[2026] Brighten your wedding 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!

[2026] Make Your Wedding Sparkle with Western Music BGM! Recommended English-Language Wedding Songs (31–40)

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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I Want CrazyHunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes – I Want Crazy (Official Music Video)

I Want CrazyHunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes’s “I Want Crazy” is, just as the title suggests, a country-style love song that sings, “Let’s go crazy for love!” If it’s with the one I love, I want to go crazy anywhere and everywhere—and who cares what anyone else thinks! Its upbeat, positive lyrics make it a perfect fit for celebrating the start of a newlywed couple’s love-filled journey.

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My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

The theme song from the movie Titanic.

Titanic is famous as a moving film, and this song follows the storyline of the movie, singing about an eternal love that will never fade no matter what happens.

It’s a perfect, emotional song for a wedding where eternal love is vowed.

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Live Like You’re LovedHawk Nelson

Hawk Nelson – Live Like You’re Loved (Official Lyric Video)

Live Like You're LovedHawk Nelson

This is a song called “Live Like You’re Loved,” released in 2015 by the Canadian pop-punk band Hawk Nelson.

In our daily lives, work and house chores can leave us feeling overwhelmed and short on peace of mind.

But on your wedding day—a truly special occasion—let it be a day to simply savor the happiness of being surrounded by people who love you.

It’s a perfect song to make your special day an unforgettable memory.

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EverythingMichael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Everything [Official Music Video]

EverythingMichael Bublé

A track from Michael’s third album, “Call Me Irresponsible,” released in 2007.

Its calm vocals and the lyric “You’re my everything” are a perfect match, making it a laid-back, relaxing song.

Just listening to it fills you with a delightful, indescribable sense of comfort.

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[2026] Make Your Wedding Shine with Western Music BGM! Recommended English-Language Wedding Songs (41–50)

Just the two of usGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr. – Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) (Official Lyric Video)

Just the two of usGrover Washington Jr.

The song Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington Jr.

is his biggest hit.

It has the vibe of a sweet, mature love song, highlighted by the mellow sound of the saxophone.

In the movie Austin Powers, it was used in a parodic way.

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Anyone At AllCarole King

Carole King – Anyone At All (from You’ve Got Mail)

Anyone At AllCarole King

The theme song of the movie “You’ve Got Mail.” It’s a deeply moving ballad about how strangely comfortable it feels to be together, and the feeling of being grateful that you’re the one who catches me when I fall.

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