30 Timeless Wedding Love Songs To Melt Hearts
Wedding music is fun! It is something that let’s people settle in and enjoy the vibe of the wedding, while keeping the overall mood and tempo at a constant high. We’ve a list of the most popular and romantic love songs that you could play at your wedding. For your convenience, we’ve sorted the list into English and regional ( Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Kashmiri & Gujarati) love songs wedding love songs. So Play On!
HIndi Wedding Love Songs
Hindi is a language that has a pan-India appeal and is something most Indians understand. Here is a list of the Hindi wedding love songs that you could play at the wedding for everyone to enjoy:
1. Tum Hi Ho From The Movie Aashiqui 2:
Tum Hi Ho was a chart-buster for more than a year. Aashiqui 2 was one of the most popular romantic music albums in recent times. This soulful song was written and composed by Mithoon and sung by Arjit Singh in his mesmerizing voice.
2. Pehla Nasha From The Movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander:
A love song that will appeal to the young and the old alike, Pehla Nasha is from Aamir Khan’s 1992 superhit Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. Pehla Nasha Pehla Khumar was composed by the famous duo Shankar – Jaikishan and this duet was sung by Udit Narayan Jha and Sadhana Sargam.
3. Mere Haath Mein Tera Haath Ho From The Movie Fanaa:
A beautiful long song from the movie Fanaa, which incidentally was the last time the music directors Jatin-Lalit collaborated before the brothers split. The beautiful lyrics of this song are penned by Prasoon Joshi and sung by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan.
4. Tum Se Hi From The Movie Jab We Met:
An emotional love song from the movie Jab We Met. This song was composed by Pritam Chakraborty. The lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil and sung by Mohit Chouhan. A must have at every wedding.
5.Tu Hi Re From The Movie Bombay:
This song is iconic for many reasons. Mani Ratnam’s Bomabay was AR Rahman’s second film after Roja as a music director, and this song laid the foundation for his acceptance as a pan-India musician. It was sung by two more legends, Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy. A song that has stayed on the top of the evergreen love song charts for more than two decades, a must-play at every wedding.
Tamil Wedding Song
Tamilians are the innovators of modern Indian cinema. They have the best technicians and musicians and hence, it is not surprising that they make the most beautiful songs too. All the loud music aside, here are some soulful Tamil love songs that will make your wedding day musical:
1. Nenjukkule From The Movie Kadal:
One of the best love songs of recent times, Nenjukkule from Maniratnam’s 2012 movie Kadal is composed by AR Rahman and sung by Shakthisree Gopalan. The song has been so popular that Coke Studio got the music director and the singer to perform it live for Channel V.
2. Anjali Anjali From The Movie Duet:
A song you can never get bored of, Anjali Anjali from Balachander’s movie Duet is romantic and melodious. A song that topped the Tamil music charts all through the nineties. Anjali Anjali was composed by AR Rahman and sung by SP Balasubramanian and KS Chitra.
3. Kanmani Anbodu From The Movie Guna:
This song is iconic not just for its evergreen composition but also because of the sheer number of legends that came together to make it memorable. Composed by the musical maestro Ilayaraja and sung by SP Balasubramaniam, this song is from Kamal Hassan’s superhit movie Guna. A melodious love song that is soul stirring and truly a classic.
Tollywood Wedding Love Song
Tollywood is the one of the largest movie industries in the country, second only to Bollywood. So for all the Telugu music lovers out there, we have made a list of the most beautiful wedding love songs:
1. Priyathama Neevachata Kusalama From The Movie Guna:
This song is iconic not just for its evergreen composition but also because of the sheer number of legends that came together to make it memorable. Composed by the musical maestro Ilayaraja and sung by SP Balasubramaniam, this song is from Kamal Hassan’s superhit movie Guna. A melodious love song that is a must-play at every Telugu wedding.
2. Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu From The Movie Ninne Pelladatha:
One of the most romantic Telugu love songs of the decade, Yeto Vellipoindhi Manasu is beautifully picturised on Nagarjuna and Tabu. The song was composed by Sandeep Chowta, the Indian head of Columbia Records.
3. Oo Vendi Vennela From The Movie Little Soldiers:
One of the best works of the late music director Sri, Oo Vendi Vennela from the 1996 hit movie Little Soldiers is soulful and beautiful. This timeless duet was sung by Ram and MM Srilekha while the lyrics were penned by the legendary lyricist Sirivennala Seetarama Sastry.
English Wedding Love Songs
1. After All These Years By Journey:
This beautiful song from Journey’s 2008 album Revelation is one the most popular wedding songs on the circuit. A must have if you love soft English love songs.
2. From This Moment On by Shania Twain:
Shania Twain is one the best singers as far as country music goes. Her soul stirring song “from this moment on” is a perfect love song for a romantic wedding party. This comes highly recommended.
3. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing By Aerosmith:
One of the most highly voted love songs of the decade. “I don’t want to miss a thing” by Aerosmith has a cult following that not many love songs can boast of. With lyrics like “Don’t wanna close my eyes,I don’t wanna fall asleep, ‘Cause I’d miss you baby, And I don’t wanna miss a thing”, this song is a must have at every wedding celebration.
4. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do By ABBA:
“I do, I do, I do” by one of the most popular Swedish pop bands ABBA is a classic. Have you watched the movie, “Muriel’s Wedding” starring Emmy Award winner Toni Collette? The scene where she walks done the aisle as this song is played in the background will linger in mind for so long that you’d want to do the same for your wedding too!
