How to Choose the Right Music for Each Part of Your Wedding Day
Music sets the tone for every chapter of your wedding day, and each moment calls for a unique vibe. The ceremony deserves something romantic and heartfelt—songs that reflect your story and emotion. As guests arrive and take their seats, light instrumentals or acoustic covers can ease everyone into the moment, creating a calm and loving atmosphere before the big “I do.”
During cocktail hour, it’s all about setting a relaxed yet upbeat tone. Think chill lounge, acoustic, or soulful tracks that encourage mingling. Then, as the reception unfolds, the energy builds—starting with your grand entrance, moving through dinner, and finally exploding into a packed dance floor. The right transitions keep guests connected to the flow of your day.
A professional DJ will guide you through these stages, offering suggestions and reading the room to match each shift in mood. With thoughtful curation, the soundtrack to your wedding becomes more than background noise—it becomes a memory you can relive every time you hear those songs again.
Wedding Classics
"Shut Up and Dance," by WALK THE MOON
"Don't Stop Believin'," by Journey
"Sweet Caroline," by Neil Diamond
"September," by Earth, Wind & Fire
"Love Shack," by The B-52's
"Take Me Home, Country Roads," by John Denver
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)," by Stevie Wonder
"You're My Best Friend," by Queen
"Marry You," by Bruno Mars
"Now That We've Found Love," by Heavy D & The Boyz
"The Way You Make Me Feel," by Michael Jackson
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," by James Taylor
"You Make My Dreams," by Hall & Oates
"Walking on Sunshine," by Katrina and the Waves
"I'm a Believer," by The Monkees
"I Gotta Feeling," by The Black Eyed Peas
"Lovely Day," by Bill Withers
"Proud Mary," by Tina Turner
Top Upbeat Hits Everyone Will Love
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
“Dancing Queen" by ABBA
“Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," by Backstreet Boys
“Don't Stop Me Now," by Queen
“Yeah!," by Usher (feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris)
“Low," by Flo Rida (feat. T-Pain)
“WOP," by J. Dash (feat. Flo Rida)
“Wobble," by V.I.C.
“DJ Got Us Falling In Love," by Usher
“Pour Some Sugar On Me," by Def Leppard
“Raise Your Glass," by P!nk
“We Speak No Americano," by Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP
“Sweet Home Alabama," by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“U Can't Touch This," by MC Hammer
“Gasolina," by Daddy Yankee
“Everytime We Touch," by Cascada
“About Damn Time," by Lizzo
“I Like You (A Happier Song)," by Post Malone (feat. Doja Cat)
Top Country Wedding Reception Songs
“Butterflies," by Kacey Musgraves
“One Thing Right," by Marshmello and Kane Brown
“Bless the Broken Road," by Rascal Flatts
"God Gave Me You," by Blake Shelton
"Make Me Wanna," by Thomas Rhett
"Alright," by Darius Rucker
"Make It Sweet," by Old Dominion
"The Fighter," by Keith Urban (feat. Carrie Underwood)
"Born to Love You," by LANCO
"I Don't Care Who Sees," by Devin Dawson
"Round the Clock," by Dan + Shay
"I Like the Sound of That," by Rascal Flatts
"Every Little Thing," by Russell Dickerson
"Here Tonight," by Brett Young
"Love Someone," by Brett Eldredge
"H.O.L.Y.," by Florida Georgia Line.
"Brain on Love," by Karley Scott Collins
"Boys In Boots," by Erin Kinsey
Fun Wedding Reception Songs
"Cuz I Love You," by Lizzo
"Paper Rings," by Taylor Swift
"Meant to Be," by Bebe Rexha (feat. Florida Georgia Line)
"God's Plan," by Drake
"Can't Stop the Feeling," by Justin Timberlake
"We Found Love," by Rihanna
“Please Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna
"Party in the USA," by Miley Cyrus
"Best Day of My Life," by American Authors
"Lottery (Renegade)," by K CAMP
"This Is What You Came For," by Calvin Harris (feat. Rihanna)
"Rollin," by Calvin Harris (feat. Future and Khalid)
"I Found You," by Andy Grammer
"Hold On, We're Going Home," by Drake (feat. Majid Jordan)
"Fancy Like," by Walker Hayes (feat. Kesha)
"Begin Again," by Jessie Ware