Frank Sinatra Wedding Songs That'll Make You Swoon

When putting together a playlist for your big day, Frank Sinatra wedding songs are great options for your first dance, parent dance or a pick-me-up halfway through the reception. The crooner created some of the best wedding songs ever, and these tunes can add a classic, elegant and old-school touch to your big day.

If you're hitting a wall with which Frank Sinatra songs to add to your Spotify playlist, Frank Sinatra has you covered. Once you hire a wedding band or ask a wedding DJ to play at your reception, take a look at this list of the top Frank Sinatra wedding songs to pick your favorites.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's roundup of Frank Sinatra Wedding Songs playlist on Spotify.

1. "The Way You Look Tonight," Sinatra Sings Days of Wine and Roses, Moon and River, and Other Academy Award Winners

Lyrics you'll love: "With each word, your tenderness grows/Tearing my fear apart/And that laugh wrinkles your nose/Touches my foolish heart"

"The Way You Look Tonight" was originally written by Jerome Kerns and Dorothy Fields; Sinatra recorded a cover for his 1964 album. Get your wedding band to play this song as you and your partner enter your wedding reception venue for the first time as newlyweds, or as a father-daughter dance song (hello, Father of the Bride moment!).

2. "It Had To Be You," Trilogy: Past, Present, Future

Lyrics you'll love: "For nobody else gave me a thrill/With all your faults, I love you still/It had to be you, wonderful you/It had to be you"

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"It Had To Be You" is an iconic option for your first dance. The slow melody and lovely lyrics make it the perfect song to waltz to while looking into the eyes of your dance partner and thinking to yourself: "It Had To Be You."

3. "Come Fly With Me," Come Fly With Me

Lyrics you'll love: "Once I get you up there, where the air is rarefied/We'll just glide, starry-eyed/Once I get you up there, I'll be holding you so near/You may hear angels cheer 'cause we're together"

Whether you're hopping on a plane for a destination wedding or are saving those miles for a luxurious honeymoon, "Come Fly With Me" will add a sense of spontaneity to your wedding playlist.

4. "My Way," My Way

Lyrics you'll love: "I've loved, I've laughed and cried/I've had my fill, my share of losing/And now, as tears subside/I find it all so amusing/To think I did all that/And may I say, not in a shy way/Oh, no, oh, no, not me/I did it my way"

"My Way" is one of Frank Sinatra's most popular love songs. Ironically, Sinatra didn't particularly like the song but that doesn't mean you can't play it on your wedding day. It makes for an elegant and fitting last dance song.

5. "Let's Fall in Love," Ring-a-Ding-Ding!

Lyrics you'll love: "But I adore you/So strong for you/Why go on stalling/I'm falling/Love is calling/Why be shy"

Sinatra's lyrics are filled with a certain vulnerability and romance that make it an ideal wedding song. This Frank Sinatra wedding song is the perfect example of those sentiments, so make sure to ask your wedding DJ to add it to the queue.

6. "New York, New York," Trilogy: Past, Present, Future

Lyrics you'll love: "Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today/I want to be a part of it: New York, New York/These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray/Right through the very heart of it: New York, New York"

"New York, New York" was the theme song for Martin Scorsese's 1977 film of the same name, recorded three years later by Sinatra. This popular song played on New Year's Eve is the perfect last dance song for a city wedding, whether in the Big Apple or elsewhere.

7. "Fly Me To The Moon," It Might as Well Be Swing

Lyrics you'll love: "Fill my heart with song/And let me sing forevermore/You are all I long for/All I worship and adore/In other words, please be true/In other words, I love you"

Frank Sinatra recorded Bart Howard's 1954 song, originally titled "In Other Words," on his album It Might as Well Be Swing. If you choose "Fly Me To The Moon" as your first dance song, you and your future spouse could take swing lessons to nail the choreography. This tune also makes a great father-daughter or mother-son dance song.

8. "Luck Be A Lady," A Man and His Music

Lyrics you'll love: "And yet before the evening is over/You might give me the brush/You might forget your manners/You might refuse to stay/And so the best that I can do is pray"

In "Luck Be A Lady," Sinatra asks for good fortune in his love life. The lyrics are a bit outdated for the contemporary listener, but the song remains a classic when it comes to Frank Sinatra wedding songs.

9. "You Make Me Feel So Young," Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

Lyrics you'll love: "You make me feel so spring has sprung/The moment that you speak/And every time I see you grin/I'm such a happy individual"

"You Make Me Feel So Young" made its first appearance in the 1946 musical Three Little Girls in Blue. A decade later, Sinatra recorded the song for his album Songs for Swingin' Lovers! You can't but help smile at the lyrics and cute images the singer paints. This Frank Sinatra wedding song would be perfect for a parent dance song, as well as a first dance—so make sure to tell your wedding musicians to include it in their repertoire for the evening.

10. "I've Got You Under My Skin," Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

Lyrics you'll love: "I'd sacrifice anything, come what might/For the sake of having you near/In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night/And repeats, repeats in my ear"

"I've Got You Under My Skin" was originally written by Cole Porter in 1936. Less than two decades later, Sinatra put his own twist on the song. Sinatra's voice will have your guests swinging and twirling on the dance floor all night.