5. Wonderful Tonight By Eric Clapton:
This is how the song begins “It’s late in the evening; she’s wondering what clothes to wear. She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair. And then she asks me, “Do I look all right?”And I say, “Yes, you look wonderful tonight.” What more can we say, here’s a beautifully written song that’s being played by one of the greatest musicians of our time, Eric Clapton.
6. Slipping Through My Fingers By ABBA:
Another song from ABBA’s makes it to the list. “Slipping through my fingers” is one of the most popular wedding songs for the father-daughter dance after the wedding. A soul stirring song that’s sure to move your guests on the big day.
7. Can’t Help Falling In Love By Elvis Presley:
Elvis is the undisputed King of Rock n’ Roll! “Can’t help falling in love” is from his 1961 movie Blue Hawaii. It is an iconic song that has been redesigned and recorded by numerous other bands over the years. A love song that’s a must have for every Elvis fan’s wedding.
8.Crazy For You By Madonna:
Pop Queen Madonna’s “Crazy for you” has topped the Billboard Charts for a very long time. The fact that it stayed there for a while only reaffirms the fact that is a very beautiful and romantic song that you should consider playing on your big day.
9.Nothing Else Matters By Metallica:
Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters was touted as one of the greatest rock ballads of the decade. With soothing lines like “so close no matter how far, Couldn’t be much more from the heart; Forever trusting who we are, and nothing else matters. Never opened myself this way; Life is ours, we live it our way. All these words I don’t just say, and nothing else matters” and with a beautiful guitar-drum composition, this song simply reserves a place for itself on every wedding song playlist.
10. Hotel California By The Eagles:
Hotel California is one of Eagles’ most popular songs ever. It won a Grammy in 1977, the year it was released, redefining the rock scene forever. A beautiful song with a guitar solo that has been voted as “the best of all time” by the music mag Guitarist, Hotel California is a wedding song that most guests will hum at the party.
Punjabi Wedding Love Song
Punjabi’s are a peppy lot. Their songs are full of energy and their music has transcended language boundaries. Not just Hindi, I wouldn’t be surprised if a Telugu or a Tamil song had Balle Balle in it. That has been the influence of Punjabi songs on the Indian music scene. Here is a list of a few Punjabi wedding love songs that will energize your wedding:
1. Zulfa By Jaz Dhami:
Jaz Dhami released his chart-buster independent love song Zulfa in the year 2013. Written and performed by Jaz himself, this song has been a hot Punjabi favorite topping the Asian International Downloads Chart in the 2013.
2. Channa Vey Ghar Aaja Ve By Kunal Ganjawala:
Channa Vey Ghar Aaja Ve is a hit pop song from the private album Channa Vey by Kunal Ganjawala. It not only became a superhit with its catchy lyrics and tunes but also catapulted Kunal into stardom. A peppy love song that is a regular at many Punjabi weddings.
3. Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki From The Movie Virsa:
Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki is a classic Punjabi love song from the movie Virsa which was soulfully rendered by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. A beautiful song that has had many iterations, the latest being Shreya Ghosal and Arjit Singh’s “Samjhawan Unplugged” from the Hindi movie Humty Sharma ki Dulhania.
Kashmiri Wedding Love Songs
Kashmir is known for its beauty and is called the Paradise on Earth. The music of that land too is just as breathtaking and soulful as the place and it’s beautiful people. Here are a few of the most popular Kashmiri Wedding songs:
1. Bumbro Bumbro From The Movie Mission Kashmir:
One of the most popular Kashmiri songs that has been adopted into the Bollywood film Mission Kashmir. This fast paced song with a traditonal kashmiri beat was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan and Jaspinder Narula. It was nominated for the International Viewer’s Choice Award 2000 by MTV India, which reaffirms its popularity as a cheerful love song.
2. Khanmoj Kur By Gulzar Haja:
Khanmoj Kur by the famous Kashmiri singer Gulzar Haja is a regular at most Kashmiri weddings. A song that is soothing and pleasant, it is one of the most popular songs of the region and a hit on Youtube.
3. Ho Vash Malle – Raat Muraadon Wali Ayi Hai From The Movie Henna:
A very popular Kashmiri song, Ho Vash Malle is from Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani actress Zeba’s 1991 movie, Henna. The music is composed by Ravindra Jain and sung by Mohd. Aziz.
Gujarati wedding love songs
Gujarati’s are known for their culture and their rustic music with beautiful beats. We compile a list of the best wedding love songs that are being played at Gujarati weddings worldwide:
1. Bandh Ankho Ma & Manma Mara Manma From The Album Love Is Blind:
A soulful rendition by singers Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal, this Gujarati hit film has one of the most romantic and popular tracks in recent times.
2. Bandhi Preet Ni Ganthadi From The Movie Paatan Thi Pakistan:
Bandhi Preet Ni Ganthadi is a very popular Gujarati love song from the movie Paatan Thi Pakistan. It has been sung by Vikram Thakor and Sadhana Sargam.
3. Main Toh Odhi Joni Re From The Movie Mara Raj Thakor Ni Chundadi:
Main Toh Odhi Joni Re from the movie Mara Raj Thakor Ni Chundadi is another super hit Gujarati song that has been sung by Vanita Barot.
