The 100 Most Popular Wedding Songs | Diamonds Factory (2024)

The 100 Most Popular Wedding Songs | Diamonds Factory (1)

Music is a key element of any wedding. From walking down the aisle and having your first dance to dinner reception music and songs that will encourage guests to party all night long, you want to make sure you have the perfect playlist ready.

At Diamonds Factory, we took it upon ourselves to find the top 100 most popular wedding songs to include in your playlists. To do this, we scraped over 100 Spotify playlists containing the word ‘wedding’ and found the most featured songs across all playlists. These playlists included 3500 unique songs, and we also used additional keywords to reveal the top wedding ceremony songs, wedding party songs and top wedding artists, too.

So, keep reading to discover the most popular wedding songs to help inspire your own playlist.

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Top 100 Wedding Songs Overall - According to Spotify

Whether you want to sing your heart out to the classics, feel the love with your new spouse or dance the night away with your friends and family, these top 100 songs have it all covered:

  1. Marry You - Bruno Mars
  2. Love On Top - Beyoncé
  3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
  4. Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  5. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
  6. All of Me - John Legend
  7. Everything - Michael Bublé
  8. You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
  9. Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  10. Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
  11. Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
  12. We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris
  13. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
  14. My Girl - The Temptations
  15. A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
  16. CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! - Justin Timberlake
  17. Better Together - Jack Johnson
  18. Marry Me - Train
  19. Hey Ya! - Outkast
  20. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
  21. You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
  22. Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
  23. Wannabe - Spice Girls
  24. Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
  25. Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
  26. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  27. Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
  28. Sugar - Maroon 5
  29. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
  30. Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
  31. Forever - Chris Brown
  32. Happy - Pharrell Williams
  33. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
  34. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
  35. Make You Feel My Love - Adele
  36. We Are Family - 1995 Remaster - Sister Sledge
  37. September - Earth, Wind & Fire
  38. At Last - Etta James
  39. Speechless - Dan + Shay
  40. Don't Stop Believin’ - Journey
  41. Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
  42. XO - John Mayer
  43. Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
  44. I Do - Colbie Caillat
  45. Lover - Taylor Swift
  46. 24K Magic - Bruno Mars
  47. Dancing Queen - ABBA
  48. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  49. How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
  50. Lucky - Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
  51. (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
  52. Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain
  53. Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
  54. 10,000 Hours (with Justin Bieber) - Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber
  55. The Luckiest - Ben Folds
  56. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
  57. I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
  58. Little Things - One Direction
  59. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - 2019 Remaster James Taylor
  60. Party In The U.S.A. - Miley Cyrus
  61. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
  62. Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) - Lou Bega
  63. Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart
  64. I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
  65. Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
  66. Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
  67. L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
  68. No Diggity - Blackstreet, Dr. Dre, Queen Pen
  69. Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
  70. Timber (feat. Ke$ha) - Pitbull, Kesha
  71. Ho Hey - The Lumineers
  72. Love Shack - The B-52's
  73. Perfect Duet (Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé) - Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé
  74. Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
  75. Mr. Brightside - The Killers
  76. I Get to Love You - Ruelle
  77. Stand by Me - Ben E. King
  78. Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
  79. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
  80. Footloose - Kenny Loggins
  81. Jump Around - House Of Pain
  82. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  83. Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
  84. What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
  85. Let's Get Married (feat. Run) - Jagged Edge, Run, Lamarquis Jefferson
  86. Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
  87. Raise Your Glass - P!nk
  88. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
  89. Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse) - Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse
  90. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
  91. Treasure - Bruno Mars
  92. Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
  93. For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
  94. Shallow - Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
  95. No Scrubs - TLC
  96. I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
  97. A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
  98. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  99. Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris) - Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris
  100. Cupid Shuffle - Cupid

Top 25 Wedding Ceremony Songs

As the bride walks down the aisle and the couple says their vows, having music playing softly in the background can really add to the romantic atmosphere. Here are the top 25 wedding ceremony songs to consider:

