The 62 Most Popular Wedding Songs by Year (2024)

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2021: "10,000 Hours," by Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay 2020: "Conversations in the Dark," by John Legend 2019: "Good as You," by Kane Brown 2018: "Speechless," by Dan + Shay 2017: "Perfect," by Ed Sheeran 2016: "Love on the Brain," by Rihanna 2015: "Sugar," by Maroon 5 2014: "Thinking Out Loud," by Ed Sheeran 2013: "All of Me," by John Legend 2012: "Ho Hey," by The Lumineers 2011: “A Thousand Years,” by Christina Perri 2010: "Just the Way You Are," by Bruno Mars 2009: "Marry Me," by Train 2008: "Lucky," by Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat 2007: “Everything,” by Michael Bublé 2006: "For You I Will (Confidence)," by Teddy Geiger 2005: "First Day of My Life," by Bright Eyes 2004: "Bless the Broken Road," by Rascal Flatts 2003: "Crazy in Love," by Beyoncé feat. Jay Z 2002: "A Moment Like This," by Kelly Clarkson 2001: "The Luckiest," by Ben Folds 2000: "My Everything," by 98 Degrees 1999: "Amazed," by Lonestar 1998: "Don't Want to Miss a Thing," by Aerosmith 1997: "I'll Be," by Edwin McCain 1996: "Because You Loved Me," by Celine Dion 1995: "Kiss From a Rose," by Seal 1994: "Endless Love," by Luther Vandross feat. Mariah Carey 1993: "Have I Told You Lately," by Rod Stewart 1992: "I Will Always Love You," by Whitney Houston 1991: "Save the Best for Last," by Vanessa Williams 1990: "More Than Words," by Extreme 1989: "Have I Told You Lately," by Van Morrison 1988: "Giving You the Best That I Got," by Anita Baker 1987: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes 1986: "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel 1985: "Greatest Love of All," by Whitney Houston 1984: "I Want to Know What Love Is," by Foreigner 1983: "Stuck on You," by Lionel Richie 1982: "Up Where We Belong," by Joe co*cker and Jennifer Warnes 1981: "Endless Love," by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross 1980: “The Biggest Part of Me,” by Ambrosia 1979: "Reunited," by Peaches & Herb 1978: "Three Times a Lady," by Commodores 1977: "Wonderful Tonight," by Eric Clapton 1976: "Always and Forever," by Heatwave 1975: "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," by Natalie Cole 1974: "You Are So Beautiful," by Joe co*cker 1973: "Just You 'n' Me," by Chicago 1972: "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," by Stevie Wonder 1971: "Colour My World," by Chicago 1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," by Stevie Wonder 1969: "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face," by Roberta Flack 1968: "You're All I Need to Get By," by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 1967: "Can't Take My Eyes off You," by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 1966: "When a Man Loves a Woman," by Percy Sledge 1965: "Unchained Melody," by The Righteous Brothers 1964: "Be My Baby," by The Ronettes 1963: "Do You Want to Know a Secret," by The Beatles 1962: "Bring It on Home to Me," by Sam Cooke 1961: "Can't Help Falling in Love," by Elvis Presley 1960: "At Last," by Etta James FAQs

Your wedding song: It's more than just a three-to-four minute track. Once you've walked down the aisle as a couple and made your way to the dance floor, you'll have your first dance, a pinnacle moment in your love story. The tune you and your partner choose will become an anthem you'll remember for the rest of your life.

Each year, despite the countless classics that top the charts, there are a few that truly make the cut as romantic masterpieces. Remember the first time you heard Aerosmith's "Don't Want to Miss a Thing?" You melted. And how many times have you listened to Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight?" While every love story and every wedding is completely unique, there are just some songs that everyone loves, and that become the most popular first dance songs of their respective years.

From Etta James's "At Last" to Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay's "10,000 Hours," we rounded up the most popular wedding songs from the past 62 years.

