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Wedding Reception Music Guide: 2025 Edition



Wedding Reception Music Guide: 2025 Edition

Creating the perfect soundtrack for your wedding reception can be one of the most exciting parts of the planning process. From setting the tone as guests arrive to ensuring an unforgettable last dance, music is an essential part of the celebration. We present to you the Wedding Reception Music Guide: 2025 Edition, a list of songs for every moment of your wedding reception, designed to help you craft the ideal atmosphere for your big day.


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20 Songs for the Wedding Party’s Grand Entrance

The grand entrance sets the tone for the reception and brings the energy up immediately. A lively, fun, and upbeat mix of songs will get everyone excited for the night ahead. These tracks are perfect for introducing the wedding party with energy and enthusiasm.


  1. "Song 2" – Blur

  2. "It’s Tricky" – Run-D.M.C.

  3. "Fireball" – Pitbull

  4. "Jock Jam Megamix" – Various Artists

  5. "Bring 'Em Out" – T.I.

  6. "Turn Down for What" – DJ Snake & Lil Jon

  7. "Pump Up the Jam" – Technotronic

  8. "Swag Surfin'" – Fast Life Yungbloodz

  9. "Astronauts in the Ocean" – Masked Wolf

  10. "I Just Wanna Rock" – Lil Uzi Vert

  11. "Lose Control" – Missy Elliott, Ciara, Fat Man Scoop

  12. "Can’t Stop the Feeling!" – Justin Timberlake

  13. "The Time (Dirty Bit)" – The Black Eyed Peas

  14. "Yeah!" – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris

  15. "Let’s Go" – Trick Daddy ft. Lil Jon & Twista

  16. "Happy" – Pharrell Williams

  17. "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" – Shakira

  18. "We Found Love" – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

  19. "I Gotta Feeling" – The Black Eyed Peas

  20. "Wild Ones" – Flo Rida ft. Sia


20 Songs for the Couple’s Grand Entrance

The couple’s grand entrance is the moment everyone has been waiting for. You want songs that make a big statement while still maintaining an element of fun and love. Here’s a mix of upbeat and fun songs to choose from for the big moment:


  1. "Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

  2. "Can’t Stop the Feeling!" – Justin Timberlake

  3. "Forever" – Chris Brown

  4. "Marry You" – Bruno Mars

  5. "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z

  6. "Walking on Sunshine" – Katrina & The Waves

  7. "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" – Natalie Cole

  8. "Best Day of My Life" – American Authors

  9. "On Top of the World" – Imagine Dragons

  10. "You Make My Dreams" – Hall & Oates

  11. "I Gotta Feeling" – The Black Eyed Peas

  12. "Happy" – Pharrell Williams

  13. "Firework" – Katy Perry

  14. "Let’s Go Crazy" – Prince

  15. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" – Whitney Houston

  16. "All You Need Is Love" – The Beatles

  17. "Isn’t She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder

  18. "Lover" – Taylor Swift

  19. "Just the Way You Are" – Bruno Mars

  20. "Shut Up and Dance" – WALK THE MOON


30 Fun Songs for Cocktail Hour

Cocktail hour is all about setting the tone and giving guests a relaxing yet fun atmosphere to mingle and enjoy drinks. These songs should be mellow, easy to listen to, and great for conversation:


