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

Take My Breath AwayBerlin

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.

No OneAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – No One (Official Music Video)

This song, which powerfully sings of true love and the resolve to overcome its obstacles, is a warm, exquisite love ballad released in September 2007 as the lead single from the album “As I Am.” The emotionally rich piano melodies crafted by New York–born Alicia Keys and the stirring interplay with her powerful vocals resonate deeply.

The track was featured in the trailer for the film “27 Dresses” and in the TV series “Ugly Betty,” and it received high acclaim, winning two awards at the 50th Grammy Awards.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push—when you want to cherish your feelings for someone you love, or when you need courage in your daily life.

Marry Your DaughterBRKN RBTZ

Marry Your Daughter – BRKN RBTZ (Brian McKnight Jr. and Niko McKnight)

BRKN RBTZ’s song “Marry Your Daughter” is a very warm and beautiful ballad.

Its lyrics describe a scenario where a daughter’s boyfriend comes to the house and, with such sincere words, asks the father for permission to marry her—something that would make any parent happy.

Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGlenn Medeiros

Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (Official Music Video) [HD]

The graceful saxophone intro radiates a beautiful glow, and Glenn Medeiros’s dulcet voice makes the ballad “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You” wonderful.

The original was a song by George Benson, but Glenn Medeiros released it as his debut single, causing a stir across the United States and becoming a worldwide smash hit.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

A gem of a love song that gently sings of the wonder of eternal love.

It’s a single from the British artist Ed Sheeran’s 2014 June album “×.” With a warm gaze upon two people growing old together as time passes, it paints the unchanging depth of their love.

The music video, memorable for its graceful dance scenes with American dancer Brittany Cherry, was completed after Sheeran practiced for three weeks.

At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, it won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Me Before You,” and is cherished as a wedding staple.

It’s a track that will make the days spent with your loved one shine even brighter.

Our LoveNatalie Cole

Natalie Cole – Our Love

Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, the great American jazz pianist and singer, is an artist whose talent rivals her father’s.

With Pink Cadillac, she topped both the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts on the U.

S.

Billboard and reached No.

2 on the UK Official Singles Chart, among many other achievements.

The song Our Love is an outstanding ballad that showcases the captivating allure of Natalie Cole’s vocals.

Because I Love YouStevie B

Stevie B – Because I Love You (The Postman Song)

Sung in Stevie B’s mellow, sweet voice, “Because I Love You” is a melodious and beautiful ballad whose lyrics express a vow to offer true love from the heart.

Released in 1990, the song reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100 in December of the same year.

As the title suggests, the straightforward, universally understandable message in the lyrics resonated directly with listeners, making it a major hit.