88 Best Reggae Songs for Weddings

These are the Best Reggae Songs for Weddings to get people on the dance floor! We would like to consider reggae more than just music created in Jamaican region. However, the roots of reggae music date back to the late 60’s in Jamaica.

Reggae music can be split into two sub-genres today – Reggae (slower waltz/two-step tempo) and Dancehall (faster dance/pop tempo style). We will attempt to highlight a couple below. Some of the contemporary music styles have received an international appeal to be featured on many Top-40 playlists globally.

A clear distinction we want to make is that many times Calypso/Soca music is usually categorized as Reggae music which it is not. Those genres are bread from Caribbean islands such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Grenada, etc. We do notice that many music services like iTunes, Spotify and the like categorize that music style as Reggae. We are referring to songs like Bunji Garlin – Differentology, Kevin Lyttle- Turn Me On, Machel Montano – Fast Wine, Rupee – Tempted to Touch, etc. We are not considering them Reggae music.

Last Updated: April 7, 2019

Reggae Wedding Songs

(Naturally, this category could be overwhelmed with Bob Marley. So, we listed just a few of our favorites.)

Alaine – Rise in Love (2007)

Alaine – No Ordinary Love (2007)

Alaine & Tarrus Riley – Forever More (2012)

Beres Hammond – Tempted To Touch (1990)

Beres Hammond – Rockaway (2001)

Beres Hammond – There For You (2004)

Beres Hammond – I Feel Good (2008)

Bob Marley – Could You Be Loved (1980)

Bob Marley – High Tide or Low Tide (1973)

Bob Marley – Is This Love (1978)

Bob Marley – One Love/People Get Ready (1984)

Bob Marley – Stir It Up (1972)

Bob Marley – Three Little Birds (1977)

Boris Gardiner – I Want To Wake Up With You (1986)

Dennis Brown – Love Has Found Its Way (1982)

Dennis Brown – Sitting & Watching (1981)

Eric Donaldson – Cherry Oh Baby (1971)

Estelle ft Sean Paul – Come Over (2008)

Etana – Happy Heart (2011)

Gregory Isaacs – All I have is Love (1978)

Gregory Isaacs – Night Nurse (1982)

J.C. Lodge – Someone Loves You Honey (1980)

Jah Cure – That Girl (2015)

Ken Boothe – Everything I Own (1974)

Marcia Griffiths – Melody of Life (1978)

Marcia Griffiths – Truly (1978)

Marcia Griffiths & DA’Ville – All My Life (2006)

Maxi Priest – Close To You (1990)

Millie – My Boy Lollipop (1964)
More a ska song (pre-reggae)

Morgan Heritage – Love You Right (2008)

Pressure – Love and Affection (2007)

Queen ifrica – Below The Waist (2006)

Romain Virgo – Love Doctor (2010)

Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (2015)

Sean Paul feat. Sasha – I’m Still in Love With You (2002)

Sugar Minott – Good Thing Going (1988)

Tarrus Riley – She’s Royal (2006)

Yellowman – I’m Getting Married In The Morning (1982)

Ziggy Marley – I Love You Too (2009)

Dancehall Reggae Wedding Songs

Barrington Levy – Here I Come (1984)

Beenie Man – Romie (1996)

Beenie Man – Who Am I (1997)

Beenie Man feat. Mya – Girls Dem Sugar (2000)

Bounty Killer feat. Barrington Levy – Living Dangerously (1991)

Beenie Man & Future Fambo – Rum & Redbull (I’m Drinking) (2010)

Chaka Demus And Pliers – Murder She Wrote (1993)

Charly Black – Gyal You A Party Animal (2016)

Demarco – I Love My Life (2011)

Damian Marley – Welcome to Jamrock (2005)

Elephant Man – Pon De River Pon De Bank (2003)

Hoodcelebrityy – Walking Trophy (2018)

Koffee – Toast (2019)

Mr. Vegas – I am Blessed (2012)

Gyptian – Hold You (Hold Yuh) (2010)

Rihanna – Pon de Replay (2005), Work (2016)

Sean Paul – Get Busy (2002)

Sean Paul – Like Glue (2002)

Sean Paul – Temperature (2005)

Serani – No Games (2008)

Shaggy – Boombastic (1995)

Snow & Friends – Anything For You (1995)

Tanto Metro & Devonte – Everyone Falls in Love Sometimes (1995)

Terror Fabulous feat. Nadine Sutherland – Action (1994)

Wayne Wonder – No Letting Go (2003)

Vybz Kartel feat. Popcaan and Gaza Slim – Clarks (2010)

There are other dancehall artists who receive quite a bit of airplay, but their lyrics are really not suitable for wedding playlists unless it’s going to be a predominantly Caribbean audience. Dancehall artists such as Assassin, Busy Signal, Konshens, Mavado, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel are very popular on the dancehall scene and have sold millions of records/albums.

Thank you for Jamaican DJ Curtis for helping us assemble the above list.  We are all appreciative of your efforts to share your knowledge. DJ Curtis is an avid music lover who loves to share his passion. In his spare time, you can find Curtis spinning the best tunes at a local Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT), national and international events. Curtis has made guest appearances on several local radio stations infecting eardrums over the airwaves. His love for music and for providing top-level entertainment services has opened his clientele spectrum to include corporate and private university events. Curtis enjoys playing at milestone birthdays, weddings, retirement, proms, and other specialty parties. You can contact Curtis at (917) 776-8487 or jamecho[at]gmail.com.

Other Reggae Wedding Songs We Love

Alton Ellis – La La Means I Love You (2011)

Apache Indian – Boom Shack-A-Lak (1993)

Big Mountain – Baby, I Love Your Way (1993)

Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy (1988)

Diana King – Shy Guy (1995)

Eddy Grant – Electric Avenue (1982)

Harry Belafonte – Banana Boat (Day-O) (1956)

Ini Kamoze – Here Comes The Hotstepper (1994)

Inner Circle – Bad Boys (1993)

Jimmy Cliff – I Can See Clearly Now (1993)

Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now (1972)

Lloyd Brown – Real Love (1997)

Marcia Griffiths – Electric Boogie (1983)

Maxi Priest – That Girl (1996)

Men At Work – Down Under (1981)

Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It (1993)

Shaggy – Angel (2001)

Singing Sweet – When I See You Smile (1992)

Sister Nancy – Bam Bam (1982)

Snow – Informer (1993)

SOJA feat. Chris Boomer – You and Me (2009)

UB40 – I Can’t Help, Falling In Love With You (1993)

UB40 – Red Red Wine (1983)

Reggae is all music that has a rhythm accented with an offbeat usually on the second and fourth beats of each bar. In addition, the rhythm guitar emphasizes the third beat or holds the chord on the second beat until the fourth is played. The third beat’s speed and the use of complex bass is a signature of reggae music.

Reggae formed from ska, mento and R&B styles of music. The biggest propitiator of reggae music is Bob Marley. Bob Marley started with musical group the Wailers promoting the image of the urban guerilla. Bob’s stardom peaked when he converted to a more soulful-pop melody sound in the early 70’s.