You can’t go wrong with one of these classic, foolproof first-dance songs.
Tell the DJ or band to play one of these first dance songs, and your wedding reception will be one to remember. Whether you’re looking for a country ballad, a soulful tune or a popular first dance song that all of your guests can sing along to, we’ve compiled the very best first dance songs to kick off your wedding reception. After all, the opening tune will set the tone for the rest of your reception music. (So if you want your guests on the dance floor all night, you’ll want to pick a great first dance song.)
Most Popular First Dance Songs
The most popular first dance songs are likely ones you’ve heard before. Of over 27,000 couples surveyed, the tune that took the top spot is “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. This marks the third year in a row the pop ballad, which was released in 2017, has been deemed the most popular first dance song. Coming in at the second spot is country love song “Speechless” by Dan + Shay. Rounding out the top three songs is “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley. See the entire list of the most popular first dance songs below.
1.”Perfect,” Ed Sheeran
Lyrics you’ll love: “When I saw you in that dress/Looking so beautiful/I don’t deserve this/ Darling, you look perfect tonight”
2. “Speechless,” Dan + Shay
Lyrics you’ll love: “Ever since the day that we met/You take the breath out of my lungs/Can’t even fight it”
3. “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley
Lyrics you’ll love: “Like a river flows surely to the sea/Darling so it goes/Some things are meant to be”
4. “Yours,” Russell Dickerson
Lyrics you’ll love: “You make me better than I was before/Thank God I’m yours”
5. “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m thinking out loud/Maybe we found love right where we are”
6. “From the Ground Up,” Dan + Shay
Lyrics you’ll love: “And we’ll build this love from the ground up/Now ’til forever it’s all of me, all of you”
7l “Say You Won’t Let Go,” James Arthur
Lyrics you’ll love: “And I wanna stay with you until we’re grey and old/Just say you won’t let go”
8. “All of Me,” John Legend
Lyrics you’ll love: “Give your all to me/I’ll give my all to you/You’re my end and my beginning”
9. “At Last,” Etta James
Lyrics you’ll love: “And here we are in heaven/For you are mine/At last”
10. “You Are the Best Thing,” Ray LaMontagne
Lyrics you’ll love: “The way you move me, it’s crazy/It’s like you see right through me/And make it easier/Believe me, you don’t even have to try”
Country First Dance Songs
Give your wedding reception a sentimental flair with these sweet country first dance songs.
1. “Change Your Name,” Brett Young
Lyrics you’ll love: “I wanna know you like I know every road back home/From that first tell-all, I knew that I’d never, I’d never let you go”
2. “Big, Big Plans,” Chris Lane
Lyrics you’ll love: “But I don’t think she can understand/Just how far I’ve been lettin’ my heart fall”
3. “Golden Hour,” Kacey Musgraves
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re my golden hour/The color of my sky/You’ve set my world on fire/And I know, I know everything’s gonna be alright”
4. “You Make It Easy,” Jason Aldean
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re my sunshine in the darkest days/My better half, my saving grace/You make me who I wanna be/You make it easy”
5. “Made That Way,” Jordan Davis
Lyrics you’ll love: “Everything falls into place/As soon as I see your face/Don’t stop loving me”
6. “Then,” Brad Paisley
Lyrics you’ll love: “Now you’re my whole life/Now you’re my whole world/I just can’t believe/The way I feel about you girl/Like a river meets the sea/Stronger than it’s ever been”
7. “Amazed,” Lonestar
Lyrics You’ll Love: “I don’t know how you do what you do/I’m so in love with you/It just keeps getting better”
8. “Grow Old With Me,” Mary Chapin Carpenter
Lyrics you’ll love: “Grow old along with me/Whatever fate decrees/We will see it through”
Classic First Dance Songs
From Frank Sinatra to Adele, these classic first songs would be excellent for a first dance.
1. “Fly Me to the Moon,” Frank Sinatra
Lyrics you’ll love: “Fill my heart with song/Let me sing forever more/You are all I long for/All I worship and adore”
2. “Your Song,” Elton John
Lyrics you’ll love: “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words/How wonderful life is while you’re in the world”
3. “Everything,” Michael Bublé
Lyrics you’ll love: “And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times/It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing/You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything”
4. “Make You Feel My Love,” Adele
Lyrics you’ll love: “Nothing that I wouldn’t do/Go to the ends of the Earth for you/To make you feel my love”
5. “I Am Yours,” Andy Grammer
Lyrics you’ll love: “You take my breath away every night/Still can’t believe it when you say you’re mine and I am yours”
6. “A Thousand Years,” Christina Perri (from Twilight: Breaking Dawn)
Lyrics you’ll love: “Darling, don’t be afraid/I have loved you/For a thousand years/I’ll love you for a thousand more”
7. “By Your Side,” Sade
Lyrics you’ll love: “When you’re on the outside baby and you can’t get in/I will show you you’re so much better than you know”
8. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” Frankie Valli or Lauryn Hill
Lyrics you’ll love: “I love you baby and if it it’s quite alright/I need you baby to warm the lonely nights/I love you baby, trust in me when I say”
9. “I Only Have Eyes for You,” The Flamingos
Lyrics you’ll love: “Are the stars out tonight?/I don’t know if it’s cloudy or bright/I only have eyes for you, dear”
10. “It Had to Be You,” Dooley Wilson (from Casablanca)
Lyrics you’ll love: “And it had to be you, it just had to be you/It had to be you”
11. “I Won’t Give Up,” Jason Mraz
Lyrics you’ll love: “I won’t give up on us/Even if the skies get rough/I’m giving you all my love/I’m still looking up”
12. “Lucky,” Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz
Lyrics you’ll love: “Lucky I’m in love with my best friend/Lucky to have been where I have been/Lucky to be coming home again”
13. “Marry Me,” Train
Lyrics you’ll love: “Together can never be close enough for me/To feel like I am close enough to you/You wear white and I’ll wear out the words, ‘I love you’ “
14. “Sparks,” Coldplay
Lyrics you’ll love: “But I promise you this/I’ll always look out for you/That’s what I’ll do”
15. “The Best Is Yet to Come,” Frank Sinatra
Lyrics you’ll love: “Come the day you’re mine/I’m gonna teach you to fly/We’ve only tasted the wine/We’re gonna drain the cup dry”
16. “The Luckiest,” Ben Folds
Lyrics you’ll love: “And where was I before the day/That I first saw your lovely face?/Now I see it every day/And I know/That I am/I am/I am/The luckiest”
Folk and Alternative First Dance Songs
Looking for a tune that’s not commonly played at weddings? Consider any one of these folk or alternative first dance songs.
