Updated November 2, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
Whether you want hoppin’ dance hits or smooth slow vibes, discover a list of the most popular and unique R&B wedding songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s R&B music tastes are different.Thus, I selected wedding songs from modern songs to classic hits.
When picking out R&B songs for your wedding, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- What is the tempo of the song to determine the style of dance?
- What is the meaning of the song and is it appropriate for your wedding?
- What moment of the wedding ceremony or reception will the song play?
Let’s start with the new and trending R&B songs right now.
New R&B Wedding Songs
- LOML – Shaé Universe (2023)
- Whatcha Done Now – Leela James (2023)
- Still Believe In Love – Mary J. Blige, Vado (2023)
- Heaven – Cleo Sol (2023)
- When It Comes To You – Fridayy (2023)
- Party People – Tucka (2023)
- Lets Dance – Ricco Barrino & Fantasia (2023)
- Summer Too Hot – Chris Brown (2023)
- Baby Will You Love Me – MAJOR. (2023)
- Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Jason Morales (2023)
- The Way I Remember It – Ruben Studdard (2023)
- The Sweetest Thing – Pj Morton (2023)
- Mine (Remix) – WANMOR (2023)
- Be The One – Bree Runway & Khalid (2023)
- Love You Anyway – Devon Gilfillian (2023)
- I Choose U – RIMON, Rini (2023)
- I Caught You – Ar’mon (2023)
- 4 Me – Don Toliver, Kali Uchis (2023)
- Die For You (Remix) – The Weeknd, Ariana Grande (2023)
- As a matter of fact – Babyface (2023)
- This Is – Ella Mai (2023)
- You – Omar Cunningham (2023)
- Baby Will You Love Me – MAJOR. (2023)
Trending R&B Wedding Songs
- “Celebration” by Kool and The Gang (1980)
- “Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé (2003)
- “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd (2020)
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson (1982)
- “All Of Me” by John Legend (2013)
- “Yeah!” by Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris (2004)
- “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers (1972)
- “Sure Thing” by Miguel (2010)
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson (1982)
- “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry (1976)
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As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of R&B wedding songs. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by decades.
2020s R&B Modern Tracks
- Forever – Vedo (first dance song)
- Where I Go – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) feat. H.E.R.
- Forever – Lee Fields
- Make Me Say It Again, Girl – The Isley Brothers, Beyonce
- Handle Me Gently – Ne-Yo (co*cktail hour song)
- Keeps On Fallin’ – Babyface, Ella Mai(co*cktail hour song)
- About Damn Time – Lizzo (party dance song)
- You (Rework) – Selah Sue
- Angel (Acoustic) – Ric Hassani
- Stuck On You – Kem
- No Stoppin’ Us – Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gill, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey (co*cktail hour song)
- Marry Me – Teddy Campbell Band
- I Do – Rotimi
- Leave the Door Open – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic (dinner song)
- Kiss Me More – Doja Cat, SZA
- Blessed – Hil St. Soul, Noel Gourdin (co*cktail hour song)
- Incomplete – Jay Sean (first dance song)
- I Found A Love (Live at Levon Helm Studios) – José James, Taali
- You’re The One – Leela James
- Fell In Love – LeVelle, Anthony Hamilton
- Flawless Diamond – Lyfe Jennings, Amina Buddafly
- Silly Love Songs – Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr. (co*cktail hour song)
- At My Worst – Pink Sweat$ feat. Kehlani (first dance song)
- All I Need Is You – Salaam Remi
- Love of My Life – Sentury
- Take My Breath – The Weeknd (party dance song)
- Conversations in the Dark – John Legend (first dance song)
- Marry Your Daughter – Brian McKnight Jr. (processional song)
- Nobody – Brian McKnight
- All Of My Love – Charlie Wilson feat. Smokey Robinson
- Go Crazy – Chris Brown & Young Thug
- All I Need Is You – Hasan Christopher
- Anything For You (The Duet) – Ledisi & PJ Morton
- U 2 Luv – Ne-Yo & Jeremih (co*cktail hour song)
- Forever Mine – Robin Thicke
- Love Somebody – Rotimi
- One in a Million – Will Downing
Tip If you like this list, be sure to check out an Afrobeats love playlist.
