If you want to give something different a try for your wedding, then you should consider having a reggae-themed wedding.
Not only is reggae style unique; the “hippy” rhythm is enough to get your guests dancing and vibing to the end of your event. Not so many genres can do that to a wedding.
Though most reggae songs have this vibe about them, choosing the perfect song for your wedding can be a daunting task. What option can one pick from so many heartfelt reggae songs?
For you, we curated a list of the best reggae wedding songs, the lyrics you’ll love, and the wedding moments they are the most perfect for. Sit back, relax, and learn more.
36 Reggae Wedding Songs for Your Big Day
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Here is a list of some reggae songs you may want to add to your wedding playlist:
1. “One Love” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “One love, one heart. Let’s get together and feel all right.”
Very few artists are seen to leave legacies and for the reggae genre, Bob Marley is that artist. This beautiful song by Bob is perfect for a couple’s first dance. Also, since the lyrics are quite common, you can choose to play them as a unifying anthem for your wedding ceremony.
2. “Marry You” by Perfect Giddimani
Memorable Lyrics:” Gal I wanna marry you you. Beautiful I wanna marry you you.”
You can play this song as a background song as guests arrive at your wedding event.
3. Waiting in Vain” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love.”
This reggae song is slow-paced, so it’s perfect for a romantic couple dancing or as background music during a cocktail or dinner party.
4. “Love and Affection” by Pressure
Memorable Lyrics: “You got me in a deep meditation, a deep meditation of love and affection.”
This is slow-paced and romantic, so it is one of the best reggae songs for expressing heartfelt emotions during a slow dance.
5. “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
Memorable Lyrics: “Here comes the hotstepper, murderer. I’m the lyrical gangster, murderer.”
The song is energetic, so should be part of the playlist to get your guests on the dance floor during your wedding reception.
6. “Island in the Sun” by Shwayze
Memorable Lyrics: “Girl, let’s go get high in the island sun.
This song is perfect for a romantic couple moment, or to get your guests on the dancefloor dancing carefree during your ceremony.
7. “No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “No woman, no cry. Everything’s gonna be all right.”
The tempo of this song makes it a perfect choice for cool moments during the wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.
8. “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.
The right song to play in the background when you want to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere during the wedding.
9. “You’re the One I Love” by Shenseea and Rvssian
Memorable Lyrics: “My heart is always on your side. Our connection is rare to find, that’s why”
10. “Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “Don’t let them change ya, or even rearrange for ya. We’ve got a life to live.”
11. “Stir It Up” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “Stir it up, little darlin’, stir it up. Come on, baby, come on and stir it up.”
This song is perfect for getting your guests up on their feet during your reception grooving.
12. “Pon de Replay” by Rihanna
Memorable Lyrics: “Come, Mr. DJ, won’t you turn the music up? All the gyal pon the dancefloor wantin’ some more, what?”
The song is most befitting for hitting the dance floor during the reception.
13. “Angel” by Shaggy ft. Rayvon
Memorable Lyrics: “Girl, you’re my angel, you’re my darling angel. Closer than my peeps you are to me.”
This song would be perfect for dedicating to your partner or expressing your affection for them.
14. “Love Is Overdue” by Gregory Isaacs
Memorable Lyrics: “Love is overdue, meaning my love for you.”
It is ideal for the couple’s first dance as it expresses love.
15. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
Memorable Lyrics: “Don’t worry, be happy. In every life, we have some trouble.”
The song can get your guests dancing along during your reception.
16. “All of Me” by Jah Cure
Memorable Lyrics: “Cause all of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges. All your perfect imperfections”
You know the cover of John Legend’s all-time favorite song would hit as much as the original song. This cover is perfect for a couple’s first dance.
17. “Red Red Wine” by UB40
Memorable Lyrics: “Red, red wine, you make me feel so fine. You keep me rocking all of the time.”
This song is a must-have on your wedding playlist! It improves the mood of your guests.
18. “Smile” Wizkid ft. H.E.R
Memorable Lyrics: “I love your life, yeah. Love it when you smile. Say, I will do anything for my love, yeah yeah”
The song is a great background song to play as your guests arrive at the wedding scene, or during the reception.
19. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
Memorable Lyrics: “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way.”
This song is the best choice for uplifting the mood of your guests better during the reception.
