Dave Matthews Band is an American (Virginia) rock band. The band name is commonly reduced to its abbreviated name DMB. Dave Matthews Band released their first album in 1993 titled Remember Two Things.
One of my favorite albums to date was Away From The World released in 2012. Dave Matthews Band is the only group to have six consecutive albums debut on the Billboard 200 album charts.
Dave Matthews Band is known for its unique rendition of songs at concerts. DMB is not known for one music style such as rock. They have infused many different music styles to make their own sound including rock, blues, funk, folk, and jazz.
While Dave Matthews Band may not be known for their love songs, they are known for expressing themselves through their music. From their vast list of music repertoire, we selected their best songs for weddings. Below see their top 10 songs for weddings.
Dance Matthews Band Wedding Songs
You & Me
Released in 2009 on the album Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King
The best DMB love song for weddings. A very popular first dance song but you can play it at any time in your wedding ceremony or reception.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“But right now it’s you and me forever girl, And you know we could do better than anything that we did, You know that you and me, we could do anything”
Lover Lay Down
Released in 1994 on the album Under the Table and Dreaming
A beautiful love song you can play as a recessional song as it discusses taking each other’s hand.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“By my lover’s side, Together share this smile, Each other’s tears to cry, Together share this smile”
#34
Released in 1994 on the album Under the Table and Dreaming
My favorite song to play as part of your wedding ceremony. Because the song is five minutes long, you could play it as the groom’s processional or as a complete bridal party processional song for a small numbered party.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“Lean upon me, I’ll lean upon you, We’ll be OK”
Love Of My Life
with Santana Released in 2010 on the band Santana’s album Supernatural
A mid-tempo bluesy song you could play during the cocktail hour while cigars are being rolled and guests are sipping on your signature drink.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“You’re the love of my life, And the breath in my prayers, Take my hand lead me there, What I need is you here”
Crush
Released in 1998 on the album Before These Crowded Streets
A mid-tempo song that you can play while cutting your wedding cake and crushing a piece of cake into your new spouse’s face.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“Crazy how you make it all alright love, You crush me with the things you do, I do for you anything too”
Satellite
Released in 1995 on the album Under the Table and Dreaming
For die-hard DMB fans, this would play very well into the cocktail hour or as a background song while dinner is served.
This is not a love song but it does make a wedding song list for the true DMB fan for the raw emotion sung.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“Rest high above the clouds no restriction, Television we bounce round the world”
Steady As We Go
Released in 2005 on the album Stand Up
A very mellow and lovely song you could play as guests arrive at the ceremony venue.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“I walk halfway around the world, Just to sit down by your side”
Crash Into Me
Released in 1996 on the album Crash
The topic is not the greatest wedding-friendly but is well-known that guests will sing along to.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Touch your lips just so I know, In your eyes, love, it glows so, I’m bare-boned and crazy for you
American Baby
Released in 2005 on the album Stand Up
A mid-tempo song that you can incorporate into your wedding reception or while getting ready.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“But I’ve been walking for a thousand miles, One last time, I could see you smile”
Stay (Wasting Time)
Released in 1998 on the album Before These Crowded Streets
A mid-tempo song you can add to your list of background songs to play during the wedding reception.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
“Just wasting time, I was kissing you, You were kissing me love, From good day into a moonlight”
Here On Out
Released in 2018 on the album Come Tomorrow
Lyrics To Inspire You:
I am strong and wild Like a storm out the stars in my blood And it’s all because of you, you my love
Dave Matthews Band Highest-Charting Tracks
Adult Alternative
#1 Too Much, 1996
#1 Don’t Drink the Water, 1998
#1 Stay (Wasting Time), 1998
#1 I Did It, 2001
#1 The Space Between, 2001
#1 Everyday, 2001
#1 Where Are You Going, 2002
#1 Funny the Way It Is, 2009
#1 Mercy, 2012
#2 Crash into Me, 1996
#2 American Baby, 2005
#2 Why I Am, 2009
#2 You and Me, 2009
#3 So Much to Say, 1996
#3Crush, 1998
#3Dreamgirl, 2005
Have a favorite Dave Matthews Band love song? Please share your song below in the comments!
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
Just an FYI-LLD was released on UTT&D album in 1994. And SAWG was released on the Stand Up album. There are a ton of fabulous live versions (as with all of the above songs).
Thanks for the suggestion Brooke. The song has been added!
Joe Hellinger
5 years ago
Sorry but I can’t believe some of the songs on this list, half of these songs don’t have anything to do with love… Have you ever heard of where are you going? It was also happens to be featured in Mr Deeds as a love song.
In full disclosure it was also the first dance at my wedding!!!
Also when I suggested lover lay down to my wife as a first dance she feels there are lyrics in that song that reference being with another women.
Thanks for the feedback Joe. Yes, sometimes popular culture forgets to listen to the lyrics and incorporate songs that are not necessarily pure wedding songs. Please let me know if you have any DMB songs you would add to the list though.
Just an FYI-LLD was released on UTT&D album in 1994. And SAWG was released on the Stand Up album. There are a ton of fabulous live versions (as with all of the above songs).
Thank you Meg for reading and the corrections. The content has been updated.
You should add “Here on Out”
Thanks for the suggestion Brooke. The song has been added!
Sorry but I can’t believe some of the songs on this list, half of these songs don’t have anything to do with love… Have you ever heard of where are you going? It was also happens to be featured in Mr Deeds as a love song.
In full disclosure it was also the first dance at my wedding!!!
Also when I suggested lover lay down to my wife as a first dance she feels there are lyrics in that song that reference being with another women.
Thanks for the feedback Joe. Yes, sometimes popular culture forgets to listen to the lyrics and incorporate songs that are not necessarily pure wedding songs. Please let me know if you have any DMB songs you would add to the list though.