10 Best Romantic Wedding Songs

Your wedding day is the most beautiful, enchanting day of your life. It’s the day you’ll have locked in your memory for many years to come. The day you’ll spend countless hours planning, and countless hours enjoying with all your heart and soul. But the most romantic, bone-chilling moments of every wedding (aside from the “I do’s” and first kiss) is the first dance; and every first dance needs a heart-melting tune to sway to. These 10 best romantic wedding songs are perfect for captivating the heart and mind of bride and groom as they embark on a beautiful dance as husband and wife.

1. The Luckiest – Ben Folds 

When your eyes meet with your partners, there’s undoubtedly one sentence swirling through your mind: “That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest”; and that’s what “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds tune is all about.

2. You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder- being the musical genius that he is- is an obvious choice for our top 10 most romantic wedding songs list. “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” is a gorgeous tune that melts every heart who hears it. If your lover is truly the sunshine of your life, making even the darkest clouds disappear with something as simple as a smile, you may want to consider this lovely, enchanting song from Stevie Wonder.

3. Just Say You’ll Love Me – Chicago

“Just say you’ll love me for the rest of your life”. Isn’t that what marriage is all about, anyways? “Just Say You’ll Love Me” is such a romantic and brilliant tune that is perfect for a pair of newlyweds who truly embrace each other and adore each other with all their hearts.

4. At Last – Etta James

Etta James, with a stunning voice that captures your soul and pulls at the deepest strings of your heart; is there really any wonder why this lovely woman wouldn’t accompany a couples’ first dance? “At Last” is truly a classic romantic love song that’s filled out hearts with love for many, many years.

5. And I Love Her – The Beatles

Let’s just face it- you CAN’T go wrong with The Beatles. This classic band has been streamed through our radios and our hearts for SEVERAL years, and there’s no end in sight. If you’re a lover of classic rock, a lover of The Beatles, or just love a good ole fashioned love, definitely consider “And I Love Her” from The Beatles.

6. All Of Me – John Legend 

Maybe classic love songs aren’t your muse, or maybe you just prefer the sound of newer music. If you and your partner are looking for a new and popular romantic love song to dance to at your wedding, there’s only one person to consider: John Legend. His song “All Of Me” is sensational and will definitely hit the hearts of all of your guests.

7. I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

You probably feel like you can’t help falling in love with your significant other; and that’s what makes this classic song from Elvis Presley such a wonderful first dance choice. It’s classic and extremely romantic- who wouldn’t fall in love with Elvis Presely’s sensational voice? It’s the tune that will leave you melting inside as you sing along with every lyric.

8. I Want To Know What Love Is – Foreigner 

Any 80’s lovers out there? This beautiful song from Foreigner is exactly what the love doctor prescribed. Cherished lyrics and a tune that will have everyone swaying to the enchanting beat. Perfect choice!

9. One In a Million – Aaliyah 

Your partner IS certainly one in a million, aren’t they? Represent your devout love for your significant other and show them that are, truly, one in a million, with this lovely R&B song from Aaliyah.

10. You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White 

You’re the first, the last, my everything- and that’s how everyone SHOULD feel about their lover when they enter into a marriage. And that’s why we absolutely LOVE this first dance wedding choice. It’s undoubtedly one of the most romantic songs on the charts, and is beautiful in every sense of the word. Barry White is a master of music and his words will touch you and your partner’s heart.

Which song would YOU play for your first dance?

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