Married in 2019? Feeling a bit nostalgic? See a list of the popular and unique wedding songs released in 2019 – for your first dance or fun dancing!
New songs are released every day and we try and bring you a list of our top new wedding songs from the year.
January 2019
Closest Thing to Perfect – Jagged Edge
A very sensual song for the perfect couple wanting to show their love on the dance floor.
When You Say Nothing at All (Live in Nashville) – Endless Summer
A cover of the famous song by Alison Krauss. This is a great unplugged guitar version of the song at a slow tempo. Perfect for weddings!
Feel It Still – Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Joey Cook, Adanna Duru & Nina Ann
A jazz cover of the famous song by Portugal. The Man I love this song as it has the throwback feel of the 60s girl groups.
Puzzle of Us – Adam Doleac
Love the songwriting on this mid-tempo love song. “The only piece that is missing is you falling into my kiss”.
I Would, I Could, I Do (Duet) – Treela
Perfect unity and ceremony wedding song looking for a pop song not played at every wedding.
No Place – Backstreet Boys
BSB is still hitting the top of the charts after all these years and this makes a great mid-tempo love song. “Wherever you are baby that’s where I wanna be”.
It Rains Love – Lee Fields & The Expressions
Lee’s voice takes me back to the days of Marvin Gaye with the amount of emotion in his singing. A mid-tempo love song perfect for weddings.
I’ll Give It All to Her – Rob Pagnano
A perfect song for a groom to share with his wife before during and after their wedding.
The Kind You Write Songs About – Pryor Baird
A mid-tempo song that has the perfect message of a love dedication at a wedding.
Super Mario Bros 3 – Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez
If you are a gamer, this is the perfect background song for a wedding ceremony – the arrival of guests, recessional, whatever!
A mid-tempo love song, not your typical wedding song but a perfect love song that makes you feel good.
Electricity – Drew Holcomb & Ellie Holcomb
Love Love Love this song. A perfect message with original lyrics that will not be played at every wedding.
From the Ground Up – Caleb and Kelsey
A cover of the famous song released by Dan + Shay. However, this song is sung by a man and woman with a true love connection to the listener.
God Gave Me You – Caleb and Kelsey
Another Country cover made famous by Blake Shelton. If you are looking for an unplugged version, this hits the mark!
Almost (Sweet Music) – Hozier
Every once in a while a song just blows me away… This new song from Hozier mentions 17 classic songs:
“Stella by Starlight” – Frank Sinatra
“That Was My Heart” – Ella Fitzgerald
“Sweet Music” – Jelly Roll Morton
“Dancing In The Dark” – Duke Ellington
“Let’s Get Lost” – Chet Baker
“Let The Good Times Roll” – Ray Charles
“Smoke Rings” – Sam Cooke
“Paper Doll” – The Mills Brothers
“It Don’t Mean A Thing” – Louis Armstrong
“My Foolish Heart” – Bill Evans Trio
“The Very Thought Of You” – Nat King Cole
“Am I Blue” – Ray Charles
“A Love Supreme” – John Coltrane
“I Get Along Without You Very Well” – Chet Baker
“Russian Lullaby” – Ella Fitzgerald
“It’s All Alright With Me” – Ella Fitzgerald
“Night And Day” – Ella Fitzgerald
Dance Real Close – Jessie Payo
A great wedding song with my favorite lyric “Dance to the record like they wrote it for us”.
One Man Band – Old Dominion
If one of the people getting married is a frequent solo traveler, this song may describe your relationship and the perfect wedding song.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight [A Cappella] – Peter Hollens
Wow, another a cappella song on our list. Maybe a trend? A love song from “The Lion King” that everyone will know.
Never Let You Go – Seckond Chaynce
A great slower love song. It is a cross between an 80’s 80-hair band ballad and Florida George Line. Plus it won’t be played at every wedding.
One + One – Lawson Bates feat. Olivia Collingsworth
This will be one of our favorites from all of 2019. A perfect wedding ceremony unity song and could be considered a Christian song too.
Love Song – Omar Wilson
One of the few R&B songs on the list. Love Song is a perfect love song for weddings that will make you want to get out of your seat and dance.
Bones – Galantis feat. OneRepublic
A dance song with perfect meaning. You can rarely go wrong with OneRepublic and Galantis is adding his flair to the song – maybe an entrance or introduction song?
February 2019
Feels – Kehlani
Kehlani’s voice is sultry smooth. A mid-tempo R&B love song that has a great vibe for weddings.
Let’s Shut Up & Dance – Jason Derulo, LAY, NCT 127
This is the first mega dance hot of 2019. The song is a tribute to Michael Jackson and will fill dance floors.
Lucky – Sheffield
A folk song perfect for a wedding where the wedding couple is lucky to find each other.
Steady Love – India.Arie
India.Arie has really become a superstar and proves as much with this slow song featuring nothing but love. It can be incorporated into any wedding.
Miles to the Moon – Jordan Fletcher
If you are looking for the perfect Country song that is not played at every wedding, this is your first dance song!
I Got You Babe – Jetty Rae
Originally released by Sonny and Cher. Here is an Alternative Rock slow version perfect for weddings. Everyone will know the song but with a twist.
