150 Wedding Dinner Music Ideas (2023 Reception Songs)
Are you looking for the best wedding dinner music ideas? We’ve got you covered!
We have put together an awesome wedding dinner playlist that includes many different styles of music that would be perfect background music for the dinner reception.
Go through the playlists below and let your DJ know which wedding dinner songs you want to use for your special day.
Here is what we cover:
- Unique wedding dinner music ideas (acoustic and piano covers of popular songs)
- Classic wedding dinner songs
- Modern songs to use during dinner at your wedding reception
- Classic rock, alternative, and modern rock songs for your wedding dinner
- Country wedding dinner music
- Instrumental songs for the wedding reception dinner
- FAQ about wedding dinner music (how many songs, what styles, etc.)
Unique Wedding Dinner Music (Songs Your Guests Will Love!)
These unique wedding dinner songs are perfect for your big day! These are acoustic versions of some of your favorite popular songs.
- “Perfect” by Music Travel Love (Ed Sheeran cover)
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Music Travel Love ft. Julia Serad (acoustic cover of Marvin Gaye’s classic hit)
- “I Will Always Love You” by Music Travel Love (acoustic cover of the amazing song by Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston)
- “What A Wonderful World” by Music Travel Love
- “A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)” by Daniel Jang & AMoney
- “True Colors” by Music Travel Love (Cyndi Lauper cover)
- “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by Music Travel Love (The Proclaimers cover)
- “See You Again” by Music Travel Love (Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth cover)
- “Perfect (Ed Sheeran)” by Joel Miranda
- “Every Breath You Take” by Music Travel Love (The Police acoustic cover)
- “Stand By Me” by Music Travel Love (Ben E. King Cover)
- “Shut Up and Dance” by Jada Facer (Walk The Moon cover)
- “Kiss Me” by Music Travel Love ft. Kyn Teal
- “A Thousand Years” by Jada Facer (Christina Perri cover)
- “All Of Me (John Legend)” by Brooklyn Duo
- “Shape of You” by Music Travel Love ft. Jada Facer (Ed Sheeran cover)
- “How Deep Is Your Love” by Music Travel Love ft. Anthony Uy (Bee Gees cover)
- “Stuck With U” by Jada Facer (Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande cover)
- “A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman)” by The Time-Keepers
- “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Music Travel Love (Aerosmith cover)
Classic Wedding Dinner Songs and Easy Listening Dinner Music for a Wedding Reception
This is the perfect dinner playlist for you if you are looking for those popular songs that everyone will love (including parents, grandparents, and your younger guests):
- “The Way you Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
- “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
- “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- “L-O-V-E” by Nat “King” Cole
- “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin
- “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra
- “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Don’t Worry Baby” by The Beach Boys
- “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke
- “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
- “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Franki Valli
- “This Magic Moment” by Ben E. King and The Drifters
- “Your Song” by Elton John
- “Baby Love” by The Supremes
- “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” by Israel Kamikawiwo’ole
- “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles
- “Something” by The Beatles
- “Save the Last Dance for Me” by The Drifters
- “My Guy” by Mary Wells
- “Unforgettable” by Nat “King” Cole
- “Strangers In The Night” by Frank Sinatra
- “Under The Boardwalk” by The Drifters
- “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes
- “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers
- “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by Four Tops
- “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley
- “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
- “Michelle” by The Beatles
- “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by Carpenters
- “When I Fall In Love” by Nat “King” Cole
- “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
- “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
- “Endless Love” by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole & Nat “King” Cole
- “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding
- “Africa” by Toto
- “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin
- “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra
- “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by James Taylor
Modern Wedding Dinner Songs
These modern wedding dinner songs are perfect for your cocktail hour or dinner playlist:
- “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
- “Shallow” by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
- “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
- “Easy On Me” by Adele
- “Like I’m Gonna Lose you (feat. John Legend)” by Meghan Trainor
- “Come Away With Me” by Nora Jones
- “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
- “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles
- “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
- “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish
- “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
- “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5
- “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
- “You Say” by Lauren Daigle
- “Secrets” by OneRepublic
- “All of Me” by John Legend
- “The Bones” by Maren Morris
- “One Call Away” by Charlie Puth
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “You Were Meant For Me” by Jewel
- “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis
- “Yellow” by Coldplay
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” by Train
- “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
Classic Rock, Soft Rock, and Alternative Songs To Play During Dinner
- “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
- “More Than Words” by Extreme
- “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer
- “You and Me” by Lifehouse
- “Hotel California” by Eagles
- “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago
- “Easy” by Faith No More
- “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House
- “One” by U2
- “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol
- “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal
- “To Be with You” by Mr. Big
- “Ordinary World” by Duran Duran
- “Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie & The Blowfish
- “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty
- “Follow Me” by Uncle Kracker
- “How to Save a Life” by The Fray
- “We Belong” by Pat Benatar
- “More Than A Woman” by Bee Gees
- “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran
- “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
- “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
- “Waiting On the World to Change” by John Mayer
- “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman
Country Wedding Dinner Music
These country wedding dinner songs would be perfect to add to your playlist if you are a fan of country music:
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
- “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs
- “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
- “Speechless” by Dan + Shay
- “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
- “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
- “Landslide” by The Chicks
- “Amazed” by Lonestar
- “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band
- “Forever and Ever Amen” by Randy Travis
- “The Best Day” by George Strait
- “Close Enough To Perfect” by Alabama
- “How do I Live” by Trisha Yearwood
- “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” by Jake Owen
- “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” by Travis Tritt
- “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” by Kenny Chesney
- “Forever and for Always” by Shania Twain
- “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
- “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks
- “The Good Stuff” Kenny Chesney
- “Small Town USA” by Justin Moore
For more country songs to use for your wedding day, check out this article: Over 400 awesome country songs to use on your wedding day.
Instrumental Dinner Songs For Your Wedding or Party
These instrumental wedding dinner songs are perfect for your cocktail hour or reception:
- “A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman)” by The Piano Guys
- “Lovely (Billie Eilish)” by Brooklyn Duo
- “Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)” by Vitamin String Quartet
- “Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)” by The Piano Guys
- “Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey)” by Midnite String Quartet
- “A Whole New World (Aladdin Soundtrack)” by Daniel Jang
- “My Heart Will Go On (Titanic – Celine Dion)” by AMoney & Daniel Jang
We think you’ll love this article:
150 Best Acoustic Wedding Songs
Wedding Dinner Music FAQ
There are a few common questions about choosing the perfect wedding dinner music.
Some common questions are:
- What kind of music is played during dinner at a wedding reception?
- Do you play music during dinner at a wedding?
- How many songs do you need for the wedding dinner?
What kind of music is played during dinner at a wedding reception?
You can choose any style of music you like for your wedding dinner, but we recommend choosing songs that are appropriate for all ages.
You will want to pick songs that both your grandma and your little cousin or niece can listen to.
Medium or slow-tempo songs are typically best for your wedding dinner.
Do you play music during dinner at a wedding?
Yes, most wedding receptions have music playing during dinner.
You will want to have the music played at a comfortable volume. You want the dinner music to be played softly in the background so people can still have conversations with each other.
How many songs do you need for the wedding dinner?
We recommend picking out 30-40 songs for your dinner party. you probably won’t have time to play all of these songs, but it’s better to have more than you need.
Ask your DJ to play all of your favorites first (consider making an A-list and then a B-list with 15-20 songs in each).
More Wedding Reception Ideas and Planning Resources
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