If you're a couple who loves rock music, why not bring that passion into your wedding playlist? From romantic slow dances to high-energy crowd-pleasers, rock music has a track for every wedding moment. Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, alternative, punk, or indie, we’ve got you covered 🤘

Classic Rock Love Songs

  1. “You’re My Best Friend” – Queen
  2. “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith
  3. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
  4. “Nothing Else Matters” – Metallica
  5. “Always” – Bon Jovi

Alternative & Indie Rock Romance

  1. “Everlong” (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters
  2. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
  3. “You and Me” – Lifehouse
  4. “Chasing Cars” – Snow Patrol
  5. “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” – The Smiths

Upbeat Rock Songs for the Reception

  1. “Don’t Stop Believin" – Journey
  2. “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi
  3. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” – Jet
  4. “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
  5. “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers

First Dance Rock Ballads

  1. “With or Without You” – U2
  2. “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
  3. “Faithfully” – Journey
  4. “Yellow” – Coldplay
  5. “November Rain” – Guns N’ Roses

Punk Rock & Pop-Punk Wedding Anthems

  1. “I Miss You” – Blink-182
  2. “First Date” – Blink-182
  3. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – The Darkness
  4. “Basket Case” – Green Day
  5. “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” – Fall Out Boy

Rock Songs for Walking Down the Aisle

  1. “Marry Me” – Train
  2. “Angels” – Robbie Williams
  3. “Something” – The Beatles
  4. “You Make My Dreams” – Hall & Oates
  5. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (Rock Cover) – Various Artists

Rock & Metal Power Ballads

  1. “Love Bites” – Def Leppard
  2. “Heaven” – Bryan Adams
  3. “More Than Words” – Extreme
  4. “When I See You Smile” – Bad English
  5. “Here I Go Again” (Acoustic) – Whitesnake

Rock Songs to End the Night

  1. “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
  2. “We Are the Champions” – Queen
  3. “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen
  4. “Highway to Hell” – AC/DC
  5. “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen

Honourable Mentions

  1. “Take Me Out” – Franz Ferdinand
  2. “Dakota” – Stereophonics
  3. “Somebody Told Me” – The Killers
  4. “Rebel Yell” – Billy Idol
  5. “Sex on Fire” – Kings of Leon
  6. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard
  7. “All the Small Things” – Blink-182
  8. “Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
  9. “Tears in Heaven” – Eric Clapton
  10. “Best of You” – Foo Fighters

Final Thoughts

Your wedding day should be a reflection of your unique style, and if rock music is a big part of your life, it deserves a place in your celebration. Whether you’re after heartfelt ballads or electrifying tunes, this list has something for every rock-loving couple.

Which rock song will make it onto your wedding playlist?

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