  1. "Fly Me to the Moon" – Frank Sinatra

  2. "Just the Way You Are" – Billy Joel

  3. "Feeling Good" – Nina Simone

  4. "The Way You Look Tonight" – Frank Sinatra

  5. "Come Away With Me" – Norah Jones

  6. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" – James Taylor

  7. "Put Your Records On" – Corinne Bailey Rae

  8. "Beyond the Sea" – Bobby Darin

  9. "At Last" – Etta James

  10. "What a Wonderful World" – Louis Armstrong

  11. "Let’s Stay Together" – Al Green

  12. "Kiss Me" – Sixpence None the Richer

  13. "Make You Feel My Love" – Adele

  14. "Sway" – Michael Bublé

  15. "Moondance" – Van Morrison

  16. "Isn’t She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder

  17. "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" – Natalie Cole

  18. "Come Rain or Come Shine" – Ray Charles

  19. "Unforgettable" – Nat King Cole

  20. "You Are the Best Thing" – Ray LaMontagne

  21. "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

  22. "All of Me" – John Legend

  23. "I’m Yours" – Jason Mraz

  24. "Marry Me" – Train

  25. "Lucky" – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

  26. "Smooth" – Santana ft. Rob Thomas

  27. "Banana Pancakes" – Jack Johnson

  28. "Tennessee Whiskey" – Chris Stapleton

  29. "Better Together" – Jack Johnson

  30. "You Make Me Feel So Young" – Frank Sinatra


30 Songs for Dinner

Dinner time is about enjoying a nice meal and spending quality time with loved ones. The music should be upbeat yet mellow, with classic songs everyone can enjoy. Here’s a list of toe-tapping tunes to keep the energy high during dinner:


  1. "Jack & Diane" – John Mellencamp

  2. "Brown Eyed Girl" – Van Morrison

  3. "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond

  4. "American Pie" – Don McLean

  5. "Come Together" – The Beatles

  6. "Don’t Stop Me Now" – Queen

  7. "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" – John Denver

  9. "Dancing Queen" – ABBA

  10. "Twist and Shout" – The Beatles

  11. "Good Vibrations" – The Beach Boys

  12. "I’m a Believer" – The Monkees

  13. "I Want You Back" – The Jackson 5

  14. "Lovely Day" – Bill Withers

  15. "What’s Going On" – Marvin Gaye

  16. "Respect" – Aretha Franklin

  17. "Let’s Get It On" – Marvin Gaye

  18. "Ain’t No Sunshine" – Bill Withers

  19. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder

  20. "I Will Survive" – Gloria Gaynor

  21. "You Can’t Hurry Love" – The Supremes

  22. "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder

  23. "Build Me Up Buttercup" – The Foundations

  24. "Stand By Me" – Ben E. King

  25. "Can’t Help Falling in Love" – Elvis Presley

  26. "Fly Like an Eagle" – Steve Miller Band

  27. "Isn’t She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder

  28. "Ain’t Too Proud to Beg" – The Temptations

  29. "Shout" – The Isley Brothers

  30. "Unchained Melody" – The Righteous Brothers


30 First Dance Songs

The first dance is one of the most magical moments of the evening, and it deserves a song that’s as unique as your love story. Here are a mix of new and classic songs to choose from for your first dance:


  1. "Die With a Smile" – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

  2. "All of Me" – John Legend

  3. "Perfect" – Ed Sheeran

  4. "Amazed" – Lonestar

  5. "At Last" – Etta James

  6. "Your Song" – Elton John

  7. "You Are So Beautiful" – Joe Cocker

  8. "Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran

  9. "I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" – Aerosmith

  10. "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston

  11. "Then" – Brad Paisley

  12. "Make You Feel My Love" – Adele

  13. "Unforgettable" – Nat King Cole

  14. "Can’t Help Falling in Love" – Elvis Presley

  15. "Just the Way You Are" – Bruno Mars

  16. "Come Away With Me" – Norah Jones

  17. "Lucky" – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

  18. "I Won’t Give Up" – Jason Mraz

  19. "How Long Will I Love You" – Ellie Goulding

  20. "The One" – The Chainsmokers

  21. "When I Fall in Love" – Nat King Cole

  22. "You Are the Best Thing" – Ray LaMontagne

  23. "This I Promise You" – NSYNC

  24. "I Choose You" – Sara Bareilles

  25. "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You" – Frankie Valli

  26. "I Don’t Dance" – Lee Brice

  27. "To Make You Feel My Love" – Garth Brooks

  28. "From the Ground Up" – Dan + Shay

  29. "My Best Friend" – Tim McGraw

  30. "Tennessee Whiskey" – Chris Stapleton


Father-Daughter, Mother-Son, Step-Parent Dances, and More

For these special moments, it’s important to pick songs that reflect the unique relationship between the couple and their loved ones. Here’s a list of beautiful songs for father-daughter, mother-son, and step-parent dances.


