Those are the findings of Encore Musicians, who gathered information on more than 3,000 weddings: 'Perfect' was the most popular song for a wedding by a mile. This modern classic has served as a go-to anthem for couples seeking a love song to wear on their sleeves for several decades now. With his boy-next-door charm, Sheeran's knack for tugging at heartstrings, and his lilting acoustic melodies, Sheeran has made a tune that sounds perfectly crafted for that once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Whether you were dancing on the table at a Swansea reception centre, getting heart-burn on a Suffolk dance-floor, having a stramash all over Stranraer, or a stramash all over Strabane, chances are this ginger troubadour's chunky kilt-bound voice was floating out through the speakers, reminding us all why we weep openly at marriages.
But 'Perfect,' by Sheeran, was not the only ballad playing at receptions. At number two was John Legend's 'All of Me,' a Grammy-winning celebration of commitment that still resonates with newlyweds across the board. And at number three? The King himself, Elvis Presley, comes in at No. 4, with "Can't Help Falling in Love," a song that demonstrates its romantic pull has only grown across generations.
Not satisfied with just one place on the list, Sheeran lands at fourth with 'Thinking Out Loud,' another slow-dance-ready swoon-fest that may as well be code for "first dance" at this point. If there has ever been a living artist who accidentally writes wedding songs, maybe it's Ed.
'Perfect' managed to maintain its place as the ultimate wedding song gently. Initially released in 2017, the song has endured due to its universal message, simple, heartfelt, and sweet enough to soundtrack thousands of "forever afters."
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