23 Best Songs to Walk Back Up the Aisle to (After Your 'I Do')

Updated at: 11/05/2025

Choosing the perfect song to accompany your walk back down the aisle as a newly married couple is a deeply personal decision, a moment demanding a soundtrack as unforgettable as the day itself. This list isn't just about finding the perfect song; it's about celebrating the enduring power of music to capture the overwhelming joy and profound love experienced during such a pivotal moment. We've curated a selection of songs that resonate with the emotion of the day – songs that evoke the tender intimacy of a shared lifetime, songs that whisper promises of forever, and songs that simply capture the sheer, overwhelming happiness of a new beginning. Think of the heartfelt vulnerability, the soaring melodies, and the quiet power that can transport you back to that feeling.

This collection transcends genre boundaries, showcasing the diverse musical landscapes that can perfectly encapsulate the magic of this special occasion. From the soulful depth of one artist's exploration of unwavering commitment to the delicate beauty of another's breathtaking ballad, and the romantic resonance of timeless classics, our carefully chosen selection offers a journey through some of the most emotionally resonant songs ever written. This list aims to inspire you to find the music that best embodies your own unique love story – a soundtrack perfectly attuned to the heartfelt sentiment of your unforgettable day. We hope exploring this compilation will lead you to discover the perfect musical accompaniment, making your wedding day even more precious.

  • Thinking out Loud
    1

    Thinking out Loud

    Ed Sheeran

    2014

    x (Deluxe Edition)

  • Thinking out Loud
    2

    Thinking out Loud

    Ed Sheeran

    2014

    x (Deluxe Edition)

  • a thousand years
    3

    a thousand years

    Christina Perri

    2011

    ARTPOP

  • All of Me
    4

    All of Me

    John Legend

    2013

    Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)

  • Somewhere Only We Know
    5

    Somewhere Only We Know

    Keane

    2004

    Hopes And Fears (Deluxe Edition)

  • Stand By Me
    6

    Stand By Me

    Ben E. King

    1961

    Don't Play That Song (Mono)

  • Can't Help Falling in Love
    7

    Can't Help Falling in Love

    Elvis Presley

    1961

    Blue Hawaii

  • Make You Feel My Love
    8

    Make You Feel My Love

    Adele

    2008

    19

  • Eternal Flame
    9

    Eternal Flame

    The Bangles

    1989

  • God Gave Me You
    10

    God Gave Me You

    Blake Shelton

    2011

    Red River Blue (Deluxe Edition)

  • Your Song
    11

    Your Song

    Elton John

    1970

    Elton John

  • Unchained Melody
    12

    Unchained Melody

    The Righteous Brothers

    1965

    Just Once In My Life

  • Come Away with Me
    13

    Come Away with Me

    Norah Jones

    2002

  • Endless Love
    14

    Endless Love

    Lionel Richie,Diana Ross

    1981

  • You Are the Best Thing
    15

    You Are the Best Thing

    Ray LaMontagne

    2008

    Gossip In The Grain

  • My Best Friend
    16

    My Best Friend

    Tim McGraw

    1999

    A Place In The Sun

  • Have I Told You Lately
    17

    Have I Told You Lately

    Van Morrison

    1989

  • You've Got a Friend in Me
    18

    You've Got a Friend in Me

    Randy Newman

    1995

    Toy Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • First Day of My Life
    19

    First Day of My Life

    Bright Eyes

    2005

  • Love of My Life
    20

    Love of My Life

    Sammy Kershaw

    1993

  • I Do
    21

    I Do

    Paul Brandt

    1999

  • The Luckiest
    22

    The Luckiest

    Ben Folds Five

    2001

  • Grow Old with Me
    23

    Grow Old with Me

    Mary Chapin Carpenter

    1992