Soul of a Woman – Johnny Gill
2019 is a great year for Gill leaving New Edition and LSG in the rearview mirror with a sensual love song about a special woman.
Beautiful Crazy (Acoustic) – Luke Combs
For wedding couples, acoustic versions are always popular for wedding music. A popular Country hit love song is now even better for weddings.
My Life – Rodney Atkins
Rodney does a great job with this song as an anniversary song while describing his life and story of love.
Play Something with a Beat – Tk Soul
A great uptempo dance song to get R&B lovers on the dance floor!
Greatest Love – Ciara
Ciara released the song ‘Greatest Love’ just ahead of Valentine’s Day and may be speaking of her husband – Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson. An uptempo song that could be great for accenting the cake-cutting.
Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves
Kacey won a 2019 Grammy for Album of the Year. Rainbow is the perfect song from the same album perfect for weddings with her classic country sound.
Our Love Is Here to Stay – Caleb Collins & Alicia Olatuja
I try to incorporate at least one Jazz song each month and this is it for February 2019. This song is a slower tempo perfect for a background dinner song.
Marry Me – Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor married Daryl Sabara. In February, she shared the love in her relationship with a Marry Me song. I love this song for the time leading up to the wedding ceremony.
shut up – Greyson Chance
A great mid-tempo love song for Pop music fans. You don’t have to shut up to add to your wedding playlist.
Happy Together – Gerard Way feat. Ray Toro
Originally released by The Turtles in the ’60s but a modern rock twist that would be perfect as a recessional song.
My Last Chance (SalaAM ReMi Remix) – Marvin Gaye
Pulled out of the depths of a forgotten land, check out ‘My Last Chance’ from the 1972 post What’s Going On sessions. A slow soulful groove that can accent any wedding.
You Got Me – Dylan Scott
A great Country love song perfect for any wedding. A great slow song perfect for a first dance song.
Women – Florida Georgia Line feat. Jason Derulo
Jason landed on our list twice this month with a collaboration with FGL. A slower tempo song but I like this for a bouquet toss song for a Country/R&B meld.
March 2019
Nobody – Dylan Scott
A great country love song story you could play as a recessional, last dance, or even a first dance.
Look What God Gave Her – Thomas Rhett
An upbeat Country song for the Country crowd for dancing, first dance, or recessional song.
Sucker – Jonas Brothers
Their back with this dance hit will fill your dance floor.
All The Time – The Amours
PJ Morton’s background singers hit it big time with this instant R&B love song perfect for weddings.
Nobody – Martin Jensen & James Arthur
James is known for his love song ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’. However, this is a mid-tempo love song perfect for background music or dance remixes.
Boys In The Band (Boy Band Anthem) – New Kids On The Block
NKOTB continues to top the charts with this dance hit.
I’m Single – Jake Paul
Looking for a current garter toss song for all the single men in attendance? Winner! This is your song.
Two of Us – Louis Tomlinson
A song was written about his Mother who is no longer on Earth but lives through Louis’ song. A perfect memorial tribute.
If You Don’t Love Me – Ida Mae
An oddball song not on every wedding playlist and perfect for couples looking for a love song.
Here With Me – Marshmello feat. CHVRCHES
Marshmello continues with dance floor success with this Pop Dance hit.
That’s What Love Can Do – Robin Thicke
Thicke returns after a long break with a perfect R&B love song.
All Because of You – O.A.R.
O.A.R. returns to wedding success with another perfect love song for Rock fans.
To Hell & Back – Maren Morris
I doubt this song will become a mainstream Pop or Country song. So, it will make a perfect original wedding song to include on your wedding reception playlist.
Waltz in the Dark – Matt Nakoa
A modern waltz song perfect for any reception for those who can perform the ballroom dance. You can even choreograph a waltz as your first dance song.
Forever From Now – Sheffield
Sheffield reminds me of Passenger. Love this song for any aspect of a wedding including the recessional, first dance, and last dance.
My Miracle – Brad Paisley
A song was written about his miracle girl. Up to you where to include this mid-tempo song at your wedding.
I Chose You – Caleb Edens
Looking for a unique Folk first dance song? This is it! It could also be a perfect processional song.
Brothers – LOCASH
Brothers can be played for the garter toss or a special dedication between the groom and his brother.
GOOD LORD – Abby Anderson
A mid-tempo Country love song to accent a cake-cutting or cocktail hour background song.
Cristina – Sebastián Yatra
A Latin love song with a perfect Pop music mid-tempo beat to play during the reception.
Sent From Heaven – Rahsaan Patterson
A modern R&B throwback with a soulful groove love song perfect for any wedding moment.
Love In The Sky – McClenney ft. April + VISTA
The most soulful song on the list with the perfect meaning is – love in the sky. It can be played for recessional, recessional, and most events of a wedding reception.
Thinkin Bout You – Ciara
A mid to uptempo song with the right remix can be a perfect dance song.
All I Wanna Do – Svrcina
All I wanna do is love you – the perfect meaning for a wedding!
April 2019
Incredible – James TW
James is an English artist and reminds me of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with a little faster tempo. Makes for a great accent to any wedding with its song meaning.
