50 Best Sister Songs
Most sisters grow up close to one another — though they may have argued about bathroom time or stealing 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?
What is a Bride-Sister Song?
As a bride, you may want to offer a bride-sister song to dedicate to your sister and your special relationship. Your sister may want to do the same. Bride-sister songs are songs that speak to the relationship between you and your sister or sisters.
Choosing the right song is important because your wedding day is important. Select a song that has special meaning between you as sisters. Our top 50 sister songs below should help jog your memory or inspire you to find one.
When Do We Play the Bride-Sister Song?
We recommend playing the song during the wedding reception so that everyone can participate in dancing to the song. But, if your sister is a musician, she might have written you a special song to play during the ceremony. We’ve seen a lot of talent in our days.
If you’d like to keep the moment private between you (as the bride) and your sister, play it during your wedding photos. Or while she is helping you with your gown. It makes a great photo opportunity.
What if I Don’t Have A Sister?
Maybe you didn’t grow up with a sister. You could feel left out. Or your sister is estranged from you. Family estrangement seems to be on the trend, sadly. As with blended families. On the other hand, you may have discovered a long-lost sister, a half-sister, or you really bonded with your step-sister. Include them in your wedding celebration, by all means.
Your aunt may be very close to your age and filled that role in your life. And don’t forget about the besties. Sometimes childhood friends are closer than sisters. But be advised, that people have expectations during weddings that closely align with bloodlines than we would like to think. So, if you decide to include a sister song for a non-traditional role, talk about it with your spouse and wedding coordinator.
Sangeet and Sister Songs
Sisters gathering to sing songs with and for the bride to go back to Punjabi culture. Singing jokes about your in-laws sound like a great way to start pre-wedding festivities and shake off some stress. This practice is part of the pre-ceremony festivities and, according to Lin & Jirsa, happens in the bride’s home or banquet hall.
“The female members from both sides of the family congregate together to sing traditional songs pertaining to the bride and groom. The elders of the family lead the pack as they dictate which songs to sing for the Sangeet. This singing tradition occurs mostly in Punjabi culture. Songs include ‘jokes’ about in-laws, about the bride leaving her parents’ home, and on how to have a successful marriage.” Lin & Jirsa
Westerners could definitely take this tradition and incorporate it into their wedding receptions, especially as a group song with the bride, her sisters, and new sisters-in-law. The DJ could play the karaoke track or the sisters could all dance and sing along. Talk to your professional wedding planner and DJ for their advice on how this could be a fun part of your wedding. It would definitely make memories!
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National Sisters Day and Weddings
Don’t forget about National Sisters Day, too. National Sisters Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in August. So, if that is the day of your wedding, it would be extra special to honor your sister. If your sister passed away, you may want to honor her or avoid this day. It really depends on you and your future husband.
50 Best Bride-Sister Songs for Your Wedding
Without further ado, here is our curated list of the best bride-sister songs. Don’t worry, they’re not all tear-jerkers like “Wind Beneath My Wings.” We also have “This Girl is on Fire” and “Bad Girls.”
Sister song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: Jannuary 4, 2021
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| Song | Amazon Link | |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 Maniacs My Sister Rose 1987, Rock |  | |
| Aaliyah feat Missy Elliott Best Friend 1997, R&B | | |
| Alicia Keys Girl On Fire 2012, R&B | | |
| Aly & AJ On The Ride 2006, Pop | | |
| America Sister Golden Hair 1975, Rock | | |
| Aretha Franklin & Eurythmics Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves 1985, Pop | | |
| Bette Midler Wind Beneath My Wings 1988, Pop | | |
| Bill Withers Lean On Me 1972, Soul | | |
| Bob Dylan Oh, Sister 1975, Rock | | |
| Bruno Mars Count On Me 2011, Pop | | |
| Carly Simon Older Sister 1974, Rock | | |
| Celine Dion Because You Loved Me 1996, Pop | | |
| Christina Aguilera Can’t Hold Us Down 2003, R&B | | |
| Chvrches The Mother We Share 2013, Rock | | |
| Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want to Have Fun 1983, Pop | | |
| Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Sister 2010, Rock | | |
| Dixie Chicks I’ll Take Care of You 1998, Country | | |
| Donna Summer Bad Girls 1979, Pop/Disco | | |
| Faith Hill There You’ll Be 2001, Country | | |
| Icona Pop We Got the World 2012, Pop | | |
| James Taylor You’ve Got A Friend 1971, Folk | | |
| Juliana Hatfield Three My Sister 2009, Rock | | |
| K.Flay Sister 2019, Indie | | |
| Leona Lewis I Got You 2009, Pop | | |
| Luke Bryan Sorority Girl 2013, Country | | |
| Martina McBride This One’s For The Girls 2003, Country | | |
| Mary J. Blige Just Fine 2007, R&B | | |
| Natalie Merchant Kind and Generous 1998, Pop | | |
| Natasha Bedingfield Angel 2008, Pop | | |
| P!nk F**kin’ Perfect (Clean Radio Edit) 2010, Pop | | |
| Pretenders I’ll Stand By You 1994, Rock | | |
| Prince Sister 1980, R&B | | |
| Quincy Jones (Producer) Miss Celie’s Blues (Sister) 1986, Jazz | | |
| Rascal Flatts My Wish 2006, Country | | |
| Reba McEntire My Sister 2005, Country | | |
| Rembrandts I’ll be There For You 1995, Rock | | |
| Rihanna Diamonds 2012, Pop | | |
| Rolling Stones Dance Little Sister 1974, Rock | | |
| Rosanne Cash Sister Oh Sister 2012, Country | | |
| Shakespears Sister I Don’t Care 1992, Pop | | |
| Sister Sledge We Are Family 1976, Disco | | |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Look at Little Sister 1985, Blues | | |
| The Highwomen Highwomen 2019, Country | | |
| Train Hey, Soul Sister 2009, Rock | | |
| Tyrone Wells Time Of Our Lives 2010, Pop | | |
| Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans Count On Me 1996, R&B | | |
| Wynonna Come Some Rainy Day 1997, Country | | |
If you have a sister song we should add to the list, please do comment on it below.
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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