50 Best Wedding Video Songs to Elevate Your Wedding Video
The best wedding video songs transform your wedding footage into something epic and cinematic. If you’ve hired a professional wedding videographer, it’s their job to choose the perfect track to accompany the footage they captured on your big day. Still, you may want to have a say in terms of the music’s style, genre and tempo. Picking the right song, however, is much easier said than done. There are countless factors to consider, from the song’s lyrics to its length to the mood you’re trying to evoke. Not to mention, you also have to ensure that the song is actually available to you.
This article will cover how to choose the perfect song for a wedding video and features examples of best song pairings from our library of tens of thousands of wedding videos. Before we get into our tips, have you found your videographer yet? You can search lovestoriestv.com for videographers near you or any other vendors you may be looking for.
One thing many couples don’t realize is that your videographer has to acquire the proper licensing for a song in order to use it in your wedding video. That means that while you may envision using a modern pop hit by Bruno Mars or Calvin Harris—or an oldie from Elvis Presley or Peter Gabriel—odds are that obtaining a license to use those well-known hits is near impossible. Licensing exists to protect the artists’ intellectual property, and it’s important to respect that. By purchasing a license to use an artist’s music, you ensure artists are properly compensated for the music they create. But it’s not just the right thing to do—copyright infringement is illegal. If the song you want isn’t available, ask your videographer if they have any suggestions for comparable tracks in a similar genre.
Choosing the perfect wedding video song is no easy task. Here are some tips for both videographers and couples on how to pick the right one.
Tips for videographers:
- Get to know the couple: The first step in choosing a wedding video song is getting a feel for why styles and genres of music your couple gravitates towards. Feel free to ask them if there are any types of music they particularly love before starting your search.
- Consider the wedding’s vibe: No two weddings are the same, and the type of song you choose for a wedding video will be different depending on the wedding’s setting, venue, size and style.
- Choose a song that suits the footage: The videos you captured throughout the day should point you in the right direction in terms of choosing a wedding video song. Do you want to highlight the more sentimental moments of the day like the wedding ceremony or focus on the exuberant atmosphere of the reception?
- Listen to the lyrics: While many songs used for wedding videos are simply instrumental, some feature lyrics. Ensure the lyrics are appropriate for the occasion and have a focus on love and relationships.
- Keep length in mind: Wedding highlight videos are typically between 3 and 5 minutes in length. Look for a song that is the right length to fit your video so it doesn’t need to be edited to be longer or shorter.
Tips for couples:
- Get inspired: Watch lots of wedding videos and save the ones with music you love. If another videographer used it, chances are yours will be able to get a license.
- See what’s available: Look through music licensing websites like Musicbed which feature thousands of songs that can be purchased for a small fee.
- Trust your videographer: Since it’s the videographer’s job to choose the right song for your wedding video, feel free to leave the decision to them. Remember that they’re pros and they know what they’re doing.
Here are 50 songs found in videos from our wedding video library. Go through the list and see which ones are your favorites!
This indie track by CHPTRS is perfect for a wedding video because of its emotional lyrics. It’s quiet and laid back, meaning the focus will still be on the most important moment from your big day.
Our favorite lyrics: Isn't it obvious? / You were right in front of me / With the answer
When choosing a song for a wedding video, many opt for something subtle and instrumental that will simply blend into the background. This track is emotional and evocative and is meant to complement the stunning visuals your videographer captured.
If you want your wedding video to feel like a scene from a dramatic film, look no further than this cinematic track from Generdyn.
Some of the most popular songs for wedding videos—like this one by Roary—feature a slowly building tempo that explodes into something driving and energetic, right in time for scenes from the reception.
Bring an otherworldly feel to your wedding video with this post-rock track, which features soaring synth and instrumentals that are completely breathtaking.
If you opt for a track with lyrics, it’s important to choose one that’s appropriate for a wedding. Tyler Williams penned romantic lyrics that will remind viewers of how you and your partner feel about one another.
Our favorite lyrics: Nobody loves you like I do / And I never want them to / Nobody loves you like I do / And I can’t get enough of you / And I don’t ever want to
Featuring folksy instrumentals and breathy vocals, this song by Secret Nation is a great pick.