Love Me Anyway – P!nk feat. Chris Stapleton
Two modern legends come together for a perfect love song that can be played as a first dance or any other special moment.
Me + You – Monica
A more upbeat song but Monica returns with a special love song. It could be used to accent the cutting of the cake.
ME! – Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco
With more than 20 million video views in the first 24 hours after release, everyone under 18 at the wedding will recognize this song. It has a good meaning too.
No One Loves You (The Way That I Do) – Chance McCoy
A mid-tempo love song featuring repeated song lyrics to start and banjo sounding background with a perfect message for a recessional or cocktail hour song.
Hurts 2B Human – P!nk feat. Khalid
Another duet of two modern legends telling a story that they would be lost without the other. If this fits you, here’s your wedding song.
U R the One – Howard Hewett
A mid-tempo R&B love song perfect for the first dance but can really be played at any point during a wedding.
No Place Like You – Joy Williams
An emotional Folk love song with just a woman and a guitar. The song makes for a great bride’s processional or first dance song.
Not Just Any Old Love Song – Luke Cerny
If you looking for an unusual song to incorporate into your wedding, this is it. Just a guy and a guitar with a very unique sound and a bit of “cheesiness” or fun – up to you.
Con Calma (Remix) – Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry feat. Snow
A Latin dance song remixed to include Pop megastar, Katy Perry. If you want a “Spanglish” dance son for your wedding, this should be at the top of the list.
Til I Found You – Jam & Lewis & Sounds Of Blackness feat. Ann Nesby & Big Jim Wright & Lauren Evans
Awesome collaboration of R&B artists creating a mid-tempo love song perfect for a recessional or exit song.
Someone Like You – Betsy Phillips
Just love Betsy’s sound on this mid-tempo love song. Her unique sound would fit perfectly into a barn or rustic wedding.
Boy With Luv – BTS feat. Halsey
BTS is the hottest K-pop boy band right now. All the younger guests will know this song and dance and sing along to it.
Roots And Wings – Jessie James Decker
A great song reminding guests of how much family matters and makes for a great song during a slide show of the couples growing up.
Understand – Jon B feat. Donell Jones
A great R&B throwback to the 90s vibe love song. A mid-tempo song you can play during the cutting of the cake.
Old Town Road (Remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
You may be asking yourself why this song is on a wedding list. Well, when the song was from the Billboard Country charts and then remixed with Cyrus to get back on the chart at #1, it became quite an iconic sing-along song to play near the end of the night.
All Year – 11:11
If your relationship focuses on loving each other all year long and through the four seasons, this is your perfect wedding love song.
Mixer – Amber Mark
An R&B dance hit that will fill the dance floor!
90s R&B – Jordin Sparks & Elijah Blake
Jordin continues from her American Idol fame in this R&B duet with a 90s groove vibe.
Don’t Stop Now – Sam Riggs
This song is also available in an acoustic version. However, this Pop Country has love of love emotion too that could be the perfect recessional song.
Here are a couple of songs released to YouTube in April 2019. They have had less than 2,000 views. What do you think?
Samantha Durnan – I Found You
Michael Shynes – Next To You
May 2019
Could I Love You Any More – Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz
Mraz is known for his wedding love songs and this one does just that by fitting into any wedding ceremony or reception song perfectly. Must listen to this song!
Call You Mine – The Chainsmokers & Bebe Rexha
A dance tune that can set the vibe before the wedding couples’ grand entrance into the reception venue.
Shallow – Pentatonix
A fantastic sing-a-long song that everyone will know the lyrics to from the hit movie A Star Is Born.
L O V E L O V E – Jeremy Lister
Unique lyrics from a singer-songwriter that would fit perfectly into any aspect of a wedding.
I Don’t Care (Acoustic) – Ed Sheeran
Acoustic songs are always my favorite at weddings and this one is no different from a modern megastar.
When You Know What Love Is – Craig David
An uptempo song perfect for background music or for the cake cutting.
Put Me in My Place – Muscadine Bloodline
Another unique lyrical love song where they end up together forever.
Walk With Me – Delta Rae
If you are looking for a modern, mid-tempo Country song for your processional, this is it. You can also incorporate “Walk With Me” into the reception dinner music.
Rest of Our Lives – The Light the Heat
A unique Folk recessional song to start the rest of your lives as a married couple.
Unforgettable – Maelyn Jarmon & John Legend
Maelyn Jarmon just won season 16 of The Voice. Past winners have not done as well as past American Idol winners but Maelyn just may break that streak. She and John Legend cover the classic Nat King Cole song in this epic wedding song perfect for father-daughter dance or other parent dances.
Hallelujah – Maelyn Jarmon
Leonard Cohen’s song is legendary and Maelyn offers her own cover perfect for the wedding ceremony and unity candle song.
Family – Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
I am a big fan of Drew and his music skills. This upbeat song will get everyone into a good mood and thinking about all the family gathered together for your wedding.
Yearning For Your Love – Pj Morton
An R&B remake of The Gap Band’s song is perfect for two lovers on their wedding day.
Doin’ Time – Lana Del Rey
Another cover on our list with this time being Sublime’s original. This song has a great vibe for background music that everyone will be tapping their toe to.