20. “Keep It Like It Is” by Louisa Mark
Memorable Lyrics: “Keep it like it is; don’t change the good things we got.”
21. “Walking Trophy” by Hood Celebrity
Memorable Lyrics: “You got a glow with you, you got an inner beam. You make the opps want you, even a friend’ll scheme”
If you plan to introduce a new vibe to your wedding during the vow exchange or dedicate a song to your partner, then this song is one of the first songs you should consider. It is perfect for telling your wife she is beautiful in a reggae way.
22. “Red Skies” by The Fixx
Memorable Lyrics: “Red skies at night, red skies at night.”
Adding this song to your reception playlist will add spice to your party.
23. “Baby I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain
Memorable Lyrics: “Ooh baby, I love your way, every day.”
The tempo of this song is cool, making it a great choice for a couple’s first dance.
24. “Boombastic” by Shaggy
Memorable Lyrics: “Mr. Boombastic, what you want is some boombastic romantic fantastic lover.”
This song is energetic, so it’s perfect for the reception playlist.
25. “Turn Your Lights Down Low” by Bob Marley ft. Lauryn Hill
Memorable Lyrics: “I wanna give you some good, good love. Oh, I, oh, I, I wanna give you some good, good love.”
This song is slow-paced and romantic, so it’ll be perfect for a dance with your partner.
26. “Jah Bless Me” by Jah Cure
Memorable Lyrics: “Jah bless me with life every day that I rise.”
This song exudes a positive vibe, so would work well for the parent-child dance during the ceremony.
27. “Love and Affection” by Pressure
Memorable Lyrics: “So long I’ve been waiting. To be with you all alone”
28. “Your Love Got a Hold on Me” by Dennis Brown
Memorable Lyrics: “Your love got a hold on me, and it won’t let go.”
You know that moment when the officiating person pronounces the couple married? This song is the best fit for that moment.
29. “Calling on Me” by Sean Paul and Tove Lo
Memorable Lyrics: “I hear you. Calling, calling, calling, calling on me. I’ll be there for you”
You should add this song to your reception playlist as it is energetic and can get your guests moving their bodies to the tune.
30. “True to Myself” by Ziggy Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “I don’t wanna be no place else. I’m true to myself.”
This song has a cool vibe to it, so it’s a great addition to the reception playlist.
31. “No Lie” by Sean Paul ft. Dua Lipa
Memorable Lyrics: “And I would not lie, baby you. Beam me up like Scotty (baby girl)”
It seems the artists tailored this song for couples. It’s perfect to get you and yours on the dance floor grooving.
32. “Wild World” by Maxi Priest
Memorable Lyrics: “But if you wanna leave, take good care. Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear.”
The song has a positive and smooth vibe, so it is a great background song choice for reception.
33. “Forever More” by Alaine and Tarrus Riley
Memorable Lyrics: “Oh baby let me love you forever more(yeah). I wanna love you forever more(yeah yeah, yeah yeah)”
34. “Don’t Let Me Down” by Marcia Griffiths
Memorable Lyrics: “Don’t let me down. You made a promise that you’d always be around.”
The song has a good rhythm and should be in your reggae reception playlist.
35. “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “Buffalo soldier, dreadlock rasta. Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival.”
This song is energetic, so it is the go-to song to bring live to your guests once more if the reception starts to get boring.
36. “Is This Love” by Bob Marley
Memorable Lyrics: “I wanna love you every day and every night. We’ll be together with a roof right over our heads.”
The song has a romantic flavor, so it’s an excellent option for the first dance or couple procession.
Conclusion
Reggae captures a lot of emotion, so it’s becoming quite popular as the choice genre in most recent lyrics. Its unique lyrics and danceable rhythm make this genre of music perfect for the dance floor
FAQs
Here are some common questions about reggae music and Weddings
Can I Use Reggae Songs to Walk Down the Aisle?
While reggae songs might not be everyone’s first choice for a couple’s procession, there are slower-paced reggae songs that would be great for one to walk down the aisle with.
Are Reggae Songs Okay for Weddings?
Yes, they are. The unique genre makes your playlist more interesting.
Can I Mix Reggae Songs With Other Genres at My Wedding?
Sure, you can! The more versatile the songs on your wedding playlist, the more unique it turns out..
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