The Best Irish Wedding Songs for Your Wedding Playlist

So you’re putting together a list of Irish wedding songs to play at your ceremony and reception and don’t quite know where to start. We can help! While it’s important to include the fun and popular Irish songs that guests will want to dance to, there are also 5 songs you should probably avoid. 

The key to a great playlist full of Irish wedding music is to include timeless classics like "The Irish Wedding Song", hits from famous Irish musicians, and traditional Irish wedding songs to walk down the aisle.

Here are the top Irish wedding songs to add to your wedding ceremony and reception playlists.

Irish Wedding Songs for the Ceremony

These popular Irish tunes are perfect for a sweet and romantic ceremony.

• The Irish Wedding Song - Andy Cooney
• Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinéad O'Connor 
• Green Eyes - Coldplay
• The Irish Wedding Dance - Remember White
• My Wild Irish Rose - Keith Jarrett
• The Sweetest Thing - U2
• Sweet Thing - Van Morrison
• When You Say Nothing at All - Ronan Keating
• All I Want Is You - U2
• Love You 'Til the End - The Pogues

Irish Wedding Songs for the Reception

Get your wedding guests on their feet with these classic hits.

• Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran
• Beautiful Day - U2
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrisson
• Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation
• Lewis Bridal Song (Mairi's Wedding) - The Irish Rovers
• Don’t Go - Hothouse Flowers
• Come On Eileen - Dexy’s Midnight Runners
• Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison
• Wagon Wheel - Nathan Carter
• Mr. Brightside - The Killers
• Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
• Thunderstruck - AC/DC

5 Irish Songs to Avoid at Your Wedding

• Streams of Whiskey - The Pogues
• Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
• The Boys Are Back in Town - Thin Lizzie
• Sometimes - My Bloody Valentine
• Danny Boy - Johnny Cash

There are tons of bagpipers, Celtic bands, cover bands, and DJs available to book for your wedding who can play many of these Irish wedding songs. You can also hire an authentic Irish Band for your wedding on The Bash. 

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