  1. Marry Me - Train
  2. Better Together - Jack Johnson
  3. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - Sleeping At Last
  4. Marry You - Bruno Mars
  5. Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  6. Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  7. I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
  8. Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
  9. The Luckiest - Ben Folds
  10. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
  11. Everything - Michael Bublé
  12. A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
  13. Make You Feel My Love - Adele
  14. I Get to Love You - Ruelle
  15. Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
  16. At Last - Etta James
  17. A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys
  18. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
  19. All of Me - John Legend
  20. Speechless - Dan + Shay
  21. Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
  22. Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart
  23. Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
  24. Lucky - Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
  25. Stand by Me - Ben E. King

Top 25 Wedding Reception Songs

The ceremony is done, the rings are on, and the marriage certificate has been signed. Now, it’s time to party! We all know wedding planning can be extremely stressful, and the wedding reception is the perfect time to enjoy all the hard work and relax with your loved ones. Here are the best wedding reception songs that will keep you on the dance floor for hours:

  1. We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris
  2. Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
  3. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
  4. Love On Top - Beyoncé
  5. September - Earth, Wind & Fire
  6. Hey Ya! - Outkast
  7. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
  8. Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
  9. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
  10. I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
  11. Don't Stop Believin’ - Journey
  12. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  13. Jump Around - House Of Pain
  14. Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
  15. My Girl - The Temptations
  16. Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
  17. Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris) - Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris
  18. You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
  19. Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
  20. Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) - Lou Bega
  21. Footloose - Kenny Loggins
  22. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
  23. CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! - Justin Timberlake
  24. Marry You - Bruno Mars
  25. Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Top 25 Wedding Party Songs

The nerves for the upcoming day can really start to kick in when getting ready with your wedding party. To help calm those anxious feelings and spark joy and excitement, here are 25 top songs to play with your wedding party:

  1. Marry You - Bruno Mars
  2. Love On Top - Beyoncé
  3. Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
  4. Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
  5. Wannabe - Spice Girls
  6. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
  7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
  8. Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
  9. Better Together - Jack Johnson
  10. Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
  11. Lover - Taylor Swift
  12. My Girl - The Temptations
  13. Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
  14. Let's Get Married (feat. Run) - Jagged Edge, Run, Lamarquis Jefferson
  15. XO - John Mayer
  16. Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
  17. I Do - Colbie Caillat
  18. You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
  19. Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
  20. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
  21. Everything - Michael Bublé
  22. Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
  23. You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
  24. Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
  25. Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain

Top 25 Wedding Artists

After scouring through over 100 wedding playlists, we noticed that many artists were repeatedly featured. The top wedding artists include:

  1. Ed Sheeran
  2. Bruno Mars
  3. Beyoncé
  4. Taylor Swift
  5. Brooklyn Duo
  6. Justin Bieber
  7. Michael Bublé
  8. Stevie Wonder
  9. Train
  10. Michael Jackson
  11. Maroon 5
  12. Dan + Shay
  13. Whitney Houston
  14. John Legend
  15. Rihanna
  16. Jason Mraz
  17. Queen
  18. Justin Timberlake
  19. Shania Twain
  20. Colbie Caillat
  21. One Direction
  22. Pitbull
  23. John Mayer
  24. Calvin Harris
  25. JAY-Z

Most Popular Wedding Song Characteristics

Additionally, we also used TuneBat to reveal the ideal bpm, danceability (how appropriate the track is for dancing based on overall regularity, beat strength, rhythm stability and tempo out of 100), happiness (how cheerful and positive the track is out of 100) and loudness for a wedding track. Here’s what we discovered:

  • Average BPM: 112.35 bpm
  • Average danceability: 61.35
  • Average happiness: 60.15
  • Average loudness: -7.1 db

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FAQs

What is the most popular wedding song to walk down the aisle to? ›

150 OF THE BEST SONGS TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE TO
  • At Last – Etta James.
  • Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
  • Songbird – Fleetwood Mac.
  • Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles.
  • Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran.
  • Lucky – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat.
  • A Thousand Years – Christina Perri.
  • Canon in D – Pachelbel.
15 Jan 2020

What's the best song to dance to at a wedding? ›

  • “My Girl” by The Temptations.
  • "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars.
  • “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith.
  • “You're the One that I Want” from Grease.
  • “I'm Yours” by Jason Mraz.
  • “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston.
  • “Marry Me” by Train.
  • “You and Me” by Dave Mathews Band.
16 Jan 2020

What is the number one wedding song of 2022? ›

To do this, Hitched used Spotify's Playlist Miner to search for the most popular songs from the most popular public playlists that used the terms “weddings” and “first dance” within them and can reveal that the most popular wedding song for 2022 is Perfect Duet by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé.

