

In 2008, however, Adele introduced the song to a new generation, scoring a hit with this achingly beautiful, stripped-down rendition. Since then, the song has become a modern classic and a wedding staple, covered by everyone from Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, and Garth Brooks.

In 1997, Bob Dylan wrote “Make You Feel My Love” for his 30th studio album, Time Out of Mind. This sweet, acoustic ballad from Train has been embraced by couples since its release in 2009, thanks in part to its poetic lyricism: “Forever can never be long enough for me/To feel like I’ve had long enough with you.” Couples can also find a duet version with Martina McBride, as featured on the country artist’s album, Eleven. Intimate, classy, and deeply romantic, “Come Away with Me” is guaranteed to set the perfect tone for the ceremony. Since its release in 2002, the titular song from Norah Jones’s multi-platinum debut has since gone on to shine at weddings across the world. Likely written in the late 17th century or early 18th century by the German composer, this Baroque classic was rediscovered in the 1920s and, by the 80s, had risen to become one of the most widely performed (and interpolated) pieces of classical music in history. Perhaps one of the most popular classical processional pieces (other than Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March”), Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” delivers an instantly recognizable chord progression that can be effectively performed by one instrument, a trio, or an orchestra. Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D (Pachelbel’s Canon) Whether you’re looking for formal, flirty, or sweet vibes for this moment of the wedding, we’ve got you covered with the songs below:

Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Īs the doors of the venue fling open, and guests turn to watch the wedding party make their grand entrance, the processional sets the scene for the ceremony-as does the music. Filled with vintage charm – and a bit of sweet, naïveté – the song encapsulates all of the deliciously gooey daydreams that one might have about marriage.īelow are a few more songs to add to your playlist as you get revved up for your impending nuptials:ĭarlene Love – (Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry

In 1976, the Beach Boys put their signature touch on this wedding day classic, first made famous in 1964 by The Dixie Cups. Filled with lyrics straight out of a romance novel, “I Cross My Heart” finds the country star promising to give everything he has to make his significant other’s dreams come true. If you’re still trying to find the words for your wedding vows, you’ll definitely be inspired by this chart-topping 1992 hit from George Strait. The Beatles prove that in this sweet, simple, and timeless tune, off 1968’s The Beatles (aka The White Album). Co-written by Ed Sheeran, “Fallin’ All in You” finds the narrator reflecting on how his new partner brings out “a different kind of me/There’s no safety net that’s underneath, I’m free.” This gem of a ballad (from 2018’s Shawn Mendes) speaks to the unexpected nature of relationships – and how love often takes us by surprise. While you might be feeling similar “Butterflies” on the morning of your big day, just take a deep breath, and remember how amazing your fiancé makes you feel. Kacey Musgraves conjures up the excitement that comes with the beginning of a relationship in this bouncy track off 2018’s Golden Hour. Now, as you gather with your closest friends and family, all you have to do is get dressed, enjoy the excitement, and maybe dance your way through a few nervous jitters. By the morning of the big day, all of the hard work of planning is behind you. Preparation is key when it comes to weddings.
