500+ Romantic Love Songs for Your Wedding Day

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Hallelujah, the definitive list of romantic wedding songs is here!

Bands For Hire has made choosing the best love songs simple. There's no need to scroll through endless lists - we've cherry-picked the top romantic songs for every category below.

Whether you're looking for romantic love songs during the ceremony, drinks reception, or wedding breakfast, our list will provide all the inspiration you need.

You needn't look elsewhere to find the perfect love songs for your special day. As Rex Orange County rightly says, 'loving is easy' and so should choosing the best romantic wedding songs.

Top 10 Romantic Love Songs

Let's kick things off with what we consider to be one of the most popular wedding songs, 'Thinking Out Loud'. Now, whether you like or loathe him, Ed Sheeran's back catalogue is no stranger to romantic love songs, perfect for any part of your wedding day.

• Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
• A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
• Love Story - Taylor Swift
• Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
• Something - The Beatles
• Your Song - Elton John
• At Last - Etta James
• Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
• Make You Feel My Love - Adele
• God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Romantic Love Songs for the Ceremony

John Legend bears all in this incredibly romantic song, confessing his love for each and every part of his partner, including all their 'perfect imperfections'. It's a clear winner to accompany any wedding ceremony.

• All Of Me - John Legend
• With You - Harry Nilsson
• Perfect - Ed Sheeran
• A Million Love Songs - Take That
• How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
• Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• The Book of Love - Peter Gabriel
• I’ll Stand By You - The Pretenders
• How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
• All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
• Marry You - Bruno Mars
• Archie, Marry Me - Alvvays
• Quietly Yours - Birdy
• Universal - Blur
• Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

Romantic Love Songs for the Drinks Reception

Undoubtedly one of the most ethereal songs ever recorded. It took 10cc three weeks of singing 'ahhh', building up 48 voice tracks to create the 'heavenly choir' that rings true throughout this track. Lyrically, it might not seem the perfect choice for a drinks reception, but trust us on this one.

• I’m Not In Love - 10cc
• First Day Of My Life - Bright Eyes
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
• You Make Loving Fun - Fleetwood Mac
• September - Earth, Wind & Fire
• Fine by Me - Andy Grammer
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
• She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
• Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell
• 1+1 - Beyonce
• Real Love - The Beatles
• Treasure - Bruno Mars
• Perfect Day - Lou Reed
• Best Day of My Life - American Authors

Romantic Love Songs for your Wedding Breakfast

Listen, it's not easy writing a sentimental love song that also begs you to scream and shout the chorus at the top of your lungs. However, Aerosmith knocked it out of the park with this track, and it's no surprise it featured in the tearjerking finale of 'Armageddon'.

• I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
• Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
• I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
• Come To Me - Goo Goo Dolls
• Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros
• Sweet Disposition - Temper Trap
• You’re My Best Friend - Queen
• How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
• Late Night Talking - Harry Styles
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Time Of Your Life - Greenday
• The Way You Look Tonight - Rod Stewart
• Firework - Katy Perry

Romantic First Dance Love Songs

Arguably up there with 'Thinking Out Loud', this track has to be one of the most frequently requested first dance songs of all time. Frankie Valli's 1967 hit is perfect for a first dance, starting off slow and then increasing the tempo for that iconic chorus. It's a clear indication for guests to rush in and save those couples who are not keen dancers!

• Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Valli
• Love On Top - Beyonce
• Beyond - Leon Bridges
• Us Against The World - Coldplay
• Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
• I Wanna Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
• No One - Alicia Keys
• Fallin' All In You - Shawn Mendes
• You & Me Song - The Wannadies
• She’s The One - Robbie Williams
• The Keeper - Blossoms
• Re-arrange - Biffy Clyro
• Hold My Girl - George Ezra
• Happy - Pharrell Williams

Romantic Songs to Slow Dance to

There's a distinct reason why some songs become a staple in any wedding band's setlist, and this track is no exception! Penned down quickly after King had some spare time left at the end of a recording session, Stand By Me was ranked 131st on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• Angels - Robbie Williams
• Drops Of Jupiter - Train
• To Love Somebody - Bee Gees
• Heaven - Bryan Adams
• Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
• Here, There & Everywhere - The Beatles
• Baby I’m Yours - Arctic Monkeys
• Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
• Smiling All The Way Back Home - Tom Odell
• Rooting For You - London Grammar
• Cornerstone - Arctic Monkeys
• One Day Like This - Elbow
• I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
• Blackbird - The Beatles
• All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
• The One - Kodaline
• Fix You - Coldplay
• Gravity - Embrace

Alternative Romantic Love Songs

As described by Smith, this song is a "throw your hands in the air, let's get happy kind of record", and it's hard to disagree. If it weren't for Smith playing around with the vari-speed before recording, this romantic hit would have been a slightly slower number, so a perfect fit for those of you who came together via a happy accident too!