What is the number 1 first dance wedding song? ›

The study found that "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers was the most popular choice overall, with classic love songs by Etta James, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley earning a spot in the top 15. More contemporary songs from artists like John Legend, Ed Sheeran, and Adele also made the ranks.

What is a good song to walk out to after we are married? ›

Upbeat Wedding Recessional Songs
  • "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole.
  • "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles.
  • "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates.
  • "Beautiful Day" by U2.
  • "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.
  • "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra.
  • "On Top of the World" by Imagine Dragons.
26 Jan 2021

What is the most popular walk up song? ›

Here are our top picks for Walk Up Songs:
  • Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.
  • Dangerous by Ying Yang Twins.
  • Flex Ooh Oh by Rich Homie Quan.
  • Carmina Burana: O Fortuna.
  • Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
  • Partition by Beyonce.
  • Thunderstruck by AC/DC.
  • Blow the Whistle by Too Short.

What is a fun wedding song? ›

Upbeat wedding songs
  • 1 Love On Top – Beyoncé ...
  • 2 I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston. ...
  • 3 Marry You – Bruno Mars. ...
  • 4 Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen. ...
  • 5 You Make My Dreams – Daryl Hall & John Oates. ...
  • 6 You & Me Song – The Wannadies. ...
  • 7 A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay. ...
  • 8 Never Too Much – Luther Vandross.

What is the famous wedding song called? ›

How 'Here Comes the Bride' Became the Song You Hear at Every Wedding Ceremony. There are many superstitious wedding traditions, but some have pretty clear origins. One of those is the music most commonly associated with Western weddings.

What songs should not be played at a wedding? ›

50 Songs To Avoid On Your Wedding Day
  • You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi. BonJoviVEVO. ...
  • You're So Vain – Carly Simon. Carly Simon. ...
  • Fake Love – Drake. One Dance. ...
  • Mother In Law – Ernie K-Doe. MANNY MORA. ...
  • All My Exes Live in Texas – George Strait. ...
  • Love Stinks – J. ...
  • Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division. ...
  • Highway To Hell- AC/DC.
15 Jun 2022

How do I pick a wedding song? ›

Here's how to pick all of your wedding music.
  1. Decide on a DJ or Band. ...
  2. Gather inspiration. ...
  3. Familiarize yourself with the basics. ...
  4. Start with the big songs. ...
  5. Think about your wedding style. ...
  6. Go with a mix. ...
  7. Make sure it sounds cohesive. ...
  8. Sample it out.
17 Jan 2018

What is the best song to dance too? ›

Best party songs of all time
  1. 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna. ...
  2. '1999' by Prince. ...
  3. 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)' by Beyoncé ...
  4. 'Gonna Make You Sweat' by C+C Music Factory. ...
  5. 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen. ...
  6. 'Hey Ya!' by OutKast. ...
  7. 'Poison' by Bell Biv DeVoe. ...
  8. 'Rock with You' by Michael Jackson.
4 Nov 2022

Who is song of the year 2022? ›

Silk Sonic's "Leave The Door Open" won the GRAMMY for Song Of The Year at the 2022 GRAMMYs. Written by Brandon Anderson (.

What is the most played song of all time 2022? ›

Top 10 Best Songs of All Time (2022)
PositionSongSpotify Streams
1A Day In The Life111 Million
2Billie Jean1.1 Billion
3Suspicious Minds301 Million
4Bohemian Rhapsody1.9 Billion
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9 Sept 2022

What is a romantic song to dance to? ›

The most romantic wedding slow-dance songs:
  • At Last - Etta James.
  • Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers.
  • When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole.
  • Come Away With Me - Norah Jones.
  • Endless Love - Lionel Richie.
  • Make You Feel My Love - Adele.
  • Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles.
  • That's How Strong My Love Is - Alicia Keys.
20 Jun 2017

Who has first dance with bride? ›

The bride and groom share the first dance. The father of the bride then dances with the bride. The groom may also dance with the mother of the bride. Next, the bride's mother and father dance together.

