20 Crowd-Pleasing Wedding Songs That Will Even Get Grandpa Dancing
Some Songs Will Always Be Bangers
Are you having trouble selecting the perfect songs for your wedding playlist? It can feel like a tall order, but luckily, a huge percentage of the world's music is inspired by romantic love. As much as you want to play the music you love at your reception, you also want to play the songs that will get your guests moving. Here's a list of 20 songs that can help bridge that gap.
1. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
There's a reason "I Gotta Feeling" was the longest-running number-one single of 2009: it's extremely catchy. The hook is easy to sing along to and will get those booties off the seats.
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2. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Elvis's "Can't Help Falling In Love" is the heartfelt classic everyone can sing along to. From your little cousins to your great aunt and uncle, the dancefloor will be full of slow-dancers feeling the love.
3. Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
Everyone loves a song that captures the moment. That's what makes "Dancing In The Moonlight" while you're literally dancing in the moonlight so fun.
4. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Shoutout to the brown-eyed girls out there, but no matter what color her eyes are, she'll be feeling this song. It's an easy one to belt out to your lover.
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5. Happy - Pharrell
This Pharrell song made such a splash in 2014 that it was nominated for an Oscar. It's the feel-good song of a generation that's hard not to get up and dance to.
6. At Last - Etta James
Another slow-dance classic, "At Last" is as romantic as it gets. Everyone will be up, holding their partners close, appreciating the love and romance in their lives.
7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
A romantic song that's also fun to boogie to, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" delivers on the funky vibes. It's easily one of the best songs in Stevie Wonder's catalogue.
8. I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth
"I'm A Believer" by Smash Mouth is the perfect throwback to the early aughts. From dancing to lip-syncing, it's just pure fun on so many levels.
9. I Want To Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
"I Want To Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston is over the top in the best way. Everyone will be dramatically belting it out, channeling their inner diva.
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10. Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
"Don't Stop Me Now" is the perfect party song that transcends many generations. You just can't listen to it seated.
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11. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You - Frankie Vallie
Nothing says wedding quite like this song. Everyone from your grandma to your 10-year-old cousin probably knows it.
12. Twist And Shout - The Beatles
"Twist And Shout" by The Beatles is one of those retro songs that never gets old. It's the perfect song to boogie it out to.
13. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Another slow one that really turns up the heat, "The Way You Look Tonight" is a timeless classic. Every couple will be up and dancing, and even the single folks can sway and feel the feels.
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14. Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
Another love song for the ages, "Unchained Melody" is peak emotions. It's a great song for a slow dance or a dramatic interlude.
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15. Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
"Come On Eileen" is one of the most requested '80s songs at weddings. We don't know who Eileen is or really what this song is about, but it's an awesome one to dance to.
16. God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys always deliver the '60s surfer vibes. This song also delivers the romance, so it's a double-whammy.
17. Hold Me Tight - The Beatles
The Beatles' first album is full of indispensable wedding bangers. "Hold Me Tight" is retro in the best way and lends itself well to a variety of dance moves.
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18. Dancing Queen - Abba
Who doesn't love this song by Abba? It's a disco classic that everyone knows and can jam to. It was number one on the charts in 1977, but it just keeps coming back.
19. This Will Be - Natalie Cole
"This Will Be" by Natalie Cole is the ultimate feel-good song. It's from 1975 but it never went out of style. It's fun to boogie to, but it's also about everlasting love, making it the perfect wedding song.
20. Marry You – Bruno Mars
Okay, this one is obvious, but it's good. From its lyrics to Bruno's crisp and sultry voice, it's a wedding staple for good reason.