Father-Daughter Songs

  1. "My Girl" – The Temptations

  2. "Cinderella" – Steven Curtis Chapman

  3. "I Loved Her First" – Heartland

  4. "Isn’t She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder

  5. "The Way You Look Tonight" – Frank Sinatra

  6. "Butterfly Kisses" – Bob Carlisle

  7. "Father and Daughter" – Paul Simon

  8. "A Song for My Daughter" – Ray Allaire

  9. "Wind Beneath My Wings" – Bette Midler

  10. "Forever Young" – Rod Stewart


Mother-Son Songs

  1. "My Wish" – Rascal Flatts

  2. "A Song for Mama" – Boyz II Men

  3. "What a Wonderful World" – Louis Armstrong

  4. "Simple Man" – Lynyrd Skynyrd

  5. "Forever Young" – Rod Stewart

  6. "Mama’s Song" – Carrie Underwood

  7. "The First Lady in My Life" – Paul Todd

  8. "Wind Beneath My Wings" – Bette Midler

  9. "You Raise Me Up" – Josh Groban

  10. "It’s Your Song" – Garth Brooks


10 Songs for Step-Parent Dances

  1. "A Little Ray of Sunshine" – Axiom

  2. "Because You Loved Me" – Celine Dion

  3. "You’ve Got a Friend" – James Taylor

  4. "Wind Beneath My Wings" – Bette Midler

  5. "In My Life" – The Beatles

  6. "With a Little Help from My Friends" – The Beatles

  7. "He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother" – The Hollies

  8. "I’ll Be There" – Jackson 5

  9. 9. "True Colors" – Cyndi Lauper

  10. 10. "Unforgettable" – Nat King Cole


100 Songs for Open Dancing at Your Wedding Reception


It's important to cater your dance playlist to everybody. We normally target the older adults in the beginning since they are the first to leave, and then as the night goes on, the music becomes more current. Are you looking for some down and dirty explicit music? Consider having the last hour be a ratchet hour full of down and dirty jams for the girls to shake ass to, like "WAP," "Bodies," and such.


1. Start with Classics

Begin the night with songs that resonate with older adults. This ensures they feel included and can enjoy the atmosphere before they leave.

2. Gradually Transition

As the night progresses, gradually shift to more contemporary tracks that appeal to a younger audience. This keeps the energy flowing and encourages everyone to stay and dance.

3. End with a Bang

For the final hour, consider curating a lively session filled with explicit and energetic tracks. Songs like:

  • "WAP" by Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion

  • "Bodies" by Megan Thee Stallion

  • Other upbeat and fun tracks

This will create an exciting atmosphere for everyone, especially the girls, to let loose and have fun on the dance floor!


  1. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" – Whitney Houston

  2. "Dancing Queen" – ABBA

  3. "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  4. "Shout" – The Isley Brothers

  5. "Funky Town" – Lipps Inc.