1. “Everywhere,” Fleetwood Mac
Lyrics you’ll love: “Can you hear me calling/Out your name/You know that I’m falling and I don’t know what to say”
2. “First Day of My Life,” Bright Eyes
Lyrics you’ll love: “Yours is the first face that I saw/I think I was blind before I met you/Now I don’t know where I am/ I don’t know where I’ve been/But I know where I want to go”
3. “Such Great Heights,” The Postal Service or Iron and Wine
Lyrics you’ll love: “And I have to speculate/That God himself did make us/Into corresponding shapes/Like puzzle pieces from the clay”
4. “Wonderwall,” Oasis
Lyrics you’ll love: “I said maybe/You’re gonna be the one that saves me/And after all/You’re my wonderwall”
5. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles),” Sleeping At Last
Lyrics you’ll love: “And when I’m dreamin’, well I know I’m gonna dream/I’m gonna dream about the time when I’m with you”
6. “Better Together,” Jack Johnson
Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s not always easy and/Sometimes life can be deceiving/I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together”
7. “How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You),” James Taylor
Lyrics you’ll love: “With sweet love and devotion, deeply touching my emotion/I want to stop and thank you baby”
Rock First Dance Songs
Bring some excitement to the after-party with these soulful classic rock songs.
1. “Crazy Love,” Van Morrison
Lyrics you’ll love: “I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles/And the heavens open every time she smiles”
2. “In My Life,” The Beatles
Lyrics you’ll love: “Though I know I’ll never lose affection/for people and things that went before/I know I’ll often stop and think about them/In my life I love you more”
3. “I Will,” The Beatles
Lyrics you’ll love: “Love you forever and forever/Love you with all my heart/Love you whenever we’re together/Love you when we’re apart”
4. “Just the Way You Are,” Billy Joel
Lyrics you’ll love: “I said I love you and that’s forever/And this I promise from my heart/I couldn’t love you any better/I love you just the way you are”
5. “Maybe I’m Amazed,” Paul McCartney
Lyrics you’ll love: “Maybe I’m amazed at the way you help me sing my song,/Right me when I’m wrong/Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you.”
6. “Steady As We Go,” Dave Matthews Band
Lyrics you’ll love: “In the darkest times/You shine on me/You set me free/And keep me steady as we go”
7. “Up Where We Belong,” Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Lyrics you’ll love: “Love lifts us up where we belong/Where the eagles cry on a mountain high”
8. “We’ve Only Just Begun,” The Carpenters
Lyrics you’ll love: “And when the evening comes we smile,/So much life ahead/We’ll find a place where there’s room to grow/And yes, we’ve just begun”
9. “Wild Horses,” The Rolling Stones
Lyrics you’ll love: “No sweeping exits or offstage lines/Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind/Wild horses couldn’t drag me away”
10. “You Are So Beautiful,” Joe Cocker
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re everything I hoped for/You’re everything I need/You are so beautiful to me”
11. “You’re My Best Friend,” Queen
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re the best friend that I ever had/I’ve been with you such a long time/You’re my sunshine/And I want you to know”
Soul and R&B First Dance Songs
Guests will love watching you and your spouse sway to these heartfelt soul and R&B first dance songs.
1. “If I Ain’t Got You,” Alicia Keys featuring Usher
Lyrics you’ll love: “Some people want diamond rings/Some just want everything/But everything means nothing/If I ain’t got you”
2. “Here and Now,” Luther Vandross
Lyrics you’ll love: “When I look in your eyes, there I’ll see/All that a love should really be/And I need you more and more each day”
3. “Stand by Me,” Ben E. King
Lyrics you’ll love: “No I won’t be afraid/Oh, I won’t be afraid/Just as long as you stand, stand by me”
4. “As,” Stevie Wonder
Lyrics You’ll love: “As around the sun the earth knows she’s revolving/And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May/Just as hate knows love’s the cure/You can rest your mind assure/That I’ll be loving you always”
5. “As Time Goes By,” Dooley Wilson (from Casablanca)
Lyrics you’ll love: “And when two lovers woo/They still say, ‘I love you.’/On that you can rely/No matter what the future brings/As time goes by.”
