Recommended Western pop coming-of-age songs for weddings and wedding receptions
There are many milestones in life where we put a period at the end of our “youth.” Maybe there are so many because it’s actually hard to bring youth to a close.
That said, marriage is probably one of the most powerful events for drawing a firm line under youth.
Here, we’ve gathered a collection of youth songs that are perfect for such life milestones.
Top 10 recommended Western coming-of-age songs for weddings and receptions
Marry YouBruno Mars
A refreshing love song that celebrates the impulsive romance and marriage everyone dreams of at least once.
American artist Bruno Mars paints a love story set in a small chapel in Las Vegas, unfolding with a buoyant melody that makes the heart dance.
Included on his 2010 debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, the track charms with a joyful sound that blends doo-wop and pop.
Covered on the TV drama Glee and featured in the film Jumping the Broom, this song has become a favorite for proposal scenes and weddings.
It’s a feel-good anthem for anyone who’s in love with love.
Die YoungKe$ha
I could die happy right here, right now! Youth in full bloom! It’s an upbeat party song bursting with youthful energy.
It’s sure to brighten up a wedding ceremony or reception.
You could even clip the chorus to use as the entrance music for the bride and groom and get the guests clapping along.
My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson
If you want to liven up a wedding or reception, how about this song by Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural winner of the audition show American Idol? Its lyrics celebrate a couple who stay together even when they fight, and her powerful vocals ramp up that youthful, exhilarating feeling.
Blow Your Mind (Mwah)Dua Lipa
This is a song by the gorgeous singer Dua Lipa, released in 2016.
Dua’s uniquely low vocals are super cool, and the danceable sound really amps up the energy.
It’s perfect for a wedding reception performance or an after-party, and listening to it will get everyone excited and make for a fun, lively time together.
Can You Feel the Love TonightElton John
Sung by the British artist Elton John, this song will feel nostalgic to many who remember it from Disney’s feature-length animated film The Lion King.
Its soothing sound and John’s vocals make you want to close your eyes and listen.
It’s a great choice for a wedding or for closing a reception.
Change Your LifeLittle Mix
A four-member group who appeared on the UK audition show The X Factor and debuted as a group.
It’s a coming-of-age song that gives you courage from these women who changed their lives through their own strength.
It’s the perfect track to lift the spirits of a bride and groom at a milestone moment in their lives.
Boom ClapCharli XCX
When it comes to a feel-good teen love song that everyone can clap along to, how about this track by Charli XCX? The catchy “Boom, clap!” chant really stands out.
I think it would energize a wedding or reception in a powerful way.