slow, private last dance for just the two of you.
Parent dances
9 songsFather-daughter and mother-son dances.
My Girl
The Temptations1964
A sweet, swaying Motown pick for a father-daughter dance.
- R&B & Soul
My Little Girl
Tim McGraw2006
A country father-daughter favorite. Bring tissues.
- Country
I Loved Her First
Heartland2006
A dad's-eye view of giving his daughter away.
- Country
Isn't She Lovely
Stevie Wonder1976
Stevie's song for his baby daughter, joyful rather than teary.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong1967
Gentle, warm and short, for any parent dance.
- Jazz & Standards
My Wish
Rascal Flatts2006
A parent's hopes for a grown child, at home in either parent dance.
- Country
A Song for Mama
Boyz II Men1997
A heartfelt R&B thank-you for a mother-son dance.
- R&B & Soul
Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd1973
A mother's advice to her son, for a rock-loving mother-son dance.
You Raise Me Up
Josh Groban2003
A soaring thank-you to the parent who got you here.
Cake cutting
7 songsSweet, playful and short.
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
Marvin Gaye1964
Motown sweetness for the first slice.
- R&B & Soul
Cake by the OceanE
DNCE2015
A cheeky, cake-themed party track. Ask for the clean edit.
Pour Some Sugar on Me
Def Leppard1987
A loud, funny cake-cutting pick for rock fans.
Love and Marriage
Frank Sinatra1955
A swinging Sinatra wink at the big day, under three minutes.
- Jazz & Standards
I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Brown1965
Pure, shouted joy in under three minutes.
- R&B & Soul
Happy Together
The Turtles1967
A sunny 1960s singalong for the two of you.
- Pop
- Rock
Party
24 songsSongs that fill the dance floor for every generation.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell1967
The ultimate duet for a couple's exit, and a dance floor favorite later on.
- R&B & Soul
Valerie
Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse2007
Retro horns and a voice everyone loves, a bridge from drinks to dancing.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Crazy in Love
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z2003
That horn intro is made for doors swinging open.
- R&B & Soul
Uptown Funk
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars2014
A strut for the whole wedding party, and a floor filler later in the night.
- Pop
- R&B & Soul
I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas2009
The slow build gives you time to walk in before the beat drops.
- Pop
- Disco & Dance
Can't Stop the Feeling!
Justin Timberlake2016
All-ages joy that gets kids and grandparents clapping.
Celebration
Kool & the Gang1980
It says exactly what tonight is. Every generation knows it.
- Disco & Dance
- R&B & Soul
Shut Up and Dance
Walk the Moon2014
A shout-along rock entrance that pulls everyone straight onto the floor.
- Rock
- Pop
September
Earth, Wind & Fire1978
The one song that gets every age group dancing at once.
- R&B & Soul
- Disco & Dance
Shout
The Isley Brothers1959
The call-and-response classic where the whole floor gets down low and jumps back up.
- R&B & Soul
Dancing Queen
ABBA1976
Instant joy for the bridesmaids, the aunts and everyone in between.
- Pop
- Disco & Dance
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Whitney Houston1987
A shout-along chorus and a beat that never lets anyone sit down.
- Pop
- Disco & Dance
Don't Stop Me Now
Queen1978
Freddie Mercury at full speed for the peak of the night.
Love on Top
Beyoncé2011
Key change after key change, like the day itself.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond1969
The chorus every guest shouts back, horn stabs and all.
Mr. Brightside
The Killers2003
The millennial anthem. Watch the wedding party lose their voices.
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Beyoncé2008
A ring-themed dance break, best right before the bouquet toss.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Shake It Off
Taylor Swift2014
A bouncy pop chorus that pulls the younger guests onto the floor.
Cupid Shuffle
Cupid2007
The line dance that calls out every step, so nobody needs to know it first.
- R&B & Soul
- Disco & Dance
Electric Boogie
Marcia Griffiths1983
The song behind the Electric Slide, the line dance half the room already knows.
- Disco & Dance
Cha Cha Slide
DJ Casper2000
Another line dance with the steps called out loud, so kids and grandparents can join.
- Disco & Dance
Boot Scootin' Boogie
Brooks & Dunn1991
The country line dance classic for a barn reception.
- Country
Wagon Wheel
Darius Rucker2013
The country singalong for a barn or backyard reception.
- Country
Friends in Low Places
Garth Brooks1990
Arms around shoulders, everyone on the chorus. A country wedding staple.
- Country
Last dance
7 songsThe final song and the send-off.
Don't Stop Believin'
Journey1981
The big, arms-up finale everyone knows word for word.
(I've Had) The Time of My Life
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes1987
The Dirty Dancing duet for a last dance with a lift, if you dare.
- Pop
- Film & Stage
Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton1977
A slow, private last dance for just the two of you.
Save the Last Dance for Me
The Drifters1960
The title says it all: a sweet, swaying goodnight.
- R&B & Soul
- Pop
Last Dance
Donna Summer1978
Starts slow, then explodes into disco for one final burst of energy.
- Disco & Dance
Livin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi1986
A fists-in-the-air closer for a crowd that is still going strong.
Closing Time
Semisonic1998
A friendly hint that the night is over, played with a wink.
Wedding Songs Sorted by the Moment They Play
Great wedding songs only work at the right moment, yet most lists of wedding songs mix the aisle, the toast and the dance floor into one long scroll. Here every song sits under the moment it fits: processional, ceremony, recessional, cocktail hour, grand entrance, first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, party and last dance. Tap a moment to see only its songs, add a filter for the mood or genre you want, and build the playlist for your day as you go.
