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

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.

Ode To My FamilyThe Cranberries

The Cranberries – Ode To My Family (Official Music Video)

Ode To My Family, sung by The Cranberries’ charismatic female vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, is a gentle, heartwarming ballad in which she expresses her feelings for her family.

Formed in 1989, The Cranberries are an Irish rock band that has released numerous hit songs—such as the classic Dreams, the acoustic Linger, and the heavy-sounding Zombie—and has sold over 38 million albums, making them a hugely popular band.

Angel Of MineMonica

Monica – Angel Of Mine (Official Music Video)

Monica Denise Arnold—an R&B singer and actress from Georgia known for her sultry voice—won a Grammy and sold about 2.6 million copies with her duet with Brandy, “The Boy Is Mine,” which spent 13 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100.

Her song “Angel of Mine” is a very graceful and radiant ballad.

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

This is a sweet song by the American pop rock band Maroon 5.

The piece, which sings about romantic desire and dependence, features an upbeat rhythm infused with disco and funk elements.

Adam Levine’s vocals balance urgency and lightness, capturing listeners’ hearts.

Released in January 2015, it is included on the album V.

It reached No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard charts and became a major hit, spending over 20 weeks in the top 10.

The music video, which depicts surprise appearances at real weddings, generated considerable buzz.

Its refreshing, pleasant vibe makes it a great recommendation when you want a change of pace or a quick refresh.

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.

Real LoveSarah Connor

Sarah Connor – Real Love

Real Love, sung by German singer-songwriter Sarah Connor, is a sexy ballad with a strikingly beautiful piano intro and her smoky voice.

Sarah began her rise to success after singing at a Michael Jackson concert held in Germany when she was 17, and went on to release international hits such as From Sarah with Love.

As a female singer from Germany, she was the most successful artist in the early 2000s.

You Give Good LoveLakisha Jones

LaKisha Jones- You Give Good Love

Starting to sing gospel music at church from the age of five and trained in classical music, Lakeisha Jones is a female vocalist with exceptional vocal ability who beautifully and effortlessly commands everything from the low to the high register.

Covering Whitney Houston’s “You Give Good Love,” this ballad showcases Lakeisha’s dazzling sense of musicality.