From Robin Thicke to Michael McDonald, there is something for everyone in this list of 2008 wedding songs.

You’ll find meaningful ballads that can be used for your ceremony and your reception, and you’ll want to share them all with your new spouse.

2008 Wedding Songs

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Released in February 2008 on the album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.

This 2008 single from singer-songwriter Jason Mraz will find favor with many young newlyweds, and it has the right vibe to be used in several ways for modern weddings. The best choice might be to save it for a special dance between the wedding couple at their wedding reception.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

So I won’t hesitate anymore, no more
It cannot wait, I’m sure
There’s no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I’m yours

The Time of My Life – David Cook

Released in May 2008 on the album David Cook

This song was the debut single in 2008 for American Idol superstar David Cook, and it has become a staple of modern wedding ceremonies. The songs reinforce that a wedding day should be the pinnacle of life, a moment in time that is celebrated forever with the one you love.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
The time of my life

All I Want to Do – Sugarland

Released in May 2008 on the album Love on the Inside

Jennifer Nettles made Sugarland a pop and country sensation with songs like this one, a smoky uptempo number that draws on the powerful vocals of Nettles. Some couples like to use this for their first dance as a man and wife, while others use it to create a lighthearted backing track for cutting the wedding cake.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Let’s just lay here and be lazy
Baby drive me crazy
All I want to do
All I want to do
Is love you

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher – Michael McDonald

Released in March 2008 on the album Soul Speak

Former Doobie Brothers frontman Michael McDonald put his raspy, iconic voice to good use on this cover of a soul classic. This is a perfect song to introduce the new bride and groom to their wedding guests as soon as the formal ceremony is over, and other couples like to make it the song for their wedding recessional.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

You know your love (your love keeps lifting me)
Keep on lifting (love keeps lifting me)
Higher (lifting me)

If Today Was Your Last Day – Nickelback

Released in November 2008 on the album Dark Horse

Nickelback sings about making the most of every moment with a new spouse in this song from 2008, an acoustic-driven ballad that stresses loving to one’s maximum capacity. It is an alternative rock, so the best wedding day use would be to include it on the DJ’s reception playlist.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Would you find that one you’re dreamin’ of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

Just Got Started Lovin’ You – James Otto

Released in 2007 carryover on the album Sunset Man

This song proved to be the one and only hit for country singer James Otto, and it is chosen by wedding couples that like country music with a modern sound. The lyrics and sultry vocals of Otto make the song especially suitable for the all-important first wedding dance.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I’m thankful for the weekend
But two days in heaven just ain’t gonna do
This is gonna take forever, darlin’
Girl, I just got started lovin’ you

Crush – David Archuleta

Released in August 2008 on the album David Archuleta

Some of the best stars to emerge from American Idol were runners-up, and David Archuleta is one of the most famous. This debut single from Archuleta has a playful vibe that younger newlyweds will appreciate, and it serves as a nice interlude to precede the wedding reception speeches.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

All that we could be, where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?

Always the Love Songs – Eli Young Band

Released in September 2008 on the album Jet Black & Jealous

The Eli Young Band made this a country chart-topper in 2008, and the song draws on the inspiration of classic love ballads. Play it as a special dedication to your spouse, or you can also play it in the background music as the wedding guests are seated.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Made you wanna love the one you were with
Gave you the courage of that first kiss
It was the love songs always the love songs

River of Love – George Strait

Released in November 2008 on the album Troubadour

George Strait is considered to be the King of Country Music and songs like this one show why the artist is still going strong after a long career. Many brides want this song used as a part of the wedding processional, and the song’s lyrics are simple and genuine.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

We’ll go rollin’ on the river of love
Let’s go rollin’ on the river of love
I got a little ukulele let me sing you a song

Hallelujah – Alexandra Burke

Released in December 2008 on the album Overcome

Alexandra Burke was the first artist to reveal this modern classic to the world in 2008 following her X-Factor appearance and the tune has been covered by Pentatonix, John Cale, and a host of others. “Hallelujah” has become one of the biggest wedding songs of the century, and it can be used in almost every part of a wedding ceremony.