• Friday I’m In Love - The Cure
• At Your Most Beautiful - R.E.M.
• Sea Of Love - Cat Power
• The Book Of Love - The Magnetic Fields
• The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
• It Must Be Love - Madness
• There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
• Everywhere - Michelle Branch
• Fire by Augustana
• The Luckiest - Ben Folds
• Something About Us - Daft Punk
• Fools Rush In - She & Him
• Pencil Full Of Lead - Paulo Nutini
• Don’t Delete The Kisses - Wolf Alice
• Fell In Love With A Girl - The White Stripes
• Heroes - David Bowie
• You’re The Inspiration - Chicago
• Just Like Heaven - The Cure
• Real Love Baby - Father John Misty
• For Lovers - Wolfman featuring Pete Doherty
• Strange & Beautiful - Aqualung
• Late In The Day - Supergrass

Classic Love Songs

Now, we're fully aware that any of the songs listed below could have made our best pick, but 'Everywhere' is our standout choice. Fleetwood Mac know how to write a classic love song that's lyrics are beautiful in their simplicity whilst also being damn good fun to dance along to - who wouldn't recognise that unmistakable opening riff!

• Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
• Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan
• The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
• Carless Whisper - George Michael
• (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
• Kiss From A Rose - Seal
• I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
• Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
• Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
• A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
• Yellow - Coldplay
• Happy Together - The Turtles
• You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
• Harvest Moon - Neil Young
• This Can’t Be Love - Ella Fitzgerald
• Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
• Thinking Of You - Sister Sledge
• You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller

Romantic Folk Songs

Here are the band who kick-started the whole 'festival/folk' band genre and 'rustic barn weddings' in the countryside. You've guessed it, Mumford & Sons are top of the folk list with their undeniably upbeat and infectious track 'I Will Wait'. If you're wondering why you have to wear a full tweed suit in the height of summer, you have Marcus to thank for that.

• I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
• I’m So In Love With You - Jill Andrews
• Ho Hey - The Lumineers
• Skinny Love - Bon Ivor
• We Found Each Other In The Dark - City & Colour
• Higher Love - James Vincent McMorrow
• And I Love Her - Passenger
• Only Love - Ben Howard
• Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
• 5 Years Time - Noah & The World
• And I Love Her - The Beatles
• If Only You Could See Yourself Like I See You - Foy Vance
• A Love That Will Never Grow Old - Emmylou Harris
• Islands In The Stream - Feist, Constantines
• Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
• Bloom - The Paper Kites

Romantic Rock Songs

Composed for the 1998 movie 'The City Of Angels', this song was written from the main character's perspective played by Nicholas Cage. A truly epic rock song full of anguish and romance, it's no surprise it's still one of the most popular first dance choices for many couples.

• Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
• Gimme All Your Lovin’ - ZZ Top
• All Day And All Of The Night - The Kinks
• Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
• Always - Bon Jovi
• Wonderwall - Oasis
• Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
• With Or Without You - U2
• Everlong - Foo Fighters
• Hands Down - Dashboard Confessional
• I’m On Fire - Bruce Springsteen
• Purple Rain - Prince
• (I Just) Died in Your Arms - Cutting Crew
• Just The Way You Are - Billie Joel
• Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
• Strangers - The Kinks
• True Love Waits - Radiohead
• I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
• I Miss You - Blink 182
• Real Love Song - Nothing But Thieves
• Bliss - Muse
• Slide Away - Oasis
• Cocoon - Catfish & The Bottlemen

Romantic Indie Songs

Karen O wrote this song about her partner, frontman of 'Liars', Angus Andrew and about the pain of having to leave again and again to go on tour. According to KO, the tears in the video were real, as Angus was 3 hours late to the video shoot, which prompted a raw and emotional response.

• Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
• Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
• The Only Exception - Paramore
• Anyone Else But You - The Moldy Peaches
• Never In My Wildest Dreams - Dan Auerbach
• Mirrorball - Elbow
• She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
• Toothpaste Kisses - The Maccabees
• I Wanna Be Yours - Arctic Monkeys
• Two Doors Down - The Mystery Jets
• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
• Closer Together - Flyte
• Tender - Blur
• Still Together - Mac Demarco
• Still Into You - Paramore
• Girl From Mars - Ash
• Belter - Gerry Cinnamon
• That Kiss - Courteeners
• The Bones Of You - Elbow
• Whistle For The Choir - The Fratellis
• Boys That Sing - Viola Beach
• Wherever You Are - Kodaline
• Dreaming Of You - The Coral
• Little Talks - Monsters Of Me
• Baby It’s You - London Grammar
• Care For - Blossoms

Romantic Pop Songs

Easily the biggest star of the moment, Harry Styles has gone from strength to strength since leaving One Direction. This lovely Beatles-esque number comes from his debut solo album. Sweet and sentimental, it's perfectly suited for any part of a wedding.

• Sweet Creature - Harry Styles
• Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
• Anyone - Justin Bieber
• Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
• Crazy In Love - Beyonce
• We Found Love - Rhianna & Calvin Harris
• Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
• Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
• Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
• Latch - Sam Smith
• Just You And I - Tom Walker
• You’ve Got The Love - Florence & The Machine
• Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
• 10,000 Hours - Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
• Us - James Bay
• Last Request - Paolo Nutini
• Then There’s You - Charlie Puth
• Maybe You’re The Reason - Japanese House
• Love Song - Sara Bareilles
• Die For You - The Weeknd
• Dreaming Of You - Selena
• Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
• Adore You - Harry Styles
• Ain’t No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
• Loving Is Easy - Rex Orange County
• Love You For A Long Time - Maggie Rogers
• Let’s Fall In Love For The Night - Finneas
• There’s Nothing Holding Me Back - Shawn Mendez
• Love - Lana Del Rey

Contemporary Romantic Love Songs

Maggie first burst onto the scene when her song 'Alaska' was played to Pharrell Williams during a master class in New York, a video that subsequently went viral and ultimately shot Maggie to stardom. Her latest hit 'That's Where I Am' is a true surrendering to love and as romantic a love song as you can get!

• Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
• Too Sweet - Hozier
• Lose Control - Teddy Swims
• That's Where I Am - Maggie Rogers
• I’m In Love With You - The 1975
• Heaven - Niall Horan
• Love Again - Dua Lipa
• One In A Million - Rex Orange County
• Loved By You - Samm Henshaw
• Melt - Kehlani
• Think I’m In Love With You - Chris Stapleton
• Love Of My Life - Harry Styles
• Nervous - John Legend
• Glue Song - beabadobobee
• Shivers - Ed Sheeran
• Liar - Paramore
• River - Leon Bridges
• Exit For Love - Aurora
• Everything About You - Blossoms
• Easy - Pale Waves
• All My Love - George Ezra
• Oxygen - Beach Bunny
• This Will Be Our Year - The Teskey Brothers
• My Universe - Coldplay
• Kissing In Swimming Pools - Holly Humberstone
• It's Euphoric - Georgia
• Now & Then - The Beatles

Romantic R&B Songs

Arguably the queen of R&B, Alicia is no stranger to writing a classic love song that hits all the right notes. Released in 2003, this hit won Alicia a Grammy Award for 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance' and is truly one of the most romantic songs out there.

• If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
• Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
• Nothing Even Matters - Lauryn Hill
• My Love - Justin Timberlake
• Thinkin’ Bout You - Frank Ocean
• Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - Lauryn Hill
• I’ll Make Love To You - Boys II Men
• Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
• I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
• Kiss - Prince
• Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic
• Breathless - Corrine Bailey Rae
• Find Someone Like You - Snoh Aalegra
• My Boo - Usher & Alicia Keys
• You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston
• Hold My Hand - Michael Jackson (with Akon)
• Everything - Mary J. Blige
• Nothing’s Real but Love - Rebecca Ferguson
• Sweet Love - Anita Baker
• U Know What’s Up - Donell Jones

Romantic Country Songs

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to romantic country songs, but this particular track landed Thomas the Academy of Country Music Award for 'Single of the Year' and is not one to be missed! Born to Rhett Atkins, a famous country singer/songwriter, Thomas Rhett penned this romantic song in 2015, showcasing his musical prowess to the world.