2021: "10,000 Hours," by Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay

Lyrics of Love: "I'd spend ten thousand hours and ten thousand more/Oh, if that's what it takes to learn that sweet heart of yours/And I might never get there, but I'm gonna try"

2020: "Conversations in the Dark," by John Legend

Lyrics of Love: "When no one seems to notice/And your days, they seem so hard/My darling, you should know this/My love is everywhere you are"

2019: "Good as You," by Kane Brown

Lyrics of Love: "Tomorrow, tonight, the rest of my life/I wanna be the man you want me to be/So startin' right now, girl, tell me everything you need"

2018: "Speechless," by Dan + Shay

Lyrics of Love: "Starin' at you, standin' there, in that dress/What it's doin' to me, ain't a secret/'Cause watchin' you is all that I can do/And I'm speechless"

2017: "Perfect," by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics of Love: "I found a love for me/Oh darling, just dive right in and follow my lead/Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet/Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me"

2016: "Love on the Brain," by Rihanna

Lyrics of Love: "I'm no good without you/And I can't get enough/Must be love on the brain"

2015: "Sugar," by Maroon 5

Lyrics of Love: "Yeah you show me good loving, make it alright/Need a little sweetness in my life"

2014: "Thinking Out Loud," by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics of Love: "And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70/And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23"

2013: "All of Me," by John Legend

Lyrics of Love: "'Cause all of me/Loves all of you/Love your curves and all your edges/All your perfect imperfections"

2012: "Ho Hey," by The Lumineers

Lyrics of Love: "I belong with you, you belong with me/You're my sweetheart"

2011: “A Thousand Years,” by Christina Perri

Lyrics of Love: "I have loved you for a thousand years/I'll love you for a thousand more"

2010: "Just the Way You Are," by Bruno Mars

Lyrics of Love: "When I see your face/There's not a thing that I would change/'Cause you're amazing/Just the way you are"

2009: "Marry Me," by Train

Lyrics of Love: "Forever can never be long enough for me/To feel like I've had long enough with you"

2008: "Lucky," by Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat

Lyrics of Love: "Lucky I'm in love with my best friend/Lucky to have been where I have been/Lucky to be coming home again"

2007: “Everything,” by Michael Bublé

Lyrics of Love: "It's you, it's you, you make me sing/You're every line, you're every word, you're everything"

2006: "For You I Will (Confidence)," by Teddy Geiger

Lyrics of Love: "Oh, I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have/And cannonball into the water/I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have/For you, I will"

2005: "First Day of My Life," by Bright Eyes

Lyrics of Love: "Yours was the first face that I saw/I think I was blind before I met you/And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been/But I know where I want to go"

2004: "Bless the Broken Road," by Rascal Flatts

Lyrics of Love: "Every long lost dream led me to where you are/Others who broke my heart, they were like Northern stars/Pointing me on my way into your loving arms"

2003: "Crazy in Love," by Beyoncé feat. Jay Z

Lyrics of Love: "I look and stare so deep in your eyes/I touch on you more and more every time"

2002: "A Moment Like This," by Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics of Love: "Can't we make this dream last forever?/And I'll cherish all the love we share"

2001: "The Luckiest," by Ben Folds

Lyrics of Love: "I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you"

2000: "My Everything," by 98 Degrees

Lyrics of Love: "You are my everything/Nothing your love won't bring"

1999: "Amazed," by Lonestar

Lyrics of Love: "Baby, when you touch me/I can feel how much you love me/And it just blows me away"

1998: "Don't Want to Miss a Thing," by Aerosmith

Lyrics of Love: "I could spend my life in this sweet surrender/I could stay lost in this moment forever/Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure"

1997: "I'll Be," by Edwin McCain

Lyrics of Love: "And tell me that we belong together/And dress it up with the trappings of love"

1996: "Because You Loved Me," by Celine Dion

Lyrics of Love: "You were always there for me/The tender wind that carried me/A light in the dark shining your love into my life"

1995: "Kiss From a Rose," by Seal

Lyrics of Love: "Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray/Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah"

1994: "Endless Love," by Luther Vandross feat. Mariah Carey

Lyrics of Love: "I want to share/All my love with you/No one else will do"

1993: "Have I Told You Lately," by Rod Stewart

Lyrics of Love: "Have I told you lately that I love you/Have I told you there's no one else above you?"

