A duet love song can be the most romantic choice for your wedding day.
Duet wedding songs span all genres, from the soft-rock classic, Endless Love, which is the most successful love song duet in Billboard history, to It’s Your Love, a huge number-one country hit duet for Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill.
Key Takeaways
- Classic hits like “Endless Love” stand alongside modern choices like “Lucky” or “Perfect,” so you can have fun deciding on your first song as a married couple.
- We listened to lyrics and melodies that will complement the romantic atmosphere of a wedding for newlyweds and their guests.
- The list includes duets by real-life couples, in case you’re dreaming about singing to each other at your wedding.
Here are some of the best duet wedding songs to consider!
“I Finally Found Someone” by Brian Adams and Barbra Streisand
This song is perfect for couples who were friends long before they became lovers.
Lyrics you’ll love: “I finally found the one who makes me feel complete…/It started over coffee, we started out as friends/It’s funny how from simple things; the best things begin”
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri and Steve Kazee
Christina Perri has performed this as a solo artist, but we love the duet version.
Lyrics you’ll love: “How can I love when I’m afraid to fall/But watching you stand alone/All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow”
“Endless Love” by Diana Ross
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie’s version holds the Billboard record for the longest duet song at number one, but we also love the Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey version with its modern R&B sound.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Our lives have just begun/Forever/I’ll hold you close in my arms”
“From This Moment On” by Shania Twain and Bryan White
Shania Twain has recorded a solo version, but the addition of Bryan White on the duet version is a great recessional song or first dance at your reception.
Lyrics you’ll love: “I do swear that I’ll always be there/I’d give anything and everything.”
“Beauty and the Beast” by Ariana Grande and John Legend
Ariana Grande and John Legend’s version of this Disney film classic is hard to sing live, but some brave couples have sung this to each other on their wedding day!
Lyrics you’ll love: “Just a little change/Small, to say the least/Both a little scared/Neither one prepared/Beauty and the Beast.”
“Thank God I Found You” Mariah Carey, Joe, and 98°
This love song is more of a group effort, but the voices fill the room with love and a sound you won’t forget.
Lyrics you’ll love: “When you brought the sunlight/Completed my whole life/I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.”
“A Whole New World” by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
Whether you’re singing to each other, or dancing to the original duet, “A Whole New World” is classic 90s wedding music.
Lyrics you’ll love: “A new fantastic point of view/No one to tell us no/Or where to go/Or say we’re only dreaming”
“Rewrite The Stars” by Zendaya and Zac Efron
A modern duet from the movie, “The Greatest Showman,” this pretty duet is unique and beautiful.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Say you were made to be mine/Nothing could keep us apart/You’d be the one I was meant to find
“You Are The Reason” by Calum Scott, Leona Lewis
If you want live music during your reception, this is a perfect duet on piano.
Lyrics you’ll love: “And I’d climb every mountain/And swim every ocean/Just to be with you”
“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
When Ed Sheeran recorded this duet with Beyonce, it became an instant wedding classic.
Lyrics you’ll love: “I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets/To carry love, to carry children of our own”
“Two Is Better Than One” by Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift
An early love duet for Swifties… this song was released in 2009.
Lyrics you’ll love: “‘Cause when I close my eyes and drift away/I think of you and everything’s okay.”
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
Sing and dance to this wedding duet with your best friend and spouse!
Lyrics you’ll love: “You make it easier when life gets hard/Lucky I’m in love with my best friend.”
“Don’t Know Much” by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
Linda and Aaron’s vocals are a match made in love song duet heaven!
Lyrics you’ll love: “I don’t know much but I know I love you/That may be all I need to know.”
“You Matter to Me” by Drew Gehling and Jessie Mueller
This love song duet resonates with couples who felt complete when they found each other.
Lyrics you’ll love: “All they do is wrap you up in their arms and hold on tight.”
“True Colors” by Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake
Anna and Justin covered a classic Cyndi Lauper love song, creating a perfect duet for your wedding day.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Just call me up/’Cause I will always be there.”
“When You Tell Me That You Love Me” by Westlife and Diana Ross
Diana sings with the great Irish group Westlife on this stunning love song.
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m shining like a candle in the dark/When you tell me that you love me.”
“At the Beginning” by Evynne and Peter Hollens Hollens
Evynne and Peter are a real-life couple, and that makes this love song duet unforgettable.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Now here we stand/Unafraid of the future.”
“Way Back Into Love” by Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant
This duet by Drew and Hugh is movie magic wedding music at its finest!
Lyrics you’ll love: “And if I open my heart to you/I’m hoping you’ll show me what to do.”