11. "All the Way," All the Way

Lyrics you'll love: "Who know where the road will lead us/Only a fool would say/But if you'll let me love you/It's for sure I'm gonna love you/All the way"

If you're looking for a classic first dance song for an elegant Old World wedding, this song is definitely worth considering. While not as well known as some of Sinatra's other tunes, it's still a lovely choice for your first spin as newlyweds.

12. "I Get A Kick Out Of You," Songs for Young Lovers

Lyrics you'll love: "I get a kick every time I see you/Standing there before me/I get a kick though it's clear to see/You obviously do not adore me"

Although the lyrics of "I Get A Kick Out Of You" describe the singer's feelings for someone who does not feel the same way, the upbeat tempo removes any sad mood you may associate with the song's plot. The narrator may "get no kick from champagne," but that doesn't mean you can't toast your partner with a glass of bubbles while this song plays.

13. "The Best Is Yet To Come," It Might as Well Be Swing

Lyrics you'll love: "Come the day you're mine/I'm gonna teach you to fly/We've only tasted the wine/We're gonna drain the cup dry"

Lyrics about wine and sunshine make this 1964 tune ideal for a summertime wedding. This is also an ideal last dance or grand exit song to close out your reception.

14. "Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night)," Sing and Dance With Frank Sinatra

Lyrics you'll love: "But Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week/I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek/Until I hear you at the door/Until you're in my arms once more/Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week"

Whether your wedding day is a Saturday, Sunday or Friday, Sinatra's 1959 song "Saturday Night" is a rich tune filled with longing. Fear not: Saturday nights will not be lonely for you and your new spouse now that you've exchanged "I do"s.

15. "Strangers In The Night," Strangers in the Night

Lyrics you'll love: "Something in your eyes was so inviting/Something in your smile was so exciting/Something in my heart told me I must have you"

Though "Strangers In The Night" is another song that Sinatra despised, the album won three Grammy Awards in 1967. The song describes two people spontaneously meeting each other one night and going from strangers to lovers. This Frank Sinatra wedding song will infuse the atmosphere with romance while you dance with your partner.

16. "Love and Marriage," This Is Sinatra!

Lyrics you'll love: "Love and marriage, love and marriage/Go to together like a horse and a carriage/Dad was told by moth you can't have one/You can't have none/You can't have one without the other"

You may recognize this song from the opening credits of Married with Children. The lyrics are pretty outdated, but it could make a cheeky choice as a cake cutting song.

17. "That's Life," That's Life

Lyrics you'll love: "I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn and a king/I've been up and down and over and out, and I know one thing/Each time I find myself flat on my face/I pick myself up and get back in the race"

"That's Life," which recounts Frank Sinatra's life as an entertainer, was a top 5 hit. It's a fun and laid-back song to play during cocktail hour or dinner.

18. "My Funny Valentine," Songs for Younger Lovers

Lyrics you'll love: "My funny valentine/Sweet comic valentine/You make me smile with my heart/Your looks are laughable/Unphotographable/Yet you're my favorite work of art"

"My Funny Valentine" was originally sung by a woman in the Broadway musical Babes in Arms. In Frank Sinatra's 1954 recording, he flips the perspective. While part of the song is a jab at the lover's shortcomings, the narrator reminds us that true love is appreciating every aspect of your partner, flaws and all.

19. "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm," Ring-a-Ding-Ding!

Lyrics you'll love: "My heart's on fire and the fire gets higher/So I will weather the storm/What do I care how much it may storm/I've got my love to keep me warm"

If you are planning a winter wedding, then you have to play "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" by Frank Sinatra. The verses describe a snowy scene with two partners keeping warm with the burning love they feel for each other. So, hold your spouse close and keep each other warm and cozy on this special night.

20. "Night and Day," A Swingin' Affair!

Lyrics you'll love: "Night and day, you are the one/Only you 'neath the moon or under the sun/Whether near to me or far/It's no matter, darling, where you are/I think of you night and day"

We love this tune as an anniversary dance song, which celebrates family members and friends who have been married the longest. It's sure to draw guests of all ages to the dance floor.

21. "A Fine Romance," Ring-a-Ding-Ding!

Lyrics you'll love: "A fine romance, my good fellow/You take romance, I'll take jello/You're calmer than the seals/In the Arctic Ocean"

"A Fine Romance" is filled with some truly funny imagery, and you just might find yourself giggling while listening to it. It's another one of Frank Sinatra's wedding songs you can play during dinner, since some of the lyrics reference food.

22. "Love Is Here To Stay," Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

Lyrics you'll love: "It's very clear, our love is here to stay/Not for a year. But, ever and a day/The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know/May just be passin' fancies, and in time may go/But, Ooooh my dear, our love is here to stay"

If you're looking for a more lighthearted first dance song, this Frank Sinatra tune is worth a listen. It also makes a nice song to play as guests are exiting the reception.