Sister Brother Songs To Celebrate Your Relationship On Your Big Day

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for brothers and sisters at weddings. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.

Did your big brother make a big impact on your life? Maybe he was your protector. He might even be your twin. Your childhood is full of memories together and you want to honor your relationship. Choosing a sister-brother song at your wedding honors a lifetime of memories.

Sister & Brother Songs by Theme

Dedication to Brother

These are songs that have a brother theme that you can dedicate to him.

• Brotherly Love – Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley
• He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Hollies
• Hey Brother – Avicii
• Hey Brother – Dan Tyminski
• Little Brothers – Phineas and Ferb
• My Brother Taught Me How to Swim – Passion Pit

Dedication to Sister

These are songs that have a sister theme that you can dedicate to her.

• All My Life – Flo Rida
• Come Some Rainy Day – Wynonna
• Dance Little Sister – Rolling Stones
• Dance Little Sister – Terence Trent D’Arby
• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Look at Little Sister – Stevie Ray Vaughan
• My Big Sister – Barenaked Ladies
• My Sister – Juliana Hatfield Three
• My Sister – Reba McEntire
• Oh, Sister – Bob Dylan
• Older Sister – Carly Simon
• Sister – Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
• Sister – Nixons
• Sister Christian – Night Ranger
• Sister Oh Sister – Rodney Crowell & Mary Karr feat. Rosanne Cash

Brother Sister Relationship

A list of songs the celebrate a brother and sister relationship and being family.

• Boss of Me – They Might Be Giants
• Brother Mine – Suzanne Vega
• Brother, Sister – Beta Radio
• Come Dancing – Kinks
• Footprints – Molly Kate Kestner
• I Learned From You – Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
• Orange Sky – Alexi Murdoch
• Pollyanna’s Shadow – Howie D
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Fun & Unexpected

Looking for a song to have a special moment with your sibling on your wedding day? These songs range from fun moments to songs that would be a surprise but appropriate.

• CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! – Justin Timberlake
• Come On Get Happy – Partridge Family
• Happier – Marshmello, Bastille
• Happy – Pharrell Williams
• Mr. Blue Sky – Weezer
• Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
• Rainbow Connection – Brian McKnight
• Rainbow Connection – JJ Heller
• Rainbow Connection – Kermit the Frog
• White Wedding – Billy Idol

About Girls

If your sister is the one getting married, these songs pay tribute to her to lift her up as a powerful woman as it is her day.

• American Girl – Tom Petty
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys

Growing Up

Here is a list of songs about growing up and your hometown as a tribute.

• American Honey – Lady A
• It Don’t Have to Change – John Legend feat. The Stephens Family
• We Are Going to Be Friends – White Stripes
• We Were Just Kids – Clean Bandit feat. Craig David & Kirsten Joy
• Whenever You Remember – Carrie Underwood
• Who Says You Can’t Go Home – Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles

Friendship

If you and your sister or brother are best friends, these songs help to share that friendship.

• Best Friend – Brandy
• Best Friends – Missy Elliott feat. Aaliyah
• Brother – Kodaline
• My Best Friend – Weezer
• You’re My Best Friend – Queen
• You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
• You’ve Got A Friend in Me – Randy Newman

Hope for the Future

No matter who you are today, these songs give hope for a brighter future.

• Better Place – Rachel Platten
• Brother Sister – Brand New Heavies
• Brothers & Sisters – Coldplay
• Don’t Forget to Remember Me – Carrie Underwood
• Have It All – Jason Mraz
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• I Wish You Love – Nat King Cole
• Into the Mystic – Van Morrison
• Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
• Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
• My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
• Wildflowers – Tom Petty

Supporting Each Other

Now that your sibling is moving on to live their life with their new partner, these songs tell them that you will still be there for the road ahead.

• Count On Me – Bruno Mars
• Count On Me – Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
• Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
• Hero – Mariah Carey
• I’ll Be Here – Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow
• I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
• I’ll Be There for You – The Rembrandts
• Keep Holding On – Avril Lavigne
• Lean On Me – Bill Withers
• Love You True (String Sessions) – Lydia Luce
• Stand By Me – Ben E King
• There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
• When You Need It – Tenille Townes feat. Wrabel
• You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
• Your Guardian Angel – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

DJs! Plan a Sister-Brother Song by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify Sister and Brother Playlist

Do you have a favorite sister and brother song not on my list? Please share your song below in the comments.

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