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

Longest TimeBilly Joel

Billy Joel – The Longest Time (Official HD Video)

Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time” is a perfect song for couples who’ve shared ups and downs on their way to marriage.

It’s also recommended for couples who made it through a long-distance relationship.

Its gospel-style melody seems great for practicing together with close friends.

Back At OneBrian McKnight

Brian McKnight – Back At One (Short Version) (Official Music Video)

A love ballad gently sung with Brian McKnight’s sweet, slightly husky silky voice.

“Never forget your original intention” is important in everything.

It’s true for couples who will spend many years together as well.

We want to always remember the feelings we had when we made our vows at the wedding.

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.

I want you to want meCheap Trick

Cheap Trick-I Want You To Want Me Lyrics

The 70s rock-style love song “I Want You to Want Me.” Its structure is simple, making it easy to sing.

The lyrics, “I want you to want me,” are also perfect for lifting the mood at a wedding.

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!