6. “Come Rain or Come Shine,” Ray Charles
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m gonna love you, like nobody’s loved you/Come rain or come shine”
7. “La Vie en Rose,” Edith Piaf (French), Louis Armstrong (English)
Lyrics you’ll love: “And when you speak angels sing from above/Everyday words seem/To turn into love songs”
8. “Let’s Stay Together,” Al Green
Lyrics you’ll love: “Let’s stay together/Love you whether, whether/Times are good or bad, happy or sad/”
9. “L-O-V-E,” Nat King Cole
Lyrics you’ll love: “Love is all that I can give to you/Love is more than just a game for two/Two in love can make it”
10. “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” Billie Holiday
Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s very clear/Our love is here to stay/Not for a year/But ever and a day”
11. “That’s How Strong My Love Is,” Otis Redding
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ll be the rainbow after the tears are gone/Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm/That’s how strong my love is”
12. “That’s Where It’s At,” Sam Cooke
Lyrics you’ll love: “Lights turned way down low/Music soft and slow/With someone you love so/That’s where it’s at, yeah”
13. “Unforgettable,” Nat King Cole
Lyrics you’ll love: “That’s why, darling, it’s incredible/That someone so unforgettable/Thinks that I am/unforgettable too”
Wow your crowd with awe-inspiring wedding entrance songs for the bride and groom.
Once your wedding ceremony is over, it’s party time! Kick off your reception with the perfect party-ready wedding entrance song. Nothing is off-limits here, so be sure to choose something that sets the tone for the evening—you can lighten the mood with something humorous or play a country wedding entrance song that both you and your spouse love. Here, some of the best wedding entrance songs that are guaranteed to get your reception off to a great start.
Wedding Entrance Songs
We can almost hear you breathing that huge sigh of relief—you’ve made it to the reception and so far, everything has gone off without a hitch! Give yourself a mental break by playing a fun wedding entrance song that gets you in the mood to celebrate.
“Raise Your Glass,” by P!nk From the album: Greatest Hits… So Far!!!, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “So raise your glass if you are wrong/In all the right ways/All my underdogs/We will never be never be/anything but loud/And nitty gritty dirty little freaks”
“Feel So Close,” by Calvin Harris From the album: 18 Months, 2012 Lyrics you’ll love: “I feel so close to you right now/It’s a force feel/I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal”
“HandClap,” by Fitz and the Tantrums From the album: Fitz and the Tantrums, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re like a drug to me/A luxury, my sugar and gold/I want the good life, every good night you’re a hard one to hold”
“Shut Up and Dance,” by WALK THE MOON From the album: Talking is Hard, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh don’t you dare look back/Just keep your eyes on me/I said, “You’re holding back,”/She said, “Shut up and dance with me!”
“Can’t Stop the Feeling,” by Justin Timberlake From the movie: Trolls, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Nothing I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance/A feeling good, good, creeping up on you/So just dance, dance, dance, come on”
“Dynamite,” by Taio Cruz From the album: Rokstarr, 2009 Lyrics you’ll love: “Cause we gon’ rock this club/We gon’ go all night/We gon’ light it up/Like it’s dynamite”
“Uptown Funk,” by Bruno Mars From the album: Uptown Funk, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Come on, dance, jump on it/If you sexy then flaunt it/If you freaky then own it/Don’t brag about it, come show me”
“Howlin’ For You” by The Black Keys From the album: Brothers, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “I must admit/I can’t explain/Any of these thoughts racing through my brain/It’s true/Baby I’m howlin’ for you”
“Dancing on Glass,” by St. Lucia From the album: Matter, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “How high is too low/We’re not that young/So we’re never gonna stop”
“Crazy in Love,” by Beyonce From the album: Dangerously in Love, 2003 Lyrics you’ll love: “’Cause your love’s got the best of me/And, baby, you’re making a fool of me/You got me sprung and I don’t care who sees”
Country Wedding Entrance Songs
If you’re planning on throwing a good ol’ country wedding, then you’ll want to kick up your heels and get your boots tapping to these great country wedding entrance songs, guaranteed to get your guests lining up.
“Wagon Wheel,” by Darius Rucker From the album: True Believers, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “To Johnson City, Tennessee/And I gotta get a move on before the sun/I hear my baby calling my name and I know that she’s the only one/And if I die in Raleigh at least I will die free”
“A Guy with a Girl,” by Blake Shelton From the album: If I’m Honest, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m just the guy with the girl everybody wants to know/Wishin’ you were there alone/Wonderin’ how I ever got your little hand in mine/Lookin’ over at ya like ‘ain’t she beautiful?’”