  6. "Living on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

  7. "Push It" – Salt-N-Pepa

  8. "I Want You Back" – The Jackson 5

  9. "Let's Get It Started" – The Black Eyed Peas

  10. "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey

  11. "Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen

  12. "Toxic" – Britney Spears

  13. "Wake Me Up" – Avicii

  14. "Shut Up and Dance" – WALK THE MOON

  15. "Truth Hurts" – Lizzo

  16. "On The Floor" – Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull

  17. "Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

  18. "Rock Your Body" – Justin Timberlake

  19. "Body" – Megan Thee Stallion

  20. "Hot N Cold" – Katy Perry

  21. "Finesse" – Bruno Mars

  22. "Levitating" – Dua Lipa

  23. "Savage Love" – Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo

  24. "Blinding Lights" – The Weeknd

  25. "Good 4 U" – Olivia Rodrigo

  26. "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Lil Nas X

  27. "Industry Baby" – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow

  28. "Need to Know" – Doja Cat

  29. "Kiss Me More" – Doja Cat ft. SZA

  30. "Hot Girl Summer" – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign

  31. "Fat Juicy Wet" – Bruno Mars & Sexy Redd

  32. "Big Energy" – Latto

  33. "WAP" – Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion

  34. "Sicko Mode" – Travis Scott

  35. "Glorilla - Tomorrow 2" – Glorilla ft. Cardi B

  36. "Say So" – Doja Cat

  37. "Shivers" – Ed Sheeran

  38. "Finesse (Remix)" – Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B

  39. "Fast Car" – Luke Combs (Remix)

  40. "Sweetest Pie" – Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa

  41. "Woman" – Doja Cat

  42. "No Body No Crime" – Taylor Swift ft. Haim

  43. "Savage Remix" – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé

  44. "WAP" – Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion

  45. "Fat Juicy Wet" – Bruno Mars & Sexy Redd

  46. "All of Me" – John Legend

  47. "Cold Heart" – Elton John & Dua Lipa (PNAU Remix)

  48. "Take a Shot" – LMFAO

  49. "Electric Feel" – MGMT

  50. "This Is What You Came For" – Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

  51. "Taki Taki" – DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

  52. "Rude" – MAGIC!

  53. "Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B

  54. "All Night" – Chance The Rapper ft. Knox Fortune

  55. "Into You" – Ariana Grande

  56. "Happier" – Marshmello ft. Bastille

  57. "Turn Down for What" – DJ Snake & Lil Jon

  58. "Say So" – Doja Cat

  59. "Electric Daisy Violin" – Lindsey Stirling (Remix)

  60. "Taki Taki" – DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

  61. "Dancing in the Moonlight" – Toploader

  62. "Scream & Shout" – will.i.am ft. Britney Spears

  63. "Viva La Vida" – Coldplay

  64. "Living on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

  65. "Shout" – The Isley Brothers

  66. "Boom Boom Pow" – The Black Eyed Peas

  67. "Push It" – Salt-N-Pepa

  68. "Toxic" – Britney Spears

  69. "All of Me" – John Legend

  70. "Dynamite" – BTS

  71. "Living on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

  72. "Electric Feel" – MGMT

  73. "Taki Taki" – DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

  74. "Shut Up and Dance" – WALK THE MOON

  75. "Say So" – Doja Cat

  76. "Levitating" – Dua Lipa

  77. "Savage Love" – Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo

  78. "Body" – Megan Thee Stallion

  79. "Kiss Me More" – Doja Cat ft. SZA

  80. "Savage Remix" – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé

  81. "Fat Juicy Wet" – Bruno Mars & Sexy Redd

  82. "Big Energy" – Latto

  83. "Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen

  84. "Rude" – MAGIC!

  85. "Shout" – The Isley Brothers

  86. "Toxic" – Britney Spears

  87. "All of Me" – John Legend

  88. "Dynamite" – BTS

  89. "Viva La Vida" – Coldplay

  90. "Living on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

  91. "Electric Feel" – MGMT

  92. "Taki Taki" – DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

  93. "Shut Up and Dance" – WALK THE MOON

  94. "Say So" – Doja Cat

  95. "Cold Heart" – Elton John & Dua Lipa (PNAU Remix)

  96. "Body" – Megan Thee Stallion

  97. "Toxic" – Britney Spears

  98. "All of Me" – John Legend

  99. "Dynamite" – BTS

  100. "Levitating" – Dua Lipa


    In conclusion, crafting the perfect wedding playlist involves more than just picking your favorite songs—it’s about creating an unforgettable atmosphere that reflects your unique style and keeps your guests dancing all night. By balancing timeless classics with modern hits and carefully considering the flow of energy, you can ensure that every moment of your celebration feels just right. Whether you’re leaning on pre-2000s classics or the latest chart-toppers, the key is in the transitions and the vibe you want to create. With a well-curated playlist, your wedding will have the perfect soundtrack for lasting memories. Happy planning, and let the music set the tone for your big day!


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