Recommended Western ballad songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits, both old and new.

If You Love MeBrownstone

Brownstone – If You Love Me (Acappella Version)

The American female R&B trio Brownstone is a group known for their vibrant choral work and a refined, beautiful, and distinctively high-class sound.

Their a cappella performance of If You Love Me is simply mesmerizing.

The song became a worldwide hit in 1995 and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.

PerfectEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Official Music Video)

It’s a number brimming with a cool, understated charm that embodies the essence of a romantic ballad.

Born from a reunion with a school-days sweetheart, the song infuses every lyric with the depth of pure love, slowly seeping into the heart.

Included on the album ÷, released in September 2017, it reached number one on the charts in 18 countries, including the UK and the US.

It’s also popular as wedding background music and is loved by many couples.

If you’re going to sing this piece, the falsetto that unfolds in the chorus is a key highlight.

Try singing it with feeling, picturing Ed Sheeran’s sincere vocals.

How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love

The Bee Gees are captivating for their supple, beautiful choral work.

Their ballad “How Deep Is Your Love,” known in Japanese as “Ai wa Kirameki no Naka ni,” showcases the exquisite harmonies and falsetto of the Gibb brothers.

The song reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart on Christmas Eve and remained in the Top 10 for 17 weeks, becoming a classic.

It also peaked at No.

3 on the UK chart and is one of the Bee Gees’ signature songs.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

I Will Always Love You

This song, which sings of eternal love, expresses the depth of affection found within parting.

Whitney Houston’s overwhelming vocal power deepens the song’s emotional impact even further.

Released in 1992 as part of the soundtrack for the film The Bodyguard, it became a massive hit, selling 24 million copies worldwide.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 consecutive weeks and won two Grammy Awards in 1994.

Chosen at the suggestion of co-star Kevin Costner, the song portrays selfless love—stepping back for the sake of the one you love.

It’s highly recommended for weddings and receptions for those who want to convey their feelings to someone special through song.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)

The romantic ballad “My Heart Will Go On” sung by Celine Dion is the theme song of the unforgettable, moving love-romance film Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Endless LoveLuther Vandross

Luther Vandross – Endless Love (Official HD Video)

The iconic duet that triumphantly sings of endless love was released to the world in 1981 by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, and the 1994 cover by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey can likewise be called a true gem.

Vandross’s smooth yet resonant voice blends beautifully with Carey’s radiant vocals to portray the eternal love of two lovers.

Stirring strings and powerful drums add a soaring sense of uplift, moving the hearts of listeners.

Included on Vandross’s album “Songs,” it was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration at the 1995 Grammy Awards.

A deeply moving track that speaks for couples pledging their love at weddings and receptions—highly recommended.

AThousand YearsChristina Perri

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

Christina Perri, a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania, USA, has a warm voice that gently embraces listeners.

Her song “A Thousand Years” is a beautiful ballad with lyrics about falling in love in an instant and continuing to love that person forever.