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Recommended Western pop coming-of-age songs for weddings and wedding receptions

Recommended Western pop coming-of-age songs for weddings and wedding receptions
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There are many milestones in life where we put a period at the end of our “youth.” Maybe there are so many because it’s actually hard to bring youth to a close.

That said, marriage is probably one of the most powerful events for drawing a firm line under youth.

Here, we’ve gathered a collection of youth songs that are perfect for such life milestones.

Top 10 recommended Western coming-of-age songs for weddings and receptions

Boom ClapCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]
Boom ClapCharli XCX

When it comes to a feel-good teen love song that everyone can clap along to, how about this track by Charli XCX? The catchy “Boom, clap!” chant really stands out.

I think it would energize a wedding or reception in a powerful way.

Die YoungKe$ha

Ke$ha – Die Young (Official Video)
Die YoungKe$ha

I could die happy right here, right now! Youth in full bloom! It’s an upbeat party song bursting with youthful energy.

It’s sure to brighten up a wedding ceremony or reception.

You could even clip the chorus to use as the entrance music for the bride and groom and get the guests clapping along.

Real LoveClean Bandit & Jess Glynne

Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Real Love [Official Video]
Real LoveClean Bandit & Jess Glynne

It’s a collaboration song by the British electronic band Clean Bandit and British singer Jess Glynne.

Although it has a fast tempo, the instrumental tones by Clean Bandit and Jess’s vocals are soft and easy on the ears.

Since it’s a song about true love, it’s perfect for weddings and receptions.

My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – My Life Would Suck Without You (Official Video)
My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson

If you want to liven up a wedding or reception, how about this song by Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural winner of the audition show American Idol? Its lyrics celebrate a couple who stay together even when they fight, and her powerful vocals ramp up that youthful, exhilarating feeling.

Be Your EverythingBoys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls – Be Your Everything (Official Video)
Be Your EverythingBoys Like Girls

A song by Boys Like Girls with a memorable, bittersweet lyric and melody.

Martin’s clear vocals suit the mood perfectly and bring back memories of youth.

It’s recommended for emotional moments like video letters at wedding receptions.