Sister Songs: Brides & Sisters Celebrating Love and Friendship
Updated November 14, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell
Most sisters grow up close to one another — though they may have argued about bathroom time or stolen one another’s clothes (or boyfriends). Sisters help one another in hard times and celebrate in good times.
Your sister is just as important to you now that you’re a bride, as she was during your childhood — maybe more. So, why not honor her? Select a song that has a special meaning between you as sisters.

When picking out the song to play for your sister, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- Does the song have a special meaning to both of you?
- Does the song’s meaning describe your relationship?
- What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best (if you dance together)?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs about sisters. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s marriers. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
New Songs For Sisters
- “I’ll Be Here” by Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow (Country – 2023)
- “Girls” by Rachel Platten (Pop – 2023)
- “Oldest Daughter” by Makayla Lynn (Country – 2023)
- “Sister’s Love” by Rebecca Winckworth (Pop – 2023)
- “When You Need It” by Tenille Townes, Wrabel (Country – 2022)
- “Call Your Sister” by Taylor Edwards (Country – 2021)
- “Best Friend” by Saweetie feat. Doja Cat (Hip Hop – 2021)
- “Girls Need Girls” by Sophia Scott (Country – 2021)
- “My Sister” by Shaybo and Jorja Smith (Hip Hop – 2021)
Trending Sisters Songs
- “Best Friend” by Aaliyah feat Missy Elliott (Hip Hop – 1997)
- “I Got You” by Leona Lewis (Pop – 2009)
- “Sister” by K.Flay (Alternative – 2019)
- “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys (R&B – 2012)
- “My Sister” by Reba McEntire (Country – 2003)
- “Diamonds” by Rihanna (R&B – 2012)
- “This One’s For The Girls” by Martina McBride (Country – 2003)
- “Hey, I’m Just Like You” by Tegan and Sara (Alternative – 2019)
- “The Mother We Share” by Chvrches (Alternative – 2013)
- “My Sister Rose” by 10,000 Maniacs (Alternative – 1987)
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Without further ado, here is my curated list of the best bride-sister songs. Don’t worry, they’re not all tear-jerkers like “Wind Beneath My Wings.” I also have “This Girl is on Fire” and “Bad Girls.”
Rock Tracks for Special Bond
- Look For The Good – Jason Mraz
- Dear Sister – The Pretty Reckless
- The Mother We Share – Chvrches
- Sister – Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
- Hey, Soul Sister – Train
- Sisters – The Puppini Sisters
- Best Days – Graham Colton
- Better Together – Jack Johnson
- Sister Blister – Alanis Morissette
- I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
- Wildflowers – Tom Petty
- I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
- My Sister Rose – 10,000 Maniacs
- Sisters Of The Moon – Fleetwood Mac
- Sister Golden Hair – America
- Oh, Sister – Bob Dylan
- Older Sister – Carly Simon
- Dance Little Sister – The Rolling Stones
- Two Sisters – The Kinks
Tip
If you have a brother, don’t forget about him. See our list of songs for and about sisters and brothers.
Best R&B Hits
- Best Friend – Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
- Formation – Beyoncé
- Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys
- I Wish – Heather Headley
- My Same – Adele
- Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
- Superwoman – Alicia Keys
- Girl – Destiny’s Child
- Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera
- Family Affair – Mary J. Blige
- Video – India.Arie
- Best Friend – Missy Elliott feat Aaliyah
- Count On Me – Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
- Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
- Best Friend – Brandy
- What About Your Friends – TLC
- Sister – Prince
- When We Grow Up – Diana Ross
- Lean On Me – Bill Withers
Tip
Just like sisters, many have brothers. See our list of good songs to dedicate to your brother.
Popular Pop Tunes
- Girls – Rachel Platten
- Sister’s Love – Rebecca Winckworth
- Perfect Skin – Olivia Lane
- Most Girls – Hailee Steinfeld
- Beautiful Thing – Grace VanderWaal
- Seamless – Sabrina Carpenter
- You Got Me – Gavin DeGraw
- True Sisters – Cast – Sofia the First
- We Got the World – Icona Pop
- Diamonds – Rihanna
- Count On Me – Bruno Mars
- F**kin’ Perfect (Clean Radio Edit) – P!nk
- Time Of Our Lives – Tyrone Wells
- I Got You – Leona Lewis
- Angel – Natasha Bedingfield
- Anything You Can Do – Bernadette Peters & Tom Wopat
- True Friend – Hannah Montana
- On The Ride – Aly & AJ
- You And Me – Rosie Thomas
- Shadow – Ashlee Simpson
- For Good – Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel
- Kind and Generous – Natalie Merchant
- Spice Up Your Life – Spice Girls
- Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
- You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
- I Don’t Care – Shakespears Sister
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves – Aretha Franklin & Eurythmics
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
- Bad Girls – Donna Summer
Tip
Many of your bridesmaids are considered your sisters. See our list of bridesmaids’ songs for weddings.
