9 Best Rock Songs for Weddings in 2025
It’s a common misconception that wedding music can only be one thing: slow and emotional. This does a disservice to all the other incredible musical genres out there, with rock being a big one!
Rock fans tend to be die-hard, so it’s no surprise that you would want to include the music you love as you marry the person you love.
Rock Legends such as Bon Jovi, the Foo Fighters and Aerosmith have written some of the most beautiful love songs in history. We’ve curated a list of our all-time favourite rock songs that will rock you into married life, from the first dance to the late-night knees up.
We’ll take you through some of our absolute favourites - from all time classics to lesser known gems. Rock spans many eras, so we’ll keep all of your guests happy with a range of rock hits that transcend time.
With bands like Jet and Blink 182, you can relive your youth and have your dancefloor filled with nostalgia. Or bands like Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones can provide old school hits that will be the ultimate crowd pleaser for guests young and old.
1. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
2. Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
3. More Than Words - Extreme
4. Bed Of Roses - Bon Jovi
5. Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
6. I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders
7. Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
8. Everlong - Foo Fighters
9. All The Small Things - Blink 182
All of these songs are absolute classics, with some brilliant belters to get every guest singing along. These songs cater to everyone, young and old, with timeless classics transcending generational age gaps.
Of course, these are just a few suggestions. There are thousands of incredible rock songs out there that would be perfect for your wedding day. So take some time to listen to our suggestions and find the perfect one for you.
The most important thing when choosing your wedding music is that it will make you (and your guests) happy, it doesn’t matter what genre or era the music comes from if you think it’s the right choice for you.
Wedding music has different functions, no one else has to dance your first dance but you - this is a real opportunity to choose something special and even lesser known - you can save the heavy hitters for later in the evening. Don’t be afraid to go for something a bit different!
Take a look at our list of incredible rock bands we have at FixTheMusic, an incredible selection of musicians and vocalists that will make your wedding day completely unforgettable.