What is the number one dance song of all time? ›

#ARTISTTITLE
1Gloria GaynorI Will Survive
2Thelma HoustonDon't Leave Me This Way
3Sister SledgeWe Are Family
4MadonnaVogue
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What is the song at the end of a wedding called? ›

Wedding recessional songs, better known as wedding exit songs, are played as the couple walk back down the aisle as newlyweds and the guests clap wildly.

What songs do people leave weddings? ›

Golden Oldies
  • All My Loving - The Beatles. Play.
  • Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra. Play.
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder. Play.
  • This Will Be (An Ever Lasting Love) - Natalie Cole. Play.
  • Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson. Play.
  • Lovely Day - Bill Withers. Play.
  • Happy Together - The Turtles. ...
  • You & Me - The Wannadies.

What is a last dance at a wedding? ›

So, what the heck is it? In short, the private last dance is the actual final song of the night, shared by just the bride and groom. It can be any song you want, from a slow song to an upbeat rap song, as long as it's something the two of you love and enjoy.

How many songs do you need for a 3 hour wedding reception? ›

How Many Songs Should You Pick? A good rule of thumb is 15 songs per hour. A typical wedding reception will see about 3 hours of dancing after dinner and all the formalities are over. That is just 45 songs.

How many songs do you need for a 4 hour wedding reception? ›

If you are planning a four-hour reception, then you will need 60 songs or more. This will allow you to have even more variety in your music, as well as provide a longer soundtrack for your bridal party and guests to enjoy.

What song pumps you up the most? ›

Here's a playlist of some of the best pump up songs ever recorded to make you feel like today is your day.
  • Fitzpleasure – Alt-J.
  • Won't Stand Down – Muse.
  • 4 Minutes – Madonna and Justin Timberlake.
  • Juice – Lizzo.
  • Introvert – Little Simz.
  • Can't Hold Us – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Feat. ...
  • Never Give Up – Sia.
  • New Day – Alicia Keys.
10 Oct 2022

What are the best walk up songs in 2022? ›

  • “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. ...
  • “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. ...
  • “Flex Ooh Oh” by Rich Homie Quan. ...
  • “Your Love” by The Outfield. ...
  • “O Fortuna” by Carl Off/ Carmina Burana. ...
  • “Pony” by Ginuwine. ...
  • “Here Comes the Boom” by Nelly. ...
  • “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath.
27 Jul 2022

What's a good walk up song? ›

1. Enter Sandman – Metallica. The quintessential walk-up/entrance song of all time is synonymous with one player – Yankees' closer and MLB's all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera.

What is a good song to start a party with? ›

Top 20 Party Songs
  • Beastie Boys- “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” ...
  • Shop Boyz- “Party Like a Rockstar” ...
  • Pink- “Get the Party Started” ...
  • Jagged Edge ft. Nelly- “Where the Party At” ...
  • MGMT- “Time to Pretend” ...
  • Miley Cyrus- “Party In the USA” ...
  • Kesha-“Tik Tok” ...
  • LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock-“Party Rock Anthem”
1 May 2022

What song did Princess Diana walk down the aisle to? ›

As the orchestra played Trumpet voluntary, an anthem by Jeremiah Clarke, the bride made the three-and-a-half minute walk up the aisle.

What was the number 1 wedding song in 1970? ›

The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley

There are two choices from Elvis Presley on this 1970 wedding song list, and this one is the most popular.

How long should your aisle song be? ›

How Long Should a Wedding Processional Song Be? The wedding processional song is an important detail that must be well thought of when planning a wedding. On average, ceremony music should last around 3-4 minutes to allow the whole wedding entourage to participate in the processional.

Do and don'ts of weddings? ›

Here are 10 important dos and don't when it comes to wedding guest etiquette.
  • Don't: Assume You Can Bring a Plus-One. ...
  • Do: RSVP Before the Deadline. ...
  • Don't: Ignore the Dress Code. ...
  • Do: Read the Wedding Website. ...
  • Do: Be Punctual. ...
  • Don't: Take Photos During the Ceremony. ...
  • Do: Leave the Bride Alone.
  • Don't: Go Overboard on Drinks.
2 Jun 2021

How long should your wedding song be? ›

"A good length for a first dance song is anywhere from three to four minutes," says Keith Phillips of Classic Photographers. This gives the couple to enjoy their first dance while also giving the photographer time to adequately document the moment.

