As professionals in the organization of wedding proposals, we can assure you that the choice of songs for a proposal is extremely important. Because what is a special moment without music?
One of the essential professionals besides the organizer, the coordinator of the proposal, the photographer and the videographer, is also the musician, which is usually a violinist or a saxophonist. There is nothing better than music to bring emotions to life and make the moments unique, memorable and meaningful!
Sometimes, the groom already has a clear idea of the songs he wants to play at his proposal. They are usually songs that were played when they first met or from their most important moments in their relationship, or simply because the couple loves a particular song!
If you are not sure what are the best songs for a proposal, we give you a lot of ideas of romantic songs perfect for you to sink on one knee.
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Jason Derulo – Marry me
It is a song that will never go out of time and that will make you feel special and will touch your heart. It starts by expressing that he wants to wake up every morning with you and ends with a marriage proposal.
Bruno Mars – Marry you
That´s a classic, and since this song was released as a single in 2010, there have been countless people who have used it while kneeling down to ask their partner to marry them. Its lyrics are undoubtedly one of the best options to accompany the proposal with music.
Alejandro Sanz, Camila Cabello – Mi persona favorita
Camila Cabello, the Cuban-American singer, and Alejandro Sanz, the Spanish singer-songwriter come together to create a tender song that makes it clear that it is a song to talk about love and special people who are in love with life. Among the songs for a proposal, this one is a must.
Christina Perry – A thousand years
If your girl is a bit melodramatic, she’s going to die of love if you choose this song to ask her to marry you. Here’s a verse to give you an idea: “Darling, don’t be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more”.
Jason Mraz – I’m yours
«But I won’t hesitate no more, no more. It cannot wait, I’m yours. There’s no need to complicate. Our time is shortю This is our fate, I’m yours“, with his stunning poetry and the sweetness of his melodies, Jason Mraz will help you tell her that there’s nothing more important to you on earth than knowing that you’re his.
Carla Morrison – Eres tú
There’s really nothing more fitting than this tune by the Mexican singer and songwriter. A lyric that expresses the deep love between two people and the joy of being able to share a common path together. The video also reinforces this feeling in homosexual marriages, a topic that is still taboo in society.
Herencia Timbiquí – Sabrás
This successful Colombian group from Timbiquí (Cauca), always surprises with their lyrics full of folklore and feeling. With the rhythm of marimba, cununo and other characteristic elements of the Colombian Pacific, they create repertoires such as this one, ideal even as a song to ask a man to marry you.
Carlos Vives – Volví a nacer
For lovers of Latin rhythms, this song by the Colombian artist is perfect for this special moment, remember its catchy lyrics: “Y quiero casarme contigo, quedarme a tu lado, ser el bendecido por tu amor” (translation: “And I want to marry you, to stay by your side, to be blessed by your love”)…
Rey Ruiz – Creo en el amor
Salsa is one of the ideal genres to ask for marriage. Although this song has been around for years, its message has been maintained over time and even more so among couples who want to dedicate their love to each other.
Greeicy Redón ft. Alejandro Sanz – Lejos conmigo
A flirty and different song if you want to make a marriage proposal that would stay in the mind of the person forever. One of the songs for a proposal that talks not to waste time and enjoy the sensations that awakens the person you love or like.
Eros Ramazzotti – La cosa más bella
The Italian singers perform for decades making us sigh with his lyrics and this one, in particular, seems perfect for us to include in this list of ideal songs to propose. Who doesn’t like to be told that there is nothing more beautiful than her?
Morat – Aprender a quererte
The Colombian band Morat has in its wide musical repertoire perfect songs to propose in Spanish and dedicate some nice words. On this occasion Aprender a quererte talks about knowing the person and understanding how to love him or her. One of the best songs to say: yes, I love you.
Alejandro Gonzalez – Hasta viejitos
The lyrics of this song are for sure their deepest wish and what they are determined to do after the proposal… as soon they will start the marriage plans.
Bombai – Solo si es contigo
The Spanish group Bombai is made up of three childhood friends who created a diverse musical style that wiggles between reggae, indie, pop and even rock. Their repertoire is based on fun and there is also room to sing about love, as this song to propose shows, or if you are looking for options of songs for a proposal.
Sebastián Yatra and Elena Rose – Quererte bonito
The trendy artist, Sebastián Yatra, and songwriter and singer Elena Rose join their voices to give life to a romantic melody, a favorite among the songs to ask for marriage and get a ‘yes, I do’.
Luis Miguel – Sabes una cosa
The Mexican performer and producer, Luis Miguel, will be your starting point to find songs to propose with mariachi. A composition to live your romance to the fullest and undoubtedly dedicate it looking into each other’s eyes to get a ‘yes’.
Javier Solís – Te amaré toda la vida
Continuing the line of songs to propose in Spanish and with a touch of mariachi it is important to mention this song of well-known Mexican actor and singer Javier Solis. The message of this song can reinforce the intention of wanting to share a new stage as a couple, uniting their lives in front of an altar.
Magic – Rude
If you want your proposal to be to the rhythm of reggae, make it more than fun and out of the ordinary, you will enjoy life without restrictions by joining Magic. It is one of our favorite songs for a proposal.
Robi Draco Rosa – Esto es vida
“Vamos a hacer nuestra casa en el cielo de alguna selva… Beber amor cada noche, comer amor cada día, esto es vida” (translation: “Let’s make our home in the sky of some jungle… Drink love every night, eat love every day, this is life”), if you want to tell her that your present and your future are in her, and moreover, in a very poetic way, you’ll hardly find a better song.
