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Choose from over 100 R&B wedding songs that will make your wedding day memorable. Get classic and contemporary soulful wedding songs for your ceremony, reception, or celebration.

Get the top R&B wedding songs by decade from the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and today. Find a wedding song that truly speaks to you. What makes a good wedding song? Any song that expresses how you feel is a good wedding song. Many of the songs listed below are popular wedding songs, because they have lyrics that mention vows, rings, weddings, having a special love, and loving someone for the rest of your life.

This is also a great resource for wedding reception music. Pick from a variety of music that different generations of wedding guests, young and old, can enjoy and dance to. Find your special R&B wedding song here.

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Pure Soul: We Must Be In Love

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R&B Wedding Love Songs from the 70s

Heatwave: Always and Forever

You can never go wrong with "Always and Forever" as an R&B wedding song. Everyone knows it. Everyone loves it.

Luther Vandross and the R&B group Whistle each recorded their own versions of this classic in the 90's.

Standout lyric: "Always and forever, each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me, that somehow came true."

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70s R&B Wedding Songs

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Natalie Cole: Inseparable
Gladys Knight & The Pips: You're the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me
Stevie Wonder: You and I (We Can Conquer the World)
Al Green: Let's Stay Together
The Commodores: Three Times a Lady
Barry White: Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel remake)
Roberta Flack: First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway: The Closer I Get to You
Donny Hathaway: You Were Meant for Me
Donny Hathaway: A Song for You
Heatwave: Always and Forever
LTD: Love Ballad (What we have is much more than they could see)
Stevie Wonder: As (aka Always). It's not a ballad, but has beautiful lyrics.
Minnie Riperton: Lovin' You


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Minnie Riperton: Lovin' You

"Lovin' You" needs no introduction. It's been remade, remixed, spoofed, sampled, and used in commercials and movies, and it's now part of American pop culture. Minnie Riperton truly had the voice of angel.

Standout lyric: "Loving you is easy 'cause you're beautiful."

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R&B Wedding Songs from the 80s

O'Bryan: You and I

Originally written and performed by Stevie Wonder, this song was immortalized as an R&B wedding song when Michael sang it at Thelma's wedding on the TV sitcom Good Times. O'Bryan did a remake with his own unique spin, and his version of "You and I" has been a popular R&B Wedding songs since the 80's.

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80's R&B Wedding Song List

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Atlantic Star: Always
Roger: I Wanna Be Your Man
Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson: Tonight, I Celebrate My Love
Keith Sweat: Make It Last Forever
Anita Baker: Sweet Love
Anita Baker: Giving You the Best that I Got
Anita Baker: You're the Best Thing Yet
Debra Laws feat. Ronnie Laws: Very Special

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Teena Marie: Can It Be Love
Luther Vandross: So Amazing
Luther Vandross and Gregory Hines: There's Nothing Better Than Love
Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn: If This World Were Mine (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell remake)
Freddie Jackson: You Are My Lady
Larry Graham: One in a Million
Larry Graham: Just Be My Lady
Larry Graham: When We Get Married
O'Bryan: You and I
O'Bryan: Lady I Love You
Johnny Gill and Stacy Lattisaw: Perfect Combination
New Edition: Helplessly In Love
Rockie Robbins: You and Me (Together Forever)
Bill Withers & Grover Washington, Jr. : Just the Two of Us
Stevie Wonder: Ribbon in the Sky
Stevie Wonder: Overjoyed
DeBarge: All This Love
Michael Jackson: The Lady in my Life
Michael Jackson: I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Angela Bofill: Tonight I Give In (Somebody Walked Into my Life)
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie: Endless Love
Shalamar: This is for The Lover in You
Lionel Richie: Truly
Jeffrey Osborne: On the Wings of Love
Jeffrey Osborne: We're Going All the Way
Whitney Houston: You Give Good Love
Whitney Houston and Jermaine Jackson: If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful
Prince: Adore (although the lyrics in the verses are kind of racy)
Regina Belle: This Is Love
Regina Belle and James JT Taylor : All I Want Is Forever
New Edition: Can You Stand the Rain
Taylor Dayne: I'll Always Love You


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Whitney Houston: You Give Good Love

Her very first single, and still my absolute favorite Whitney Houston song ever.