Country Tracks About Sisterhood
- I’ll Be Here – Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow
- Oldest Daughter – Makayla Lynn
- When You Need It – Tenille Townes, Wrabel
- Call Your Sister – Taylor Edwards
- Girls Need Girls – Sophia Scott
- Sister – Mickey Guyton
- Highwomen – The Highwomen
- Sanctuary – Nashville Cast feat. Charles Esten & Lennon & Maisy
- Sorority Girl – Luke Bryan
- Sister Oh Sister – Rosanne Cash
- Good Friend And A Glass Of Wine – LeAnn Rimes
- My Wish – Rascal Flatts
- Whenever You Remember – Carrie Underwood
- My Sister – Reba McEntire
- Comfort – Deb Talan
- This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
- There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
- I’ll Take Care of You – The Chicks
- Sister (I’d Choose You For My Friend) – Valerie DeLaCruz
- Come Some Rainy Day – Wynonna
- Sisters – Sweethearts Of The Rodeo
- Baby Sister – Dolly Parton
Tip
Your parents brought you into the world! See our lists of father and daughter wedding songs and mother and daughter wedding songs.
Unique Indie Tunes
- Hey, I’m Just Like You – Tegan and Sara
- Sister – K.Flay
- Lost Without You – Freya Ridings
- Sister – Angel Olsen
- You Are My Sister – Antony And The Johnsons
- Shed Your Skin – Indigo Girls
- You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
Tip
If you have a stepdad, we have a list of you – Stepdad and stepdaughter wedding songs.
Misc Favorites About Friendship
- My Sister – Shaybo And Jorja Smith
- I Can’t Do It Alone – Catherine Zeta-Jones, Taye Diggs
- U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah
- Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister) – Quincy Jones (Producer)
- Look at Little Sister – Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
- We Are Family – Sister Sledge
- You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King
If you have a sister song we should add to the list, please comment on it below.
FAQs
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Surprised to see Re: “My Sister” by Juliana Hatfield Three on this list. The song was originally released in 1993 and the opening lyrics are: “I hate my sister, she’s such a b*tch / She acts as if she doesn’t even know that I exist”.”
Ho Corinne. Thank you for your feedback. Yes, the song does not describe a loving relationship between sisters. However, the song does describe a sister relationship. For those reading this, Hatfield’s song is one to avoid for any wedding!
I think most of these are good songs for sisters, but whoever put “Little Sister” by Jewel clearly has not actually listened to the song. It is not a happy song at all, it is about trying and failing to help a little sister who is addicted to drugs, and I highly discourage playing it at a wedding.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the song Ellie. We have removed the Jewel song from our list.
I have 9 Sister’s and 5 Brother’s and let me tell you I really love and appreciate them and I cherish our friendship and memories that we have been through we were so close together and if one of us was hurting we all supposed each other it was a warm and loving time together we knew who each other was as sisters and friends they really are your first along with our mom she was loving caring and understanding and patience and support our dreams and aspirations and we just knew our mom is the one who kept it together we miss her more and more since God took her in 2014 and I am shamed to say now for whatever reason our sisters all have scattered and our closeness don’t feel the same yes we love each other but I am here to tell you that if u have sister or Sister’s do everything with them and cherish every day and night and never stop loving or going out days together dance talks smiles etc my point is if you have a special song for them or poem should share it with them because as you know tomorrow is not promised and then you wish you all reached out to say all
Hi Karen thanks for sharing.
The sister song from the barney show and the sister song by Brandy
Thanks Ricquita for the suggestions. We will try and add he songs to the list!
I think ‘Miss Celie’s blues’ might be nice for a sister
Thanks Wies. We will add it to the list!
Time of our lives by Tyrone wells
Thank you Kissha. We will add the song.
youre welcome :)
Sister sister
Hi Kate. I am assuming you are talking about the theme song from the sitcom Sister Sister? The song by Tia & Tamera Mowry. I also see the same song title by Berlin Irving. However, neither song is available on Youtube, Amazon or iTunes??!!
Does anyone know of ANY songs about (half) sisters finding each other and are now apart of each others lives?
Hi Irene. Sorry, we do not have any recommendations for half sister songs at this time. Thanks for posting though and we will research for a fusture post. Hopefully someone else has some suggestions.
Count on me by Bruno Mars is a good “sister” song too. :)
Hey Soul Sister is a nice song to add
Thanks Marti