Here comes the Bride & Groom: A Wedding Playlist

Written By Kensedeobong Okosun

On this day, sixteen years ago, yours sincerely “got locked down”. Oh yes, long before the pandemic, lock-downs have been occurring every Fridays and Saturdays, for as long as marriage has been institutionalized. But, we just happened to call it a wedding or marriage ceremony, for want of an appropriate or evasive terminology. This special, voluntary and self-imposed lock-down is however pleasurable depending on the character and quality of one’s partner.

Anyway, that day was inundated by endless musicking. Now, imagine what a marriage ceremony devoid of music would be like? i just can’t fathom it and I bet, neither can you!

Choosing the right wedding song is like choosing the right pair of shoes. It has to fit properly and capture the essence of the occasion. It ought to be memorable! Period!

So, here is a list of some of the songs worth considering for that special occasion.

  1. All-4-One. "I Swear" All-4-One (1994).

  2. All-4-One. "So Much In Love" All-4-One (1994).

  3. All-4-One. "These Arms" And The Music Speaks (1995).

  4. Babyface. "Exceptional" Return Of The Tender Lover (2015).

  5. Brenda Fassie. "Wedding Day" Legends (2008).

  6. Color Me Badd."The Earth, The Sun, The Rain" Now & Forever (1996).

  7. Davido. Aye" Non-Album Single (2014).

  8. Davido. " 1 Milli" A Good Time (2019).

  9. Donell Jones. "You Know That I Love You" Life Goes On (2002).

  10. Freddie Jackson. "All I'll Ever Ask" Time For Love (1992).

  11. George Michael. "Amazing" Patience (2004).

  12. Jodeci. "Love U 4 Life" The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel (1995).

  13. Jody Watley. "Commitment of Love" Affairs Of The Heart (1991).

  14. Karyn White. "Tears of Joy" Ritual Of Love (1991).

  15. KC & Jojo. "Something Inside Of Me" X (2000).

  16. Kenny G & Toni Braxton. "That Somebody Was You" The Moment (1996).

  17. Kenny Lattimore. "For You" Kenny Lattimore (1996).

  18. LeVert. "ABC-123" For Real Tho’ (1993).

  19. Luther Vandross. "So Amazing" Give Me The Reason (1986).

  20. Luther Vandross. "Here and Now" The Best of Luther Vandross….The Best of Love (1989).

  21. Mafikizolo, feat Simmy. "Mamezala" Non-Album Single (2021).

  22. Mary J. Blige. "You Are My Everything" Share My World (1997).

  23. Mint Condition. "On and On" Definition Of A Band (1996).

  24. Natalie Cole, feat Freddie Jackson. "I Do" Good To Be Back (1989).

  25. Paula Abdul. "Will You Marry Me" Spellbound (1991).

  26. Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle. "A Whole New World" Soundtrack to the Film Aladdin (1992).

  27. Peaches and Herb. "I Pledge My Love" Twice The Fire (1979).

  28. Prince. " Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/ Wife" Emancipation (1996).

  29. Puff Johnson. "Forever More" Miracle (1996).

  30. P Square. "No One Like You" Game Over (2007).

  31. P. Square. " I Love You" Danger (2009).

  32. Rudeboy. "Double Double" Non-Album Single (2019).

  33. Shania Twain, feat Bryan White. "From This Moment" Come On Over (1997).

  34. Sunny Nneji. "Oruka" Unchained (2003).

  35. The Stylistics. "You Make Me Feel Brand New" Rockin’ Roll Baby (1973).

  36. Trinitee 5 : 7. "I Promise You" Spiritual Love (1999).

  37. Troop. "I Will Always Love You" Attitude (1989).

  38. Whitney Houston. "Lover for Life" I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990).

    DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. The songs on this page serve the singular purpose of entertainment.

Kensedeobong Okosun

Kensedeobong Okosun (M.A Bielefeld University) is a music enthusiast, music researcher, music journalist, vocalist and an author. Her academic article “Sisterhood and Soul Music as expressions of Black Power” is featured in the edited volume, Black Power in Hemispheric Perspective (Raussert & Steinitz, eds, 2022). She has reviewed Dorothea Gail’s Weird American Music (2019). Her article on Nigerian music has also been published on Nigeria’s news daily, The Sun Newsonline.

Kensedeobong’s blog highlights music’s interconnectivity with society and comprises personal music experiences, researched information, concept playlists for multiple themes, etc.

A hard-core 90s R&B fan, she utilises the vehicle of memory, to position long forgotten music of yesteryears on the front-burner.

She is persuaded that music is a core conduit of collective harmony, equanimity, vitality and healing. And as such requires criticality in the filtration process, in order to disseminate meaning. Her blog promotes music equality and diversity.

She resides in Germany.

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