When it comes to choosing the perfect songs for your wedding day, there are definitely some tunes that should be avoided. While music can set the mood and create a beautiful atmosphere, certain songs can be inappropriate or send the wrong message on such a special occasion. Here are 50 songs that you might want to skip playing at your wedding:
1. “You Give Love a Bad Name” – Bon Jovi: This song may have a catchy tune, but the lyrics about a toxic relationship are not exactly wedding-appropriate.
2. “You’re So Vain” – Carly Simon: While this song is a classic, the message of vanity and self-centeredness may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration.
3. “Fake Love” – Drake: This song discusses deceit and insincerity, which are not sentiments you want to associate with your wedding day.
4. “Mother In Law” – Ernie K-Doe: This lighthearted song may seem funny, but it could potentially offend your mother-in-law and cause unnecessary tension.
5. “All My Exes Live in Texas” – George Strait: Bringing up past relationships at your wedding is generally not a good idea, so it’s best to avoid this song.
6. “Love Stinks” – J. Geils Band: This song’s title says it all – it’s all about the negatives of love and relationships, definitely not what you want to convey on your wedding day.
7. “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division: While this song may be a favorite for some, its lyrics about a failing relationship may not be the best choice for a joyous occasion like a wedding.
8. “Highway To Hell” – AC/DC: This rock anthem with its dark and rebellious undertones is better suited for a different setting than a wedding celebration.
9. “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston: Although this song is a beautiful ballad, the lyrics about a breakup may not be the best fit for a wedding where love and commitment are being celebrated.
10. “Gold Digger” – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx: This song’s lyrics focus on materialism and using people for financial gain, not exactly the message you want to convey on your special day.
11. “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor: While this song has become an anthem for empowerment, its lyrics about moving on from a failed relationship might not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
12. “Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood: This song about revenge and destruction may not be the best choice for a happy and loving occasion like a wedding.
13. “Hit the Road Jack” – Ray Charles: This song’s lyrics about ending a relationship may not set the right tone for a wedding celebration.
14. “No Scrubs” – TLC: This song’s lyrics about not wanting a partner who is financially unstable or lacking ambition may not be the best message to send on your wedding day.
15. “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye: This song’s lyrics about infidelity and gossip may not be the most appropriate for a celebration of love and commitment.
16. “Another One Bites the Dust” – Queen: While this song may have a catchy beat, its lyrics about someone meeting their demise may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration.
17. “Love Hurts” – Nazareth: This song’s title says it all – it focuses on the pain and heartache that can come with love, which is not the sentiment you want to convey on your wedding day.
18. “Tainted Love” – Soft Cell: This song’s lyrics about a toxic and destructive relationship may not be the best choice for a celebration of love and commitment.
19. “I Will Remember You” – Sarah McLachlan: While this song may be a beautiful ballad, its lyrics about remembering someone after they are gone may not be the best fit for a joyous occasion like a wedding.
20. “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” – Jennifer Lopez: While this song may be about the value of love over material possessions, the title may be misleading and give the wrong impression at a wedding.
21. “Love Me Do” – The Beatles: While this classic Beatles song may seem like a romantic choice, the lyrics about uncertainty in a relationship could be seen as less than ideal for a wedding celebration.
22. “I Will Wait” – Mumford & Sons: This song’s lyrics about waiting for someone’s love may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where love and commitment are already being celebrated.
23. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles: While this Beatles song is a classic, the lyrics about wanting physical touch may not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
24. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem ft. Rihanna: This song’s lyrics about a toxic and abusive relationship may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and harmony should be celebrated.
25. “Irreplaceable” – Beyoncé: While this song may be about empowerment and moving on from a failed relationship, the lyrics may not be the most fitting for a wedding celebration.
26. “I Don’t Need a Man” – The Pussycat Dolls: This song’s lyrics about not needing a partner may not be the best message to send on your wedding day, where the celebration is centered around love and partnership.
27. “Umbrella” – Rihanna ft. Jay-Z: While this song may be catchy, its lyrics about relying on someone to shelter you may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where the focus is on love and support.
28. “Love Bites” – Def Leppard: This song’s lyrics about the pain and hardships of love may not be the best choice for a celebration of love and commitment.
29. “Forget You” – CeeLo Green: This song’s lyrics about bitterness and resentment may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where the focus should be on love and happiness.
30. “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” – Taylor Swift: While this song may be about moving on from a failed relationship, its lyrics may not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
31. “I Knew You Were Trouble” – Taylor Swift: This song’s lyrics about a tumultuous and problematic relationship may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and harmony should be celebrated.
32. “Lovefool” – The Cardigans: While this song may be catchy, its lyrics about being foolish in love may not be the most fitting for a wedding celebration.
33. “Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye ft. Kimbra: This song’s lyrics about a past relationship may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where the focus is on the present and future.
34. “Goodbye Earl” – Dixie Chicks: This song’s lyrics about getting rid of an abusive partner may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where love and happiness should be celebrated.
35. “I Hate Everything About You” – Three Days Grace: This song’s title says it all – it focuses on hate and negativity, which is not the sentiment you want to convey on your wedding day.
36. “Kiss From a Rose” – Seal: While this song may be a beautiful ballad, its lyrics about a complicated love may not be the best fit for a joyous occasion like a wedding.
37. “My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion: While this song may be associated with the romantic movie “Titanic,” its lyrics about a love that continues after death may not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
38. “I Will Follow You into the Dark” – Death Cab for Cutie: This song’s lyrics about following someone into death may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where the focus is on life and love.
39. “How to Save a Life” – The Fray: While this song may be about helping someone in need, its lyrics about a person struggling with their own demons may not be the most fitting for a wedding celebration.
40. “Love Song” – Sara Bareilles: While this song may have “love” in the title, its lyrics about not wanting to write a love song may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration.
41. “The Winner Takes It All” – ABBA: This song’s lyrics about the end of a relationship may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and happiness should be celebrated.
42. “Cry Me a River” – Justin Timberlake: This song’s lyrics about revenge and heartbreak may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where love and harmony should be celebrated.
43. “I Will Possess Your Heart” – Death Cab for Cutie: This song’s title may sound romantic, but its lyrics about obsession and possessiveness may not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
44. “Creep” – Radiohead: This song’s lyrics about feeling like an outsider and not being good enough may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and acceptance should be celebrated.
45. “Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus: This song’s lyrics about a destructive relationship may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where love and harmony should be celebrated.
46. “I’m Not in Love” – 10cc: This song’s lyrics about not being in love may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and commitment should be celebrated.
47. “I Will Possess Your Heart” – Death Cab for Cutie: This song’s lyrics about obsession and possessiveness may not be the most appropriate for a wedding celebration.
48. “Don’t Speak” – No Doubt: This song’s lyrics about a failing relationship may not be the best choice for a wedding celebration, where love and happiness should be celebrated.
49. “The End” – The Doors: This song’s lyrics about the end of a relationship may not be the best fit for a wedding celebration, where love and commitment should be celebrated.
50. “My Heart Is Broken” – Evanescence: This song’s title says it all – it focuses on heartbreak and sadness, which is not the sentiment you want to convey on your wedding day.
Choosing the right songs for your wedding day is crucial in creating the perfect atmosphere and setting the right tone for your celebration of love and commitment. By avoiding these songs that may convey negative or inappropriate messages, you can ensure that your special day is filled with joy, love, and happiness.