Western wedding songs recommended for people in their 20s: moving classics and popular hits.

Love On TopBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Love On Top (Official Video)

This is a gem of an up-tempo R&B song that sings of gratitude and happiness for a loved one.

Released by Beyoncé in September 2011, the track weaves in musical elements from the 1980s throughout, elevating them into a sweeping love song.

As the song progresses, it modulates four times, and its exhilarating melody and powerful vocals captivate the listener from start to finish.

Issued as a single from the album “4,” it won hearts around the world and earned the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Still beloved by many couples today, it’s a perfect choice to play on special days with someone you cherish—such as proposals or wedding anniversaries.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Official Video)

The track was originally released by Bob Dylan in 1997.

It has been recorded by many artists, including Garth Brooks and Kelly Clarkson.

The version by the British singer Adele was released in 2008 and was used in the film When in Rome.

All I Can Think About Is YouColdplay

Coldplay – All I Can Think About Is You (Official Lyric Video)

A track released in 2017 by the British rock band Coldplay.

Grammy Award–winning producer Rik Simpson was involved in its production.

Characterized by a sound featuring jammy guitars and gentle percussion, this captivating track became a hit in the United States and across various European countries.

Beautiful in WhiteWestlife

Westlife – Beautiful in White

It’s a ballad that sings of love for a bride at an elegant, peaceful wedding, featuring an impressive arrangement that incorporates Johann Pachelbel’s Canon throughout.

Gradually swelling strings and choral work heighten the sense of happiness.

TreasureBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Treasure (Official Music Video)

A track released in 2013 by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

It features a disco sound driven by trumpets.

The music video, filmed in Las Vegas, features model and dancer Taja Riley.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

Without someone to love, wealth and fame mean nothing—this is a stirring R&B ballad that sings of eternal love.

Alicia Keys’s soulful voice and classical piano melodies gracefully express the preciousness of love.

While contrasting the emptiness of those who chase materialism and fame, it asks what truly matters.

Released from the album “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance after its February 2004 release.

In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was featured in the Netflix series “Queen Charlotte,” bringing a new wave of emotion.

It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, such as a proposal or a wedding.

Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller

DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (Official Video) ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller

A collaboration by American musician DJ Khaled and singers Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.

Released in 2017, it was performed at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

It was inspired by Santana’s 1999 track “Maria Maria.”