Recommended for 2026 weddings! A collection of classic songs by female Western artists
If you’re a fan of Western music, you probably want to use your favorite classic tracks as BGM for important events.
And when it comes to a major life event like a wedding, you’ll want to be extra careful in selecting the songs you use.
With that in mind, this article introduces a curated list of classic and popular female-vocal tracks—including the latest hits—that fit a variety of wedding scenes, all under the theme of Western music.
Since it’s not uncommon in Western music for a beloved love song to actually be a breakup song, we’ve also included reviews that touch on the lyrics.
Enjoy!
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Sweet LoveAnita Baker
“Sweet Love” is a song released by Anita Baker in 1986 and included on her album Rapture.
It’s one of her signature tracks—a love song that expresses pure, unconditional affection for a partner.
Anita’s warm, passionate vocals captivate listeners and won’t let go.
At the time, it climbed high on the U.S.
charts and received critical acclaim, winning Best R&B Song at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards.
With lyrics that pledge eternal love, it’s a perfect choice for weddings and is sure to bless the start of a loving couple’s new journey.
Marry MeMeghan Trainor
“Marry Me” is an intensely personal song by Meghan Trainor centered on marriage.
The lyrics convey her deep love for her partner and a strong desire to walk through life together, along with a wish to express love simply rather than through flashy displays.
Included on her 2019 EP “The Love Train,” it stands as a milestone track for Trainor.
The music video, which features footage from her actual wedding, is a must-see.
It’s a perfect song for joy-filled wedding scenes.
Lift Me UpRihanna
Rihanna, the singer-songwriter from Barbados who has continued to lead the music scene since the 2000s.
Her dazzling success—often cited as the world’s wealthiest female artist—and her remarkable career, which has produced numerous songs that will go down in music history, have influenced many other artists.
She also performed at the halftime show of the 57th NFL Super Bowl held in February 2023, and continues to draw worldwide attention.
However, there was a period of several years from 2016 when she did not release any new solo material.
Her first new song in about six years, “Lift Me Up,” was released on October 28, 2022.
It debuted as the lead track on the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and quickly became a massive hit, a development still fresh in our minds.
Sung with Rihanna’s calm and beautiful voice, “Lift Me Up” is a ballad dedicated to the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
At first glance, that description might make it seem unsuitable for a wedding, but the melody conveys a tender, all-embracing compassion that holds joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness alike—making it certain to move listeners in a setting where eternal love is pledged.
It has already been added to wedding playlists on Spotify and other platforms, and there’s no doubt it will go on to become a beloved standard at weddings in the future!
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin, hailed as the “Queen of Soul,” is a legendary singer America is proud of, who left an indelible mark on music history with her overwhelming vocal power and expressive depth.
Released in 1967, this signature song of hers is a classic ballad that portrays the joy and fulfillment of reclaiming one’s true self through the love of a partner.
It conveys heartfelt gratitude to a lover and the empowering strength to embark on a new life.
The message woven through Aretha’s soulful vocals is truly moving, making it a perfect choice for wedding background music.
At LastEtta James
Etta James was born in Los Angeles, California in 1938 and was a great singer who excelled across a wide range of genres, including jazz, blues, soul, and pop.
Released in 1961, this work is an enduring classic that has been covered by many artists and continues to prove its universal appeal.
It expresses the joy and fulfillment of finding true love through a passionate vocal performance and moving lyrics, and is regarded as an ode that resonates with people seeking the sense of resolution and happiness that love brings.
This piece, which evokes deep empathy and emotion in listeners, is a song that couples pledging eternal love at their wedding should especially consider using.