Meet In The Middle – Maddie & Tae
The original by Diamond Rio was a hit in 1991 and still rings true today as a perfect wedding love song for Country fans.
Go – The Black Keys
Alternative Rock can be played during dancing time. This is a feel-good song sure to keep people on the dance floor.
When I’m Around You – Montell Jordan feat. Lecrae
Making his way back after a long hiatus, Montell returns with the perfect mid-tempo background wedding song.
Beauty Marks – Ciara
The video features Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson on their wedding day. A very heartfelt song perfect for a first dance song.
Falling Like the Stars – James Arthur
James has a great follow-up to “Say You Won’t Let Go” with another wedding hit perfect for the cake cutting or last dance song.
Figure Out You (Riddle) – Rodney Atkins & Rose Falcon
A romantic Country love story that many will relate to in their own life.
Boxes – Baylee Littrell
The son of a Backstreet Boys treading his own music path in Country music. “Boxes” is a love song made for weddings.
Badass Woman – Meghan Trainor
If you want a new bouquet toss song celebrating women’s power, this should be your song. It will pay homage to the one who catches the bouquet too.
A Whole New World (End Title) – ZAYN & Zhavia Ward
The 1992 version by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle was a big wedding hit. We expect nothing different for ZAYN & Zhavia Ward.
Fellowship – Thomas Newman
Movie buffs will like this orchestral song from the movie Tolkien. Instrumentals are great for the processional and recessional.
The Git Up – Blanco Brown
Another great group participation or line dance song to fill the dance floor with everyone in attendance.
Enough – Fantasia
Fantasia, American Idol winner, releases an R&B love song perfect for your first dance or cake cutting.
September – Spencer Kane
An acoustic cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s mega-hit. A great background song during dinner that everyone will sing along to.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite – John Williams
Another movie song perfect for the processional or recessional. May the force be with you when played.
Just Right – Raheem DeVaughn
An R&B groove perfect for weddings and putting guests into the right mood. Love Just Right as a background song or as a cake-cutting song too.
Portals – Alan Silvestri
Our 3rd instrumental song from a movie. However, this Avengers movie just may become the biggest selling at the box office of all time. A great way to accent a wedding ceremony!
A Mother Like You – JJ Heller
May is highlighted by the holiday of Mother’s Day. This song by JJ is perfect for remembering your mother or mother-in-law at your wedding.
June 2019
I Am Yours – Andy Grammer
What a beautiful song that makes for a perfect ceremony or reception song. This is a must-listen-to song and incorporate it into your wedding!
Love Angel – Johnta Austin
Modern R&B at its best. Johnta brings the perfect vibe to this song to get close to your lover on the dance floor.
Big, Big Plans – Chris Lane
The perfect proposal song but just had to include this in our list of wedding songs.
Heartbeat – BTS
BTS is the biggest K-pop band in the world. This ballad will be played at many weddings this summer around the world.
Higher Love – Kygo & Whitney Houston
We are all reminded of just how beautiful a voice Whitney Houston had at her best. A dance floor hit as a Steve Winwood cover.
Beautiful People – Ed Sheeran feat. Khalid
Not your stereotypical wedding song. However, Ed Sheeran is one of the biggest musicians on the planet and Khalid is not far behind. Great mid-tempo background song.
Ur So Beautiful – Grace VanderWaal
Grace got her start at a young age on America’s Got Talent. She is growing up and hit the mark with this beautiful love song to incorporate into your wedding.
Dancing In The Street – The Struts
Made famous by Martha and the Vandellas and then David Bowie & Mick Jagger. A modern rock party song perfect for filling the dance floor.
Señorita – Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
A mix of Spanish and English flair that is sensual and perfect for dancing later in the evening after the early birds head home.
All Your’n – Tyler Childers
A folky blues ballad that will fit perfectly for a couple that loves each other and has married their life partner.
One Thing Right – Marshmello & Kane Brown
An interesting mix of EDM and Country. Kane is riding high with a multitude of hits and this song can fill the dance floor with the right remix.
We Are One – Althea Rene
Every once in a while we have to fill the needs of Jazz fans. Here is a modern Jazz song to accompany dinner or cocktail hour at an upscale event.
Underground – Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey is an extraordinarily talented violin musician. If you are looking for a recessional song that doesn’t fit the traditional wedding, listen to this song!
Canon in D – Brooklyn Duo
A modern take on a classic wedding song to play during the ceremony. Simply Awesome!
This Is Magic – A Great Big World
A mid-tempo song with the right message for weddings. Makes for a great toe-tapping background song.
On A Roll – Ashley O
A great party banger or song for the bouquet toss.
Find Someone Like You – Snoh Aalegra
Oh, how I love this R&B ballad. Perfect for a couple seeking an R&B song to call their own and not on every other wedding.
Sanctuary – JOJI
If you want this song for your wedding, skip the Star Trek-like video. A unique vibe that you and your partner can share while staring into each other’s eyes – forever.
All I Am – Zhavia Ward feat. Skip Marley
The record labels categorize this song as R&B but it has a real Reggae vibe. It has the perfect message for any wedding and just makes you feel good.
