20 songs to add to your wedding playlist

Early in Bruno Mars’ career, he brought more of a doo-wop sound to his music. That sound was evident on his 2011 single “Marry You,” which tells the story of a couple who are considering some spontaneity and just simply eloping. As he sings on the hook, “‘Cause it’s a beautiful night / We’re looking for something dumb to do / Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you.” 

R&B group Jagged Edge is ready to show their commitment to forever on their hit song “Let’s Get Married.” On the track, the narrator tells his partner that they’ve been together for so long and he’s ready to take the next step in getting married and starting a family. As they sing on the hook, “Meet me at the altar in your white dress / We ain’t getting no younger, we might as well do it.” 

Meghan Trainor wrote her song “Marry Me” as a tribute to her husband Daryl Sabara. On the track, she’s aware of how much he means to her and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. As she sings on the hook, “I want the world to know you’re mine / And I don’t need a cake, a fancy wedding’s not for me / Won’t you marry me, marry me today?”

Beyoncé teamed up with songwriter and producer Tricky Stewart and The-Dream on her hit song “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” The track details the feeling of a woman who is fed up that her man doesn’t want to commit, so she’s moving on to someone who does. She's a woman who knows what she wants as she sings, “If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it / Don’t be mad once you see that he want it / If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it.” 

No Doubt’s 2000 track “Marry Me” has frontwoman Gwen Stefani reflecting on the possibility and desire to be married. She’s well aware of her affectionate and domesticated side. It’s evident from the song's beginning as she sings, “I can’t help that I liked to be kissed / And I wouldn’t mind if my name changed to Mrs.” 

On Natalie Cole’s 1975 hit “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” the singer believes she’s found the person she’s meant to spend the rest of her life with. In the song, she details about being patient with love has brought her to the happiest she’s ever been. 

Train sings a marriage proposal on the acoustic guitar-driven track “Marry Me.” The music video is fitting as the beginning shows couples discussing how they first met. The song is a proposal to someone he hasn’t had the nerve to talk to just yet, but hoping to see a future with them.

Wale teamed up with R&B legend Usher to help tell his readiness for commitment on “The Matrimony.” The rapper is aware that his partner is a bit apprehensive about taking that next step, but he’s telling her that he’s ready for forever with her. 

Taylor Swift alludes to the Shakespeare story of Romeo and Juliet on her single “Love Story.” She details being in a relationship even when their families don’t necessarily approve of it. But the couple is fully committed to the relationship, so the two parties sneak around just to spend time with each other.

Jason Derulo knows he’s ready to take his relationship to the next level on his 2013 single “Marry Me.” Throughout the song, he details how he wants to spend the rest of his life with his partner. He knows that eventually, he’ll have enough money to buy his partner everything she wants and needs, and he knows those four words that he plans on asking her can’t come soon enough. 

John Legend professes his love for his partner on his single “All of Me.” Throughout the song, Legend describes how much he loves everything about his partner, from her personality to her imperfections. He knows that he can be his authentic self with her, so be believes that he’s found his better half. 

Although “At Last” is a cover by Etta James, it became one of her most recognizable songs and arguably one of the most popular love songs. On the track, James describes the feeling of finally finding the love of her life. 

Beyoncé brings some throwback R&B vibes to her sweet song “Love On Top.” Throughout the track, she describes being smitten with her partner, and she thinks that she’s found the one. As she sings on the hook, “Baby it’s you, you’re the one I love / You’re the one I need / You’re the only one I see / Come on, baby, it’s you.” 

Musiq Souchild reassures his partner that he’ll always love her no matter what they go through on his single “Dontchange.” He details that his partner questions if he’ll still find her attractive as the years go on, and he says he’ll always believe she’s the most beautiful woman in the world. As he sings on the hook, “I’ll love you when your hair turns gray, girl / I’ll still want you if you gain a little weight, yeah / The way I feel for you will always be the same / Just as long as your love don’t change.” 

R&B singer Jesse Powell is ready to profess his love to his partner on his hit single “You.” Throughout the track, he describes his partner’s beauty, personality, and how she makes him feel, so he’s ready to surrender all his love to her. 

On Babyface’s “Everytime I Close My Eyes,” the singer is enamored that he finally found his dream woman. He feels like he waited a long time, but his patience brought him to the person he should be spending his life with. As he sings, “With you baby, it never rains and it’s no wonder / The sun always shines when I’m near you / It’s just a blessing that I have found somebody like you.” 

Usher wants to reassure the love he has for his partner on his track “Here I Stand.” He wants his partner to know that no matter the distance between them, there’s no doubt that he’s committed to this relationship. Especially since he thought love wouldn’t ever find him again after his last relationship didn’t work out, so he wants to make sure this one is in it for the long haul. 

R&B duo K-Ci and JoJo profess the love they have for their partners on “All My Life.” Throughout the track, they realize that this kind of love is the one they’ve been waiting for, so they hope the other person feels the same way. 

In 1998, Shania Twain released her hit song “You’re Still The One” to express that she knew her relationship would last, despite what the critics said. Twain also recognizes that relationships always have ups and downs, but her partner is still the one for her.

On Alicia Keys’ 2007 single “No One,” she expresses how that life will always bring ups and downs, but the person she’s in love with will always be around. As she sings, “You and me together through the days and nights / I don’t worry ‘cause everything’s gonna be alright.”