From walking down the aisle to your first dance as a married couple and to your last dance at the reception. there are a lot of moments during your special day that warrants the perfect song to set the mood and capture your guest's attention. so picking the best song to ideally match your chosen aesthetic and show off your personality can be a bit of a task. so to make your life a little bit easier we've listed out a few cover songs that are both classic and unique that'll make your special moments even more wonderful.
Cover songs are new recordings or performances of popular songs by artists other than the original composer or performers. it's a way for old songs to be revived by another artist's interpretation of the song. it's a great way to invoke nostalgia in your older guests while keeping the younger ones engaged.
So without further ado, let's take a look at our top picks for the best Cover Songs for Weddings!
"Like a river flows/Surely to the sea/Darling, so it goes/Some things are meant to be"
Originally by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. "Can't Help Falling In Love" is one of the best loves songs out there, its simple yet beautiful lyrics perfectly state the inevitability of falling in love. and the beautiful performance by Kina Grannis makes it one of the best wedding cover songs to play for your first dance as a married couple.
"At last, my love has come along/My lonely days are over/And life is like a song"
a remix of the classic song "At last" by Etta James and Jason Mraz's own song "Sleep all day" this piece of music artistry will get your guests swaying their heads in the first half and tapping their feet in the second. a perfect song to do your wedding entrance to.
"I got chills they're multiplying/And I'm losing control/'Cause the power you're supplying/It's electrifying"
From the movie Grease and sung by Olivia Newton John and John Travolta, "You're the One I Want" is a classic song that'll give your guests from the older generation a jolt of nostalgia, but will be a bit hard to fit on your wedding playlist. Good thing this cover by the Lennings gives it a more of a slow and sweet tone which will be perfect for your first dance as a married couple.
"Some people want diamond rings/Some just want everything/But everything means nothing/If I ain't got you, yeah"
Alicia Keys is one of the best-selling music artists in the world and was named the top R&B artist of the 2000s. so it's only appropriate for her song to be covered by an award-winning band. Maroon 5 led by Adam Levine gives her classic song the credit it deserves. and of course, its lyrics and tune are perfect for a wedding.
"You're my sunshine and I want you to know/That my feelings are true/I really love you/Oh, you're my best friend"
Giving an acoustic twist to the alternative rock song by Queen, this performance by the Once will give your wedding entrance that little bit of magic it needs. plus if you consider you're significant other your best friend, the lyrics are perfect for you. an amazing cover wedding song to add to your playlist.
"I wanna love you, I want to love and treat you right/I wanna love you every day and every night:/We'll be together, with a roof over our heads/To share the shelter in a single bed"
If the theme and vibe of your wedding can't really accommodate a reggae song. but really like the message of this song by Bob Marley. Corinne Bailey Rae got you covered (pun intended). turning the reggae classic into an R&B/Soul masterpiece will get your guests swooning as you and your significant other sways on the dancefloor for your first dance.
"Looks like we made it/Look how far we've come, my baby/We mighta took the long way/We knew we'd get there someday"
While the original song by Shania Twain is already perfect as a wedding song. knowing that this cover by Teddy Swims is dedicated to his mom gives it a little more meaning. so if you have a different song in mind for your first dance. playing this song for your parent-child dance won't be a bad idea.
"I have died every day waiting for you/Darling don't be afraid I have loved you/For a thousand years/I'll love you for a thousand more"
if you've attended a few weddings yourself, chances are you've heard of this one. "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri is one of the most popular wedding songs out there. and playing it at your own wedding may make it feel like any other wedding. but if you really like the song and still want your wedding to be unique. maybe this cover by The Boyce Avenue is perfect for you. the sultry vocal provided by Alejandro Manzano may just give the song that fresh feel.
"So you can keep me/Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans/Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet/You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home"
Another song that seemed overplayed at weddings, Photograph by Ed Sheeran is given a little acoustic twist by Boyce Avenue and Bea Miller for that fresh and unique vibe for your wedding. a great cover wedding song.
"If the sky, that we look upon, should tumble and fall/Or the mountains, should crumble, to the sea/I won't cry, I won't cry, no-no-no I won't shed a tear/Just as long, as you stand, by me"
Originally by Ben E. King, Stand By Me covered by the Music Travel Love should give your wedding entrance that soothing feeling to keep that nerves out and keep yourself calm. to let yourself to enjoy the happiest day of your life.
"The smile on your face lets me know that you need me/There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me/The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall/You say it best (you say it best) when you say nothing at all"
Another Cover by Music Travel Love, "When you Say Nothing At All" is one of those songs that have been played a lot of times at a lot of weddings. so this performance by Music Travel Love should help the song feel a little less overplayed.
"God only knows what I'd be without you/If you should ever leave me/Though life would still go on believe me/The world could show nothing to me/So what good would living do me"
Another cover wedding song by Kina Grannis but this time with Imaginary Future. They give the classic song "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys a more mellow tune, which will be perfect for that serene aesthetic you want for your wedding.
a wedding is a special day filled with moments that require the perfect song to set the mood and captivate guests' attention. However, choosing the right song can be challenging. This is where cover songs come in. We have listed 12 cover songs that are classic yet unique and can make your special moments even more wonderful. From Kina Grannis's "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the first dance as a married couple to Boyce Avenue's "Photograph" featuring Bea Miller, there is a perfect cover song for every special moment on your wedding day. Find your Cover Bands from UK Live Entertainment.