“You Can’t Stop Me,” by Brett Eldredge feat. Thomas Rhett From the album: Illinois, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Just like the roof is on fire/So turn up the heat/All my friends are here/But the drinks on me”
“Somebody Like You,” by Keith Urban From the album: Golden Road, 2002 Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s a new wind blowing like I’ve never known/I’m breathing deeper than I’ve even done/And it sure feels good to finally feel the way I do/And I want to love somebody, love somebody like you”
“Stuck Like Glue,” by Sugarland From the album: The Incredible Machine, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m stuck on you/Whoa-oh, whoa-oh/Stuck like glue/You and me baby/We’re stuck like glue”
“Yours If You Want It,” by Rascal Flatts From the album: (released as a single), 2017 Lyrics you’ll love: “And every bit of love left in this beat up, banged up, scarred up heart/That’s been waitin’ on a girl like you/I know it ain’t much, but it comes alive with every touch/Every kiss already feels like you own it/Baby, it’s yours if you want it”
“I Want Crazy,” by Hunter Hayes From the album: Hunter Hayes (Encore), 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve searched the world and I know now/It ain’t right if you ain’t lost your mind/Yea I don’t want easy, I want crazy/Are you with me baby?/Let’s be crazy, yeah”
“Here for the Party,” by Gretchen Wilson From the album: Here for the Party, 2004 Lyrics you’ll love: “You know I’m here for the party/And I ain’t leaving till they throw me out/Gonna have a little fun gonna get me some/You know I’m here, I’m here for the party”
“Chasing Down a Good Time,” by Randy Houser From the album: Fired Up, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “I love to watch your lips/When they sing your favorite song/Then they turn into a kiss/And I can’t help but sing along”
“Setting the World on Fire,” by Kenny Chesney feat. Pink From the album: Cosmic Hallelujah, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Up all night and we were feelin’ so good/Yeah, we got a little higher than we probably should/We were in a hotel singin’ in the hallway lights/We were strikin’ the matches right down to the ashes/Setting the world on fire, setting the world on fire”
Upbeat Wedding Entrance Songs
When your reception begins, it’s time to put your dancing shoes on with some seriously upbeat wedding entrance songs. With lyrics that are fun and happy but still loaded with love, you can’t go wrong with these!
“Stand by You,” by Rachel Patten From the album: Wildfire, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Even if we’re breaking down, we can find a way to break through/Even if we can’t find heaven, I’ll walk through Hell with you/Love, you’re not alone, ’cause I’m gonna stand by you”
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole From the album: Inseparable, 1975 Lyrics you’ll love: “You’ve brought a lot of sunshine into my life/You’ve filled me with happiness I never knew/You gave me more joy than I ever dreamed of/And no one, no one can take the place of you”
“Best Day of My Life,” by American Authors From the album: Oh, What a Life, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be/The best day of my life/Everything is looking up, everybody up now/This is gonna be the best day of my life”
“Cheerleader,” by OMI From the album: Me 4 U, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh I think that I found myself a cheerleader/She is always right there when I need her/She gives me love and affection/Baby did I mention, you’re the only girl for me”
“I Choose You,” by Sara Bareilles From the album: The Blessed Unrest, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “I am not scared of the elements I am underprepared/But I am willing/And even better/I get to be the other half of you”
“Love Me Like You Do,” by Ellie Goulding From the album: Fifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Fading in, fading out/On the edge of paradise/Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I’ve got to find/Only you can set my heart on fire, on fire”
“Classic,” by MKTO From the album: MKTO, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Out of my league/Old school chic/Like a movie star/From the silver screen/One of a kind living in a world gone plastic/Baby you’re so classic”
“San Francisco,” by The Mowgli’s From the album: Waiting for The Dawn, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve been in love with love/And the idea of something binding us together/You know that love is strong enough”
“Rollercoaster,” by Bleachers From the album: Strange Desire, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “So come a little closer/There was something I could tell ya/You were such a rollercoaster/And a killer queen you are”
“Happy,” by Pharrel Williams From the album: Happy, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “(Because I’m happy)/Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof/(Because I’m happy)/Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”
Funny Wedding Entrance Songs
Give a nod to your sense of humor with a funny wedding entrance song—the perfect way to lighten the mood and get your party off to an amazing start. These funny wedding reception entrance songs are sure to get a laugh out of your guests when you arrive.
“All I Do Is Win,” by DJ Khaled From the album: Victory, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “All I do is win win/win no matter what/Got money on my mind I can never get enough/And every time I step up in the buildin’/Everybody hands go up”
“Dear Future Husband,” by Meghan Trainor From the album: Title, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Even if I was wrong/You know I’m never wrong/Why disagree?/Why, why disagree?”
“SexyBack,” by Justin Timberlake From the album: FutureSex/LoveSounds, 2006 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m bringin’ sexy back (yeah)/Them other boys don’t know how to act (yeah)/I think it’s special, what’s behind your back (yeah)/So turn around and I’ll pick up the slack (yeah)”
“Love Bug,” by George Straight From the album: Easy Come Easy Go, 2003 Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug/Nobody’s ever seen it, but it’s got the whole world shook up/It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug”
“Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble,” by PJ & Duncan From the album: Psyche, 1994 Lyrics you’ll love: “Ladies and gentleman/Let’s get ready to rumble/Get Re-Re-Re Ready to rumble!”
“You Sexy Thing,” by Hot Chocolate From the album: Hot Chocolate, 1975 Lyrics you’ll love: “I believe in miracles/Where you from/You sexy thing, sexy thing you”
“Another One Bites the Dust,” by Queen From the album: The Game, 1980 Lyrics you’ll love: “Another one bites the dust/Another one bites the dust/And another one gone/and another one gone/Another one bites the dust”
“Everything is Awesome,” by Tegan and Sara From the movie: The LEGO Movie, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “Everything is awesome/Everything is cool when your part of a team/Everything is awesome/When you’re living out a dream”
“Stuck in The Middle with You,” by Stealer’s Wheel From the album: Stealer’s Wheel, 1972 Lyrics you’ll love: “Clowns to the left of me/Jokers to the right, here I am/Stuck in the middle with you”
“Sexy and I Know It,” by LMFAO From the album: Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011 Lyrics you’ll love: “When I’m at the mall, security just can’t fight ’em off/When I’m at the beach/I’m in a speedo trying to tan my cheeks/This is how I roll, come on ladies it’s time to go”
Top Wedding Entrance Songs
The top wedding entrance songs are fun, known by all, and totally of the moment. Sing and dance along to the words as you make your grand entrance to really get your evening started.