• Die A Happy Man - Thomas Rhett
• Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
• Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
• I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
• Annie’s Song - John Denver
• Speechless - Dan + Shay
• When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss
• All On Me - Devin Dawson
• Remind Me - Brad Paisley ft. Carrie Underwood
• The Bones - Maren Morris
• My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
• Without Your Love - Chris Stapleton
• Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
• I Just Wanna Love You - The Shires
• I Cross My Heart - George Strait
• Better Together - Luke Combs
• I Keep on Lovin' You - Reba McEntire
• I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John
• She Believes In Me - Kenny Rogers
• How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes
• You’re Still The One - Shania Twain
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• Making Memories of Us - Keith Urban
• You Decorated My Life - Kenny Rogers
• I Run to You - Lady Antebellum

Romantic Love Songs from Films & TV Shows

If you're not up to date with the hit show 'Stranger Things', then where have you been hiding? The show is a testament to how powerful modern culture can be, as Kate Bush's 1980s hit skyrocketed back into the charts this year thanks to being featured in an iconic scene of the popular T.V. series - no deal with god required.

• Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush (Stranger Things)
• For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton (James Bond)
• It Had To Be You - Harry Connick Jr. (When Harry Met Sally)
• Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding (Shrek)
• Take My Breath Away - Berlin (Top Gun)
• Come What May - Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge)
• My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion (Titanic)
• She - Elvis Costello (Notting Hill)
• (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life - Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley (Dirty Dancing)
• Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (An Officer and a Gentleman)
• Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler (Beaches)
• It Will Rain - Bruno Mars (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1)
• Shallow - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born)
• Balcony Scene - Craig Armstrong (Romeo & Juliet)
• Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová (Once)
• It Must Have Been Love - Roxette (Pretty Woman)
• Against All Odds - Phil Collins (Against All Odds)
• Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John (Grease)
• She’s Like The Wind - Patrick Swayze (Dirty Dancing)
• City Of Stars - Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone (La La Land)
• If I Didn’t Have You (Bernadette’s Song) - Kate Micucci & Riki Lindhome (Big Bang Theory)

Romantic Disney Songs

Elton John wrote this song in 1994 for the hit Disney film 'Lion King', winning the Academy Award for 'Best Original Song' a year later. Although Disney has a whole back catalogue of romantic songs to choose from, it seems to be the song of choice for most couples looking for a romantic Disney song to be played on their wedding day.

• Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John (Lion King)
• Married Life - Michael Giacchino (Up)
• Love Is An Open Door - Santino Fontana & Kristen Bell (Frozen)
• You’ve Got A Friend In My - Randy Newman (Toy Story)
• Nobody Like U - Finneas (Turning Red)
• Belle Notte - Sonny Burke & Peggy Lee (Lady and The Tramp)
• Dos Oruguitas - Sebastián Yatra (Encanto)
• So This Is Love - Ilene Woods & Mike Douglas (Cinderella)
• Define Dancing - Thomas Newman & Peter Gabriel (WALL-E)
• Love Is A Song - Donald Novis & Larry Morey (Bambi)
• Kiss The Girl - Samuel E. Wright (The Little Mermaid)
• If I Never Knew You - Shanice & Jon Secada (Pocahontas)
• Tale As Old As Time - Celine Dion (Beauty & The Beast)
• Some Day My Prince Will Come - Adriana Caselotti (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
• A Whole New World - Brad Kane & Lea Salonga (Aladdin)
• I See The Light - Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi (Tangled)
• Once Upon A Dream - Mary Costa & Bill Shirley (Sleeping Beauty)
• Love - George Bruns (Robin Hood)
• True Love’s Kiss - Amy Adams & James Marsden (Enchanted)
• Looking For Romance (I Bring You A Song) - Larry Morey & Frank Churchill (Bambi)
• You’ll Be In My Heart - Phil Collins (Tarzan)
• Can I Have This Dance - Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron (High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
• If I Didn’t Have You - Randy Newman (Monsters Inc)

Romantic Jazz Songs

Frank Sinatra covered this classic in 1964, originally written by Jerome Kerns and lyricist Dorothy Fields. Often referred to as 'Chairman of the Board', his inimitable voice heralds the 1940s, and this cover showcases why he's the king of the crooners.