“In Love With You” by Christian Bautista and Angeline Quinto
A great duet with inspiring lyrics about love conquering all.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Life is just beginning/Close to you, at last.”
“All I Ask of You” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Patrick Wilson
This incredibly beautiful song sounds captivating live as a wedding song duet.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Let me lead you from your solitude/Say you need me with you, here beside you.”
“It Takes Two” by Emily Blunt and James Corden
This duet captures the dedication, commitment, and effort it takes when you two carve out a life and love together.
Lyrics you’ll love: “It takes care/It takes patience and fear and despair/To change.”
“Love Is an Open Door” by Patti Murin and John Riddle
Two hearts and minds become one in this fun romantic duet!
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve never met someone/Who thinks so much like me!”
“Timeless to Me” by Christopher Walken and John Travolta
A great duet song for a second wedding or for more mature and fun-loving couples.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Cause when I need a lift, time brings a gift/Another day with you.”
“In a Little While” by Marshall Barer and Mary Rodgers
This 1940s love song offers a chic, classic vibe for your modern wedding.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Because you know I don’t belong and furthermore, I shan’t belong/To anyone but you.”
“People Will Say We’re In Love” by Gordon Macrae and Shirley Jones
Another classic love song from a 1950s movie musical, perfect for all ages at your reception.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Your eyes mustn’t glow like mine/People will say we’re in love!”
“Something Good” by Julie Andrews and Bill Lea
This classic tune from “The Sound of Music” is instantly recognizable and oh-so-romantic.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Nothing comes from nothing/Nothing ever could/So somewhere in my youth or childhood/I must have done something good.”
“Ten Minutes Ago” by Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes
A “timely” duet wedding song that will make you sigh with joy.
Lyrics you’ll love: “My head started reeling,/You gave me the feeling/The room had no ceiling or floor.”
“Summer Nights” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
This group number from the movie “Grease” offers a fun duet between Danny and Sandy… perfect for your wedding reception entrance!
Lyrics you’ll love: “He got friendly, holding my hand/She got friendly down in the sand.”
“A Little Fall of Rain” by Les Miserable London Cast
This group performance by the London cast of “Les Miserable” makes a stunning entrance to your reception.
Lyrics you’ll love: “You would live a hundred years/If I could show you how.”
“Without Love” by Hairspray Cast
This love song duet proves that your true love is colorblind.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Life was just a hostess snack/But now I’ve tasted chocolate/And I’m never going back.”
“Hey Kendra” by 13 Broadway Cast
If you want to bust out a performance with your bridesmaids and mom, this is a hilarious choice that everyone will love!
Lyrics you’ll love: “Tell your mama not to worry, girl. It’s gonna feel real fine.”
“Destiny” by Jim Brickman, Jordan Hill, and Billy Porter
You’ve found “the one…” now celebrate it with this duet about forever love.
Lyrics you’ll love: “But now you’re always there for me/When you say forever I’ll believe.”
“I Choose You” by Ryann Darling
Played live, this song has a beautiful piano intro.
Lyrics you’ll love: “For the rest of my life/With all that I have, I do.”
“Two Becoming One” by Jonathan and Emily Martin
This duet features spiritual lyrics and is ideal for a faith-based couple’s ceremony or reception.
Lyrics you’ll love: “We are two becoming one/May what he’s joined be not undone.”
“Nobody But You” by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
A duet between a real-life celebrity couple with great country vibes.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Got no regrets, ’cause they got me here/But I don’t wanna waste another one.”
“I Say A Little Prayer” by Steve Tyrell and Patti Austin
A perfect duet version of a soul music classic by Dionne Warwick.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Together together that’s how it must be/To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me.”
“Tonight I Celebrate My Love” by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack
A mellow, romantic duet that’s a love song classic from the 80s.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Tonight I celebrate my love for you/And soon this old world will seem brand new.”
“Unforgettable” by Natalie and Nat King Cole
Modern technology allowed Natalie Cole to duet with her father, Nat King Cole, on this timeless love song from the 1950s.
Lyrics you’ll love: “That’s why darling, it’s incredible/That someone so unforgettable/Thinks that I am unforgettable too.”
“Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
The standout music hit from a classic movie, “Officer and a Gentleman,” this powerful, soft-rock duet will stir your soul.
Lyrics you’ll love: “Love lifts us up where we belong/Far from the world below/Up where the clear winds blow.”
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
This Motown classic is a great second dance to continue the love at your reception and get your guests on their feet!
Lyrics you’ll love: “And from that day on I made a vow/I’ll be there when you want me some way, somehow”
