60+ Great Indie Wedding Songs for Your Playlist

Whether you’re a fan of 70’s classics, 90’s retro music, or contemporary styles – you have the option to choose from the songs by many of the amazing independent artists. So, to make your wedding day special, I have put together a list of indie ideas!

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20 Best Indie Wedding Songs List

1. “Sleepwalking,” – Modest Mouse
2. “Walking on a Dream,” – Empire of the Sun
3. “Everything Has Changed,”–  Ed Sheeran ft. Taylor Swift 
4. California Daze,”–  Peace
5. “You and Me Song” -Wannadies
6. “Friday I’m In Love”– The Cure
7. “There Will Be Time,”–  Mumford & Sons ft. Baaba Maal
8. “Only You,” –  Joshua Radin
9. “Sweeter,” –  Awake or Sleeping
10. “This Year’s Love,” – David Gray
11. “Forever”- Dropkick Murphys
12. “Skinny Love,” – Bon Iver
13. “Angel/Better Together,” – Jack Johnson
14. “Colors,” – Amos Lee
15. “Home,” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
16. “The General Specific,”– Band of Horses
17. “First Day of My Life,” – Bright Eyes
18. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” – Jet
19. “You and I,” – Ingrid Michaelson
20. “Rhythm of Love,” – Plain White T’s

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11 Best First Dance Indie Wedding Songs

What’s going to make it even more memorable is a good dance song playlist. There are many amazing indie artists whose songs can add the magic of love to your first dance. If you want to dance to some melodious indie tracks, make sure to check out the recommended indie first dance songs given below!

1. ‘‘Heroes’’ – David Bowie
2. ‘‘Bonnie & Clyde’’ – Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot
3. “Stuck On A Puzzle’’ – Alex Turner
4. ‘‘Still Together’’ – Mac DeMarco
5. ‘‘Superstar’’ – Sonic Youth
6. ‘‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” – The Smiths
7. ‘‘Wild Horses’’ – The Rolling Stones
8. ‘‘Dog Days Are Over’’ –  Florence & The Machine
9. ‘‘Just Like Heaven’’ – The Cure
10. “Better Together” – Us the Duo
11. “Yellow” – Coldplay

15 Indie Wedding Processional Songs

You also need to think about other segments of the ceremony – including the time when the wedding procession walks down the aisle at the beginning of the wedding ceremony. You can add some thoughtful indie wedding songs – and I have listed a few of them below!

1. “All Love Everything” – Aloe Blacc
2. “The Bones” – Maren Morris
3. “Lovefool“- The Cardigans
4. “How Would You Feel” – Ed Sheeran
5. “Sending My Love” – Chloe x Halle
6. “Poetry” – Wrabel
7. “ Don’t Delete The Kisses“- Wolf Alice
8. “Something Changed“- Pulp
9. “Blessed” – Thomas Rhett
10. “River” –  Leon Bridges
11. “pov” – Ariana Grande
12. “The Only Exception” – Paramore
13. “Hold Back the River,” – James Bay
14. “On My Mind,” – Ellie Goulding
15. “Saw You in a Dream,” – The Japanese House

20 Best Indie Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To

1. “Collide” – Tiana Major
2. “Beginning Middle End” – Leah Nobel
3. “Easy” – Camila Cabello
4. “Butterflies” – Kasey Musgraves
5. “All My Days” – Alexi Murdoch
6. “Black & White” – Niall Horan
7. “Still Falling for You,” – Ellie Goulding
8. “Somewhere Only We Know,” – Keane
9. “A Thousand Years,” – Christina Perri
10. “Wedding Bell,” – Beach House
11. “Grow Old With Me,” – Tom Odell
12. “The Luckiest,” – Ben Folds
13. “You Make My Dreams,” – Hall & Oates
14. “Marry Song,” – Band of Horses
15. “Magic,” – Coldplay
16. “True Love Waits,” – Radiohead
17. “When We First Met,” – Hellogoodbye
18. “Oh, It Is Love,” – Hellogoodbye
19. “Eyes,” – Rogue Wave
20. “Marry You,” – Bruno Mars

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11 Indie Songs to Avoid for Your Wedding Songs Playlist

1. Breezeblocks – Alt-J. It is a love song, yes. But it is a song about loving somebody you desire so much that you want to hurt yourself or them. Yikes!
2. Brick – Ben Folds Five. It may or may not be a song about abortion. But the piano parts are really awesome. Try Ben Folds’ “The Luckiest” instead (check out our 20 Best Indie Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To section in this post).
3. Cherry Wine – Hozier. It’s a song about domestic abuse. If you have to pick a Hozier song, go for their “Take Me to Church.” You’re welcome.
4. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now – The Smiths. Sure, The Smiths’ singer Morrissey seems like a guy who’s always miserable, but even his singing in “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” (it is included in our 11 Best First Dance Indie Wedding Songs list earlier) is so lovely and sweet. But be sure to stay away from the Morrissey tune “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” (goodness, just look at its title).
5. Ho Hey – The Lumineers. Three cheers for The Lumineers! But beware of this song’s line: “I don’t think you’re right for him, look at what might have been.” Skip the Lumineers and choose Mumford & Sons instead. You can’t go wrong with their “There Will Be Time.”
6. I Love You – Billie Eilish. The title is super romantic, but it is actually a song about a couple with a complicated relationship.
7. Let It Go – James Bay. James Bay’s Hold Back the River is a good choice for a wedding processional song (we included it in our 15 Indie Wedding Processional Songs list), but please stay away from the singer’s “Let It Go” which is actually a break-up song.
8. Marry Me – Thomas Rhett. Don’t be fooled by its title! The song features a couple who question their love and commitment for each other. Instead, go for the singer’s “Blessed” (see our 15 Indie Wedding Processional Songs list).
9. Meant to Be – Ber featuring Charlie Oriain. Never mind the title. Just look at its lyrics – “I think you’re the one for someone else, and that stuff’s hard to say.” Ouch.
10. Most Beautiful Girl In The Room – Flight of the Conchords. The title is sweet and all. But beware of the lyrics: “You could be a part-time model, I can see you at an auto show dancing on a car.”
11. The Scientist – Coldplay. “It’s such a shame for us to part.” Yeah, it is a break-up song. But it won’t be a shame for you to part with this song on your wedding day. Instead, go for “Yellow” or “Magic.”

FAQs

Now you are equipped with some unforgettable indie wedding songs for your wedding day. You can pick anything – be it the classics of the yesteryears or contemporary wedding songs. Either way, indie songs will give your wedding a magical touch.

Still have questions? Check out my FAQs below!

Final Words

These indie songs will surely add creativity and uniqueness to the ceremony. So talk to your wedding DJ or band, and make sure that they incorporate these beautiful tracks!

What are your favorite indie songs for weddings? Let us know in the comments below!