How many songs do you need for an anniversary slideshow?

Two to four songs cover an anniversary slideshow of 40 to 70 photos across the years. A single-song love-story montage works for a shorter reel; a 25th or 50th retrospective may use three or four.

How long should an anniversary slideshow be?

Four to six minutes is ideal — enough to tell the story of a marriage without losing the room. A milestone like a golden anniversary can run a little longer.

What's a good anniversary slideshow song?

Timeless choices like 'At Last' by Etta James and 'The Way You Look Tonight' by Frank Sinatra, or modern picks like 'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran, all suit a couple's montage.

Can you write a song about the couple?

Yes. Instead of a familiar love song, My Video Gift writes an original one about the two of you and sets your photos to it, with a free preview first.

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Songs for an anniversary slideshow

The short answer

An anniversary slideshow usually runs 4 to 6 minutes and needs 2 to 4 songs for 40 to 70 photos across the years together. Choose romantic classics, first-dance throwbacks, or milestone songs for a 25th or 50th. Here are dozens organized by mood so the montage tells your love story.

An anniversary slideshow tells a love story in pictures — and the song is the thread that ties the years together. The right one can take a couple right back to where it started.

Below are anniversary songs grouped by mood, from timeless love songs and modern romance to milestone picks for a 25th or 50th.

38 songs across 6 categories.

Timeless love songs

At LastEtta James
The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra
UnforgettableNat King Cole
Can't Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley
L-O-V-ENat King Cole
My GirlThe Temptations
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)Marvin Gaye

Growing old together

When I'm Sixty-FourThe Beatles
Grow Old with MeJohn Lennon
In My LifeThe Beatles
The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack
Have I Told You LatelyRod Stewart
Just the Way You AreBilly Joel

Modern romance

All of MeJohn Legend
PerfectEd Sheeran
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
A Thousand YearsChristina Perri
You Are the Best ThingRay LaMontagne
Better TogetherJack Johnson
LuckyJason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

Milestone (25th and 50th) and sentimental

Through the YearsKenny Rogers
LongerDan Fogelberg
Annie's SongJohn Denver
You're Still the OneShania Twain
AmazedLonestar
When You Say Nothing at AllAlison Krauss

Country love

It's Your LoveTim McGraw & Faith Hill
Remember WhenAlan Jackson
Bless the Broken RoadRascal Flatts
ThenBrad Paisley
Die a Happy ManThomas Rhett
Making Memories of UsKeith Urban

Upbeat and joyful

You Make My DreamsDaryl Hall & John Oates
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)Stevie Wonder
SugarMaroon 5
I Got You BabeSonny & Cher
Ain't No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Better When I'm Dancin'Meghan Trainor

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Common questions

How many songs do you need for an anniversary slideshow?: Two to four songs cover an anniversary slideshow of 40 to 70 photos across the years. A single-song love-story montage works for a shorter reel; a 25th or 50th retrospective may use three or four.
How long should an anniversary slideshow be?: Four to six minutes is ideal — enough to tell the story of a marriage without losing the room. A milestone like a golden anniversary can run a little longer.
What's a good anniversary slideshow song?: Timeless choices like 'At Last' by Etta James and 'The Way You Look Tonight' by Frank Sinatra, or modern picks like 'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran, all suit a couple's montage.
Can you write a song about the couple?: Yes. Instead of a familiar love song, My Video Gift writes an original one about the two of you and sets your photos to it, with a free preview first.

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Last updated July 11, 2026 · Written by Adam Kling, founder of My Video Gift. Song suggestions are reference only (titles and artists, no lyrics), verified July 11, 2026.