Rock Wedding Songs: Love Songs & Party Hits to Rock Your Day
Updated November 1, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
When you think of fun songs with a good beat, you’re going to think of rock and roll.
This is why rock songs are perfect for your wedding reception. A good beat is the key to getting people on the dance floor.
When picking out rock songs for your wedding, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- What is the tempo of the song to determine the style of dance?
- What is the meaning of the song and is it appropriate for your wedding?
- What moment of the wedding ceremony or reception will the song play?
Let’s start with the new and trending rock songs right now.
New Rock Wedding Songs
Recently released rock songs to play during your wedding.
- FELL IN LOVE – blink-182 (2023)
- I’m Only Me When I’m With You – Soccer Mommy (2023)
- Run Away With Me – Cold War Kids (2023)
- Masterpiece – Ben Harper (2023)
- Say Yes To Heaven – Lana Del Rey (2023)
- Moon River – Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck (2023)
- I’ve Loved You For So Long – The Aces (2023)
- Best of Me (2023) – Toad The Wet Sprocket (2023)
- Glue Song – beabadoobee (2023)
- True Love – Christine And The Queens feat. 070 Shake (2023)
- Pineapple Sunrise – Beach Weather (2023)
- Tell You I Love You – BANNERS (2023)
Trending Rock Wedding Songs
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (2013)
- “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes (1992)
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC (1980)
- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World (2001)
- “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles (1989)
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison (1967)
- “Hooked On A Feeling” by Blue Swede (1974)
- “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield (1981)
- “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers (1988)
- “Summer Of ’69” by Bryan Adams (1985)
Trending Classic Rock Hits
- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC (1990)
- “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor (1982)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (1981)
- “Highway To Hell” by AC/DC (1979)
- “Back In Black” AC/DC (1980)
- “Everything I Own” by Bread (1972)
- “Africa” by Toto (1982)
- “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins (1986)
- “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone (1974)
- “Black Betty” by Ram Jam (1977)
Trending Alternative Rock Hits
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day (1997)
- “Loving You” by Cannons (2023)
- “Bones” by Imagine Dragons (2022)
- “Riptide” by Vance Joy (2014)
- “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy (2013)
- “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay (2008)
- “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons (2012)
- “High Hopes” by Panic! At The Disco (2018)
- “Welcome To The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance (2006)
- “Walking On A Dream” by Empire Of The Sun (2008)
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As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of rock wedding songs. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by decades.
2020s Rock Tracks
- Easy – Banners
- Here With Me – d4vd (slow dance song)
- Blind For Love – American Authors
- More Than Love – Ben Harper
- I’m In Love With You – The 1975 (recessional song)
- Here to Forever – Death Cab For Cutie (cocktail hour song)
- Sway – Fitz & The Tantrums (cocktail hour song)
- One Life – James Bay
- A Little Bit of Love – Weezer (background song)
- I Think I Like You – The Band CAMINO (cocktail hour song)
- If I Didn’t Have You – BANNERS
- good 4 u – Olivia Rodrigo (party dance song)
- Shot In The Dark – AC/DC (party dance song)
- nobody else – LANY (first dance song)
- Me & You Together Song – The 1975
Tip
See the most popular rock songs of all time by era – 1990s rock playlist, and 1980s rock hits.
2010s Rock Favorites
- All Because of You – O.A.R. (first dance song)
- Dance Monkey – Tones and I
- You’re The One – Greta Van Fleet
- New Light – John Mayer (recessional song)
- Someone To You – BANNERS
- broken – lovelytheband (first dance song)
- HandClap – Fitz & The Tantrums (entrance song)
- Geronimo – Sheppard
- I Found You – Alabama Shakes
- Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
- Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon (party dance song)
- Best Day Of My Life – American Authors (recessional song)
- Come to Me – Goo Goo Dolls (first dance song)
- On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons (recessional song)
- Come with Me Now – Kongos
- Little Talks – Of Monsters And Men (party dance song)
Tip
Check out a guide to wedding music genres.
