Electronic instruments, fresh soundscapes with the influence of pop, hip hop, urban, and more – and a host of young artists and bands who are music icons – that’s what the 90’s music scene looked like. The music of that decade is still fresh in our memories, and the 90’s kids getting married now use songs of that decade in their wedding ceremonies. That’s why I’ve put together a list of 90s wedding songs for you.
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50 ’90s Best Wedding Songs List
Back in the 90s, songs of different genres struck a chord in the hearts of people. Different types of music, from fast and peppy tunes to soft and meaningful tracks, marked the decade.
If you are a fan of that iconic era of music and would like to use some of the songs on your wedding day – we have the perfect list for you! Take a look at my favorite wedding ceremony songs for your special day!
- Ray of Light – Madonna
- Groove Is In the Heart – Dee Lite
- “Believe” – Cher
- “What Is Love” – Haddaway
- “Livin’ la Vida Loca” – Ricky Martin
- “Waiting for Tonight” – Jennifer Lopez (J Lo)
- “Vogue” – Madonna
- “Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…)” – Lou Bega
- “You Get What You Give” – New Radicals
- “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
- “Semi-Charmed Life” – Third Eye Blind
- “…Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears
- “Bailamos” – Enrique Iglesias
- “Mowtownphilly” – Boyz ll Men
- “You Were Meant for Me” – Jewel
- “I Love You Always Forever” – Donna Lewis
- “More Than Words” – Extreme
- “Beauty and the Beast” – Céline Dion & Peabo Bryson
- “I’ll Be” – Edwin McCain
- “Endless Love” – Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross
- “Rush Rush” – Paula Abdul
- “Baby, Baby” – Amy Grant
- “Weak” – SWV
- “Because You Loved Me” – Celine Dion
- Now and Forever” – Richard Marx
- Only Wanna Be With You” – Hootie & The Blowfish
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight” – Elton John
- “I’ll Be There for You (Theme song from Friends)” – The Rembrandts
- Spend My Life – Eric Bene
- “I’m Getting Used To You” – Selena
- “2 Become 1” – Spice Girls
- Back At One – Brian McKnight
- Keeper Of The Stars – Tracy Byrd
- Bell Biv Devoe – Poison
- “Feels Like Home” – Chantal Kreviazuk
- “Pony” – Ginuwine
- “Here Comes the Hotstepper” – Ini Kamoze
- “C’Mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” – Quad City DJ’s
- “Tubthumping” – Chumbawamba
- “Men In Black” – Will Smith
- “Barbie Girl” – Aqua
- “Kiss From a Rose” – Seal
- “Livin’ On Love” – Alan Jackson
- “It’s Your Love” – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
- “I Do (Cherish You)” – 90° (98 Degrees)
- “Tonight” – New Kids On The Block
- I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
- Angel Of Mine – Monica
- “Save The Best For Last” – Vanessa Williams
- “Into My Arms” – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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50 ’90s Wedding First Dance Songs
The first dance at a wedding ceremony is a beautiful moment that can move everyone present at the ceremony. This special moment of intimacy demands some romantic songs that will be perfect for the ceremony.
If you want 90’s wedding songs for your first dance, you can take a look at the fun, upbeat, and happening list that we have curated. I’m sure that you will find the perfect wedding song for the dance!
- “Larger Than Life” – Backstreet Boys
- “Tearin’ Up My Heart” – *NSYNC
- “Step – Step” – New Kids On the Block
- “MMMBop” – Hanson
- “As Long as You Love Me” – Backstreet Boys
- “I Do (Cherish You)” – 90° (98 Degrees)
- “Wonderwall” – Oasis
- “Everyboy (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
- “I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
- “I Want You Back” – *NSYNC
- “Bad Boys (Theme from COPS)” – Inner Circle
- “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the Richer
- “Praise You” – Fatboy Slim
- “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” – The Proclaimers
- “What’s Up?” – 4 Non Blondes
- “Torn” – Natalie Imbruglia
- “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” – Crash Test Dummies
- “Dreamlover” – Mariah Carey
- “All That She Wants” – Ace of Base
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” – Green Day
- “One Week” – Barenaked Ladies
- “Ba-, I Love Your Way” – Big Mountain
- “There She Goes” – The La’s
- “Jump, Jive an’ Wail” – The Brian Setzer Orchestra
- “Only Wanna Be With You” – Hootie & The Blowfish
- “Kiss from a Rose” – Seal
- “No Rain” – Blind Melon
- “All My Life” – K-Ci & JoJo
- I Finally Found Someone – Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams
- “Two Princes” – Spin Doctors
- “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole
- “Informer” – B*Witched
- “Killing Me Softly” – Fugees
- “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” – Shania Twain
- “Amazed” – Lonestar
- “Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus
- “That Don’t Impress Me Much” – Shania Twain
- “Chattahoochee” – Alan Jackson
- “Watermelon Crawl” – Tracy -rd
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” – Brooks & Dunn
- “I Adore Mi Amor” – Color Me Badd
- “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” – Backstreet Boys
- “All 4 Love” – Color Me Badd
- Love of a Lifetime – Firehouse
- “Truly Madly Deeply” – Savage Garden
- A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
- “Hand In My Pocket” – Alanis Morissette
- Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
- “Cantaloop” – Us3
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40 Best ’90s Slow Dance Songs
If you don’t want to go with peppy songs for the first dance and take a slightly traditional route, there are plenty of slow dance songs for you.