Man That Hung The Moon – Brantley Gilbert
Finally, a new father-daughter song that tells the story of a Dad and his child. If the story relates to you and your Daddy, listen to this song!
It’s You – Ali Gatie
I just love the tempo of this song as it would make for the perfect R&B choreographed first dance song.
Wildfire – Nate Smith
This song will not be played at every wedding so it makes for the perfect Country couple still looking for a cake-cutting song or a special dedication from the groom to the bride.
The Only One – Temmora feat. Karma
A great R&B love song perfect for a slow first dance.
July 2019
Forever and Always – Sam Outlaw & Sarah Darling
Duets always make perfect wedding songs when they talk about love forever. This song hits the mark for Country/Americana fans.
Reach – BJ The Chicago Kid feat. Afrojack
A feel-good mid-tempo R&B song with the perfect message for weddings.
Heartbeat – SAILR
Singer-songwriter is a unique genre and this song has a unique sound perfect for a background song.
The Look – Keith Wallen
Yes, the song was originally a #1 hit for Roxette in the 80s. But, this is a fantastic acoustic rock cover.
Anything She Says – Mitchell Tenpenny feat. Seaforth
A mid-tempo Country song with the perfect theme for weddings you should consider for the toasts or cutting of the cake.
Happay – Theresa Carmoney
A feel-good wedding song that you can play during the wedding or a background song.
Call It A Night (Acoustic) – Cross Atlantic
If you are looking for the last dance song not played at every wedding, this song should be your pick.
Redesigning Women – The Highwomen
An all-woman Country group performing a bouquet toss song fit for cowgirls.
Thought About You – Tim McGraw
A mid-tempo song from the Country legend that all guests will recognize his voice.
I.F.L.Y. – Bazzi
Not for every wedding with the use of the “f” word but the meaning behind the song is romantic.
These Are The Times – Martin Garrix feat. JRM
A mid-tempo love song excluding references to sex, love, drugs, and romance.
Highway to Heaven (English Version) – NCT 127
K-pop has grown significantly in popularity in the USA. Play this song and dance soon and the younger generations will know it well.
Perfect – Angie Stone
This song is not a cover of Ed Sheeran’s song and is perfect for the recessional or first dance pick, not a ballad.
Here, Right Now – Joshua Radin
The perfect romantic love story for weddings that you can play as the wedding party or bride’s processional.
Put It All On Me – Ed Sheeran feat. Ella Mai
With Sheeran’s new album released in July, this collaboration is perfect for a mid-tempo cake-cutting song.
In Our Own Little World – Josh Herbert
A song that reminds you of the 50s acapella groups perfect as a dinner background song.
Tip Of My Tongue – Kenny Chesney
A bit sexual for weddings so play near the end of the night for the younger guests still going strong.
The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett
A Country love song about finding the perfect man. A perfect dedication song to the groom.
Feels Like Home – Jonny Houlihan
One of my favorites on the list that fits perfectly as a romantic love song ballad for a first dance
Compass (Cinematic Version) – Analog Heart
Looking for an instrumental processional or recessional song? You found it with this song.
Best Part of Me – Ed Sheeran feat. YEBBA
With Sheeran’s new Collaborations album, this one shines bright as a wedding song hit that would make a great first dance song or slow dance during the reception.
Dynamite – Westlife
An uptempo song with the right vibe for introductions of the wedding party or the wedding couple.
Latch – The Hound + the Fox
Sam Smith helped make with song mainstream and now you have a Folk cover ballad.
Here With Me – Jada Facer
A romantic cover of this song by Marshmello & CHVRCHES that would fit perfectly into any wedding playlist.
Fresh Love – Chante Moore
A mid-tempo love song that will set the mood as a recessional song or special first dance.
August 2019
In Love – Brandon Williams
R&B fans will love this slow groove for a special wedding moment.
Love You Anyway – Trisha Yearwood feat. Don Henley
Listening to this song for the first time gave me goosebumps. Two music megastars with a perfect duet that can accent any wedding.
All My Life – Sailr
Sailr is a singer-songwriter creating beautiful love songs made for weddings. You can use this song as a processional song.
You Changed Everything – This Wild Life
Very rarely do we mention videos, so be sure to check it out below as it will have you laughing. A great song to play while dinner is being served.
Slow Dance – AJ Mitchell feat. Ava Max
A great song if the wedding couple wants to have a special moment to themselves on the dance floor.
For Now, Forever – Augustana
If you are looking for a mid-tempo alternative rock song to add to your wedding playlist, take a listen to Augustana.
Saturday (The Wedding Song) – Sammy Wilk
Saturday is a mid-tempo song that could be played as a first dance song or as a background tune
Down to Earth – Cole Swindell
A Country song made for weddings with a love story made from heaven.
You Know That I Want You – Salaam Remi & Jimmy Cozier
An R&B song that will have you reminiscing about the 90s while looking at your lover on your wedding day.
Baby – Lyfe Jennings
A great slow groove R&B wedding love song that will fit great as a slow song or accent any wedding micro-moment.
What Am I – Why Don’t We
A Pop song for the younger crowd that likes boy bands love ballads.
Journey – Jake Scott
A midtempo feel-good song made popular on the TV show Songland.
