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May 2019 featured many new R&B songs that would be perfect for weddings. However, what stood out this month was the selections of instrumental songs released from major motion pictures. These instrumental songs would make perfect wedding ceremony songs for the processional or recessional. Plus, we have a new line dance song released in May that will be a big hit.

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New Wedding Songs – May 2019

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Could I Love You Any More
Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz
(May 31, 2019)
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
(May 31, 2019)
A dance tune that can set the vibe before the wedding couples’ grand entrance into the reception venue.

Shallow
Pentatonix
(May 31, 2019)
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
(May 31, 2019)
Unique lyrics from a singer-songwriter that would fit perfectly into any aspect of a wedding.

I Don’t Care (Acoustic)
Ed Sheeran
(May 31, 2019)
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
(May 31, 2019)
An uptempo song perfect for background music or for the cake cutting.

Put Me in My Place
Muscadine Bloodline
(May 31, 2019)
Another unique lyrical love songs where they end up together forever.

Walk With Me
Delta Rae
(May 24, 2019)
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 too.

Rest of Our Lives
The Light the Heat
(May 24, 2019)
A unique Folk recessional song to start the rest of your lives as a married couple.

Unforgettable
Maelyn Jarmon & John Legend
(May 22, 2019)
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
(May 22, 2019)
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
(May 22, 2019)
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
(May 17, 2019)
An R&B remake of The Gap Band’s song perfect for two lovers on their wedding day.

Doin’ Time
Lana Del Rey
(May 17, 2019)
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
(May 17, 2019)
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
(May 16, 2019)
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
(May 14, 2019)
Making his way back after a long hiatus, Montell returns with the perfect mid-tempo background wedding song.

Beauty Marks
Ciara
(May 10, 2019)
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
(May 10, 2019)
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
(May 10, 2019)
A romantic Country love story that many will relate to in their own life.

Boxes
Baylee Littrell
(May 10, 2019)
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
(May 10, 2019)
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
(May 9, 2019)
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
(May 3, 2019)
Movie buffs will like this orchestral song from the movie Tolkien. Instrumentals are great for the processional and recessional.

The Git Up
Blanco Brown
(May 3, 2019)
Another great group participation or line dance song to fill the dance floor with everyone in attendance.

Enough
Fantasia
(May 3, 2019)
Fantasia, American Idol winner, releases an R&B love song perfect for your first dance or cake cutting.

September
Spencer Kane
(May 3, 2019)
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
(May 3, 2019)
Another movie song perfect for the processional or recessional. May the force be with you when played.

Just Right
Raheem DeVaughn
(May 3, 2019)
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
(May 3, 2019)
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 3, 2019)
May is highlighted with the holiday of Mother’s Day. This song by JJ is perfect for remembering your mother or mother-in-law at your wedding.

If you like this list, be sure to stay up-to-date with our newly-released wedding songs chart. Also, check out our list of love songs to incorporate into your wedding. If you have a song not on our list, be sure to comment on it below as we do read and respond to all comments.

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