“24K Magic,” by Bruno Mars From the album: 24K Magic, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Players only, come on/Put your pinky rings up to the moon/Girls, what y’all trying to do?/Twenty four karat magic in the air”
“Sexy and I Know It,” by LMFAO From the album: Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m sexy and I know it/Girl look at that body/Girl look at that body/Girl look at that body/I work out”
“Party Rock Anthem,” by LMFAO From the album: Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011 Lyrics you’ll love: “Party rock is in the house tonight/Everybody just have a good time/And we gon’ make you lose your mind/We just wanna see ya, shake that”
“I Bet My Life,” by Imagine Dragons From the album: Smoke + Mirrors, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve been around the world and never in my wildest dreams/Would I come running home to you/I’ve told a million lies but now I tell a single truth/There’s you in everything I do”
“Let’s Get It Started,” by The Black Eyed Peas From the album: Elephunk, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “Lose control, all body, all soul/Don’t move too fast, people just take it slow/Don’t get ahead, just jump into it/Y’all hit a body, the Peas’ll do it”
“Forever,” by Chris Brown From the album: Exclusive, 2007 Lyrics you’ll love: “Feels like we’re on another level/Feels like our love’s intertwined/We can be two rebels breaking the rules/Me and you, you and I”
“Starving,” by Hailee Steinfield From the album: Haiz, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you/Don’t need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo/By the way, by the way, you do things to my body/I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you”
“On Top of the World,” by Imagine Dragons From the album: Night Visions, 2012 Lyrics you’ll love: “’Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ey/I’m on top of the world, ‘ey/Waiting on this for a while now/Paying my dues to the dirt”
“Marry You,” by Bruno Mars From the album: Doo-Wops & Hooligans, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do/Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you/Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice/Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you”
“Cake by the Ocean,” by DNCE From the album: Cake by The Ocean, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Talk to me, baby/I’m going after this sweet-sweet craving, whoa-oh/Let’s lose our minds and go crazy crazy/Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya keep on hoping we’ll eat cake by the ocean”
Hip Hop Wedding Entrance Songs
Nothing kicks off a party faster than a great hip-hop song, so grab a pair of statement shades and keep it cool by blasting one of the hip-hop wedding entrance songs on our list. You’ll be glad you did!
“I’m All Yours,” by Jay Sean ft. Pitbull From the album: Neon, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m all yours tonight/Got a feeling that I can’t deny/Everything about you gets me high/Girl, I want this for the rest of my life”
“Moment 4 Life,” by Nicki Minaj From the album: Pink Friday, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life/’Cause in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive/I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life/This is my moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive”
“OMG,” by Usher From the album: Raymond v. Raymond, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s so many ways to love ya/Got me like, ooh my gosh I’m so in love/I found you finally, you make me want to say”
“Now That We’ve Found Love,” by Heavy D & The Boyz From the album: Peaceful Journey, 1991 Lyrics you’ll love: “Yeah/Now that we found love what are we gonna do (What are we gonna do)/With it (With it)/Now that we found love what are we gonna do (Hey)”
“Bring Em Out,” by T.I. ft. Swizz Beats From the album: Urban Legend, 2004 Lyrics you’ll love: “Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! Aye!/Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! TI!/Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! Aye!”
“Let Me Clear My Throat,” by DJ Kool From the album: Let Me Clear My Throat, 1996 Lyrics you’ll love: “But listen, let me clear my throat/Oh, have mercy babe, Ha!/I hope ya don’t mind, let me clear my throat”
“Tootsee Roll,” by 69 boyz From the album: 199Quad, 1994 Lyrics you’ll love: “I don’t know what you’ve been told/It ain’t the butterfly, it’s the Tootsee Roll/A brand new dance SO/Grab a partner and get on the dance FLO’”
“Turn Down for What,” by DJ Snake & Lil John From the album: Turn Down for What, 2013 Lyrics you’ll love: “Fire up that loud/Another round of shots/Turn down for what?/Turn down for what?”
“Right Round,” by Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha From the album: R.O.O.T.S., 2009 Lyrics you’ll love: “You spin my head right round, right round/When you go down, when you go down down/You spin my head right round, right round/When you go down, when you go down down”
“Can’t Hold Us,” by Macklemore From the album: The Heist, 2012 Lyrics you’ll love: “Can we go back, this is the moment/Tonight is the night, we’ll fight till it’s over/So we put our hands up like the ceiling can’t hold us/Like the ceiling can’t hold us”
Unique Wedding Entrance Songs
If you’re one half of a quirky duo, get party-ready outside the mainstream with a truly unique wedding entrance song. These songs will make your entrance memorable without being a carbon copy of every other wedding in recent history.
