Selection of the Best Christian Wedding Songs To Show Your Love

Falling in love and planning a wedding with the one you love is a magical time. 

An especially fun part of your wedding planning is finding the right love songs to create the soundtrack for your special day. 

There are thousands of inspirational Christian wedding songs to choose from, both contemporary and traditional. Christian music crosses a range of musical genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and country.

You need to select wedding music that best fits each part of your ceremony. You'll choose a piece of music for the wedding procession, the wedding ceremony in the church, and the wedding recessional walk. 

You can also find a selection of songs to play during the wedding reception and for important moments such as the bride and groom’s first dance and the father-daughter dance.

In this article, we’ll take you through a selection of wedding songs to suit each part of your special day.

Various Christian wedding songs

Creating a beautiful wedding day should sow the seeds for a loving and wholesome marriage. 

Many Christian songs will have lyrics that match the key teachings in the Bible and reflect God’s love. You should keep in mind that any music you want to be played in the church may need the approval of your minister.

Some of the best Christian artists to consider using include: NewSong, Anthem Lights, BeBe and Cece Winans, TobyMac, Brandon Heath, Carrie Underwood, and Steven Curtis Chapman.

Let’s take a look at wedding songs you can choose for different parts of your wedding.
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Wedding processional songs

You don’t have to use the traditional wedding march for your procession. 

This selection of instrumental classical music is a good start. Songs to put in your wedding playlist for the walk down the aisle include: 

• “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven
• “Hallelujah Chorus” by Händel’s Messiah
• “Tennessee Theme” by Hans Zimmer
• “Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major” by Johann Sebastian Bach
  

Walking down the aisle is the start of your life’s journey as a married couple. It’s an important moment in your wedding to commemorate using music that reflects both your Christian faith and the love you have for your partner. 
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Songs for the wedding ceremony 

Just after the reading of the wedding vows, while the bride and groom are signing the marriage register, you can choose any of the following pieces of music to be played in the background:

• "The Prayer" by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion 
• “I Promise (Wedding Song)" by CeCe Winans 
• "Because You Loved Me" by Céline Dion
  

Additional Christian wedding songs you can play during intervals in the Church ceremony include:

• “Household of Faith” by Steve Green 
• "How Great Thou Art" by Carrie Underwood 
• “Give me a Lifetime” by Anthem Lights 
• "Amazing Grace" by Andrea Bocelli
• "The Lord's Prayer" by Andrea Bocelli
• "The Day Before You" by Matthew West
• “I Will Be Here” by Steven Chapman Curtis 
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Songs for the wedding reception

During your wedding reception, consider playing any of these Christian love songs:

• “Love Will Be Our Home” by Sandi Patty 
• “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
• “Unfailing Love” by Jimmy Needham
• “Love Will Be Enough For Us” by Brandon Heath
• “Wedding Day” by Casting Crowns
• “Thankful for You” by TobyMac 
• “Nobody” by Casting Crowns featuring Matthew West
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Songs for the first dance

The first dance is a special moment between you and your new spouse. This is a perfect time to choose a song that best represents you as a couple. Some memorable first dance songs include:

• “Till I Found You” by Phil Wickham
• “When I Say I Do” by Matthew West
• “When God Made You” by NewSong
• “Hundred More Years” by Francesca Battistelli
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Songs for the father-daughter dance

Another pivotal moment on your special day is the father-daughter dance, which usually happens during the wedding reception. You can choose any of these songs to help make your father-daughter dance special:

• “Cinderella” by Steven Curtis Chapman
• “Father’s Love” by Bob Carlisle
• “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle & Randy Thomas

Wedding recessional songs

When the bride and groom walk down the aisle after saying “I do,” it is the time to play some celebratory music. Powerful instrumental music like “Ode to Joy” or the “Hallelujah Chorus” can be a fitting choice.

Here are some other options to consider:

• “Love Never Fails” by Brandon Heath 
• “The Prayer” by Josh Groban and Charlotte Church
• “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by Steven Curtis Chapman
• “I Found Love (Cindy’s Song)” by BeBe and CeCe Winans
• “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes 
• “Made to Love” by Tobymac
• “I Choose You (the Wedding Song) by Ryann Darling
  

How to choose perfect Christian songs for your wedding

Christians might want to choose religious hymns for the church part of their wedding. Most of your guests will be familiar with them, and they suit the mood of the event.

Gospel songs are another popular choice for weddings because they are a joyous way of celebrating life. This genre of music is usually uplifting, joyful, and full of praise for God. A lot of gospel songs are high-energy, fast-tempo songs, but this type of music varies across cultures and different social contexts. 

You often find dominant vocals (with a strong use of harmony) in gospel music, along with a lot of percussion, hand-clapping, and even foot-stomping. Gospel songs are a wonderful way to celebrate the love between two people.

Love never fails

The music you choose for your wedding should reflect the importance of the sacrament of marriage and your music taste. Younger couples may also choose different music from older couples.

Your wedding ceremony is where you profess your love for your life partner. Choosing the right Christian songs to celebrate your love and the sacred nature of your marriage will make your big day extra special.

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