For those who love 80s classics, the love songs from that era hit differently. Celebrating your wedding with these forgotten gems will make the day extra special for rock lovers.
However, with so many amazing songs, it’s challenging to find the right songs to match the festivities. With this song list, you’ll find the perks of an incredible playlist with everyone grooving.
Let’s check out the best love songs from 80s bands without wasting any time.
With bands like The Police, Aztec Camera, and Simple Minds featuring our list, rest assured your guests will have a great time.
The Police were the biggest band in the 80s and this song made it possible for them. “Every Breathe You Take” topped the Billboard singles chart for 8 whole weeks. Over the years, the song has lived on.
It’s a mid-tempo song that is easy to dance to. The song doesn’t slow down or speed up, making it musically monotonous.
But that’s the beauty of this song. It’s a simple and perfectly balanced blend of Copeland’s drums and Summers’ guitar.
You can pick this song for your first dance as it’s an easy number and has the perfect timeless quality that suits newlyweds.
Smith wrote this song as a wedding present for his wife, Mary, whom he met at school. They were together since their teens and their romance is the inspiration for this song.
The lyrics are a naked show of emotions, and it almost feels like you can look into Smith’s consciousness due to the trance-like composition.
The music is upbeat and cheerful even though it’s a raw display of Smith’s feelings, unlike the singer.
Aztec Camera was a Scottish band formed in 1980 and “Somewhere in My Heart” was their biggest hit.
It’s a cheerful, bright song with an amazing instrumental backing. The song is all about how “love will see you through”. It’s a fight song that sees love and truth as the best weapons.
To us, that sounds like a marriage built on the foundation of honesty and affection.
This is a groovy and high-tempo song that’s perfect for your guests who want to charge the dance floor. It’s the best song of one of the greatest bands in history.
It’s a song about someone who doesn’t feel completely at home even when they’re at the place they know best.
As a means of escape, the narrator wants to flee to bustling scenes with cheerful crows with his partner. He’s so in love that the fear of death too seems to have evaporated.
As deep as these lyrics are, in the end, it’s a song about a hopeless romantic at heart. If you connect to this feeling and just love a great song, it’s perfect for your wedding.
This song is about instant physical attraction that leaves the narrator in awe of the beauty of this woman he just met.
With 109 BPM, it’s a very upbeat and energetic song for everyone to start grooving on the dance floor. The sound is a blend of pop and hard pub rock.
If you're into rock music, INXS has a unique and interesting song that you will enjoy.
As the name suggests, “Walking on Sunshine” is a joyous song. It’s a fast-paced track to cheer everyone and get them moving at your reception.
The narrator is elated and over the moon as she finds out that her partner reciprocates her love. Going from doubt to certainty has made her days now full of light and sunshine.
Katrina’s vocals are impeccable and with an incredible musical backing, this song has become an 80s classic.
“Eternal Flames” is a beautiful love song that still lives on. Susanna Hoff outshines herself with her vocals as she hits impressive high note after high note. She does a great job of invoking the feeling of love, and its uncertainty through one of her best performances.
The song is about a woman who is so in love but also consumed by the fear of losing that love. She wants to hold on to the feeling of closeness. So, in the song, she’s seeking reassurance from her partner that he feels the same way.
“Don’t You” was written for the movie “The Breakfast Club” for it to feature prominently at the start and end of the movie.
The song is about separation, but it takes the route of celebrating the time spent together without any anger.
It’s upbeat and fast-moving, but at the core, it’s about how two people become a part of each other’s history forever.
“Young At Heart” is a beautiful song about two people finding love at a young age and growing up before their time. Yet, their youthful spirit isn’t lost.
This pop-rock record has a fast tempo. It’s a joyous song. Your guests will enjoy dancing to this music and this age-old concept of being young at heart.
Who wouldn’t want George Michael to be their man? It’s a song where the narrator is convincing his love interest to consider him as her only option. He’s her man, and there’s no time to waste on other guys.
This track is playful and joyous. It will remind you of your early days of romance. You will have a fun time dancing to this very upbeat song at your wedding with your man.
The Romantics are often compared with The Beatles because of their similar styles, including frequent shout-outs and harmonica solos.
It’s a goofy song where the narrator sings all the things he likes about his lover. You can dedicate this song to your partner.
As a very fast-paced track, it’s slightly difficult to dance to. Only serious dancers can bust out the right moves for this one.
Loving someone makes us feel like we are in their presence all day long. Whether it’s doing the mundane tasks of everyday life or deliberately spending time with each other on romantic dates, you enjoy it all.
The sound is a blend of elements from pop and rock music. An 80s classic to celebrate your special day, it’s the perfect choice for a rock-inspired wedding reception.
80s bands are known for their rock music mixed with elements of punk, indie or pop. That era was a great time for dancing and music which makes for a great wedding reception theme.
With that in mind, we have the best of the best bands featured on our list. Only their top tracks made the cut to pack all the nostalgia of the 80s into your wedding reception.
It’s important to get the music right for a picture-perfect wedding; nothing beats live music's power. You can get an 80s tribute act to get your guests immersed in the music and make sure everyone has a fun time.
