Country wedding songs touch the hearts of a new bride and groom in a way other genres can’t achieve. The heartfelt lyrics reach out to the couple and in a personal way, manage to tell that pair’s story. Country wedding songs, sung by men, women, or bands, are all unique in their level of emotion and their style and the choices range from classic country songs to new love ballads.
The Classics
If you’re looking for an oldie that says everything in a simple way, Keith Whitley’s “When You Say Nothing at All” from 1988 is perfect. The lyrics aren’t heavy with emotion or “I love you” phrases, they explain a man’s love in basic terms, keeping the emotion quiet, letting it remain personal for the couple. However, the lack of heavy emotion doesn’t make it any less poignant, its simplicity is what makes this song beautiful.
Another classic that’s since been remade is Mark Wills’ “I Do (Cherish You),” originally released in the late 90s. This song is more emotional than Whitley’s, but its expressions of love don’t take away from the meaning behind the song. As the title shows, this song is a confession of love on a wedding day, promising never-ending love to a new bride.
Tracy Byrd’s “The Keeper of the Stars” is a 1995 hit that, unlike the first two, refers to the power of something higher than the newlyweds as the reason for their connection. This song finds the balance between being too descriptive and not saying enough, telling a love story that could only be written by the “keeper of the stars.”
“Amazed” by Lonestar can’t be left out because its one of the top wedding songs every year. The message sent by a man to his love in this song is one that can’t be put into ordinary words, nor can it be found in another song.
New Hits
“Making Memories of Us” by Keith Urban is a new song that tells a love story in a more modern way than the classics, relying more on examples of the outside world to tell a more imaginative story. The promises made are those any new bride would want to hear, and paired with a peek into their future, this song is a great way for a new couple to make their mark.
“Me and You” by Kenny Chesney is another new, but somewhat unknown, country wedding song. The subtle use of instruments, his smooth voice, and a unique way to describe love make this song one that any couple would love. The story told here is one that sets a new couple’s love apart from all others and promises a lasting love for the two.
“Soulmates” by Josh Turner is a song that promises eternal love to a woman who he can’t live without. When combined with Turner’s deep voice, this song delves into a love that is so engulfing that there’s nothing that can be done to stop it.