Baby – Trey Healy
Trey is an unsigned Country artist. He wrote this beautiful wedding song that would make for the perfect first dance song.
Perfect – Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant
New Edition members join forces for a beautiful R&B love song that is perfect for the bride’s walk to the altar or the first dance song.
Through That Door (The Cabin Sessions) – Kane Miller
A singer-songwriter’s song makes for the perfect sentiment for a processional song. You can include this love song in any playlist.
All My Sweetest Dreams – Emmaline
A smooth jazzy R&B wedding song that could fit perfectly as a cocktail hour or dinner background song.
Mothers – Thomas Finchum
If you are looking for a unique Country Mother-Son dance song, you will strike gold with this song.
Make These Colors Real – Hush Kids
A beautiful ballad that works perfectly as guests arrive at the wedding ceremony venue.
Lover – Taylor Swift
The most mainstream song on our list this month that every guest will know and tap their toes to and sing along.
Motivation – Normani
This song just wants to make you want to get out of your seat and dance.
All I Want – Such
A mid-tempo R&B love song that can accent any cocktail hour or cutting of the cake.
Like the Way I Do – Cascada
If you and your love like EDM, you can fill the dance floor with your friends to this dance hit.
Just What I Needed – Modern Monet
If cover songs are your thing, enjoy this remake of The Cars hit.
The Only One – Music Travel Love
The perfect wedding song fits great into any wedding ceremony. The acoustic guitars and rhythm will make your guest fall in love with you.
Make You Mine – public
A great background uptempo song for cocktails or mealtime.
You Look Good in That Smile – Matt Dylan
If you are looking for a current Country two-step song, play this song and it will make you smile.
Lullaby – Salice Rose & Glenn Travis
This a soulful R&B song you can add to your wedding playlist during dinner.
I’ll Stand By You – Bruce Springsteen
The Boss continues to produce great music. This ballad reminds you of Jerry McGuire‘s Secret Garden.
I Will Always Love You – Kristin Chenoweth & Dolly Parton
Kristin joins Dolly on her original wedding mega-hit.
DON’T LET GO – Pj Morton
Just love Pj around here and his music. Makes for a great last dance song with all guests circling around the newly married couple.
Toast – Claudia Oshry
Toast is not for the formal toast from the wedding couple. However, it can be used in conjunction with this dance-pop song.
September 2019
When You Love Somebody – Robin Thicke
A mid-tempo love song that will make you feel good while cutting the cake or play while eating the meal as a background song.
She… – Stokley
A throwback 90s vibe perfect for a special dedication to your new wife.
Feel a Way – Kim Cage Riley feat. Eric Roberson
A jazzy R&B love song that will fit into any wedding playlist.
Favorite Place – Humbear
If you like Mumford & Sons, you will love this song to accent your background playlist during cocktail hour or during dinner.
Baby, Let’s Do This – Cade Foehner
Will you be one of the 200 daily weddings in Las Vegas? This song talks about going to Vegas to get married.
Memorized – Blake Stadnik
Part of the This Is Us TV soundtrack. A memorizing love song that would make for a unique processional song.
Show Me Love – Alicia Keys feat. Miguel
A perfect duet between R&B superstars perfect for your wedding’s first dance song.
Someone to Give It To – Bobby Watson
For Country fans, this is a feel-good song that guests can sing along to while waiting for the wedding couple to arrive.
Giving It All (To You) – Haley & Michaels
A re-release of this great duet love song. You can play it as a ceremony unity song or as a unique processional song.
Every Day Kind of Love – Kyle Park
A beautiful love song made for wedding bliss.
My Little Boy – Chris Jasper feat. Margie Jasper
Margie and Chris (former members of the Isley Brothers) wrote this song for their son who recently married. The song makes for the perfect Mother-Son dance song.
I’m Your Puppet – The Raconteurs
A cover of James & Bobby Purify’s 1966 hit song. The song could make for a funny moment at your wedding.
Taxi in the Rain – Jay Dref
If you like the music of Josh Groban, you will love this song. I love the lyrics and tempo of this song if you are looking for a smooth song during your four-course meal.
You’re Still The One – King Calaway
A cover of Shania Twain’s Country hit that will have all guests singing along. This song makes for a great dedication song for married couples too.
Fooled Around and Fell in Love – Miranda Lambert feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack
A Country cover of Elvin Bishop’s hit song. This song is a crossover for Rock and Country fans that could accent the cake-cutting or a mid-tempo background song.
Jersey Girl – Corinne Bailey Rae
A remake of Tom Waits’ 1980 hit song that would fit perfectly into any New Jersey wedding.
Blown Away – JChosen
A heartfelt R&B song that fits perfectly for a bride’s processional. The groom is “blown away” when he sees his future bride for the first time on their wedding day.
Home – Johnny Gill feat. Kevon Edmonds
Johnny Gill has made a resurgence in his career with this latest album and old New Edition member. Love this song for any aspect of a wedding but fits in as a first dance song or processional song.
The Other Side – Moonchild
Looking for a unique unity song for your wedding ceremony? This is an awesome song just for the event!
Let It Be Me – Steve Aoki & Backstreet Boys
A mid-tempo that would fit into any cocktail hour soundtrack with 2 superstars in music collaborating in this love song.