- 10 moment tabs, each with its own short list and a count
- Vibe, genre and decade filters, plus search by title or artist
- Artist, release year and a one-line reason on every song
- One playlist for the whole day that you can copy, download or share
Why Plan Your Wedding Songs Here
Built for the couple and the planner, not for an algorithm.
Every moment covered
From the first note of the processional to the last song of the night, each part of the day has its own shortlist of good wedding songs.
Filters that match your style
Mix Vibe, Genre and Era filters with live counts. Pick romantic and country, or upbeat and 1970s, and the list narrows on the spot.
Checked facts
Each artist and year was checked against public music data, so the version you queue is the one you meant.
Listen in your own app
Every song opens as a search on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. No embedded player, no account, nothing to install.
Family friendly when you need it
Songs whose original release is marked explicit carry an E badge, and one switch hides them for a room with kids and grandparents.
A song about you two
When no famous song tells your story, the card in the list starts a custom wedding song written about the two of you.
How to Build Your Wedding Songs List
Three steps from a blank page to a list your DJ or band can use.
- 1
Pick a moment
Start with the tab you worry about most, like the processional or the first dance, or stay on All moments to see the whole day at once.
- 2
Heart your favorites
Use a listen link to hear a track in your own app, then tap the heart. Your picks collect in one playlist that you can name and drag into order.
- 3
Share it with your DJ
Copy the list as numbered titles and artists, download a text file or send a share link that opens the same playlist for your partner, planner or band.
What the Wedding Songs Playlist Can Do
A few tools that save hours of scrolling through wedding songs.
Moment tabs for the whole day
Each tab shows how many songs fit that moment right now, with your filters applied. Some songs, like a slow classic, fit more than one moment, so they appear in each.
Open the momentsFilters for vibe, genre and era
Choose romantic, tearjerker, upbeat, sing-along, instrumental or line dance, then add a genre from classical and hymns to country, R&B and indie folk, or a decade from the 1950s to the 2020s.
Try the filtersA playlist you can hand over
Collect up to 100 songs, name the list and reorder it by drag or arrow keys. It stays saved on this device, and a share link opens the same list for anyone you send it to.
Start my listA song that is only about you
Between the moments, a card starts a personalized wedding song: your names, how you met and the style you love, for the aisle, the first dance or a surprise gift.
See the playlistExample: Wedding Songs From Aisle to Last Dance
One of our top wedding songs per moment, built with the tabs above for a relaxed summer wedding.
Processional: "Canon in D", Pachelbel (c. 1680). Ceremony: "God Only Knows", The Beach Boys (1966). Recessional: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours", Stevie Wonder (1970). Cocktail hour: "Fly Me to the Moon", Frank Sinatra (1964). Grand entrance: "Crazy in Love", Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2003). First dance: "At Last", Etta James (1960). Parent dances: "My Girl", The Temptations (1964). Cake cutting: "Sugar, Sugar", The Archies (1969). Party: "September", Earth, Wind & Fire (1978). Last dance: "Don't Stop Believin'", Journey (1981). To swap a line, open that moment's tab and heart a different song.
How Many Wedding Songs Do You Need?
Simple math from song lengths, so you know how long your list should be.
Ceremony: 4 to 8 songs
Prelude music while guests sit, one song for the wedding party, one for the couple, one or two for the signing and one for the recessional.
Cocktail hour: about 15
Most pop songs run three to four minutes, so an hour of background music is roughly 15 to 20 tracks.
Special moments: 4 to 6
Grand entrance, first dance, one or two parent dances, cake cutting and a last dance. Pick these first; they matter most.
Dancing: 15 to 20 per hour
A three-hour dance set is roughly 45 to 60 songs. Give your DJ a must-play list of 10 to 20 and a short do-not-play list.
Classic, Modern or Custom: Which Wedding Song Fits?
Each kind of song has its place in the day.
| Classic, Modern or Custom: Which Wedding Song Fits? | Classic standard | Modern hit | Custom song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Aisle, cocktail hour | Party, entrance | First dance, a gift |
| Every generation knows it | Younger guests | Brand new | |
| Your names and story in it | |||
| Nobody else had it | |||
| Cost | Free to stream | Free to stream | From $19.99 |
Wedding Dance Songs and More by Genre
A taste of the best wedding tracks in each genre filter. Every song is a real release with the artist and year checked.
Classical and hymns
"Canon in D" by Pachelbel, Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" (1850), Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" (1842) and "Ave Maria" by Schubert (1825) for a church ceremony.
Country
"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton (2015), "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts (2004), "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013) and "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks (1990).
R&B and soul
"At Last" by Etta James (1960), "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (1967), "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé (2003) and "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers (1977).
Modern pop
Popular wedding songs released since 2010: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran (2017), "Marry You" by Bruno Mars (2010), "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014) and "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars (2024).
Party and line dances
Wedding dance songs that fill the floor: "September" (1978), "Shout" by The Isley Brothers (1959) and "Dancing Queen" (1976), plus line dances like the "Cupid Shuffle" (2007), "Cha Cha Slide" (2000) and "Electric Boogie" (1983).
Indie, folk and rock
"Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (2009), "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers (2012), "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers (2003) and "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey (1981).
A Custom Wedding Song About the Two of You
Even the best marriage songs were written for someone else. A custom love song is written for you: your names, the night you met and the promise you are making, in the style you love, from $19.99. Many couples give one as a surprise, a song for your wife or husband on the wedding morning.
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Songs for Everyone at the Wedding
Playlists and custom songs for the couple and the family around them.