15 Love Songs in Films You Can Walk Down the Aisle to

Out of all the great romance movies out there, there are only a handful of love songs in films that really, truly lend themselves to weddings. (Sorry, Titanic, but "My Heart Will Go On" is just slightly too depressing for real-life nuptials.) That being said, we've selected the best wedding songs used in movies we think you'll love, each one appropriate for your big day's soundtrack.

If you're still in search of a song to walk (or dance) down the aisle to—that isn't Bridal Chorus—or you still haven't found that perfect song for your first spin as a couple, take a look at (and listen to) some of our favorite wedding-worthy film love ballads, below. Whether you hire a wedding band or ask your wedding DJ to add these to your playlist, you can't go wrong with these cinematic selections.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Love Songs in Films for Your Wedding playlist on Spotify.

1. "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard

From the Movie: Once (2007)

Lyrics You'll Love: "Falling slowly, eyes that know me/And I can't go back"

This song is like a musical confession of falling in love, making it perfect for your wedding day. It's gentle and intimate, so talk to your wedding DJ about playing it during your ceremony or as your first dance song.

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2. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith

From the Movie: Armageddon (1998)

Lyrics You'll Love: "I could stay lost in this moment forever/Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure"

For the couple who wants to freeze time and live in the moment, make this power ballad your go-to for a dramatic, tear-jerking moment at your wedding.

3. "It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick Jr.

From the Movie: When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Lyrics You'll Love: "I wandered around and finally found/The somebody who could make me be true"

When it comes to love songs in films, "It Had to Be You" is an excellent choice if you want your wedding day to feel like a classic rom-com. Ask your wedding band to play this one during your walk down the aisle or your reception.

4. "Young and Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey

From the Movie: The Great Gatsby (2013)

Lyrics You'll Love: "The way you play for me at your show/And all the ways I got to know/Your pretty face and electric soul"

This one's for the couple that promises to adore each other, through thick and thin, forever young in each other's eyes.

5. "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers

From the Movie: Ghost (1990)

Lyrics You'll Love: "Oh my love, my darling, I've hungered for/Your touch, a long lonely time/I need your love"

If you want a love song that's as timeless as your own love story, then this classic hit will have everyone swaying (and talking about how gorgeous Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze were in Ghost).

6. "Today Was a Fairytale" by Taylor Swift

From the Movie: Valentine's Day (2010)

Lyrics You'll Love: "Fell in love when I saw you standing there/It must have been the way/Today was a fairytale"

Calling all Swifties! Here's a wedding-worthy track you can use to cap off your fairy-tale day. Ask your wedding musicians to add it to the setlist, stat.

7. "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls

From the Movie: City of Angels (1998)

Lyrics You'll Love: "You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be"

This one's for when you want to shout your love from the rooftops; it's as epic and grand as a wedding day should feel.

8. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer

From the Movie: She's All That (1999)

Lyrics You'll Love: "Kiss me beneath the milky twilight/Lead me out on the moonlit floor"

Capture that sweet, romantic movie moment with a song that's all about whimsy and starry-eyed love—great for a reception dance surrounded by loved ones.

9. "Feels Like Home" by Chantel Kreviazuk

From the Movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Lyrics You'll Love: "There's something in your voice/Makes my heart beat fast/Hope this feeling lasts/The rest of my life"

This song is a heartwarming choice for walking down the aisle, evoking the feeling of finding your forever home in each other's arms (aw!).

10. "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates

From the Movie: 500 Days of Summer (2009)

Lyrics You'll Love: "'Cause I ain't the way you found me/And I'll never be the same, oh yeah/Well 'cause you/You make my dreams come true"

Upbeat and fun, this classic love song from 500 Days of Summer is a celebration of all your dreams coming true, perfect for a lively dance that'll kick off your marriage with a bang.

11. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

From the Movie: A Star Is Born (2018)

Lyrics You'll Love: "I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in/I'll never meet the ground/Crash through the surface where they can't hurt us/We're far from the shallow now"

Most wedding soundtracks feature this track from A Star Is Born, and for a good reason! This ballad will have everyone in their feels, whether you play it during your ceremony or later on at the reception.

12. "Accidentally in Love" by Counting Crows

From the Movie: Shrek 2 (2004)

Lyrics You'll Love: "We were once upon a time in love"

For the couple that fell in love when they least expected it, this playful song from Shrek 2 is great for a lighthearted moment on the dance floor.

13. "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie

From the Movie: Endless Love (1981)

Lyrics You'll Love: "Two hearts that beat as one/Our lives have just begun"

This love song is a vow in itself, perfect for a slow dance that celebrates a love that's only just begun but promises to last a lifetime.

14. "Your Song" by Elton John

From the Movie: Moulin Rouge (2001)

Lyrics You'll Love: "I hope you don't mind/That I put down in words/How wonderful life is while you're in the world"

Personal and heartfelt, this classic is like giving your partner a love letter they can listen to—wonderful for a first dance that feels super intimate.

15. "My Girl" by The Temptations

From the Movie: My Girl (1991)

Lyrics You'll Love: "I don't need no money, fortune or fame/I got all the riches a man can claim/I guess you'd say/What can make me feel this way?/My girl"

A staple in many movies, "My Girl" is an upbeat classic fit for pretty much any moment at a wedding.

Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.