Standout lyric: "Our love is here to stay, to STAAAAAY!" Sing it, Whit.

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R&B Wedding Songs from the 90s

Tony Terry: With You

There's all kinds of early 90's New Jack Swing goodness in the outfits and hair, but the song itself is timeless. With You is a great R&B wedding song.

Standout lyric: "When I'm with you, the sun shines my way. Baby, our love reflects its rays of light on everyone in the world."

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Guy: Let's Chill

Let's Chill is the quintessential New Jack Swing-era wedding song from Guy (The Future album).

Standout lyric: "Let's chill. Let's settle down. That's what I wanna do. Just me and you."

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90s R&B Wedding Songs

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Some of those slow jams you remember from the '90s would make great wedding songs. Check out this list.

Whitney Houston: I Believe in You and Me
Luther Vandross: Here and Now
Luther Vandross: Always and Forever (Heatwave remake)
Whistle: Always and Forever (Heatwave remake)
Guy: Let's Chill
Regina Belle and Peabo Bryson: A Whole New World (from Disney's Aladdin)
Endless Love: Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross (remake)
Teena Marie: If I Were a Bell
Tony Terry: With You
Tony Terry: Everlasting Love
Surface: The First Time
D'Angelo: Lady
After 7: Ready or Not
Pure Soul: We Must Be In Love
Blackstreet: Joy
Jon B. featuring Babyface: Someone to Love
Brian McKnight: Never Felt This Way (He serenaded Gina in this episode of Martin.)
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Babyface: You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker remake. He serenaded Gina with this at the wedding on the Martin sitcom.)
Babyface (with Mariah Carey on backup and Kenny G on sax): Everytime I Close My Eyes
Maxwell: Whenever, Wherever, Whatever
Patti LaBelle: My Love, Sweet Love
Faith Evans: Kissing You
Faith Evans: Never Gonna Let You Go
Monica: For You I Will
Tony Toni Tone: Just Me and You
Whitney Houston: I Believe in You and Me
Toni Braxton: You Mean the World to Me
K-Ci and JoJo: All My Life
Shai: Together Forever
Nothing Even Matters: Lauryn Hill and D'angelo
112: Crazy Over You
Jagged Edge: I Gotta Be
Jagged Edge: The Rest of Our Lives
Dru Hill: Share My World
New Edition: Still In Love
Pure Soul : We Must Be in Love
Jodeci: Forever My Lady (the shotgun wedding song, I suppose)
Jodeci: My Heart Belongs to U
Jodeci: Love U 4 Life
Kenny Lattimore: All My Tomorrows
Mint Condition: This Day, This Minute, Right Now
Eric Benet and Tamia: Spend My Life With You


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Jodeci: Love U 4 Life

Love U 4 Life is a classic 90s ballad from Jodeci, the group that made them better than anybody else. The video stars T-Boz, from TLC.

Standout lyric: "Do you believe in love, and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love you for life, 'cause your love is why I live."

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Eric Benet and Tamia: Spend My Life with You

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I don't know this couple, (so I hope they don't mind me showcasing this), but boy are they adorable, and Eric Benet and Tamia's duet, "Spend My Life With You" is a perfect R&B song for their first dance.

Standout lyric: Well, it's a wedding song through and through, but my favorite line is,
"Can i just see you every morning when I open my eyes?"
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R&B Wedding Songs 2000-2009

Maxwell: Fortunate

I don't know an R&B-lovin' bride alive who wouldn't want the sexiness that is Maxwell to serenade them with this tune. Here's "Fortunate."

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K-Ci & JoJo: This Very Moment

RNB Wedding song

Everyone knows "All my Life," but the Hailey brothers from Jodeci have another wedding anthem that you should consider if you're choosing R&B wedding songs. Here's "This Very Moment," which was featured on the Deliver us from Eva soundtrack. Look out for cameos in the movie's cast: Duane Martin, Meagan Goode, Robinne Lee, Essence Atkins and Mel Jackson.