“Waiting,” by BETSY From the album: (Released as a single), 2017 Lyrics you’ll love: “Just take my hand before I’ll rise to the heavens/Oh just take my heart with you ’cause I know, ’cause I know/I’ve been waiting, waiting forever for you/I’ve been searching, searching forever”
“Seeing Stars,” by Borns From the album: Seeing Stars, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “You’ve got me seeing stars brighter than ever/Shining just like diamonds do/I know that in time it could be all ours, brighter than ever/Your love is such a dream come true”
“Love on Me,” by Galantis, Hook N Sling From the album: Love on Me, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Girl put your love on me/’Cause I won’t let you down/I won’t let you down/And we will be singing”
“Into the Wild,” by Lewis Watson From the album: The Morning, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Step out into the wild/There’s a beautiful storm in your eyes/We’re perfectly intertwined/And if it’s quite alright, you could be my way of life”
“You Know Me,” by Air Traffic Controller From the album: Nordo, 2012 Lyrics you’ll love: “You know me/You know everything about me now/My heart is in your hands and you know you could break it/Wouldn’t you rather make me sing this song?”
“Heartlines,” by Broods From the album: Conscious, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “We could fool the datelines/We could jump the statelines/I don’t wanna always play nice/But I wanna feel your heartlines”
“Talk Too Much,” by COIN From the album: Available on iTunes as a single, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “You know I talk too much/Honey, come put your lips on mine and shut me up/We could blame it all on human nature/Stay cool, it’s just a kiss/Oh, why you gotta be so talkative?”
“ILYSB,” by LANY From the album: Make Out, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh, my heart hurts so good/I love you, babe, so bad, so bad/Oh, oh my heart hurts so good/I love you, babe, so bad, so bad”
“Geronimo,” by Sheppard From the album: Bombs Away, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Say Geronimo!/Can you feel my love?/Bombs away/Bombs away, Bombs away/Can you feel my love?”
“Play That Song,” by Train From the album: A Girl a Bottle a Boat, 2017 Lyrics you’ll love: “Hey, mister DJ when you gonna spin it/My baby’s favorite record she been waiting for a minute/She invited all her friends and I’m buying all the rounds/And they’re all dolled up”
Rock and Roll Wedding Entrance Songs
What rocks harder than a rock and roll song? When you and your spouse are huge fans of rock and roll, the idea of walking into your reception to anything else is absurd. From oldies but goodies to modern rock hits, there are plenty of rock and roll wedding entrance songs that will get your party off to a great start.
“Back in Black,” by AC/DC From the movie: Live at Donington, 1980 Lyrics you’ll love: “Nobody’s gonna get me on another rap/So look at me now/I’m just makin’ my play/Don’t try to push your luck, just get out of my way”
“Enter Sandman,” by Metallica From the album: Metallica, 1991 Lyrics you’ll love: “Sleep with one eye open/Gripping your pillow tight/Exit, light/Enter, night/Take my hand/We’re off to never-never land”
“No One Like You,” by Scorpion From the album: Blackout, 1982 Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s no one like you/I can’t wait for the nights with you/I imagine the things we’ll do/I just want to be loved by you”
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” by The Darkness From the album: Permission to Land, 2003 Lyrics you’ll love: “I believe in a thing called love/Just listen to the rhythm of my heart/There’s a chance we could make it now/We’ll be rocking ’til the sun goes down”
“Sweet Caroline,” by Neil Diamond From the album: Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, 1969 Lyrics you’ll love: “Sweet Caroline/Good times never seemed so good/I’d be inclined/To believe they never would/Oh no, no”
“Thunderstruck,” by AC/DC From the movie: The Razors Edge, 1990 Lyrics you’ll love: “Sound of the drums/Beatin’ in my heart/The thunder of guns/Tore me apart/You’ve been thunderstruck”
“Brown Eyed Girl,” by Van Morrison From the album: Blowin’ Your Mind!, 1967 Lyrics you’ll love: “Making love in the green grass/Behind the stadium with you/My brown eyed girl/You’re my brown eyed girl”
“Everlong,” by Foo Fighters From the album: The Colour and the Shape, 1997 Lyrics you’ll love: “If everything could ever feel this real forever/If anything could ever be this good again/The only thing I’ll ever ask of you/You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when”
“Welcome to the Jungle,” by Guns N Roses From the album: Appetite for Destruction, 1987 Lyrics you’ll love: “Welcome to the jungle we got fun and games/We got everything you want honey, we know the names/We are the people that can find whatever you may need/If you got the money honey, we got your disease”
“Viva La Vida,” by Coldplay From the album: Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, 2008 Lyrics you’ll love: “I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing/Roman cavalry choirs are singing/Be my mirror, my sword and shield/My missionaries in a foreign field”
Indian Wedding Entrance Songs
Are you planning an Indian wedding? If so, we’re sure it’ll be a large, exciting affair full of grandeur. Many Indian wedding songs come from popular Bollywood movies, both old and new. Be sure to opt for one of these popular Indian wedding entrance songs that will be a perfect match for your grand entrance.