Sticking With You – The Decemberists

Released in November 2008 on the album Always The Bridesmaid

This classic song from The Velvet Underground was covered nicely in 2008 by the pop group The Decemberists, and it reflects the commitment that is such a focus on your wedding day. Couples typically like to give this sentimental song an important place in the wedding festivities, so use it for your processional or recessional.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I’ll do anything for you
Anything you want me to
I’ll do anything for you
Oh, I’m sticking with you

One Life to Love – 33 Miles

Released in September 2008 on the album One Life

33 Miles was one of the top alternative Christian bands of the 2000s, and this became one of the group’s biggest hits. Couples with strong spiritual values will find that it offers a nice blend of romantic and religious imagery.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

One day when its all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough
This one ride
One try
One life
To love

You’re the Only One – Eric Benét

Released in September 2008 on the album Love & Life

Eric Benét possesses one the most soulful voices of the R&B genre, and he used it beautifully on this straightforward declaration of true love. The song should be played as you and your new spouse enter the reception area, and you can also incorporate it in other portions of the wedding ceremony.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

You’re the only one I want
You’re the only one I need in my life
You’re the only one I love
You’re the only one I need in my life

The Sweetest Love – Robin Thicke

Released in September 2008 on the album Something Else

“The Sweetest Love” was one of the early hits for pop superstar Robin Thicke, and it established him as one of the voices of the modern generation. Every bride wants to be reminded on her wedding day that she has found the sweetest love of all, and this song will serve that purpose well.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Sweetest love
Finally I can’t believe
Cause you and me, you’re my sweetest love

Woman – Raheem DeVaughn

Released in January 2008 on the album Love Behind the Melody

Every wedding needs a strong selection of love songs that are suitable for dancing, and this R&B hit from Raheem DeVaughn is guaranteed to have everyone moving in celebration with the bride and groom. It is also nice that the song’s lyrics celebrate the glory of the bride on her special day.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I appreciate so much
Like the I love you feeling girl when we touch
Like there’s no you, no me, if there’s no us

Love Remembers – Craig Morgan

Released in May 2008 on the album That’s Why

Craig Morgan kept it simple with this 2008 country hit, a song that brides love to use as a part of their wedding processional. It has emotional lyrics that are crafted to spotlight the importance of everlasting love as the years go by.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Cause love remembers
The smell of a summer day
Lying in a hammock over fresh cut grass
And the promise of forever

Johnny & June – Heidi Newfield

Released in March 2008 on the album What Am I Waiting For

Heidi Newfield used one of the most celebrated love stories in music as inspiration for her 2008 hit. The song conveys that the bride wants to have a love like the one that was shared by Johnny Cash and June Carter, and it works just fine as an alternative wedding march for the bride and bridal party.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin’ with you
I wanna walk the line
Walk the line
‘Til the end of time

Roll With Me – Montgomery Gentry

Released in August 2008 on the album Back When I Knew It All

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Country duo Montgomery Gentry put a new twist on themes of everlasting commitment with this 2008 song. It reflects the desire of every married couple to find that special someone that will grow with them throughout the years and make them better people.

I’m thinkin’ maybe it’s time to be livin’ a rhyme
When I’m singin’ a song about nothin’ but right
And it’d sure be nice if you would roll with me

Tip

Next, see a list of the popular 2009 wedding songs.

We are about done capturing a list of our favorite wedding songs with this list of wedding songs from 2008. If you have a song that should be included in our list, be sure to comment on it below.

Celebrating weddings in 2008. Where were you and what was happening?

If you were one of the weddings of 2008

Congratulations on your wedding of 2008. You share your anniversary with the following events.

Music Highlights of 2008

Grammy’s Song of 2008: Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Duffy – Mercy
Adele – Chasing Pavements
T.I. feat. Rihanna – Live Your Life
Estelle feat. Kanye West – American Boy
Chris Brown – Forever
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
Kid Rock – All Summer Long
Katy Perry – I Kissed a Girl
Beyonce – If I Were a Boy
Pink – So What
Kanye West – Love Lockdown
M.I.A. – Paper Planes
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
The Ting Tings – Shut Up and Let Me Go
Ne-Yo – Closer

Celebrity Weddings of 2008

Beyonce Knowles married Jay-Z
Scarlett Johansson wed Ryan Reynolds
Mariah Carey married Nick Cannon
Ellen DeGeneres wed Portia de Rossi
Jessica Alba married Cash Warren

News Highlights of 2008

Stock markets around the world plunged amid growing fears of a U.S. recession, fueled by the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis.
The 2008 Summer Olympics take place in Beijing, China.
Global financial crisis: U.S. President George W. Bush signs the revised Emergency Economic Stabilization Act into law, creating a 700 billion dollar Treasury fund to purchase failing bank assets.
Democratic U.S. Senator Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first black President of the United States.

2008 Sports Champions

The Phillies clinch their second World Series Championship over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Giants upset the heavily favored New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.
The Boston Celtics win the NBA Title over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins.