11 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS FOR YOUR WEDDING

Whether the song you’ll walk down the aisle to or the one for your first dance, the music you choose for your reception will have a special ring for you your whole life. That’s why it’s important to take your time and choose wisely. Here’s a list of the most tear-jerking love songs to choose from in 2023. One of them might just be the one for you.

1. “To Love Somebody” (1967) by Bee Gees

The 1967 song with the iconic instrumental intro is the perfect way to grab the guests’ attention and make them turn around to watch the bride begin her walk down the aisle. The lyrics with their well-known part “I want my life to be lived with you” make this a classic wedding song that will never go out of style. Adding to the song’s popularity is the fact that the song appeared in a Coca-Cola Life commercial. Check out its life-affirming chime.

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2. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” (1961) by Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley’s most popular love song was written by George Weiss, a military bandleader in WWII, What else is there to add? The guy knew longing. Plus, it’s an Elvis song. There’s no better recipe for making your folks dance at your wedding.

3. “Perfect” (2017) by Ed Sheeran

A slightly younger audience finds this to be the most romantic ballad of their time. Ed Sheeran wrote this song for his old school friend who later became his wife, which makes it the perfect wedding song for a couple who were reunited after being apart for a long time.

4. “By Your Side” (2000) by Sade

This song was used on Sex and the City for Samantha and Richard's rooftop dance in "The Good Fight" in 2002, inspiring celebrity couples like Jennie Garth & Peter Facinelli and Dave Navarro & Carmen Electra to use it as their first dance song.

5. “Your song” (1971) by Elton John

Starting with “It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside” this is the most romantic surprise wedding song for your fiancé(e). Tell them “How wonderful life is while they're in the world” in an original way. The song was used in the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge, where its sung by Ewan McGregor presenting it as a poem to Nicole Kidman.

6. “Can't Take My Eyes off You” (1967) by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

With its legendary energetic chorus “I love you baby”, this song is the perfect match for couples who’re looking for more of an easy-going wedding song. Among the infinite covers and movie appearances, the most famous by far is the one from the iconic teen movie 10 Things I Hate About You performed by the late Heath Ledger.

7. “Stand By Me” (1962) by Ben E. King

Ben E. King had a strong background in church music and "Stand By Me" resulted from his wish to update an early 20th-century spiritual based on Psalm 46. It has been one of the most popular wedding songs ever since Harry and Meghan chose it for their wedding in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in 2018.

8. “Unchained Melody” (1965) by Righteous Brothers

This was one of several songs that Simon Cowell said he never wants to hear again at an X Factor audition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t choose it for your wedding. Remember this famous scene from Ghost?

9. “Forever” (2007) by Chris Brown

No fans of The Office get married without this song. Master the moves from the video too and you’ll have the fun wedding you always wanted.

10. “All You Need Is Love” (1967) by The Beatles

Because isn’t it true? Thesong was born out of a wish to make a song that was going to be understood by people of all nations. Nowadays, it’s a wedding favourite for everybody who’s a hippie at heart. A super cute rendition of the song appeared in the blockbuster Love, Actually.

11. “Kiss Me” (1997) by Sixpence None the Richer

The song is for all nostalgics who fell in love in the 90s and are getting married in 2023. The song was used as a dramatic background for the biggest scenes in the ‘90s teen shows and movies like Dawson’s Creek and She’s All That. Played right before your first kiss as husband and wife or whenever, the song is most suited for an outdoor wedding due to its lovely descriptions of a romantic summer night.

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