2010s R&B Popular Hits
- Consider Me – Allen Stone (proposal song)
- Say So – Doja Cat
- Yearning For Your Love – Pj Morton
- Sent From Heaven – Rahsaan Patterson
- Find Someone Like You – Snoh Aalegra (first dance song)
- Our Song – Tank (anniversary dance song)
- Collide – Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG
- A Good Night – John Legend feat. BloodPop® (co*cktail hour song)
- Better – Khalid (recessional song)
- Beyond – Leon Bridges (first dance song)
- Today I Do – Tamia
- Every Kind Of Way – H.E.R.
- Why I Love You – MAJOR.
- Forever Mine – Andra Day (recessional song)
- Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
- Fall For You – Leela James
- You & I – Avant feat. KeKe Wyatt
- Marry Me – Jason Derulo (entrance song)
- All Of Me – John Legend
- This Is Love – Kelly Rowland
- I’m Sure It’s You (The Wedding Song) – Sheléa
- Adorn – Miguel
- 4evermore – Anthony David
- So In Love – Jill Scott feat. Anthony Hamilton
- Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars (co*cktail hour song)
- Share My Life – Kem
Tip If you are more in the party mood, see a Hip Hop wedding playlist.
2000s R&B Best Songs
- Can’t Get Enough – Tamia (party dance song)
- When I See U – Fantasia
- Yeah – Usher Feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris (party dance song)
- If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
- Crazy In Love – Beyonce
- Love Of My Life – Brian McKnight
- Forever – Jaheim
- Lifetime – Maxwell
- Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge (entrance song)
Tip Check out our complete list of .
1990s R&B Favorites
- Happily Ever After – Case (recessional song)
- Spend My Life With You – Eric Benet and Tamia (first dance song)
- By Your Side – Sade (parents’ dance song)
- Incomplete – Sisqo
- For You I Will – Monica
- All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo (slow dance song)
- For You – Kenny Lattimore
- Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison (party dance song)
- Lady – D’Angelo
- This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan (party dance song)
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole (father-daughter dance song)
Tip If older R&B is your thing, check out our list of biggest Motown love hits.
Classic R&B Tunes
- Here And Now – Luther Vandross
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston (party dance song)
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (party dance song)
- You’re Latest, Greatest Inspiration – Teddy Pendergrass
- Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross (slow dance song)
- When We Get Married – Larry Graham
- I Do Love You – G.Q.
- I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince (party dance song)
- Forever Mine – The O’Jays
- Brick House – The Commodores (party dance song)
- Always and Forever – Heatwave
- Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder (father-daughter dance song)
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole (recessional song)
- Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White
- Let’s Stay Together – Al Green (anniversary dance song)
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder (father-daughter dance song)
- September – Earth, Wind & Fire (party dance song)
- I Want You Back – Jackson 5
- At Last – Etta James (processional song)
Tip Planning your reception songs? See our list of , , and .
FAQs
I mean, if you want to play ABBA be our guest. (Snooze Fest) The better question is why wouldn’t you play R&B at your wedding? Weddings are about love. Real love. Nothing says that better than the smooth, silky vocals of Luther Vandross. The spoken words of Barry White, reassure us that we are loved. Oh, don’t forget the Sisters of Soul starting with the Queen: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Alicia Keys.
The roots of R&B in Soul are apparent not just in the beats and bass lines, but in the emotion expressed. Those lyrics, girl. You know it. Your friends are getting the chill vibe, the love vibe.
If you want to get folks on the dance floor, these are sure to do it. Our list includes some recent hits along with classics in a variety of tempos and eras. Pick your favorites to include in your wedding. You can use them for your wedding reception, first dance, and father-daughter dance.
Why trustMatthew Campbell?
DJ, Author, Music Lover
Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