Alex, Jorge y Lena – Estar contigo
Sweet, lilting, but with a great strength, this song is to sing and to make move everyone until your eyes fill with tears of joy, after listening to…
El Binomio de Oro – Manantial de amor
Dedicating a vallenato to ask for marriage will always be a good choice. This popular and representative genre of the country also has a place at the time of formalizing an engagement and what better than one of the classics.
Reik – De rodillas
“Deja que me ponga de rodillas para ti, dime que respondes a un siempre juntos, dame esta noche tu mano no quiero pasar un día sin ti…. Quisieras casarte conmigo” (translation: “Let me get on my knees for you, tell me your answer to an always together, give me tonight your hand I don’t want to spend a day without you…. Would you marry me?”). A song to tell to this person and to the whole sky that you want to spend your life by his/her side and live a life of happiness together.
Alejandro Filio – Mujer que camina
It’s not exactly a proposal or engagement song, but its romantic, heartfelt and real lyrics describe exactly that kind of love that leads them to make the decision to share their life. Plus, it’s full of cute phrases.
Snow Patrol – Just say yes
“Just say yes, just say there’s nothing holding you back. It’s not a test, nor a trick of the mind. Only love“. This Scottish band opened their heart with every word of this romantic track. One of the perfect proposal songs for a pop/rock soundtrack.
Carlos Vives – Volví a nacer (Quiero casarme contigo)
How about making the engagement ring delivery a real party, where you feel like getting up and dancing while you can hear their voices saying…
Fonseca – Prometo
One of the new hits of this Colombian talent is the most romantic song of the list, with phrases that describe that good love, that makes them want to share their whole life, and that for sure will be the song of their anniversaries playlist. We couldn’t leave this song out of our top songs for a proposal.
Taylor Swift – Love story
Country has always been a popular genre, but it was the American singer Taylor Swift who took it to other spheres of music. This artist could be considered an eternal lover and this song is perfect for a proposal, recalling the budding love story of Romeo and Juliet: I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run.
Enrique Iglesias ft. Sammy Adams – Finally Found You
If your thing isn’t so pastel but you still want it to be special, Enrique Iglesias hits the nail on the head with this tailor-made track.
Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam – Cásate conmigo
You can’t miss this mix between vallenato and urban music, especially if you are looking for beautiful messages for your girlfriend or boyfriend. A catchy, festive song, perfect to say “I do” and get the party started.
Camila – Solo para ti
“Cada vez que miro al pasado es que entiendo que a tu lado siempre pertenecí… Ya no tengo corazón ni ojos para nadie, solo para ti” (translation: “Every time I look at the past I understand that by your side I always belonged… Now I have don´t have a heart or eyes for anyone, only for you”). If you want to convince her that there are no other arms where you feel you belong, the heartfelt music of this straightforward lyric may be most appropriate.
Sam Smith – Stay with me
It’s true that Sam Smith didn’t want to declare himself to anyone in this song but it’s clear that in this song, he puts his heart into it. Doesn’t it sound like love when he says “Won’t you stay with me? Cause you’re all I need”. And with this phrase, you must have conquered him/her.
Draco Rosa – Esto es vida
Love led Draco to create this poetry made song that is in our top songs for a proposal. “Let’s make our home in the sky, in the sky of some jungle. Grow love on branch, plant stars, drink love every night and eat love every day.” You can dedicate it only to someone who is the love of your life.
John Legend – All of me
“Cause all of me loves all of you (…) Even when I lose I´m winning” and other wonders like that are what we find in this very dedicated song, so full of intentions and love.
Alvvays – Archie, Marry Me
If you’re in love with indie pop guitar melodies, this is your song to ask for it.
Train – Marry Me
This song, written by Pat Monahan, David Katz and Sam Hollander, is one of the best proposal songs for those nervous people who can’t bring themselves to pop the question.
Coldplay – Fix You
Coldplay has in its repertoire some musical options that are perfectly adapted to special occasions such as a proposal of marriage. Their vocalist, Chris Martin, has the talent to awaken with his voice great feelings such as love and affection for that person so special to you.
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
He is the artist of the moment, and the one who, without a doubt, has left a pretty high standard as far as love songs are concerned. Among his songs is one the is ideal for a proposal of marriage – Perfect.
The Beatles – Something
Among the options of songs for a marriage proposal we have the song Something by The Beatles, a song that touched the heartstrings of millions of people, a feeling that could only be created by a group of such magnitude.
The Kooks – Sway
This musical jewel of romanticism, created by the British indie-rock band The Kooks, touched the deepest feelings of many of their fans. Undoubtedly, a great song with which emotions are at the surface and with which the bride will not hesitate.
The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
This song is so catchy that even the least skilled English speaker has tried to interpret it. Wherever You Will Go has been part of a countless list of movies, being one of the most famous ones Really love. Its melody is very contagious and its lyrics are an ode to love that will make your proposal unforgettable.
Whether it’s mariachis, tuna, a piano playing in the background, a guitar or a violin or a playlist on a set of speakers… Music must be a part of your proposal. And, with any of these songs, we are sure that you will get it right.
Tell us which are your favorite songs to propose and we’ll get started right away with the preparations for your proposal with Perfect Venue!
We can make them sound in the language you want, not only in English but also in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese or Arabic.
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