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.
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Recommended Western pop/rock coming-of-age songs for weddings and receptions (71–80)
Sexy LoveNe-Yo
It’s a song by Ne-Yo released in 2006.
It’s a sweet R&B track that will make you fall in love with his vocals.
The lyrics make you want to see your lover as you listen, which is great too.
It’s also a good pick for casual wedding parties or evening wedding after-parties.
Those Sweet WordsNorah Jones
A song included on Norah Jones’s album “Feels Like Home,” characterized by her warm, soothing vocals and a relaxing, gentle sound.
If the bride dedicates this song as a gift to the groom, it would likely fill their hearts with memories of the nostalgic youth when they first met.
True Love ft. Lily AllenP!nk
It might get on your nerves sometimes, but I still love you—these straightforward lyrics about true love are perfect for a wedding or reception, and it’s an upbeat youth love song that lifts your spirits.
The lyrics are easy to catch, so I think the message will come across clearly even to guests who aren’t familiar with English.
Someone Like YouPaolo Nutini
It’s a song by Scottish singer Paolo Nutini, and its gentle, music-box-like intro is truly memorable.
With its warm sound that appeals to all generations, it might be well received if used in a wedding reception as a performance where the groom serenades the bride with an acoustic guitar.
I Will Never Let You DownRita Ora
It’s a song by Rita Ora released in 2014.
With its up-tempo, dance-pop sound, it seems perfect as a dance number for wedding ceremonies or receptions.
As the lyrics suggest, it’s a song that makes you want to say you’ll keep supporting each other after marriage and stay by each other’s side even in sad times.
Love SongSara Bareilles
A hit song by Sara Bareilles.
It’s piano rock with contrarian lyrics—“I’m not gonna write you a love song”—that give off a youthful vibe.
Perfect for a bride who feels that love songs and ballads just aren’t her style.
It’s sure to liven up a wedding ceremony or reception.
MineTaylor Swift
It’s a song by the queen of love songs, Taylor Swift, released in 2010.
It’s a soft country-pop tune that soothes you every time you listen.
If you’re planning a garden wedding party, hanging photos of your memories from the trees like in the music video would make a lovely touch.
Be sure to have this song playing for the occasion.