Our favorite lyrics: Turn down the lights tonight / The moon's our guide / We dance, we sing, we live / We love tonight
Secret Nation also created this driving track that will bring energy to any wedding video.
Our favorite lyrics: But when I see the smile run across your face / And the sunrise lights up another day / I believe / I woke up and my whole world changed / You’re the kind of love that gives me faith
Choosing a song that features lyrics can be tricky because you don’t want them to pull focus from the events of your big day. This one, however, features quiet and subdued vocals that won’t be distracting.
Our favorite lyrics: I just want to be your morning light / And for the sun to come up with you by my side / The fire burns down and the embers slow / But I never get cold when it’s you I hold
With sweeping instrumentals and quiet yet inspiring vocals, this track from John Lucas will perfectly pair with the footage from your wedding day.
Our favorite lyrics: You are the one who makes my paths straight / You are the one who leads me to the waters / And as I've cupped my hands / I know, I know, I've seen your face
This song by One Hundred Years is subtly exhilarating, featuring cinematic instrumentals that are both inspiring and energizing.
This high-energy track is uplifting and hopeful. It’s a classical instrumental piece featuring strings and big drums that works well for highlighting both fun and emotional moments from your wedding day.
Because it starts off slow and builds gradually throughout the track, this peaceful yet hopeful song is perfect for following the trajectory of a typical wedding day.
This ethereal tune begins on a somber note, which works well as the background for footage from an emotional wedding ceremony. It’s an atmospheric song featuring ambient sounds that has several beat-dropping moments that will bring energy to your wedding video.
Our favorite lyrics: Don’t worry, you will find me / When you need me, I am watching you / Don’t worry, you will find me / When you call me, I am listening / Don’t worry, you will find me
The electric synth in Tony Anderson’s indie track “Butterflies” is delicate yet uplifting. It will remind you of the butterflies you felt in your stomach the first time you laid eyes on your other half.
The driving tempo and sweet lyrics of this song are perfect for wedding videos where you want to evoke emotion.
Our favorite lyrics: And I don't want to leave your arms tonight / I'm falling / Still falling for you / I just want to stay here by your side / I'm falling / Still falling for you
This instrumental song by Jordan Critz is a slow burn—it starts off quiet and contemplative and builds into a track that makes you want to dance, making it an ideal fit for most wedding videos.
Choosing a good old-fashioned love song for your wedding video—like this one by Landon Austin—is a surefire way to infuse it with emotion.
Our favorite lyrics: I'm under your skies / I'm caught in your eyes / Don't you know you stop the room / And all that I can see is you / I know this doesn't happen twice / You must be my once in a lifetime
If you’re looking for a song that’s upbeat and positive, look no further than this one from Tim Halperin. It has a country-pop vibe that is sure to make it a crowd-pleaser.
Our favorite lyrics: Say you'll stay with me forever / Say you'll be my only love / We can make it through whatever / Say you'll be my only love
Featuring soaring strings, piano and ambient sounds, this track mixes classical music with electronic vibes for an end result that maintains its peaceful energy from beginning to end.
This indie folk-pop song by The Light The Heat features acoustic instrumentals and catchy lyrics that will have you singing along.
Our favorite lyrics: Shining in your darkest night / Holding your heart in mine / I'll be here for you
Looking for a wedding video song that’s energetic and upbeat from the very first notes? This one definitely fits the bill and only gets better as it goes, rising in intensity throughout the track.
This track begins with the sound of rainfall—making it perfect for anyone who experienced rain on their wedding day—but quickly transitions into something incredibly joyful, with acoustic guitar, abstract vocals and a high-energy beat.
Like many great wedding video songs, this one by cinematic composer, Caleb Etheridge, starts off with a slow tempo but becomes more and more lively as the track progresses.
Most wedding videos begin with the ceremony, featuring either the couple’s vows or the officiant’s speech. “Thousand Love Songs” starts quiet and subdued, making for an ideal backdrop to those sentimental words.
This quietly invigorating instrumental track by Traveler is subtly upbeat. At five minutes in length, it’s long enough to accompany a standard wedding highlight video.
