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Home • Weddings

The Ultimate Wedding Playlist

Our roundup of the best wedding songs of all time.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The ESSENCE.com staff compiled a list of the top 10 songs that make the first dance at a wedding reception complete. See who made the cut (in no particular order).

 

“With You” – Tony Terry


“For You” – Kenny Lattimore


“At Last” – Etta James


“You’re All I Need to Get By” – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell


“Here And Now” – Luther Vandross


“Let’s Get Married” – Jagged Edge


“Always Be My Baby” -Mariah Carey


“Ribbon In The Sky” – Stevie Wonder


“Spend My Life With You” – Tamia featuring Eric Benet


“Because You Loved Me” – Celine Dion

 

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