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

Pop and cute numbers are catchy and lovely for once-in-a-lifetime events like weddings and receptions, but we also recommend songs with the majestic, heartfelt feel of Western ballads—they can instantly make the atmosphere more radiant.

In this song list, we’ve selected Western ballads that sing of love—boldly or tenderly—perfect for weddings and receptions.

A moving celebration of love, blending the old with the new.

As you listen, try to find that one gem that will leave a lasting impression on everyone’s hearts.

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Recommended Western ballad songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits, both old and new.
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1eastYou Raise Me UpCeltic WomenThe song “You Raise Me Up”…
2eastThe Sweetest DaysVanessa Williams"The Sweetest Days" is...
3eastOnly YouTHE PLATTERSLead vocalist Tony Williams...
4eastAll of MeJohn LegendBy John Legend, a pure love...
5eastTonight I Cerebrate My LoveRoberta Flack And Peabo BrysonPeabo Brya… released in 1983
6eastIf We Hold On TogetherDiana RossAn inspiring ballad that sings of the power of hope and unity…
7eastAlwaysAtlantic Starr“Always” rides on a sweet melody…
8eastIn Your EyesGeorge BensonIt started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
9eastEndless LoveLionel Richie & Shania TwainLionel Richie and Diana Ross...
10eastBy Your SideSadeThe song “By Your Side” is, i…
11eastAll My LifeK-Ci & JoJoBy the Black duo, K-Ci & JoJo…
12eastYour SongElton JohnCarried by the elegant resonance of the piano, pure love...
13eastLove StoryTaylor SwiftKnown as a classic song that sings of romantic love…
14eastYou’re BeautifulJames BluntA leading figure of the 21st-century pop music scene…
15eastIf You Love MeBrownstoneThe American female R&B trio, Bra...
16eastPerfectEd SheeranIt embodies the very essence of a romantic ballad…
17eastHow Deep Is Your LoveBee GeesGraceful, elegant choral work that is captivating…
18eastI Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonThis song, which sings of eternal love, lies within a farewell...
19eastMy Heart Will Go OnCéline DionThe romantic song sung by Céline Dion…
20eastEndless LoveLuther VandrossA celebrated duet that boldly sings of eternal love…
21eastAThousand YearsChristina PerriA singer from Pennsylvania, USA...
22eastHappyLeona LewisA British singer-songwriter with a compelling...
23eastCan You Feel the Love TonightElton JohnA hymn to love spun together with graceful piano melodies...
24eastFlowers BloomBoyz II MenBoyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group from Philadelphia...
25eastLove On TopBeyoncéA gem of an R&B song by Beyoncé that sings of love
26eastYou Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie WonderAlready an American legendary musician...
27eastMarry YouBruno MarsAn impulse in Las Vegas that adds a sparkle to our anniversary
28eastTake My Breath AwayBerlinThe vocalist from Berlin…
29eastNo OneAlicia KeysPowerfully resolved to face true love and the obstacles standing in its way…
30eastMarry Your DaughterBRKN RBTZBRKN RBTZ (Broken Robots…)
31eastGo The DistanceMichael Bolton“Go the Distance” sung by Michael Bolton
32eastThinking Out LoudEd SheeranGently embracing the wonder of eternal love…
33eastNothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGlenn MedeirosThe intro of the saxophone radiates a beautiful glow...
34eastYou’re the InspirationCHICAGOGently wrapped in eternal love and gratitude…
35eastLovin’ YouAna CristinaWith a crystalline texture and powerful projection, bo...
36eastOur LoveNatalie ColeA great American jazz pianist and singer…
37eastBecause I Love YouStevie BStevie B's mellow sweet...
38eastLove Me Like You DoEllie GouldingA fusion of sweet, heartrending vocals and a grand, sweeping sound...
39eastMake You Feel My LoveAdeleSinging of a profound love and devotion that moves everyone’s heart…
40eastSeasons of Love (From the Motion Picture RENT)Cast Of RentBroadway musical “Rent,” huh…
41eastThe RoseWestlifeThe Irish pride pop group, Wes...
42eastOde To My FamilyThe CranberriesThe Cranberries’ charismatic female vocalist…
43eastMy LoveWestlifeAn Irish vocalist from Ireland…
44eastIf I Ain’t Got YouAlicia KeysA soul-stirring R&B ballad that sings of the preciousness of love
45eastSugarMaroon 5Maroon 5's romantic hit song resonates with the heart
46eastKiss MeSixpence None The Richer“Kiss m…” released in 1997
47eastYou Give Good LoveLakisha JonesI started singing gospel music at church when I was five years old...
48eastAngel Of MineMonicaThe duet with Brandy, “The Boy…"
49eastSheElvis CostelloI feel elegance and grandeur through the effective use of string instruments...
50eastThe GiftBlueA beautiful melody that pierces the heart and profound lyrics are impres…
51eastTalking to the moonBruno MarsThe bittersweet love that Bruno Mars weaves…
52eastHold My HandMichael JacksonA heartwarming pop song that conveys a message of love and unity…
53eastReal LoveSarah ConnorGerman singer-songwriter, Sara...
54eastWhat A Wonderful WorldStacey KentSouth Oran..., South Orange, New Jersey, United States
55eastThis Time It’s LoveTamiaTami, with her graceful, natural, and beautiful voice...