Always There – Greta Van Fleet
Greta Van Fleet is compared to a modern-day Led Zeppelin. This song fits on any rocker’s wedding reception playlist.
Carry Me Away – John Mayer
John Mayer continues the hits and this one makes for a great wedding recessional song.
Fire’t Up – Brantley Gilbert
Looking for a modern Country entrance song or for introductions? Fire’t Up fits perfectly for this.
Nothing Lost – The Alternate Routes
A beautiful song that makes for an alternative-pop first dance song or ceremony song.
If I Know You – Justine Chantale
If you are looking for a song to play while the vows are being exchanged, listen to “If I Know You”. The lyrics fit perfectly!
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Our Song – Tank
Tank wrote this wong with his wife Xena about their relationship. Makes for a beautiful R&B wedding song.
Ain’t Nothin Like The One I’ve Got – Calvin Richardson
A mid-tempo R&B song perfect for a first dance groove or background song that will have guests bouncing their heads.
UNLESS I’M WITH YOU – Jackson Wang
Jackson is a K-Pop star with a song meaning perfect for weddings. Guests in the K-pop genre will appreciate this song.
Complete Love – Simply Red
Blue-eyed soul music is here with this slow love song perfect for a low-key cutting of the cake.
True Love – Harry Connick Jr.
A modern Jazz star, Harry brings back the days of Frank Sinatra with this crooning love song hit for a choreographed first dance song.
Trying On Rings – Maddie & Tae
A perfect pre-wedding song to commemorate your engagement. You can also play awaiting the arrival of the wedding couple.
Golden Thing – Cody Simpson
Cody wrote this song for his girlfriend Miley Cyrus. You can play for your first dance or a personal moment as the last dance song.
u r my everything – Leslie Odom, Jr
Leslie brings pureness to this song that speaks of wedding love. You can play this as a mid-tempo recessional song.
Neva Get Enuf Of U – Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight is still releasing sensual music that you can save for later in the evening after a hard dance set to get your groove on.
Make It Right – BTS feat. Lauv
Another K-pop song on our list will have everyone on the dance floor singing along.
No One Rocks Mine – Cole Swindell
Cole is one of the bright younger Country stars that are here to stay and this rocking song will be perfect for Country fans.
What I See – LANCO
This song talks about the roads to home and could accent your recessional or cocktail hour guaranteed not to put guests to sleep.
Easy – Camila Cabello
It is easy to fall in love with you as the song portrays could make for a great cake-cutting song.
RITMO (Bad Boys For Life) – The Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin
A sample of Corona’s Rhythm Of The Night into a Latin Pop remix to fill the dance floor during party time.
Collide – Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG
I absolutely love this R&B slow jam. You can play when you want a touching moment between the wedding couple.
Kinfolks – Sam Hunt
Families coming together as one describes a wedding event and nothing is more important than celebrating with your family, aka kinfolk.
Falling In Love – Cigarettes After Sex
Don’t let the group name scare you away from this emotional indie love song that could accent the bride’s processional walk to the altar.
Better Half of Me – Tom Walker
Another great Indie love song that could be played in any part of a wedding ceremony reception.
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
The most well-known song by a Country and Pop superstar combination. A mid-tempo song that will have guests tapping their toes and the wedding couple celebrating their love for each other.
What Have I Done – Dermot Kennedy
Not a stereotypical wedding song but just captures the love in a relationship to last decades.
Champions – James Blunt
James rebounds from his mega-hit “You’re Beautiful” to a song that could capture the emotion experienced in a grand entrance into the reception venue.
Rumor – Maoli
A Reggae cover of Lee Brice’s Rumor captures the love of a newly married couple that is perfect to play while dinner is being served.
Swingin’ – The Mavericks
A cover of John Anderson’s hit that will have all guests swing dancing on the dance floor!
The Bones – Maren Morris & Hozier
Hozier brings his unique touch to this Country Pop song that could be played during cocktail hour.
Nice to Meet Ya – Niall Horan
Niall continues to succeed solo without One Direction with this risque uptempo song you could play before the wedding couple enters to build excitement.
Nothing Else Matters – Golden Salt
A fantastic cover in guitar and violin for one of the best modern rock love songs.
A slower piano version of their popular wedding hit song. It will be played at many upcoming weddings!
Lover (First Dance Remix) – Taylor Swift
Taylor offers a remix of her popular song that is appropriately labeled for a first dance as a married couple.
Fall On Me – A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera
The iconic Aguilera returns with another collaboration creating a love story made for weddings. You could incorporate this song into a processional song.
Two Wrongs – Ken Yates
If you have been through many troubles in your relationship, consider this Indie song in your wedding playlist.
River Flows in You – Hauser
A cover of Yiruma’s song that would be perfect for any wedding ceremony song before the I Do’s.
Something Real – Summer Walker, London On Da Track & Chris Brown
If you are looking for a slower R&B groove with a sensual meaning, check out this song.
Maggie May Dreams – David “Ace” Cannon
David created a song for his daughter that every Father would love on his daughter’s wedding day. Consider it for your father-daughter dance too.
