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:
- Marry You - Bruno Mars
- Love On Top - Beyoncé
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
- Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
- All of Me - John Legend
- Everything - Michael Bublé
- You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Perfect - Ed Sheeran
- Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
- Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
- We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris
- I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
- My Girl - The Temptations
- A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
- CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! - Justin Timberlake
- Better Together - Jack Johnson
- Marry Me - Train
- Hey Ya! - Outkast
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
- You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- Wannabe - Spice Girls
- Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
- Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
- Sugar - Maroon 5
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
- Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
- Forever - Chris Brown
- Happy - Pharrell Williams
- I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
- Make You Feel My Love - Adele
- We Are Family - 1995 Remaster - Sister Sledge
- September - Earth, Wind & Fire
- At Last - Etta James
- Speechless - Dan + Shay
- Don't Stop Believin’ - Journey
- Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
- XO - John Mayer
- Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
- I Do - Colbie Caillat
- Lover - Taylor Swift
- 24K Magic - Bruno Mars
- Dancing Queen - ABBA
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
- How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
- Lucky - Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
- (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - Shania Twain
- Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
- 10,000 Hours (with Justin Bieber) - Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber
- The Luckiest - Ben Folds
- I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
- I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
- Little Things - One Direction
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - 2019 Remaster James Taylor
- Party In The U.S.A. - Miley Cyrus
- (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
- Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) - Lou Bega
- Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart
- I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
- Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
- Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
- L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
- No Diggity - Blackstreet, Dr. Dre, Queen Pen
- Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
- Timber (feat. Ke$ha) - Pitbull, Kesha
- Ho Hey - The Lumineers
- Love Shack - The B-52's
- Perfect Duet (Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé) - Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé
- Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers
- I Get to Love You - Ruelle
- Stand by Me - Ben E. King
- Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
- Footloose - Kenny Loggins
- Jump Around - House Of Pain
- Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
- Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
- What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
- Let's Get Married (feat. Run) - Jagged Edge, Run, Lamarquis Jefferson
- Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
- Raise Your Glass - P!nk
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
- Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse) - Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
- Treasure - Bruno Mars
- Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
- For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
- Shallow - Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
- No Scrubs - TLC
- I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
- A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
- Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
- Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris) - Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris
- 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:
- Marry Me - Train
- Better Together - Jack Johnson
- I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - Sleeping At Last
- Marry You - Bruno Mars
- Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran
- Perfect - Ed Sheeran
- I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
- Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
- The Luckiest - Ben Folds
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
- Everything - Michael Bublé
- A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
- Make You Feel My Love - Adele
- I Get to Love You - Ruelle
- Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
- At Last - Etta James
- A Thousand Years - The Piano Guys
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
- All of Me - John Legend
- Speechless - Dan + Shay
- Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
- Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart
- Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
- Lucky - Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat
- 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:
- We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris
- Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
- I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
- Love On Top - Beyoncé
- September - Earth, Wind & Fire
- Hey Ya! - Outkast
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
- Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) - Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
- I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
- Don't Stop Believin’ - Journey
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Jump Around - House Of Pain
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- My Girl - The Temptations
- Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
- Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris) - Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris
- You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
- Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) - Lou Bega
- Footloose - Kenny Loggins
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
- CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! - Justin Timberlake
- Marry You - Bruno Mars
- 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:
- Marry You - Bruno Mars
- Love On Top - Beyoncé
- Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
- Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) - Beyoncé, JAY-Z
- Wannabe - Spice Girls
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
- Ain't No Other Man - Christina Aguilera
- Better Together - Jack Johnson
- Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
- Lover - Taylor Swift
- My Girl - The Temptations
- Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
- Let's Get Married (feat. Run) - Jagged Edge, Run, Lamarquis Jefferson
- XO - John Mayer
- Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
- I Do - Colbie Caillat
- You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
- Everything - Michael Bublé
- Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
- You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
- Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
- 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:
- Ed Sheeran
- Bruno Mars
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Brooklyn Duo
- Justin Bieber
- Michael Bublé
- Stevie Wonder
- Train
- Michael Jackson
- Maroon 5
- Dan + Shay
- Whitney Houston
- John Legend
- Rihanna
- Jason Mraz
- Queen
- Justin Timberlake
- Shania Twain
- Colbie Caillat
- One Direction
- Pitbull
- John Mayer
- Calvin Harris
- 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
Check out the top 100 playlist on our Spotify:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How do I pick a wedding song? ›
Here's how to pick all of your wedding music.
- Decide on a DJ or Band. ...
- Gather inspiration. ...
- Familiarize yourself with the basics. ...
- Start with the big songs. ...
- Think about your wedding style. ...
- Go with a mix. ...
- Make sure it sounds cohesive. ...
- Sample it out.
Best party songs of all time
- 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna. ...
- '1999' by Prince. ...
- 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)' by Beyoncé ...
- 'Gonna Make You Sweat' by C+C Music Factory. ...
- 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen. ...
- 'Hey Ya!' by OutKast. ...
- 'Poison' by Bell Biv DeVoe. ...
- 'Rock with You' by Michael Jackson.
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)
Position | Song | Spotify Streams |
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1 | A Day In The Life | 111 Million |
2 | Billie Jean | 1.1 Billion |
3 | Suspicious Minds | 301 Million |
4 | Bohemian Rhapsody | 1.9 Billion |
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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.
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? ›
# | ARTIST | TITLE |
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1 | Gloria Gaynor | I Will Survive |
2 | Thelma Houston | Don't Leave Me This Way |
3 | Sister Sledge | We Are Family |
4 | Madonna | Vogue |
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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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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).