2000s Rock Chart Toppers
- Me and You – Dave Matthews Band
- Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead (any moment of reception)
- The Only Exception – Paramore (first dance song)
- You and I – Wilco
- All Summer Long – Kid Rock (party dance song)
- 1, 2, 3, 4 – Plain White T’s
- Fall for You – Secondhand Serenade
- Tangled Up In You – Staind
- You’re The One – Black Keys
- Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
- Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
- Sugar, We’re Goin Down – Fall Out Boy (party dance song)
- You And Me – Lifehouse (first dance song)
- I Write Sins Not Tragedies – Panic! At The Disco (party dance song)
- 1985 – Bowling For Soup (party dance song)
- Stacy’s Mom – Fountains Of Wayne (party dance song)
- Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
- Mr. Brightside – The Killers (party dance song)
- Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
- The Middle – Jimmy Eat World (party dance song)
- Island In the Sun – Weezer
- Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
Tip
Planning songs for dinner or cocktail hour? Listen to a yacht rock wedding playlist for a chilling vibe.
1990s Rock Tunes
- All Star – Smash Mouth (entrance song)
- All The Small Things – blink-182 (party dance song)
- I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain (parents’ song)
- My Own Worst Enemy – Lit (party dance song)
- Smooth – Santana feat. Rob Thomas
- I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith (slow dance song)
- One Week – Barenaked Ladies
- Everlong (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters
- Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve (processional song)
- Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
- Wonderwall – Oasis
- I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
- I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders (parents’ dance song)
- Friday I’m in Love – The Cure
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams (first dance song)
- Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse (first dance song)
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica (first dance song)
- Two Princes – Spin Doctors
Tip
Love classic rock music? See our list of classic rock love songs for your wedding.
Classic Rock Bangers
- Love Shack – The B-52’s (party dance song)
- All I Want Is You – U2 (recessional song)
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses (father-daughter song)
- Lips Like Sugar – Echo And The Bunnymen
- Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
- Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi (party dance song)
- Your Love – Outfield (party dance song)
- Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
- Footloose – Kenny Loggins (party dance song)
- Faithfully – Journey (first dance song)
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) – Eurythmics
- Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes
- Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top (groomsmen song)
- Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
- Africa – Toto
- Mony Mony – Billy Idol (party dance song)
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey (last dance song)
- Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
- You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
- Let My Love Open The Door – Pete Townshend
- Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton (sloe dance song)
- Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
- Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen (party singalong song)
- Some Kind Of Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad
- Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd (party dance song)
- Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest (cocktail hour song)
- Your Song – Elton John (first dance song)
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison (party dance song)
- Twist & Shout – The Beatles (party dance song)
Tip
Other wedding-themed rock song lists include rock hits for a first dance, rock mother son dance songs, and rock bouquet throwing hits.
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Justin Bieber ain’t rock
Hi Raven. Thanks for the feedback. We will be updating our list soon and will be removing Justin from the list.
Love this list! I have been looking for some genuine songs to fill our wedding playlist. This list was perfect. Thank you so much.
Thank you Jamie.
Great stuff…from toe tapping to hip swiveling, limb flailing and body gyrating dancing music. These tunes cover it all. Thank you ?. Nirvana and the grunge movement signaled the end of rock and roll as we knew it. Ska, alternative and generally tasteless stuff filtered through the rock airwaves turning people off and leading to electronic (computer generated no soul ) dance music. In turn we are now inundated with formulated pop pap from every corner of the media (gag me with a spoon) Thanks again for a terrific list. Long Live Rock!
Thanks David for stopping by and the comment. Rock on!
Great list. As a mobile DJ, I love the variety of lists you put out and they have been a great resource. Thanks. -DC
Thanks DC for the compliment. Keep filling your dance floors!
This list was great. Both me a my fiance are huge old rock fans and we had already picked our unconventional rock first dance song, we just needed others to complete our night. Thanks
Awesome Sarah. Glad you found the songs you need!
Thanks! We are about to do our first job as a wedding band. This list has made our three sets complete! Lets get to work :D
Awesome Harald. Glad you like the list. Good luck in playing music at the wedding. Make it a fairytale!
Thanks. I was planning my wedding and thought about Rock songs that would be played. I chose your website and bang my plan is compete.
Great Samson. Glad you stopped by!
Thank you!! Looking for a song to walk down to my husband to and i found some good ideas!! Love it. We dont want normal we want us. Thank you again for the wonderful ideas.
Great we could help you out Angel!
Most of these aren’t even rock songs; Jason Mraz and Maroon 5? No.
Hi Kayla. Thanks for your opinion. Yes, we did include some pop-rock songs. Do you have any favorite rock songs we could add to the list for replacements?
Always surfing the internet to see what other playlists are put into weddings.
Thanks for putting this website together! I was trying to figure out music for my ceremony and reception, and your suggestions made it SO easy. You’re amazing, thanks again!