Love You For A Long Time – Maggie Rogers
Not your stereotypical wedding song but an Indie song that would be perfect as a background song during cocktails or dinner.
Show You I Do – Evan Stewart & Carlin Stewart
This is the perfect Pop wedding song you could incorporate into your wedding ceremony.
Take You There – Dondria
Another sensual R&B jam to get your groove on the dance floor near the end of the evening.
Can’t Fight This Feeling – Bastille feat. London Contemporary Orchestra
A cover of REO Speedwagon’s hit love song you can add to your wedding playlist.
Priceless – Jon B
The message of this R&B song is that your lover is priceless which makes this song #priceless.
MILLIONAIRE (jz + bncé) – MUNNYCAT
Just for Electronic music fans, “MILLIONAIRE” would fit right into your wedding playlist that everyone would enjoy.
As Time Goes By – Anna Nalick
Hard to believe the original was in the movie Casablanca in 1942. Anna creates her own rendition that we absolutely love as an Anniversary dance song for the longest-married couple.
Disney Medley – 40 Fingers, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, Andrea Vittori, and Matteo Brenci
Just for Disney lovers, enjoy this acoustic medley while guests are taking their seats.
The Paisley Experience – Beck
Prince fans may not like the cover but I like the mix of some of his most popular hits on one song. Beck will have your wedding guests singing along!
Better Together – Luke Combs
If you think “Beautiful Crazy” is overplayed, you can make this song yours on your wedding day as your first dance.
To Whatever Comes After – Jon Danforth
Some Folk songs have the perfect message and emotion for a wedding. Check out Jon’s song to add to your wedding playlist.
Clean Slate – Donovan Woods
Just a man and his guitar singing about how he wants to start his new journey with his new wife on a clean slate.
New Axe – Jack Johnson
The instant recognition of Jack’s voice and the song will have everyone tapping their toes and enjoying this feel-good song.
Fall Girl (Acoustic) – Jason Maxwell
The perfect dedication song from a husband to his new wife on their wedding day.
Slow Down – Skip Marley & H.E.R.
Bob Marley’s grandson and modern R&B star H.E.R. collaborate on a Reggae song describing love on your wedding day.
Stronger Than a Diamond – Lynsay Ryan
A very personal selection for your first dance song that will give couples and guests goosebumps.
I Feel Love – Sam Smith
A dance remix of Donna Summer’s song that is also featured in a Target commercial. The DJ can mix this song during party time.
Lucky – Chelsea Cutler & Alexander 23
One of my favorite Pop love songs that has a perfect story for your wedding day.
Love Poem – IU
K-pop song IU makes for a great wedding song no matter your background.
For My Daughter – Kane Brown
The words may not describe every parent-child relationship but a special dedication from Kane to his daughter could be used as a father-daughter dance song.
A beautiful Pop love song story made for your wedding with a guy and a guitar.
All Me – Kehlani feat. Keyshia Cole
A mid-tempo R&B song to add to your background song list that will have guests grooving right along with the song.
Letter To My Daughter – Quando Rondo
A special dedication from a new father to his daughter. A great Hip Hop Father-Daughter dance song.
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – The Stories feat. Casey Abrams
A cover of a classic rock love song. Everyone will know this song but put it to a Fold twist.
Flirtin’ w / Forever – Wayne Brady feat. Cat Gray
One of the stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway? releases his very own smooth R&B song perfect for a mid-tempo wedding song for dinner music or choreographed first dance song.
Just the Way – Parmalee & Blanco Brown
Another Country Hip Hop merge creates a wedding song that will have guests tapping their feet and singing along.
i don’t wanna know – GOLDHOUSE and Mokita
A dance remix of this song would be a fantastic party song to get guests on the dance floor with the right message.
Nobody But You – Blake Shelton Duet with Gwen Stefani
Two superstars from the TV show The Voice collaborated for the perfect first dance song to celebrate your new life together.
You Have Stolen My Heart – Brian Fallon
A Folk song that will not be played at every wedding that you could call your own to add to your playlist.
Put a Little Love On Me – Niall Horan
Niall continues his success after One Direction with this ballad with a message your couple plays for your first dance or cake-cutting song.
Adore You – Harry Styles
Another former member of One Direction released a mid-tempo song to add to your wedding playlist.
Finally // beautiful stranger – Halsey
A bit melancholy tone but love the message in this song and you could add it as a background song or a modern ballad during dancing.
Forever Young – Andrea von Kampen
Originally produced by Rod Stewart but Andrea put her own unique voice to it. The song makes for a special moment for the In-Law dance song.
Hey Boy, Hey Girl – Upchurch & Katie Noel
A bit different from a wedding song but tells a story of a love relationship. If you are looking for a unique Country wedding song, then check out this song.
Homesick (First Dance Version) – Kane Brown
Just as Taylor Swift did last month, Kane released a version of a song as a First Dance remix. This remix could tell your story for a first dance.
I have always had a love for music and the way it makes you feel. My passion grew for wedding celebrations with years as a wedding DJ. Now, as a wedding music planner, I research popular and unique wedding songs to create personalized playlists for couples and help wedding pros curate crowd-cheering music. Let's get the party started! - Read More About Me
