Recommended Western wedding songs for men: moving masterpieces and popular tracks.

I Wanna Marry YouBruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – I Wanna Marry You (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)

A track from the 1981 smash-hit album The River.

Its title—“I Wanna Marry You”—is about as simple and direct as it gets.

It’s a slow ballad in which a man confesses his feelings of love and desire for marriage to a woman.

We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters

We've Only Just Begun (Prelude of Love) / Carpenters

The Japanese title is “Ai no Prelude” (Prelude of Love).

I think this title is the one more familiar in Japan.

Sung in Karen’s soft, calm voice, the lyrics say, “We’ve only just begun.

Let’s talk about many things and walk together.” The content matches a wedding perfectly.

A hit song from 1970.

Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood

Enchanted – Carrie Underwood – Ever Ever After

Famous from the movie Enchanted, this song is perfect for kicking off a party.

Play it during a toast or anytime you want to create a fun atmosphere, and it’s sure to make for a wonderful wedding.

It’s also recommended for relaxed moments like during conversation.

A Thousand YearsChristina Perri

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

This song, which tells the story from the couple’s first meeting to their everlasting love, is perfect for creating a calm atmosphere.

It also works well as background music for romantic scenes, making it a great choice for weddings.

Feel free to use it as BGM for videos, too!

I doColbie Caillat

Colbie Caillat – I Do

For my beloved best friend’s wedding, I want to dedicate Colbie Caillat’s “I Do.” With its cute melody and simple lines, it’s an English song that’s easy to sing.

The lovely lyrics, which express feelings for someone you love, are also a highlight.

Thining out loudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” which was also recognized as the most popular wedding song in 2016.

With lyrics about staying happy no matter when or where, it’s the perfect track to celebrate the start of a lifelong journey for two people.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

This song, which vows a love that says “I’ll keep loving you even when I’m 70,” is perfect for weddings.

Its laid-back, romantic vibe sets the mood, making it an ideal track to enhance scenes like an episode movie featuring the loving couple.