Michael W. Smith Songs List For Your Wedding
Michael W. Smith is one of the iconic Christian musicians of all time. His discography debut in 1983 “Michael W. Smith Project” and the latest in 2018 amassing more than 20 albums.
From those releases, we compiled a list of our top 10 Michael W. Smith songs for weddings
Spotify Michael W. Smith Playlist
Michael W. Smith Love Songs List
Forever Yours
Released in 2010 on the album Wonder
A great song to start a wedding and begin the wedding march with the message of saying you’ll be yours forever.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Say you’ll be mine, for all your life
Till death comes between us
And the heavens steal you away
I’ll stay yours forever
Love Of My Life with Jim Brickman
Released in 1999 on the album Destiny
Love of My Life could capture the perfect moment of a first dance. However, it makes for the perfect wedding song that can be played at any time.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I guess this is how it feels
When you finally find something real
My angel in the night
You are my love
The love of my life
Next, see a list of popular Jim Brickman wedding tunes.
Friends
Released in 1987on the album The Live Set
You are surrounded by friends at your wedding. This song is for remembering friends lost and possibly as the last dance song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
‘Cause the welcome will not end
Draw Me Close
Released in 2001 on the album Worship
A song about having God in your life. With the lyrics, this song can be played during the unity candle lighting or wedding communion.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’re all I want
You’re all I’ve ever needed
You’re all I want
Cross My Heart
Released in 1990 on the album Go West Young Man
A song worth considering for the ceremony as you are saying two will become one.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Cross my heart
There is room enough for two
Cross my heart over you
For You
Released in 1990 on the album Go West Young Man
An uptempo song that could complement your cake-cutting.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You know I’ll be here for you, for you
When you rise and when you fall
I’ll always be here for you
Love Always Wins
Released in 2018 on the album A Million Lights
A mid-tempo song that can be incorporated as a processional song after pronouncing your new married name!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I need to hear it time and time again
Oooh…
It’s written and it’s always been
Love always wins
I Will Be Here For You
Released in 1992 on the album Change Your World
The perfect love song for a first dance. You may also consider a parent’s dance too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ll shine a light for you
Somewhere in the night
I’ll be standing by
I will be here for you
The Other Side Of Me
Released in 1995 on the album I’ll Lead You Home
If you are looking for a song to capture the longest-married couple at your wedding, this could be THE song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Always love me
Never leave me now
Now you are the other side of me
She Walks with Me
Released in 1999 on the album This Is Your Time
The perfect father-daughter song as the song describes his daughter and how he knows she will be a strong woman.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And she walks with me
And she talks with me
And I hold her hand in mine
I know she’ll find her way
Like the light of day
Cause it’s love that makes her strong
Michael W. Smith Highest-Charting Singles
- #1 Great Is the Lord, 1983
- #1 I Know, 1986
- #1 Rocketown, 1986
- #1 Emily, 1987
- #1 Pray for Me, 1988
- #1 The Throne, 1989
- #1 Go West Young Man, 1990
- #1 Place in this World, 1991
- #1 For You, 1991
- #1 “I Will Be Here for You, 1992
- #1 Give It Away, 1993
- #1 Picture Perfect, 1993
- #1 Cry for Love, 1995
- #1 Waymaker (with Vanessa Campagna and Madelyn Berry), 2019
- #2 Hosanna, 1984
- #2 Hand of Providence, 1988
- #2 On the Other Side, 1989
- #2 How Long Will Be Too Long, 1991
- #2 Seed to Sow, 1992
- #2 I’ll Lead You Home, 1996
- #2 Missing Person, 1998
- #2 Christmas Day (w/ Mandisa), 2007
- #3 I’ll Be Around, 1996
- #3 Someday, 1996
- #3 Live the Life, 1997
- #4 Wired for Sound, 1986
- #4 I Miss the Way, 1989
- #4 Love Crusade, 1992
- #4 Somebody Love Me, 1993
- #4 Breakdown, 1995
- #4 Love Me Good, 1998
- #5 Voices, 1986
- #5 Nothin’ But the Blood, 1987
- #5 Holy, Holy, Holy, 1989
- #5 I Hear Leesha, 1990
- #5 A Little Stronger Every Day, 1996
- #5 This is Your Time, 1999
- #5 Healing Rain, 2004
I hope you enjoyed my list of favorite Michael W. Smith wedding songs. If you think I missed a song, be sure to comment on it below. We read and respond to all comments.