What part of wedding needs a song? ›

When planning, keep in mind choosing songs for these 10 important moments on your special day!
  • Prelude.
  • Processional.
  • Bridal Processional.
  • Recessional.
  • Reception Entrance.
  • First Dance.
  • Father/Daughter Dance.
  • Mother/Son Dance.
3 Aug 2017

How many songs do you need at a wedding? ›

You'll need one song for the entrance, one song for the exit, and up to three for the signing of the register. You may also want to play a few songs as your guests take their seats prior to the service, as well as music to follow on from the bridal exit, whilst guests leave for the reception.

Does the bride walk to a different song? ›

Wedding music commences, either a separate song for the Bridesmaids to enter and a different song for the Bride. Alternatively, the entire wedding party can use just one song. Groom, Best Man and Groomsmen are standing up front facing towards the seated guests.

How many hours should a wedding playlist be? ›

If you're making the set list on your own, make sure to include PLENTY of music. Depending on the length of the reception, think 3-5 hours worth. Don't forget to include a few extra songs for each event just in case the co*cktail hour or processional goes a little long or is delayed. Add a mix of genres.

Which song has the best melody? ›

The Top 12 Melodies of ALL TIME
  • Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles.
  • Killer Queen – Queen.
  • I Hate You, I Love You Again - Emily West.
  • My Heart Will Go On (written by James Horner and Will Jennings for Titanic) - Celine Dion.
  • ABC – The Jackson 5.
  • Break Every Chain - Paxton Ingram (The Voice)
22 Mar 2017

What is the most popular song ever? ›

According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.

What type of music is played at a wedding reception? ›

While it may be normal to play light jazz or standards, there is no rule that you must follow that trend. If you love acoustic artists, they make a great soundtrack to the mingling of your guests. If you're looking to keep the mood upset, you can start the evening off with favorite tunes from the 80's.

How many songs are normally played at a wedding reception? ›

A good rule of thumb is 15 songs per hour. A typical wedding reception will see about 3 hours of dancing after dinner and all the formalities are over. That is just 45 songs.

What songs do you not play at a wedding? ›

See more cliche songs below.
  • Chicken Dance.
  • Hokey Pokey.
  • DJ Casper – Cha-Cha Slide.
  • Los Del Rio – Macarena.
  • ABBA – Dancing Queen.
  • Sister Sledge – We Are Family.
  • Psy – Gangnam Style.
  • Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby.
13 Sept 2022

How long should a wedding song last? ›

The average song is 3 minutes long. It can take 20 seconds for a couple to prepare and get from the entrance to their seats or the dance floor. As you increase the number of introductions, add on another song.

How long should the first dance of a wedding song be? ›

The wedding first dance should be between 2.5 to 3 minutes long. From our experience, this amount of time gives you ample time to make your first dance magical and romantic without feeling too overwhelmed (all eyes will be on you) or boring your guests.

What is a last dance wedding song? ›

The last-dance wedding song is usually either a romantic ballad or a well-recognized, upbeat jam. The genre should depend on your personal taste as a couple. For those who want to rock, we included AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" as well as two Queen hits.

What song is played at the end of a wedding? ›

Our most popular wedding recessional song requests from couples are 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' by Handel, 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire, and '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher' by Jackie Wilson. And of course, the classic 'Wedding March' from A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn."

Is 2 hours long enough for wedding reception? ›

Mixed into the many questions is often: “How long should a wedding reception be?” The answer to this will vary depending on the couple, but in most cases, the simple answer is generally 4 hours – which is the industry standard for most event venues.

Is a 3 hour wedding reception long enough? ›

4-5 hours will be your best bet for reception length. Do note that the ceremony isn't included in this, as it's just the reception (and co*cktail hour, if you'd like to count that). Some people think that less than 4-5 hours is perfect and I really feel that even 3-4 hours would be plenty.

How many hours is 30 songs? ›

The general rule of thumb is to take the number of hours you want your set to last and divide it by 2. This means each song will play for an average of 2 minutes (e.g, 60-minute set = 30 songs).

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