Popular Western Wedding Songs Ranking [2025]

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston29rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

A gem-like love ballad that powerfully sings of eternal love.

It conveys the poignant sorrow of having to choose separation despite deep affection, along with a pure wish for the other person’s happiness, all carried by Whitney Houston’s crystal-clear voice that resonates in the heart.

Released in November 1992 as the theme song for the film The Bodyguard, this legendary masterpiece topped the U.

S.

charts for 14 consecutive weeks.

It continues to move listeners with a timeless emotion that never fades.

Perfect for the wedding recessional, coloring the moment you take a step into a new life.

As a message song pledging eternal love to someone special, it will be etched in your heart.

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt30rank/position

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

James Blunt’s signature song, which weaves a bittersweet love for a chance encounter with a clear, translucent vocal.

Released in May 2005, this work has continued to be loved worldwide as a quintessential ballad of the British pop scene.

Its delicate emotional expression and melodious composition blend beauty and poignancy in exquisite balance, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released as a single from the album “Back to Bedlam,” it reached No.

1 on the charts in 13 countries and was used in Japan in 2006 as an insert song for the TV drama “Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi.” It also featured in commercials for the Toyota Vitz and Shiseido’s TSUBAKI, making it widely familiar across generations.

Harmonizing pure expressions of love with a graceful sense of resignation, this song is a perfect choice to celebrate the newlyweds’ departure during a wedding recessional.

Take My Breath AwayBerlin31rank/position

Berlin – Take My Breathe Away theme from Top Gun with Lyrics

The beautifully melodic ballad “Take My Breath Away,” sung by Berlin’s vocalist Terri Nunn, became famous as an insert song in the 1986 global hit coming-of-age film Top Gun.

Like the movie, the song was also a worldwide smash.

The emotionally delivered title line is so striking that once you hear it, you’ll never forget it.

It’s a song that can make weddings and receptions truly memorable.

My LoveWestlife32rank/position

Westlife – My Love (Coast to Coast)

“My Love,” a song by Westlife, an Irish vocal group from Ireland, is an elegant ballad that beautifully expresses feelings for a beloved person through poetic lyrics.

The track appears on the album “Coast to Coast” and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in November 2000.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele33rank/position

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Official Video)

An eternal love song that sings of deep affection and devotion that moves everyone.

It carries a pure vow to stay by someone’s side even when they face loneliness or hardship.

Adele’s soulful vocals and the piano accompaniment beautifully express compassion and tenderness for a loved one.

Released in October 2008 as the fourth single from her debut album “19,” it reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2010, it gained renewed attention after a performance on The X Factor and went on to be certified Platinum in the UK.

Now a staple for weddings and proposals, this song is perfect for reaffirming your deep love for someone special or adding a touch of magic to a memorable moment.

Hold My HandMichael Jackson34rank/position

Michael Jackson – Hold My Hand (Duet with Akon) (Official Video) ft. Akon

It’s a heartwarming pop ballad that delivers a message of love and unity.

Discovered almost complete, the song was released as a single in November 2010 and reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the music video, concert footage of Michael Jackson is interwoven with scenes of fans from different generations holding hands.

The lyrics, which reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of overcoming difficult times together, speak to universal themes we can all relate to.

It’s a song I hope people will listen to at weddings and receptions, taking a loved one’s hand and sharing hope for the future—those feelings are woven into this one track.

Marry YouBruno Mars35rank/position

Bruno Mars – Marry You (Official Lyric Video)

A love message song inspired by a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding that adds sparkle to any anniversary.

Crafted by American artist Bruno Mars, this lively number beautifully blends doo-wop rhythms reminiscent of 1960s pop with a modern pop sound.

Included on the 2010 album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” it received high acclaim on charts around the world.

The track has also enjoyed extensive media exposure, including its use on the TV show Glee and in a viral proposal video on YouTube.

It’s the perfect song for a proposal or as background music for an anniversary video—a gem of a love song that expresses deep affection for someone special with a bright and joyful touch.