• The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
• Cheek To Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald
• The Very Thought Of You - Billie Holiday
• I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
• La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
• That's Amore - Dean Martin
• Moon River – Andy Williams
• Dream A Little Dream of Me – Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
• My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
• What Is This Thing Called Love? - Frank Sinatra
• Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) - Ella Fitzgerald
• (There Is) No Greater Love - Chet Baker
• My One And Only Love - John Coltrane
• It’s A Wonderful Time For Love - Norah Jones
• I’m In The Mood For Love - Louis Armstrong
• You’ll Always Be The One I Love - Dean Martin

Romantic Acoustic Songs

Paul McCartney worked on the lyrics to this song during their infamous trip to India to stay with Maharishi, but the lyrics were still unfinished even when recording began back in London. Paul seemed quite happy with the finished song, referring to it as 'one of my favourite melodies I've written' which is quite a statement given his back catalogue.

• I Will - The Beatles
• Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
• Guiding Light - Mumford & Sons
• XO - John Mayer
• She Is Love - Parachute
• Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
• Falling For You - Mia Rose
• One - U2
• Wasn’t Expecting That - Jamie Lawson
• You and Me - Lifehouse
• Rhythm Of Love - Plain White T’s
• I Am Yours - Andy Grammar
• That’s When I Knew - Alicia Keys
• Angel - Jack Johnson
• Old Pine - Ben Howard
• Unconditional - Freya Ridings
• Fields Of Gold - Eva Cassidy
• Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
• Northern Sky - Nick Drake

Romantic Classical Songs

Some pieces of music truly speak to the heart, and Clair de Lune is undoubtedly one of them. Claude Debussy began composing this masterpiece in 1890, and although he didn't end up publishing the finished score until 1905, it became one of the most famous pieces of music ever to be written.

• Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy
• Romance No. 2 in F Major - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Nocturne Op. 9, No. 1 in B flat minor - Chopin
• Flower Duet (Lakmé) - Delibes
• Cello Suite No. 1 - Johann Sebastian Bach
• Spring (the Four Seasons) - Antonio Vivaldi
• Für Elise - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Piano Concerto No. 2 (II. Larghetto) - Chopin
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Water Music - George Frideric Handel
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Air on the G String - Johann Sebastian Bach
• The Swan - Camille Saint-Saens
• Moonlight Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Swan Theme - Tchaikovsky
• Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Felix Mendelssohn
• Ave Maria - Johann Sebastian Bach
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Johann Sebastian Bach
• The Prince of Denmark's March - Jeremiah Clarke
• The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - George Frideric Handel
• Ode to Joy - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Glasgow Love Theme - Craig Armstrong
• Raindrop Prelude - Chopin
• Puccini - Gianni Schicchi
• Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture - Tchaikovsky
• O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
• Salut d’Amour - Elgar
• Sugarplum Pas De Deux - Tchaikovsky
• Nocturne No. 2 in E Flat - Chopin

Romantic Motown Songs

You only need to sing the opening bass-riff 'Bah bum-bum, bah bum-bum, bah bum-bum' and everyone knows what's about to be played. Written about Smokey Robinson's wife, this Motown classic was The Temptation's first number one in the U.S. charts and "I guess you'd say" their signature song.

• My Girl - The Temptations
• You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
• I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
• You’re All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye
• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
• My Guy - Mary Wells
• Baby I Need Your Loving - Four Tops
• Guess I’ll Always Love You - The Isley Brothers
• Jermaine Jackson - Let’s Get Serious
• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye
• Love Hangover - Diana Ross
• What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) - Jr Walker All Stars
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) - Stevie Wonder
• When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
• (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
• I Wonder Why - Dion & The Belmonts
• I’ll Always Love You - The Spinners
• It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
• You Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
• Reach Out, I’ll Be There - Four Tops
• I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
• I’ll Be There - The Jackson 5
• Needle In A Haystack - The Velvelettes
• You’re All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye
• I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey) - Four Tops
• Rescue Me - Fontella Bass

Romantic Rock ’n’ Roll Songs

Written by Al Dubin and covered by The Flamingos in 1958, this romantic number became a hit for the latter and peaked at number 11 on the U.S. 100 Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song also featured in the hit Netflix series 'The Crown'.

