[2025] Make Your Wedding Shine with Western Music BGM! Recommended English-Language Wedding Songs

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We’re introducing some recommended Western songs for your wedding BGM! If you’re a couple who loves Western music, you’ll want to make your reception feel like “you” by using Western tracks throughout.

That said, if you switch out every track for each scene and for background conversations, you’ll end up needing a dozen or more songs.

Your favorite songs might not always suit a celebratory occasion, and choosing can be tough… So for those dealing with that dilemma, we’ve put together a list of Western songs that work well across various wedding moments.

We focused our research on recent hits, including the latest tracks, and we also introduce timeless classics in the latter half—so you’re sure to get compliments on your great taste.

Use this article as a guide to help you create a wedding that’s brimming with your unique personalities!

[2025] Make Your Wedding Sparkle with Western Music BGM! Recommended Western Wedding Songs (21–30)

UnconditionallyKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Official)

UnconditionallyKaty Perry

Katy Perry herself has said, “This is one of the many kinds of love,” and this song is about loving unconditionally.

Her soaring high notes convey a broad, expansive sense of love.

The track was included on her 2013 album PRISM.

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Still Faling For YouEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Still Falling For You (From “Bridget Jones’s Baby” Original Soundtrack)

Still Faling For YouEllie Goulding

A song featured as the theme for the film “Bridget Jones’s Baby.” It’s a ballad that overwhelms with its slow EDM, R&B-like complex rhythms, and grand sound.

The lyrics, which sing of love with an endlessly epic imagery, are also noteworthy.

The more you listen, the more it resonates in your heart.

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[2025] Make Your Wedding Sparkle with Western Music BGM! Recommended Western Wedding Songs (31–40)

A Whole New WorldSweetbox

Sweetbox – A Whole New World

A Whole New WorldSweetbox

This is Disney’s classic “A Whole New World,” covered by the German music group Sweetbox.

The song’s popularity resurged with the release of the live-action film Aladdin in 2019.

This version is arranged in an electronic music style, giving it a more sparkling feel than the musical version.

It’s a very romantic track, so it’s perfect for weddings!

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Love StoryTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Love Story

Love StoryTaylor Swift

A heart-fluttering song that likens their relationship to Romeo and Juliet.

All of Taylor Swift’s songs tend to be favorites among girls, but this one is especially perfect for weddings! The guitar and violin have a subtly natural sound that would suit a venue surrounded by nature.

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The ClimbMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – The Climb

The ClimbMiley Cyrus

This is a song by Miley Cyrus, one of America’s leading pop singers, titled “The Climb.” It was also used in the film Hannah Montana: The Movie, in which she appeared.

It’s a dramatic, message-driven ballad.

If you use it in a segment where you read letters to your parents, it’s sure to be moving! Let yourself be carried away by Miley Cyrus’s vocals.

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Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

This is the song “Shake It Off,” released in 2014 by hugely popular singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

It’s included on the album 1989.

Her energetic vocals really brighten listeners’ moods! With its great tempo and fun vibe, it would be perfect for wedding entertainment, don’t you think?

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Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson

This is the song “Uptown Funk” by singer-songwriter Mark Ronson, who is also active as a producer, featuring Bruno Mars, the Honolulu-born singer-songwriter and producer.

Just listening to it is so much fun—it’s a super funky track! It’s perfect for couples who love flashy vibes and for wedding entertainment!

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