The 90s was the era that gave us some memorable soft tracks with melodious soundscapes and romance. Check out the popular love song list below to find the inspiration for the perfect playlist to use during this memorable moment!
- “I’ll Make Love to You” – Boyz ll Men
- “Nothing Compares 2 U” – Sinéad O’Connor
- “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith
- “My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from “Titanic”)” – Céline Dion
- “Always” – Bon Jovi
- “Secret Garden” – Bruce Springsteen
- “Crash Into Me” – Dave Matthews Band
- “I Swear” – All-4-One
- “You’re Still the One” – Shania Twain
- “Brick” – Ben Folds Five
- “A Song for Mama” – Boyz ll Men
- “One Sweet Day” – Mariah Carey
- “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” – Bryan Adams
- “Crazy” – Aerosmith
- “End of the Road” – Boyz ll Men
- “I’ll Be There” – Mariah Carey
- “03’ Bonnie & Clyde” – Beyoncé and Jay Z
- “Let’s Get Married” – Jagged Edge
- “Just a Girl” – No Doubt
- “Supermodel” – Jill Sobule
- “Every Morning” – Sugar Ray
- “The Sign” – Ace of Base
- “Lovefool” – The Cardigans
- “Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
- “Waterfalls” – TLC
- “Don’t Speak” – No Doubt
- “Walking in Memphis” – Marc Cohn
- “Another Night” – Real McCoy
- “Remember the Time” – Michael Jackson
- “Freedom! ’90” – George Michael
- “Steal My Sunshine” – LEN
- “I’ll Be Missing you” – Puff Daddy
- “Whatta Man” – En Vougue & Salt-N-Pepa
- “How Bizarre” – OMC
- “Loser” – Beck
- “Thank You” – Dido
- “Closing Time” – Semisonic
- “All I Wanna Do” – Sheryl Crow
- “Where It’s At” – Beck
- “Losing My Religion” – R.E.M.
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30 ’90s Hip Hop Wedding Recessional Songs
If you are looking for the right songs for your wedding music, finding the perfect recessional song may be a little challenging.
But don’t worry – and go with 90’s hip hop songs that offer groove and joy and can set a modern and fun mood for your recessional.
Today, I have a fun list. Take a look!
- Jump Around” – House of Pain
- “Ba- Got Back” – Sir Mix-A Lot
- “Nuthin’ but a G Thang (feat. Snoop Dogg)” – Dr. Dre
- “California Love” – 2Pac
- “Too Close” – Next
- “Intergalactic” – Beastie Boys
- “Mo Money Mo Problems (feat. Mase & Puff Daddy)” – The Notorious B.I.G.
- “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” – Snoop Dogg
- “O.P.P.” – Naughty – Nature
- “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” – JAY-Z
- “Feels So Good” – Mase
- “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” – Will Smith
- “Whoomp! There It Is” – Tag Team
- “Jump” – Kris Kross
- “Now That We Found Love” – Heavy D & The Boyz
- “Poison” – Bel Biv Devoe
- “My Name Is” – Eminem
- “Ice Ice Ba-” – Vanilla Ice
- “Regulate (feat. Nate Dogg)” – Warren G
- “No Diggity (feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)” – Blackstreet
- “Hypnotize” – The Notorious B.I.G.
- “3 am” – Matchbox Twenty
- “Red Dragon Tattoo” – Fountains Of Wayne
- “Prisoner of Society” – The Living End
- “November Rain” – Gun N’ Roses
- “To Be With You” – Mr. Big
- “Basket Case” Green Day
- “Santeria” – Sublime
- “Are You Gonna Go My Way” – Lenny Kravitz
- “All the Small Things” – Blink-182
FAQs
If you still have queries, take a look at the answers to the most frequently asked questions below!
There are many amazing songs in the 90s that took the place at the top of all charts time and again. Some of the most memorable and popular among them are Truly Madly Deeply, Everything I Do, Sweethearts Together, and more.
In the 90s, Elton John delivered the best-selling song of the decade with Candle in the Wind dedicated to Princess Diana after her death in 1997. On the other hand, Cher gave the highest-selling song by a female artist with her song, Believe.
Final Words
I hope that you have found the perfect song for your wedding from our list of 90’s songs. These songs are full of nostalgia, especially for the 90’s kids who have grown up listening to them. You can even use some of the songs as the father-daughter or mother-son dance songs.
What are your favorite 90s wedding songs? Let us know in the comments below!
Andreea is a very passionate content creator and her purpose is to provide you with the most interesting articles, while constantly discovering new facts. She’s been freelance writing for the past five years and has created numerous articles and educational materials while managing her own blog.