“London Thumakda,” by Neha Kakkar, Sonu Kakkar, Labh Janjua From the movie: Queen, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Tu Ghanti Big Ben Di/Poora Londan Thumakda/Oh Jaddo Nachhe Pehn Di/Poora London Thumakda”
“The Humma Song” by A.R. Rahman From the movie: OK Jaanu, 2017 Lyrics you’ll love: “Ae pehli baar mile/Tum pe ye dum nikle/Tum pe ye jawaani dheere dheere/Maddham machle re”
“Gal Mitthi Mitthi” by Amit Trivedi From the movie: Aisha, 2010 Lyrics you’ll love: “Dil hunda ae anmol, ke daulat se na tol/Aa sohni tenu chaand ki main choodi pehrawa/Mainu kar de ishaara te main doli lai aanwa”
“Mauja Hi Mauja,” by Mika Singh From the movie: Jab We Met, 2007 Lyrics you’ll love: “Jag jag sara jag sara nikhar gaya/Hun pyaar ka hawa de vich bikhar gaya/ Dil tera hoi jaye abran jul jaye/Mar udhle dekho zikhar gaya”
“Punjabi Wedding Song,” by Sunidhi Chauhan, Benny From the movie: Hasee Toh Phasee, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Aaj sharam chhad ke laga jhatke/Hai is mein nothing wrong/I toh go crazy ke jab wajde”
“Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai,” by Salman Khan From the movie: Sultan, 2016 Lyrics you’ll love: “Uski ankhiyan English bole/Meri anpadh ankhiyan re/Baithe baithe la gayi dekho/Dil ko mere thagiyaan re”
“Gallan Goodiyaan,” by Sukhwinder Singh, Yashita Sharma, Manish Tipu, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan From the movie: Dil Dhadakne Do, 2015 Lyrics you’ll love: “Main Daalun taal pe bhangra/Tu bhi gidda paa le/Chal aisa rang jamaa de hum/Ke bane sabhi matwaale”
“Iski Uski,” by Akriti Kakkar, Shahid Mallya From the movie: 2 States, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Jatta Da Commitment/Legal Document/Stamp Maar Ke, Paper Vich Will Karda Oye”
“Sadi Gali,” by Kangna Ranaut, R Madhavan From the movie: Tanu Weds Manu, 2011 Lyrics you’ll love: “Kade pyaar wala meeh barsaya karo/Ni kadi sadi gali bhul ke vi/Aaya karo ji kadi sadi gali bhul ke vi”
“Tu Meri,” by Vishal-Shekhar, Vishal Dadlani From the album: Bang Bang! Soundtrack, 2014 Lyrics you’ll love: “Tu Tu Tu, Tu Meri ri ri/Main tera ra, hone laga/Main main main, main tera ra ra/Tu Meri ri, hone lagi”
Classic Wedding Entrance Songs
There are some wedding entrance songs that never go out of style. They’re hip, they’re fun, and they’re the perfect canvas for your grand entrance. Get your DJ to play these classic wedding entrance songs and we guarantee that guests of all ages will be out of their seats in no time! And what’s cuter than a four-year-old dancing?
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” by Stevie Wonder From the album: Signed, Sealed & Delivered, 1970 Lyrics you’ll love: “Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire/That’s why I know you are my only desire/Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I’m yours”
“You Make My Dreams,” by Hall & Oates From the album: Voices, 1980 Lyrics you’ll love: “And wrap yourself around me/’Cause I ain’t the way that you found me/I’ll never be the same/’Cause You may my dreams come true”
“The Way You Make Me Feel,” by Michael Jackson From the movie: Center State, 1987 Lyrics you’ll love: “I never felt so in love before/Just promise baby, you’ll love me forevermore/I swear I’m keepin’ you satisfied/’Cause you’re the one for me”
“All You Need is Love,” by The Beatles From the movie: Magical Mystery Tour, 1967 Lyrics you’ll love: “All you need is love, all you need is love/All you need is love, love/Love is all you need”
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole From the album: Inseparable, 1975 Lyrics you’ll love: “So long as I’m living, true love I’ll be giving/To you I’ll be serving ’cause you’re so deserving/Hey, you’re so deserving, you’re so deserving”
“Eye of the Tiger,” by Survivor From the album: Eye of the Tiger, 1982 Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight/Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival/And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night”
“Best of My Love,” by The Emotions From the album: Rejoice, 1977 Lyrics you’ll love: “Demonstrating free love and affection/That you give so openly/The way I feel about you/Baby, can’t explain it/Want the whole wide world to see”
“Beautiful Day,” by U2 From the album: All That You Can’t Leave Behind, 2000 Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s a beautiful day/Sky falls, you feel like/It’s a beautiful day/Don’t let it get away”
“Don’t Stop Believin’,” by Journey From the album: Escape, 1981 Lyrics you’ll love: “Don’t stop believin’/Hold on to that feelin’/Streetlight people/Don’t stop believin’/Hold on”
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” by James Taylor From the album: Gorilla, 1975 Lyrics you’ll love: “How sweet it is to be loved by you/I needed the shelter of someone’s arms and there you were/I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were”
Before you sign a contract, go over these questions to ask wedding … wedding band or DJ since you were interested enough to interview them.
From the questions to ask your wedding DJ to choosing the songs they play, here’s everything you need to know about a wedding DJ hire
Every wedding day has a soundtrack of its own—from the walk down the aisle to the first dance, the bouquet toss to your final farewell, music helps set the tone for the entire day … which is why your DJ has such an important role. To help you better vet the candidates, we’ve compiled this master list of questions to ask wedding DJs.
The Basics
First things first, you’ve got to figure out the basics … like, is the DJ even available on your desired date. The answers to the following questions will help you get a sense of how experienced the candidates are.