• I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
• Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Tutti Fruity - Little Richard
• Runaround Sue - Dion DiMucci
• It’s Now Or Never - Elvis Presley
• You Never Can Tell - Chuck Berry
• Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard
• Earth Angel - The Penguins
• Hallelujah I Love Her so - Eddie Cochran
• Blue Moon - The Marcels
• A Teenager In Love - Dion DiMucci
• Heartbeat - Buddy Holly
• Hello Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson
• His Latest Flame (Marie’s The Name) - Elvis Presley
• Misirlou - Dick Dale
• Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly and The Crickets
• True Love Ways –-Buddy Holly
• Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
• In The Still Of The Nite - Five Satins
• For Your Precious Love - Jerry Butler & the Impressions
• Fever - Little Willie John
• Come Go With Me - Del-Vikings
• Pledging My Love - Johnny Ace
• All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
• Searchin' - The Coasters
• Sincerely - The Moonglows

Romantic Metal Songs

The magnum opus of romantic metal songs and easily one of the most requested bridal walk / first dance choices. Metallica is a household name in its own right, whether you're into metal or not - to put it frankly if you don't recognise the opening acoustic guitar riff to this track, we want to know which rock you've been hiding under!

• Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
• Prisoner Of Your Eyes - Judas Priest
• This Love - Pantera
• Love Me Forever - Motörhead
• Love You To Death - Type O Negative
• Falling In Love - Scorpions
• L.O.V.E Machine - W.A.S.P
• When The Wild Wind Blows - Iron Maiden
• Mama, I’m Coming Home - Ozzy Osbourne
• Love Zone - Judas Priest
• Let Me Put My Love Into You - AC/DC
• Ruptured Heart Theory - Eyehategod
• Love Walks In - Van Halen
• A Gothic Romans - Cradle Of Filth
• This World Can’t Tear Us Apart - Trivium
• N.I.B. - Black Sabbath
• Lavatory Love Machine - Edguy
• Right Here In My Arms - HIM
• Girl In The Slayer Jacket - Pig Destroyer
• House Of Sleep - Amorphis
• You’re In Love - Rat
• In Love - Grave
• Is This Love - Whitesnake

Old Romantic Love Songs

It's hard to classify what is considered 'old' nowadays, but I think The Ronettes won't mind us picking their biggest hit and, regarded by some as the greatest pop record of all time. Phil Spector, who helped write and record the song, wrote this to declare his love for Ronnie (the lead vocalist).

• Be My Baby - The Ronettes
• That Magic Moment - The Drifters
• Hallelujah I Love Her So - Ray Charles
• That’s How Strong My Love - Otis Reading
• If You Leave Me Now - Chicago
• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
• Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley
• Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
• You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• The Way You Look Tonight - Fred Astaire
• When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
• You and Me - Penny & The Quartets
• Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
• Maybe I’m Amazed - Paul McCartney
• Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson
• Loving You - Minnie Riperton
• Only You - The Platters
• Till There Was You - The Beatles
• One In A Million - The Platters
• Something’s Got a Hold on Me - Etta James
• Best of My Love - The Emotions
• Lovefool - The Cardigans
• Woman - John Lennon

Corny Romantic Love Songs

Let's not deny it any longer, we all secretly love at least one corny love song, and this final section is no diss on any of the tracks below. Love Is All Around is an easy pick, made famous again by Bill Nighy's even cornier re-hash in 'Love Actually', this is pure cheese, and we love it!

• Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Amazed - Lonestar
• You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates
• Hello - Lionel Richie
• You're Beautiful - James Blunt
• (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
• If You’re Not The One - Daniel Bedingfield
• I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
• The Best - Tina Turner
• Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O’Connor
• Faithfully - Journey
• Can't fight this Feeling – REO Speedwagon
• Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
• It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Meatloaf
• Hero - Enrique Iglesias
• Take A Chance On Me - ABBA
• The One That You Love - Air Supply
• To Be With You - Mr. Big
• Sometimes - Britney Spears
• The Search Is Over - Survivor
• Can’t Live Without Your Love And Affection - Nelson
• More Than Words - Extreme
• The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh
• Little Things - One Direction
• These Words - Natasha Bedingfield
• All About You - McFly

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