1992: "I Will Always Love You," by Whitney Houston

Lyrics of Love: "Darling, I love you/I'll always love you"

1991: "Save the Best for Last," by Vanessa Williams

Lyrics of Love: "And now we're standing face to face/Isn't this world a crazy place?"

1990: "More Than Words," by Extreme

Lyrics of Love: "All you have to do is close your eyes/And just reach out your hands/And touch me/Hold me close don't ever let me go"

1989: "Have I Told You Lately," by Van Morrison

Lyrics of Love: "You fill my life with laughter/And somehow you make it better/Ease my troubles that's what you do"

1988: "Giving You the Best That I Got," by Anita Baker

Lyrics of Love: "I hope you see that you can lean on me/And together we can calm a stormy sea"

1987: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

Lyrics of Love: "I've been waiting for so long/Now I've finally found someone"

1986: "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel

Lyrics of Love: "In your eyes/The light, the heat (in your eyes)/I am complete (in your eyes)"

1985: "Greatest Love of All," by Whitney Houston

Lyrics of Love: "Because the greatest love of all/Is happening to me"

1984: "I Want to Know What Love Is," by Foreigner

Lyrics of Love: "I wanna know what love is/I want you to show me/I wanna feel what love is/I know you can show me"

1983: "Stuck on You," by Lionel Richie

Lyrics of Love: "I'm stuck on you/I've got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can't lose"

1982: "Up Where We Belong," by Joe co*cker and Jennifer Warnes

Lyrics of Love: "Love lifts us up where we belong/Far from the world below/Up where the clear winds blow"

1981: "Endless Love," by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross

Lyrics of Love: "Two hearts/Two hearts that beat as one/Our lives have just begun"

1980: “The Biggest Part of Me,” by Ambrosia

Lyrics of Love: "You changed my life/You made it bright/And I'll be a savior to you/For the rest of my life"

1979: "Reunited," by Peaches & Herb

Lyrics of Love: "There's one perfect fit/And, sugar, this one is it"

1978: "Three Times a Lady," by Commodores

Lyrics of Love: "When we are together, the moments I cherish/With every beat of my heart/To touch you, to hold you, to feel you, to need you/There's nothing to keep us apart"

1977: "Wonderful Tonight," by Eric Clapton

Lyrics of Love: "I feel wonderful/Because I see the love light in your eyes/And the wonder of it all/Is that you just don't realize how much I love you"

1976: "Always and Forever," by Heatwave

Lyrics of Love: "Always and forever/Each moment with you/Is just like a dream to me/That somehow came true, yeah"

1975: "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," by Natalie Cole

Lyrics of Love: "Loving you is some kind of wonderful/Because you showed me just how much you care"

1974: "You Are So Beautiful," by Joe co*cker

Lyrics of Love: "You're everything I hoped for/You're everything I need/You are so beautiful/To me"

1973: "Just You 'n' Me," by Chicago

Lyrics of Love: "Just you and me/Simple and free/Baby you're everything I've ever dreamed of"

1972: "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: "You are the sunshine of my life/That's why I'll always stay around/You are the apple of my eye/Forever you'll stay in my heart"

1971: "Colour My World," by Chicago

Lyrics of Love: "As time goes on/I realize/Just what you mean/To me"

1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: "Ooh baby, here I am/Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours"

1969: "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face," by Roberta Flack

Lyrics of Love: "The first time ever I saw your face/I thought the sun rose in your eyes"

1968: "You're All I Need to Get By," by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Lyrics of Love: "You're all I need to get by/Like the sweet morning dew, I took one look at you/And it was plain to see/You were my destiny"

1967: "Can't Take My Eyes off You," by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Lyrics of Love: "You're just too good to be true/Can't take my eyes off of you/You'd be like Heaven to touch/I wanna hold you so much"

1966: "When a Man Loves a Woman," by Percy Sledge

Lyrics of Love: "When a man loves a woman/Can't keep his mind on nothin' else/He'd trade the world/For the good thing he's found"