1. Is my wedding date available?
2. How long have you been doing this professionally?
Why you need to know this: Obviously, there’s a difference between volunteer gigs and legit, paid performances. Make sure your candidates are seasoned so there are no hiccups on the most important day of your life!)
3. How many weddings have you played?
4. How long have you been performing as DJ?
5. How many weddings do you do in an average weekend?
Why you need to know this: If the DJ is playing ’round the clock all weekend, they’re performance might suffer. If they’re running on empty, you might want to rethink booking them.
6. Do you perform at more than one event in a day?
7. Will you be the DJ, personally be playing at our wedding?
8. Have you done events at my wedding venue?
9. What sets you apart from other wedding dj hire companies?
10. Can you describe your style?
11. Are there any other services that you provide, such as lighting design or a photo booth?
12. Can you provide me with recent couples that I can contact for references?
The Music
You probably already know a little about the DJ since you were interested enough to interview them. Learn more about them and their style so there are no surprises on the big day.
13. Do you have a example of your music or a video from a prior wedding where you performed?
14. Can you help me choose the music for my processional, recessional, father-daughter dance, etc.?
Why you need to know this: If you’re having trouble choosing music for a first dance song or father-daughter dance, etc., a DJ tends to know a thing or two about choosing the right music. They can definitely be a helpful resource!
15. How extensive is your music library or song list? What genres can you cover?
16. Do you have a go-to list of wedding songs you play or perform for weddings?
Why you need to know this: Ask them ahead of time if they have a list of songs they recommend playing throughout the wedding. If they leave that list up to you, be sure to provide them with the songs you want to get down on the dance floor to before your wedding swings around.
17. How do you keep your music collection up-to-date?
18. If the DJ scheduled for my event is unable to perform for some reason, do you have a backup replacement ready to go?
19. Do you take any breaks? How many and when?
20. What music will be provided during the breaks?
22. Do you act as the emcee and make all of the announcements?
23. How would you define your emcee style?
24. What do you do to motivate the crowd if nobody is dancing?
25. Do you take requests from our guests?
26. Can we submit a “Do Not Play” list?
Why you need to know this: you never know what your guests are going to end up requesting. Having a do-not-play list ensures you’re not going hear anything you and your new hubby hate.
Pricing and Payment
The price tag is one of the biggest factors in choosing what wedding DJ to choose, but it’s not as simple as just asking for a price. You need to find out exactly what that price includes. You definitely don’t want to discover any surprise fees after you’ve signed a contract.
27. What’s your rate?
Wh you need to know this: When talking about rate, make sure to find out if the rate changes bases on the day (or even time of day) and exactly how many hours that rate buys you. If the rate is in the ballpark (even if it’s over budget), great! If it turns out that DJ is the one, you might be able to negotiate a discount, or increase your budget to be able to use that DJ.
28. Does that rate include setup and breakdown between ceremony and reception locations? What, if anything, isn’t included?
29. How much would you charge for overtime?
30. Are there any additional fees that could accrue that I am not taking into account, like travel expenses or charges for special musical requests?
31. When will I receive a written contract?
32. How much of a deposit do you require and when is it due? Do you offer a payment plan?
Why you need to know this: See if you can pay them before (or after) the wedding (Trying to pay wedding vendors are the day of your wedding is chaos — if you can pay them beforehand it’s preferable.
33. What is your refund/cancellation policy?
34. How far in advance do I need to book you for my wedding?
35. What information do you need from me before the wedding day?
36. Are you insured?
Why you need to know this: Ideally, your wedding DJ will carry liability insurance. It covers any damage that can occur to the performers themselves and the equipment. Many venues require DJs to carry liability insurance, so it’s important to know upfront if they have it.
Logistics
Now for the less exciting but still critical details, like power supply and scheduling.
37. Can you provide wireless mics for the wedding ceremony?
38. Does any of your equipment require special electrical outlets that I need to inform my wedding site about?
39. Do you bring backup equipment?
40. What kind of space or stage do you require for the DJ ? If my site doesn’t provide what you need, will you make arrangements for the stage or am I responsible for renting it?
41. Do you set up a sign or banner with your equipment?
42. How much time will you need for setup, sound check and breakdown on the day of the event?
43. What time will you arrive at the site and when you will you depart?
Why you need to know this: You want to get a confirmed arrival time from them before your wedding, and it should be early enough that the performers have plenty of time to get set up. Also find out when they plan to leave. If you want to have them stick around for the after-party, negotiate this into your contract before the night comes.
44. Will we meet again before the wedding?
45. When is our deadline for submitting our music requests and event details?
46. What will you wear to our wedding?
47. Do you require a meal?
Why you need to know this: It’s something you need to add on to your budget!
48. What is your policy on alcohol or smoking during the wedding?
49. Is there anything we should know about your services that we haven’t talked about?
Why you need to know this: At this point, you’ve probably covered everything, but it never hurts to make sure. Cover all your bases and see if there’s anything that’s been left out from the wedding DJ point of view.
50. Do you have any questions for us?
Why you need to know this: Now that you know everything you wanted to know, find out if there’s any extra info the wedding DJ needs.
Now You’re Ready to Choose Your Wedding DJ
After wrapping up these questions to ask wedding DJs, you’ll know everything there is to know about how your candidates work and perform. The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you’ll be to make the right decision and find the one for your wedding!
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