[2025] A Roundup of Popular Western Wedding Songs

Ave MariaBeyoncé

Beyonce – Ave Maria

Beyoncé’s Ave Maria is now a staple song for civil wedding ceremonies.

Its quiet, beautiful melody and Beyoncé’s soaring high notes are sure to elevate any moving moment.

It’s also perfect as a wedding song—if it plays during the processional or recessional, it will make the ceremony even more unforgettable.

BeautifulChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Official HD Video)

The most wonderful look at a wedding is the moment you’re allowed to feel confident in yourself.

These lyrics powerfully capture a woman’s overflowing self-assurance, making them perfect for such a moment.

You’ll undoubtedly be drawn in by the captivating vocals as well, so it can also be used as a wedding song.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

This is the theme song from the 1991 film The Bodyguard, which also drew attention because Whitney Houston herself appeared in the movie.

Originally a country song, Whitney Houston’s cover turns it into a sweet ballad.

The famous chorus is perfect for main wedding events like the cake cutting or candle service and really lifts the mood.

Beauty and the BeastCéline Dion, Peabo Bryson

Beauty and the Beast_Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson

This is an arranged version of the Beauty and the Beast theme sung passionately by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.

It’s a song that watches over two people who truly love each other.

It will unite the hearts of everyone in the venue, wishing that the newlyweds’ future will be filled with happiness.

Close To YouCarpenters

Carpenters – Close to you

A love song from a woman to a man.

It’s about a very charming man who is loved by everyone, with lyrics like, “When I’m by your side, birds and stars—and all the girls in town—gather around you… why is that?” It expresses the feeling of “I want to be by the side of someone loved by everyone,” and I think it’s a perfect song for the bride to use at a wedding, where the parents and friends who always love him are gathered.

Let Me Love YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)

A hugely popular American R&B singer-songwriter who released this in 2012.

It’s Ne-Yo’s massive hit.

His vocals are unbeatable.

This song is an absolutely incredible hit—beyond compare.

It’s definitely a perfect choice as a wedding song.

CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

Sung by superstar Justin Timberlake, a 15-time Grammy and 4-time Emmy winner, this song was released in 2016 and became a hit.

It’s also featured on the soundtrack of DreamWorks’ animated film Trolls.

With its upbeat vibe, it instantly brightens the atmosphere when played at a wedding party.