200 Best Wedding Reception Dance Songs Ever (2023)
We reached out to over 350 wedding DJs, married couples, and wedding guests to ask them about wedding reception music. We asked them to give us about 10 of their must-have wedding songs.
They gave us their opinion on the best wedding reception dance songs ever.
There were some clear winners and many surprises as well. See all of the results below.
Here is what we will cover:
- What are the best and most popular pop wedding dance songs for 2023?
- What are the newest dance songs to play at your wedding (hits from 2021, 2022, and 2023)?
- Wedding dance songs from the 80 and 90s
- The best rap and hip-hop dance songs
- Awesome rock and roll songs to play at your wedding reception
- Best group dancing songs for a wedding
- The top R&B, funk, soul, and disco songs.
- Slow dance songs for your wedding dance floor.
- Country wedding songs that guests love to dance to
- Classic and oldies songs for your wedding reception
- The top 10 wedding songs of all time
- The #1 requested wedding song
What Are The Best and Most Popular Pop Wedding Dance Songs For 2023?
We are constantly adding to this list so check back often. You can listen to samples of this entire playlist at the bottom of this post.
- “Levitating” by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby
- “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake
- “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk The Moon
- “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- “Timber” by Pitbull ft. Ke$ha
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
- “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
- “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga
- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz
- “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
- “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” by Usher & Pitbull
- “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
- “We Found Love” by Rhianna & Calvin Harris
- “Love On Top” by Beyoncé
- “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
- “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Sugar” by Maroon 5
- “This is What You Came For” by Rhianna & Calvin Harris
- “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé (featuring Jay-Z)
- “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga
- “What Makes you Beautiful” by One Direction
- “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira
- “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston
- “Hey Ya” by Outkast
- “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
- “Forever” by Chris Brown
- “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
- “Don’t Stop The Music” by Rihanna
- “Time of Our Lives” by Pitbull & Ne-Yo
- “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke, T.I. & Pharrell Williams
What are the newest dance songs to play at your wedding reception?
These are songs that have come out in the last 5 years. We will be adding more songs to this list every month
- “As It Was” by Harry Styles
- “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
- “Bam Bam” by Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran
- “I Ain’t Worried” by OneRepublic
- “Hold Me Closer” by Elton John & Britney Spears
- “Obsessed” by Calvin Harris Ft. Charlie Puth and Shenseea
- “Good Ones” by Charli XCX
- “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre & dazy
- “2 Be Loved” by Lizzo
- “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max
- “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo
- “Mood” by 24kGoldn
- “Levitating (featuring DaBaby)” by Dua Lipa
- “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justine Bieber
- “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
- “I Love It” by Icona Pop and Charli XCX
- “Better Now” by Post Malone
- “Teeth” by 5 Seconds of Summer
- “Despacito” by Justin Bieber, Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
- “Juice” by Lizzo
- “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
- “Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey
- “Havana” by Camila Cabello & Young Thug
- “HandClap” by Fitz and the Tantrums
- “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
- “Cheap Thrills” by Sia
Favorite wedding songs from the 80s and 90s
The 1980s and 1990s were a wonderful time for dance music (and big bangs). Here are some of the most requested songs to dance to:
- “Your Love” The Outfield
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
- “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers
- “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge & RUN
- “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch
- “What I Like About You” by The Romantics
- “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa
- “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
- “Love Shack” by The B-52’s
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham
- “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
- “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan & Wino
- “Wannabe” by The Spice Girls
- “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
- “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
- “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys
- “Bye Bye Bye” by N’ Sync
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
If you love songs from the 80s and 90s, check out these two articles:
Hip Hop and Rap Dance Songs
Once the cake has been cut and the older crowd has left the dance floor, the DJ will typically take it up a notch. Here are some of the most requested hip-hop and rap songs for the reception dance floor:
- “Jump Around” by House of Pain
- “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled, Ludacris, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross
- “Low” by Flo Rida
- “Get Low” by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
- “Live Your Life” by T.I. and Rihanna
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
- “Bust A Move” by Young MC
- “Wild Ones” by Flo Rida & Sia
- “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea & Charli XCX
- “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani
- “Ignition” by R. Kelly
- “Yeah!” by Usher, Ludacris & Lil Jon (If you like songs from the 2000s, we have an entire article dedicated to songs from the 2000s decade)
- “Right Round” by Flo Rida
- “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
- “Back That Thang Up” by JUVENILE, Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne
- “No Diggity” by Blackstreet, Dr. Dre & Queen Pen
- “Hot in Herre” by Nelly
- “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
- “Teach Me How To Dougie” by Cali Swag District
- “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake
- “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith
- “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy
- “It’s Tricky” Run-D.M.C.