Standout lyric: "This is the day that I prayed for, and you are the girl of my dreams."

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2000's R&B Wedding Songs...

...and Neo Soul Wedding Songs

Alicia Keys: Never Felt This Way (Brian McKnight remake)
Chrisette Michele: Your Joy (father / daughter song)
Chrisette Michele: Golden
Maxwell: Fortunate
Case: Happily Ever After
Jamie Foxx & Beyonce: When I First Saw You (Dreamgirls soundtrack)
Sade: By Your Side
Dave Hollister: Forever
Jesse Powell: You
Musiq Soulchild: Love, also available as an instrumental
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Kindred the Family Soul: StarsAmel Larrieux: Make Me Whole
Sisqo: Incomplete
Tyrese: For Always
Bobby Valentino (Bobby V): Just Me & You, feat. Raphael Saadiq (Tony, Toni, Tone remake)
Bobby Valentino: Stay With Me
Bobby Valentino: Give Me Your Heart
Eric Benet: I Wanna Be Loved
Alicia Keys: If I Ain't Got You
Brandy: He Is
Heather Headley: If It Wasn't for Your Love
Jaheim: Forever
Jaheim featuring Next: Anything
Boyz II Men: I Do
Boyz II Men: Thank You in Advance
Kenny Lattimore: For You
Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore: When I Said I Do
Glenn Jones and Regina Belle: From Now On
K-Ci & JoJo: This Very Moment
R. Kelly: Forever
J. Holiday: Forever Ain't Enough
Jagged Edge: Let's Get Married
R. Kelly: Forever More
India Arie: Beautiful Surprise
Anthony Hamilton: Can't Let Go
Johnny Gill: You for Me (The Wedding Song)
John Legend: So High
Musiq Soulchild: Someone
Jennifer Hudson: Giving Myself
Usher: Here I Stand
Maxwell: Pretty Wings
Eric Roberson: Break It Down

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Today's R&B Wedding Songs

Charlie Wilson: You Are

R&B First Dance Songs

The song "You Are" by "Uncle Charlie" of The Gap Band has the wedding-themed video to go with it, but "Once and Forever" would make a nice R&B Wedding song.
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2011 and 2012 R&B Wedding Songs

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Charlie Wilson: You Are

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R&B Wedding Reception Music

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Musiq Soulchild: Don't Change

Dontchange is a song about a love that lasts a lifetime. Musiq dons theatrical makeup in this mini-movie that shows a couple in love aging through the years, staying in love, and celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Guide to R&B Wedding Music

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Find R&B first dance songs, processional songs, and more. Choose from our list of Black wedding songs.
  1. Pure Soul: We Must Be In Love
  2. R&B Wedding Love Songs from the 70s
  3. Heatwave: Always and Forever
  4. 70s R&B Wedding Songs
  5. Minnie Riperton: Lovin' You
  6. R&B Wedding Songs from the 80s
  7. O'Bryan: You and I
  8. 80's R&B Wedding Song List
  9. Whitney Houston: You Give Good Love
  10. Playlist of 80s R&B Wedding Songs
  11. R&B Wedding Songs from the 90s
  12. Tony Terry: With You
  13. Guy: Let's Chill
  14. 90s R&B Wedding Songs
  15. Jodeci: Love U 4 Life
  16. 90s R&B Wedding Playlist
  17. Eric Benet and Tamia: Spend My Life with You
  18. Get R&B Anniversary Songs
  19. R&B Wedding Songs 2000-2009
  20. Maxwell: Fortunate
  21. K-Ci & JoJo: This Very Moment
  22. 2000's R&B Wedding Songs...
  23. Jumping the Broom Soundtrack
  24. Today's R&B Wedding Songs
  25. Charlie Wilson: You Are
  26. 2011 and 2012 R&B Wedding Songs
  27. R&B Wedding Reception Music
  28. Musiq Soulchild: Don't Change

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