40 Songs About Weddings and Marriage, from Chapel of Love to Marry You

What are the best songs about weddings?

"Chapel of Love" by The Dixie Cups is the classic song about getting married, and "Marry You" by Bruno Mars is the modern favorite. "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)" by Paul Stookey was written for a real wedding, and "Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis is the country song about marriage most couples know.

Classic songs about getting married

1. "Chapel of Love", The Dixie Cups: a 1964 number one about the big day.
2. "Love and Marriage", Frank Sinatra: later the theme of Married... with Children.
3. "I'm Gonna Get Married", Lloyd Price: a 1959 rhythm and blues hit.
4. "Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry", Darlene Love: a girl group classic.
5. "Then He Kissed Me", The Crystals: a love story that ends in a proposal.
6. "Wedding Bell Blues", The 5th Dimension: Marilyn McCoo married bandmate Billy Davis Jr. the year it was a hit.
7. "Hawaiian Wedding Song", Elvis Presley: from the film Blue Hawaii.
8. "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)", Paul Stookey: written for Peter Yarrow's wedding.
9. "When I'm Sixty-Four", The Beatles: a playful look at married life in old age.

Pop songs about weddings and marriage

10. "Marry You", Bruno Mars: the go-to song for a spontaneous proposal.
11. "Marry Me", Train: a sweet, simple proposal song.
12. "Marry Me", Jason Derulo: a promise to marry one day.
13. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé: the reception favorite about commitment.
14. "Love Story", Taylor Swift: a fairy tale that ends with a ring.
15. "Paper Rings", Taylor Swift: about wanting to marry someone, with or without a diamond.
16. "Lover", Taylor Swift: its bridge is written like wedding vows.
17. "Sugar", Maroon 5: the video shows the band surprising real weddings.
18. "I Do", Colbie Caillat: a happy acoustic yes.
19. "Kiss the Bride", Elton John: an 80s rock song set at a wedding.

Country songs about marriage

20. "Forever and Ever, Amen", Randy Travis: a promise of lifelong love.
21. "I Cross My Heart", George Strait: a vow set to music, from Pure Country.
22. "The Keeper of the Stars", Tracy Byrd: about two people meant to find each other.
23. "Then", Brad Paisley: love that keeps growing after the wedding day.
24. "Remember When", Alan Jackson: the story of a long marriage.
25. "I Do (Cherish You)", Mark Wills: a country wedding vow.
26. "Look at Us", Vince Gill: a tribute to a couple still in love after many years.

Songs about weddings with a twist

27. "White Wedding", Billy Idol: an 80s rock song about a shotgun wedding.
28. "Speak Now", Taylor Swift: about interrupting a wedding to win someone back.
29. "Marry Me", Thomas Rhett: a wedding seen through the eyes of a heartbroken guest.
30. "Wedding Dress", Taeyang: a K-pop ballad about watching a first love marry someone else.
31. "Wedding Song", Bob Dylan: a raw love song to his wife from Planet Waves.

Wedding songs from movies and musicals

32. "Get Me to the Church on Time", from My Fair Lady: a groom's last night of freedom.
33. "Sunrise, Sunset", from Fiddler on the Roof: sung at a daughter's wedding.
34. "Matchmaker", from Fiddler on the Roof: three sisters dreaming of husbands.
35. "Love Is an Open Door", from Frozen: an engagement after one day.
36. "Married Life", from Up: the instrumental story of a whole marriage.
37. "Grow Old with You", from The Wedding Singer: Adam Sandler's promise to grow old together.

Traditional wedding music

38. "Bridal Chorus", Richard Wagner: the "Here Comes the Bride" march, from the opera Lohengrin.
39. "Wedding March", Felix Mendelssohn: the traditional recessional.
40. "Canon in D", Johann Pachelbel: the most popular aisle music.

Wedding songs for every moment of the day

Songs about weddings make great background music for the cocktail hour or the wedding video, but each part of the day has its own list. Walk down the aisle with our walking down the aisle songs and processional songs, choose a first dance song and the father-daughter and mother-son dances, fill the floor with our wedding dance songs, and end the night with our last dance songs and wedding exit songs.

Songs about marriage for an anniversary

The country songs on this list, "Remember When", "Then" and "Look at Us", are about marriage after the wedding, which makes them perfect for an anniversary party or a vow renewal. For more, see our anniversary songs.

Funny songs about weddings

For a laugh at the reception, "White Wedding", "Get Me to the Church on Time" and "Single Ladies" always work, and "Speak Now" makes a cheeky choice for a couple with a sense of humor. Our funny wedding songs have more ideas, and for two grooms or two brides, see our gay and lesbian wedding songs.

A song about your own wedding

The best song about a wedding is one about yours. A personalized song can tell your story, from the first date to the proposal and the big day, with both your names in the chorus. Play it for your first dance, in the wedding video or as a surprise for your partner on the morning of the wedding.

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