1965: "Unchained Melody," by The Righteous Brothers

Lyrics of Love: "Woah, my love, my darling/I've hungered for your touch/A long, lonely time"

1964: "Be My Baby," by The Ronettes

Lyrics of Love: "I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see/For every kiss you give me, I'll give you three"

1963: "Do You Want to Know a Secret," by The Beatles

Lyrics of Love: "You'll never know how much I really love you/You'll never know how much I really care"

1962: "Bring It on Home to Me," by Sam Cooke

Lyrics of Love: "Baby, bring it to me/Bring your sweet loving/Bring it on home to me"

1961: "Can't Help Falling in Love," by Elvis Presley

Lyrics of Love: "Take my hand/Take my whole life too/For I can't help falling in love with you"

1960: "At Last," by Etta James

Lyrics of Love: "At last/My love has come along/My lonely days are over/And life is like a song"

The 62 Most Popular Wedding Songs by Year (2024)

FAQs

What is the most played song at a wedding? ›

Top 100 Wedding Songs Overall - According to Spotify
  • Marry You - Bruno Mars.
  • Love On Top - Beyoncé
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder.
  • Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran.
  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston.
  • All of Me - John Legend.
  • Everything - Michael Bublé

What is the most popular wedding song to walk down the aisle to? ›

Here are 10 of the most frequently chosen wedding songs to walk down the aisle to - modern, classics, modern classics and more:
  • Canon in D - Pachelbel. ...
  • At Last - Etta James. ...
  • Songbird - Fleetwood Mac. ...
  • Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles. ...
  • A Thousand Years - Christina Perri. ...
  • Somwhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole.

What is the number one wedding song for 2022? ›

To do this, Hitched used Spotify's Playlist Miner to search for the most popular songs from the most popular public playlists that used the terms “weddings” and “first dance” within them and can reveal that the most popular wedding song for 2022 is Perfect Duet by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé.

What is the most popular wedding song in 2022? ›

The most popular first dance songs for 2022
  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran. Play.
  • Better Half of Me - Tom Walker. Play.
  • All of Me - John Legend. Play.
  • A Thousand Years - Christina Perri. Play.
  • Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran. Play.
  • Leave the Door Open - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak. Play.
  • Everything – Michael Buble. Play.
  • Marry You - Bruno Mars.
Jul 8, 2022

What is the most romantic wedding song? ›

Top 10 Best Wedding Love Songs
  • “Endless Love”—Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
  • “Love”—Lana Del Ray.
  • “Better Together”—Jack Johnson.
  • “How Deep Is Your Love”—Bee Gees.
  • “Speechless”—Dan + Shay.
  • “No One”—Alicia Keys.
  • “Best Part”—Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R.
  • “Can't Help Falling in Love”—Elvis Presley.
Apr 7, 2019

What is the most popular dance at a wedding? ›

Most Famous Wedding Line Dances of All Time
  • Cupid Shuffle. ...
  • Cha Cha Slide. ...
  • Electric Slide. ...
  • The Wobble. ...
  • Y.M.C.A. ...
  • The Chicken Dance. ...
  • Cotton Eyed Joe. ...
  • Old Town Road.
Mar 24, 2022

What songs do you not play at a wedding? ›

50 Songs To Avoid On Your Wedding Day
  • You're So Vain – Carly Simon. ...
  • Fake Love – Drake. ...
  • Mother In Law – Ernie K-Doe. ...
  • Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division. ...
  • Highway To Hell- AC/DC. ...
  • People Just Ain't No Good – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. ...
  • It Won't Be Long (And I'll Be Hating You) – Johnny Paycheck. ...
  • A Man Needs a Maid – Neil Young.
Jun 15, 2022

What was the number 1 wedding song in 1970? ›

The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley

There are two choices from Elvis Presley on this 1970 wedding song list, and this one is the most popular.