- “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
- “Wiggle” Jason Derulu & Snoop Dogg
- “My House” by Flo Rida
Rock and Roll Songs to Play at your Wedding Reception
No wedding reception would be complete without a few rock anthems to lip-sync to. Here are the most requested rock and roll songs to play at your wedding reception:
- “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” by Journey
- “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
- “Are you Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “Working For The Weekend” by Loverboy
- “Jump” by Van Halen
- “All The Small Things” by Blink 182
- “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister
- “I Wanna Be Sedated” by The Ramones
- “My Sharona” by The Knack
If you love rock music, check out these articles:
R&B, Soul, Disco & Funk
It’s time to break out your best dance moves (maybe a moonwalk?). Here are the most requested r&b, funk, and disco songs for wedding receptions:
- “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Shout” by The Isley Brothers (We actually prefer this version from Animal House by Otis Day & The Knights)
- “Let it Whip” by Dazz Band
- “Freakshow on the Dance Floor” by The Bar-Kays
- “You Dropped A Bomb On Me” by The Gap Band
- “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Jungle Love” by The Time
- “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder
- “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band
- “Brick House” by The Commodores
- “Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees
- “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams & Nile Rogers
- “Play that Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “Y.M.C.A.” by The Village People
- “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
- “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
Best Group Dancing Songs For A Wedding
Wedding group dance songs are a must at pretty much every wedding reception.
Not only are they super fun, but they also get people out on the dance floor.
Group dance songs are the DJ’s secret wedding when too many guests leave for the bar.
Everybody knows that as soon as Cha Cha Slide starts playing, it’s time to drop whatever you’re doing and get your feet on the dance floor.
Here are the most popular group dancing songs for 2023:
- “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
- “Wobble” by V.I.C.
- “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown
- “Macarena” by Los Del Rio
- “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex
- “Apache – 45 Version” by The Sugarhill Gang
- “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” by Silentó
- “Gangnam Style” by PSY
Check out this article for 100 awesome line dance songs and group dance songs.
Wedding Slow Dance Songs
It’s time to share the dance floor with the one you love. Here are the most requested wedding slow dance songs of 2023 (these also make great first dance songs):
- “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith
- “Speechless” by Dan + Shay
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “All of Me” by John Legend
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra (more Frank Sinatra wedding songs)
- “Perfect Duet” by Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé
- “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
- “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
- “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King
If you are looking for more slow dance songs, check out these two articles:
Classic Wedding Songs (Oldies But Goodies)
When the DJ opens the dance floor, it’s typically with a few songs from this list. Get grandpa out there and make sure your photographer captures those amazing moments!
- “The Twist” by Chubby Checker
- “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles (more amazing wedding songs by The Beatles to play at your wedding)
- “Do You Love Me” by The Contours
- “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by The Four Tops
- “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
- “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)” by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Country Songs That Guests Love To Dance To
Not every crowd will appreciate these songs, but you know who you are! If you want even more ideas, check out this article: 470 Best Country Songs To Use At Your Wedding.
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” by Luke Bryan
- “Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
- “Footloose” by Blake Shelton
- “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
- “Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
- “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earl
- “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
- “One Margarita” by Luke Bryan
Last Song of the Night Dance Songs
It’s time to send the couple off on their honeymoon! But before we do, let’s end the night with one more song. Here are the most requested “last song of the night” songs for 2023:
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- “Last Dance” by Donna Summer
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “Closing Time” by Semisonic
- “One More Time” by Daft Punk
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day
For more ideas, check out this article:
Our favorite final dance songs for your wedding reception
After the last song of the night, check out these 49 amazing send-off ideas (sparklers are awesome, but check out these other options too)
What is the Most Requested, #1 Wedding Song?
PA Unveiled polled over 350 wedding DJs, married couples, and wedding guests to find out the number 1 must-have song to play at a wedding reception.
And the winner is…
“Don’t Stop Believin’ ” by Journey was the number 1 requested wedding song.
What are the Top 10 Wedding Songs of All Time?
We asked the DJs what their 10 most requested songs were. We also asked couples what 10 songs were a must-have at a wedding.
Here are the results from our top 10 wedding reception songs poll:
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- “Shout” by Otis Day & The Knights
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
- “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
Additional Wedding Music Ideas & Wedding Planning Resources
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