Popular Western Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

Stay With MeSam Smith64rank/position

Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Official Music Video)

Please pay attention to the music video where they sing in a church with a choir.

The gospel-style chorus and dramatic song structure are sure to add a solemn lift to weddings and receptions.

Sam Smith won a Grammy Award for this song.

Let the delicate vocals soothe you.

We Found Love (ft. Calvin Harris)Rihanna65rank/position

Rihanna – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

The song “We Found Love (ft.

Calvin Harris)” is a powerful message track that explores both the possibilities and the dangers of love, centered on the theme of finding love in a hopeless place.

Rihanna’s powerful vocals and the catchy sound create a groove that grabs listeners’ hearts and doesn’t let go.

Released in 2011 as the lead single from the album “Talk That Talk,” it became a worldwide hit.

Its upbeat, dance-inducing rhythm makes it a perfect BGM choice to hype up guests during a wedding outfit-change entrance.

However, considering the lyrics’ meaning, it may offer a perspective that’s a bit different from a purely celebratory love song.

IrisGoo Goo Dolls66rank/position

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris [Official Music Video] [4K Remaster]

A gem-like rock ballad that tells a sweeping love story of an angel with eternal life who chooses love for a human woman and gives up immortality.

Woven by the Goo Goo Dolls, its melody—both heartrending and powerful—continues to resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in April 1998, the song was written for the soundtrack of the film City of Angels and was also included on the album Dizzy Up the Girl.

It spent 18 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and its universal message of love and self-sacrifice captured hearts around the world.

In the moment of celebrating the bride and groom’s new beginning, the pure power of this song’s love will gently embrace the entire venue.

I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston67rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official 4K Video)

A dazzling, celebratory dance number that epitomizes the ’80s.

It’s not just about dancing—it carries a heartfelt longing for a partner you can truly love, making it perfect for a wedding, the beginning of a couple’s journey.

Whitney Houston’s soaring vocals will instantly raise the energy of the venue.

Released as a single in May 1987, it topped the U.S.

charts and also won at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.

This song, which also lent its name to the 2022 biographical film “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” features bright, glamorous sounds that are ideal for wedding reception entrances, cake cutting, and a lively dance time with guests.

Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley68rank/position

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)

Elvis Presley, the symbol of 20th-century popular music and remembered as the “King of Rock and Roll,” is a legendary star who continued to captivate the world with a musicality that spanned diverse genres.

In the 1961 film Blue Hawaii, in which he starred, he performed the timelessly radiant ballad Can’t Help Falling in Love.

Based on an 18th-century French song, this piece features an elegant melody, and the single, released in November 1961, showcases Elvis’s sweet vocals that resonate in the heart.

Its lyrics, pledging fateful love, make it perfect for weddings, and—just like the famous anecdote that he always sang it to close his concerts—playing it to end a reception or during the couple’s exit will surely envelop the entire venue in warm emotion!

Without You ft. UsherDavid Guetta69rank/position

David Guetta – Without You ft. Usher (Official Video)

This upbeat dance tune is also great for profile videos and exit scenes.

Its fun vibe will lift the whole venue, and since the song repeatedly expresses “It has to be you,” it lets you create a warm, passionate atmosphere without feeling overbearing—perfect for a fun wedding.

On Top Of the WorldImagine Dragons70rank/position

Imagine Dragons – On Top Of The World (Official Music Video)

Characterized by bright, upbeat lyrics and an exhilarating melody, this song expresses the joy of achieving success through hard work.

The lyrics, which capture the feeling of standing at the top of the world, give listeners courage and hope.

Featured on Imagine Dragons’ debut album Night Visions, it was released as a single in March 2013.

It was also included on the soundtrack for the video game FIFA 13, making it popular with a wide audience.

It’s a perfect track for boosting positive feelings—whether for videos reminiscing about times with friends or for moments when you want to cheer on a new challenge.