Of the human senses, sight and sound affect our daily lives the most, so the deep desire to make everything look beautiful and sound perfect comes naturally when you’re planning your wedding.
When you’re looking for “Perfect” wedding songs by Ed Sheeran, look no further because we’ve got the 18 best Ed Sheeran wedding songs for your perfect day!
Key Takeaways
- Ed Sheeran’s extensive collection of love songs offers a perfect soundtrack for every moment of your non-denominational wedding, from the vows to the last dance.
- Timeless hits like “Perfect” and “Thinking Out Loud” provide romantic options for the bride’s entrance, recessional, or your unforgettable first dance.
- Whether it’s the upbeat tempo of “Castle on the Hill” for a lively dance or the tender ballad “Photograph” for your first kiss, Sheeran’s music caters to a range of wedding day emotions and themes.
If you need to get approval from your church on wedding music during your ceremony, check out Wedding Pioneer’s extensive selections of the best Christian wedding songs and Catholic wedding songs!
“Perfect”
Sheeran wrote this love ballad before he got married, with his wife-to-be in mind.
For added romance, you can choose the “Perfect Duet” that Sheeran recorded with Beyoncé, or if you’d like to add more pomp to your wedding ceremony, check out the version with Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli.
When to play: Bride’s entrance or recessional.
“Thinking Out Loud”
This Grammy-winning tune is among Sheeran’s best-known contributions to pop music and wedding playlists!
While some couples may think it’s a bit overdone these days with 3.4 billion YouTube views and counting, it’s still a timeless wedding song.
When to play: Bride’s entrance, recessional, or first dance.
“Tenerife Sea”
Learning about Sheeran’s songwriting process is fun, and the backstory behind “Tenerife Sea” is incredibly cool.
During a radio interview, Sheeran admitted that a picture of a stunning blue sea in a travel brochure inspired him to write this song because it reminded him of his girlfriend’s blue eyes.
When to play: Bride’s entrance at a beach wedding.
“Afterglow”
Sheeran released “Afterglow” on Instagram to the surprise and delight of his fans. It’s another ballad on guitar, and his wife inspired the lovely “afterglow” lyrics.
When to play: Bride’s entrance.
“I Was Made for Loving You”
Tori Kelly co-wrote this song with Sheeran and recorded it as a duet. The arrangement is gorgeous, and their voices blend beautifully together.
When to play: Bride’s entrance or first dance.
“Photograph”
Sheeran wrote this tune about a long-distance relationship with an ex-girlfriend. Although the lyrics are moody, the message is that love prevails through difficulties and sadness!
Check out the YouTube covers because it sounds great sung live, accompanied by acoustic guitars.
When to play: First kiss and during recessional, especially at an outdoor wedding.
“Kiss Me”
The lyrics to this love song are pretty sensual, and the backstory is about two best friends who fall in love. Fun fact: Sheeran revealed that his godparents inspired this song!
When to play: First kiss and recessional.
“How Would You Feel”
Can Ed Sheeran get any cuter describing why he writes songs?
In “How Would You Feel,” Sheeran said he wrote it specifically for his girlfriend (now wife), then recorded it on his cell phone and emailed her a copy… so romantic!
When to play: First dance.
“Love in Slow Motion”
Sheeran wrote “Love in Slow Motion” after he got married, and the song is a joyful commentary on taking it easier and living in the moment with the one you love.
When to play: Ceremony recessional and entrance to the reception.
“Hearts Don’t Break Around Here”
A love song like this with vocals and guitar is pretty and playful, and it speaks volumes about a happily ever after when you find your “one.”
When to play: First or Last Dance.
“Wake Me Up”
“Wake Me Up” isn’t one of Sheeran’s better-known songs, but we love the swoon-worthy line, “I could do without a tan on my left hand, where my fourth finger meets my knuckle,” a reference to the groom’s ring finger.
When to play: Groom’s dedication song to the bride at the reception.
“The Joker and the Queen”
Two things stand out about this Sheeran love song: it features beautiful instruments like a piano and strings, and it’s a Taylor Swift duet!
The card game lyrics are sassy and sweet, with a nice swaying tempo to the melody.
When to play: First dance.
“Shape of You”
The “strummy acoustics” and Caribbean dancehall influence of this catchy uptempo song play over sensual lyrics, and the sound took Sheeran’s music in a new and popular direction.
When to play: Grand entrance to kick off your wedding reception.
“Galway Girl”
Are you planning an Irish-themed wedding? If so, this catchy Celtic-inspired tune by Sheeran fits your Irish wedding playlist perfectly.
When to play: It’s a bonafide way to get the crowd onto the dancefloor at any wedding reception!
“Castle on the Hill”
It might not be a traditional Sheeran romantic ballad, but he wrote “Castle on the Hill” as a love song for his hometown in Suffolk, England.
Fun fact: Sheeran’s “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” once ranked one and two simultaneously on the UK pop charts!
When to play: A tremendous first fast dance to get the crowd partying at your reception.
“Shivers”
With lyrics like “lipstick on my guitar,” Sheeran sings about “dancing underneath the stars” in this fun uptempo tune.
When to play: Another top choice for the first fast dance at your reception.
“Overpass Graffiti”
Your wedding is definitely a “cause for celebration,” as Sheeran sings about in “Overpass Graffiti.”
If possible, get your wedding DJ to play this tune as a lyric video so everyone can sing along!
When to play: Big wedding group dance and singalong at your reception.
“Everything Has Changed”
Sheeran and Taylor Swift finished co-writing this song while bouncing on a trampoline in her backyard!
The lyrics are memorable and fit this new chapter in your lives as a married couple.
When to play: Invite everyone onto the dance floor with this last song at your wedding reception!
