Timeless Tunes for Your Wedding Day Playlist: Classic Songs from Every Decade

By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher of Brides & Weddings

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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and the right music can make it even more special. If you’re a fan of classic songs from different decades, consider adding some of these timeless tunes to your wedding day playlist.

1950s

1. Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
2. Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
3. Bill Haley and His Comets – Rock Around The Clock
4. Etta James – At Last
5. The Platters – Only You (And You Alone)

1960s

1. The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun
2. Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
3. The Temptations – My Girl
4. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
5. Ben E. King – Stand By Me

1970s

1. ABBA – Dancing Queen
2. Earth, Wind & Fire – September
3. Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
4. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
5. Fleetwood Mac – You Make Loving Fun

1980s

1. Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
2. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
3. Prince – Kiss
4. Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
5. Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’

1990s

1. Boyz II Men – I’ll Make Love To You
2. Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me
3. Shania Twain – From This Moment On
4. Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby
5. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

2000s

1. Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
2. John Legend – All Of Me
3. Beyonce – Crazy In Love
4. Coldplay – Yellow
5. Outkast – Hey Ya!

2010s

1. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
2. Adele – Make You Feel My Love
3. Bruno Mars – Marry You
4. Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
5. The Lumineers – Ho Hey

2020s

1. Dua Lipa – Levitating
2. Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
3. Justin Bieber – Intentions
4. Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license
5. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights

Adding classic songs from different decades to your wedding day playlist is a great way to create a timeless and memorable atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of Elvis Presley or Dua Lipa, there’s a song from every era that can make your special day even more magical.

Rebecca Barnes is the publisher of Brides & Weddings, the trusted local wedding planning guide for more than 25 years. Rebecca is passionate about helping couples plan their dream weddings. Schedule a complimentary wedding planning consultation, call with Rebecca today.