What is a good entrance song? ›

20 Great Entrance Songs That Sports People Arrive Out To During Competition
  • Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor. ...
  • Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Can't Stop. ...
  • Avicii – Levels. ...
  • ACDC – Thunderstruck. ...
  • Welcome To The Jungle – Guns N' Roses. ...
  • 2 Unlimited – Get Ready For This. ...
  • Celtic Symphony – Wolfe Tones. ...
  • Kiss – Crazy Crazy Nights.
Nov 24, 2016

What is a good song for the mother of the bride to walk down to? ›

Personally for a traditional piece I would use Canon in D – I (Pachelbel) or Ave Maria (Bach). For a contemporary or modern twist, I love the idea of Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis).

What kind of song does the groom walk down the aisle to? ›

Classic Groom

Choose an instrumental version of a more traditional wedding song. Nothing sounds more elegant than a violin or string quartet version of songs like, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “Fools Rush In,” “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars, or “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles.

What is a good song to walk out to after we are married? ›

Golden Oldies
  • All My Loving - The Beatles. Play.
  • Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra. Play.
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder. Play.
  • This Will Be (An Ever Lasting Love) - Natalie Cole. Play.
  • Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson. Play.
  • Lovely Day - Bill Withers. Play.
  • Happy Together - The Turtles. ...
  • You & Me - The Wannadies.

What is the number 1 party song? ›

Here are this 2020 summer's top 20 most requested and highest voted songs from Jukestar parties.
...
Top 100 Best Party Songs – Summer 2020 Charts.
#SongArtist
1Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
2AfricaTOTO
3Don't Stop Me Now - 2011 MixQueen
4Take on Mea-ha
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Jul 24, 2022

What is a good song for a couple? ›

Best love songs, ranked
  • 'This Magic Moment' by the Drifters. ...
  • 'Love Me Like You Do' by Ellie Goulding. ...
  • 'Unchained Melody' by the Righteous Brothers. ...
  • 'Slow Show' by the National. ...
  • 'At Last' by Etta James. ...
  • 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green. ...
  • 'God Only Knows' by the Beach Boys. ...
  • 'Be My Baby' by the Ronettes.
May 20, 2022

What is a common song played a wedding reception? ›

Our Top 10 Wedding Reception Songs
  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody — Whitney Houston.
  • Marry You — Bruno Mars.
  • Crazy in Love — Beyonce and Jay Z.
  • On the Floor — Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull.
  • All of Me — John Legend.
  • We Are Family — Sister Sledge.
  • Dancing Queen — ABBA.
  • Man! I Feel Like a Woman — Shania Twain.
Jul 21, 2021

What is the number one wedding song for 2020? ›

A poll by event specialists Chillisauce has revealed the most popular wedding songs for the ceremony and reception. 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri was found to be the top ceremony song, and 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran topped the list of reception first dance songs.

What music is usually played at weddings? ›

Bridal Chorus, Wagner

Often known as Here Comes The Bride, this piece of classical music is the traditional choice for the procession of the bride, and is often played on an organ.

What songs should not be played at a wedding? ›

50 Songs To Avoid On Your Wedding Day
  • You're So Vain – Carly Simon. ...
  • Fake Love – Drake. ...
  • Mother In Law – Ernie K-Doe. ...
  • Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division. ...
  • Highway To Hell- AC/DC. ...
  • People Just Ain't No Good – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. ...
  • It Won't Be Long (And I'll Be Hating You) – Johnny Paycheck. ...
  • A Man Needs a Maid – Neil Young.
Jun 15, 2022

What is a good wedding exit song? ›

Our most popular wedding recessional song requests from couples are 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' by Handel, 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire, and '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher' by Jackie Wilson. And of course, the classic 'Wedding March' from A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn."

What song gets everyone to the dance floor? ›

We've included songs like “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys, “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins, “Stop” by Spice Girls, “Hey Ya” by Outkast, “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars and more!

What is the most danceable song? ›

Top 100 Dance Songs of All Time
  • Y.M.C.A. –•– The Village People.
  • Night Fever –•– Bee Gees.
  • Dancing Queen –•– ABBA.
  • I'm So Excited –•– The Pointer Sisters.
  • We Are Family –•– Sister Sledge.
  • The Hustle –•– Van McCoy.
  • I Will Survive –•– Gloria Gaynor.
  • Thank You (Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin) –•– Sly & The Family Stone.

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