If your wedding featured a spirited dance party, this pop track from Kyle Reynolds will make the perfect accompanying track.
Our favorite lyrics: I’m in my life for this moment / Where the stars in our eyes turn to explosions / I can’t help but feel alive
“Aperture” starts off somber and serious, making it the perfect song for emotional ceremony footage.
This song was featured in ads for two Disney movies—Moana and Soul—so you know it has to be good!
Our favorite lyrics: I feel like anything can happen / Laughing, you take me right back / To when we were kids / Never thought I'd feel like this
The mixture of electronic sounds and more traditional instruments like shakers in this track make for a song that’s at once beautiful and dynamic.
Did your wedding take place during the holiday season? If so, this winter-themed tune by The Light The Heat is the perfect fit.
Our favorite lyrics: Love is calling / The melodies resound / So much beauty to behold / We're coming home
If you’re looking for a track with a slow tempo that is also incredibly joyful, look no further than this instrumental song by Generdyn.
Couples looking for something more modern to accompany their wedding visuals, this electronic track might just be the perfect fit.
Our favorite lyrics: This is my heart / Dive deep / You have something that I wanna keep / We get carried away / Don’t stop / I’ve got nothin but time
This rousing track from Andrew Belle features prominent lyrics, so it’s ideal for wedding videos that don’t feature any voiceovers.
Our favorite lyrics: Somebody said that you know when you know / That's all I got so I got with the flow / Nobody died playing safe on the ground / We'll only fly if we don't look down
This instrumental song by Tony Anderson is incredibly cinematic and evokes the dramatic conclusion of a romance movie.
This old-school love song by Emily Hearn is perfect for country music lovers.
Our favorite lyrics: I found the heart of my best friend / It's the kind of love that understands / He said it changed his life to be my man / So he bought a ring and took my hand
This modern orchestral-style song by Generdyn is subtle enough to fade into the background but will add an inspiration edge to your wedding video.
With lyrics about taking on the world as a couple, this track is perfect to represent the vows you made on your wedding day.
Our favorite lyrics: We will go / From this day on / Take this world / And make it ours / You and I / All life long / We’ll take this world / From this day on
With rousing instrumentals that twinkle with positivity, this track will uplift your videographer’s work into something incredible.
When The Lumineers released this song in 2012, it quickly climbed the charts, becoming one of the most popular songs of the year.
Our favorite lyrics: I belong with you, you belong with me / You're my sweetheart
With smooth, soulful lyrics, and an unusual energetic tempo, this song works well for videos of modern weddings.
Our favorite lyrics: It feels like an ocean breeze / When your skin touches mine / And the static of your energy / Is pulsing in and out of time
“Times” by Airplanes is an instrumental track that starts somewhat slow but quickly picks up, replicating the feel that many people have about their wedding days.
Choosing a purely instrumental track that you connect with can be tricky, but this one by Shawn Williams manages to evoke emotions without needing any lyrics.
There’s something about this Caleb Etheridge song that brings to mind sweeping natural landscapes, making it an excellent song to accompany videos of adventurous elopements.
Keep viewers’ attention on the incredible visuals from your wedding day by choosing a more subtle instrumental track that simply acts as an auditory backdrop.
This song remains relatively subdued, with a couple of upbeat moments sprinkled throughout, making it an ideal pairing for wedding videos that don’t necessarily follow a chronological order.
The lyrics of this song by VOWS feel like they were written for a wedding day.
Our favorite lyrics: And, one… today two become… / One / We don't have to go alone / On this road together / Darlin' I swear I will always remember that my life's adventure is you
The delicate nature of this instrumental track makes it feel upbeat and positive in a manner that’s still subtle.
“T R N T” stands for “the road not traveled”, and refers to the well-known poem by Robert Frost. If you feel like you and your partner have taken an unconventional path in life, this song may be the perfect fit for your wedding video.
What better sentiment is there for your wedding than “the best is yet to come”?
Our favorite lyrics: Never felt my / Heartbeat so wild / While the sunset / Sets the night on fire / You and me here / And it feels so right
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