Top Western Wedding Songs in 2026

Close To YouCarpenters

Carpenters – Close to you

A love song from a woman to a man.

It’s about a very charming man who is loved by everyone, with lyrics like, “When I’m by your side, birds and stars—and all the girls in town—gather around you… why is that?” It expresses the feeling of “I want to be by the side of someone loved by everyone,” and I think it’s a perfect song for the bride to use at a wedding, where the parents and friends who always love him are gathered.

Always Be My BabyMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby (Official Music Video)

Here’s a wedding song that really pulls at the heartstrings: Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby.” It was released in 1995.

I absolutely love Mariah Carey’s soft vocals, and it’s such a pleasure to listen to.

HeroMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Hero (Official HD Video)

This is a famous song by Mariah Carey, whose genius vocals, known by everyone, have captivated the world.

Its melody, perfect for soaring high notes and emotional moments, is often used as a wedding song and is an ideal choice for the cake-cutting and for entrances and exits.

StarlightMuse

Muse – Starlight [Official Music Video]

This is the song used as the theme for the film The Tourist, starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

Its danceable beat and translucent phrases are very dramatic, and the unusually straightforward lyrics—for Muse—are also wonderful.

CrazierTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Crazier [HD]

It’s a country ballad that sings about fearless passion.

The track was used in the movie Hannah Montana: The Movie, starring Miley Cyrus.

It was released in 2009 by American artist Taylor Swift.

When Will My Life BeginMandy Moore

Mandy Moore – When Will My Life Begin? (From “Tangled”/Sing-Along)

Here’s a song from the movie Tangled, in which the heroine sings about the excitement of a brand-new day beginning.

If you use it for the bride and groom’s entrance, it’s sure to get everyone pumped up.

Kick off your wedding with this fun tune!

Let Me GoHailee Steinfeld & Alesso ft. Florida Georgia Line & Watt

Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso – Let Me Go (Personal Collection) ft. Florida Georgia Line, WATT

It’s a song released in 2017 by American singer Hailee Steinfeld.

The artists featured on the track are the popular DJ Alesso, the musicians Florida Georgia Line, and the music producer Andrew Watt.

I highly recommend this song.