100 Best Wedding Party Dance Songs at Receptions
After the wedding couple dances with their parents, they may have the garter ceremony (wedding reception timeline). So what song will the wedding party dance to? And how will the song’s theme set the tone for the dancing portion of the evening?
Who is Part of the Wedding Party Dance?
Being selected into a bride and/or groom’s wedding party is more than just celebrating at the wedding. The wedding couple entrusts in you to do certain things. Check out our article: Wedding Party Roles – Each Member and Their Roles. And don’t worry about what to call them if your wedding is genderless. Having people stand up for you is all that matters, regardless of those roles.
Remember, this is your day to celebrate your love. Feel free to break from western tradition or adopt one that suits you best.
The wedding party dance composition is up to you as the engaged couple. Of course, talk to your wedding planner and DJ. You can skip it or keep it small.
The groomsmen and bridesmaids join the newlyweds who are already on the dance floor. You can include parents and special guests, too. It all depends on how embarrassed you want to be watching the Snapchat videos later.
What Kind of Song Is Best for the Wedding Party Dance?
Many couples allow the Best Person to choose this song. This is especially true if they dance to a coordinated routine to surprise the wedding couple. If this is the plan, be sure that the person conspires with the DJ and the wedding planner. It’s okay to surprise the couple, but not the DJ.
A more traditional wedding party dance song could be a slower one. We suggest “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick. But do you want people crying and ruining their makeup? Besides, there are better songs from the ’80s for your wedding party dance song.
If you are looking for a more upbeat wedding party dance songs, we would suggest “Celebration” by Kool and The Gang.
Does it surprise you to see 69 Boyz, AC/DC, and Aerosmith in the top 10 of the bridal party dance songs? It doesn’t surprise us. Good songs that make you want to move are timeless.
Wedding party dance songs usually have a friend’s theme to celebrate everyone’s shared love for the bride and/or groom. Other great friend themed songs include “These Are My People” by Rodney Atkins and the TV show theme song from Friends – Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You.”
Keep in mind, this is usually the last of the formal dance songs; meaning open dancing begins after this song. So the tempo contributes to the reception’s energy.
Is the Wedding Party Dance Required?
No. The wedding party dance is not required. It’s your wedding and your reception. If you don’t have a large bridal party or things got weird when the groomsman and bridesmaid just broke up, you can skip it. They can always join in after the last of the formal dance songs.
A wedding party dance is not a required dance in the list of formal dance songs. However, it is a great way to get people in a partying mood and watching people dancing. The wedding party song can also be the start of asking all wedding guests to join in on the dance floor.
Depending on your desired wedding theme, you can choose songs with a “friend” theme, a “love” theme, or just plain – Let’s Get This Party Started! We have included many different music styles, tempos, and eras below. A great mixture to find the perfect wedding party dance song. If you are just looking to get the party started, also check out our list of Best Party Songs for Weddings.
Similar song lists for further reading:
Wedding Party & Bridal Party Dance Songs
Wedding party dance song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: January 4, 2021
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| Song | Amazon Link | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 Boyz Tootsie Roll 1994, Hip Hop |  | |
| AC/DC Thunderstruck 1990, Rock | | |
| Aerosmith I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing 1998, Rock | | |
| American Authors Best Day Of My Life 2013, Rock | | |
| Audien feat. Lady Antebellum Something Better 2015, Pop | | |
| B-52’s Love Shack 1989, Pop | | |
| Baauer Harlem Shake 2012, Hip Hop | | |
| Backstreet Boys Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) 1997, Pop | | |
| Beatles Twist and Shout 1961, Rock | | |
| Bee Gees You Should Be Dancing 1976, Disco | | |
| Ben E. King Stand By Me 1961, Soul | | |
| Beyonce XO 2013, Pop | | |
| Beyonce feat. Jay-Z Crazy In Love 2003, Pop | | |
| Bill Withers Lean On Me 1972, Soul | | |
| Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling 2009, Hip Hop | | |
| Black Eyed Peas Let’s Get It Started 2004, Hip Hop | | |
| Blue Swede Hooked On A Feeling 1974, Pop Rock | | |
| Brian McKnight Back At One 1999, R&B | | |
| Brooks & Dunn Boot Scootin' Boogie 1992, Country | | |
| Brothers Osborne It Ain’t My Fault 2016, Country | | |
| Bruce Springsteen Secret Garden 1996, Rock | | |
| Bruno Mars 24K Magic 2016, Disco | | |
| Bruno Mars Marry You 2011, Pop | | |
| Bubba Sparxxx & Mr. Collipark & Ying Yang Twins Ms. New Booty 2005, Hip Hop | | |
| Cake Love You Madly 2001, Rock | | |
| Cali Swag District Teach Me How to Dougie 2010, Hip Hop | | |
| Cardi B I Like It 2018, Hip Hop | | |
| Chris Brown Forever 2008, Dance | | |
| Chris Brown Yeah 3x 2010, Dance | | |
| Chris Stapleton Tennesee Whiskey 2015, Country | | |
| Chubby Checker The Twist 1960, Rock | | |
| Clarence Carter Strokin' 1986, R&B | | |
| Cole Swindell Flatliner feat. Dierks Bentley 2016, Country | | |
| Cupid Cupid Shuffle 2007, Hip Hop | | |
| Daddy Yankee Limbo 2012, Latin | | |
| Dan + Shay From The Ground Up 2016, Country | | |
| Dan + Shay Speechless 2018, Country | | |
| DJ Casper Cha Cha Slide 2000, Dance | | |
| DJ Snake & Lil Jon Turn Down for What 2013, Hip Hop | | |
| Don Omar feat. Lucenzo Danza Kuduro 2010, Latin | | |
| Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Family 2019, Folk | | |
| Earth, Wind & Fire September 1978, R&B | | |
| Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud 2014, Rock | | |
| Ed Sheeran with Beyoncé Perfect 2017, Pop | | |
| Electric Light Orchestra Mr. Blue Sky 1977, Rock | | |
| Elvis Presley Can’t Help Falling In Love 1961, Pop | | |
| Eric Church Drink In My Hand 2011, Country | | |
| Francis and the Lights feat. Chance the Rapper May I Have This Dance 2017, Pop Hip Hop | | |
| Frank Sinatra You Make Me Feel So Young 1956, Jazz | | |
| Frankie Ballard It All Started With A Beer 2016, Country | | |
| Garth Brooks Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up) 1993, Country | | |
| Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places 1996, Country | | |
| Hank Williams Jr. All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight 1984, Country | | |
| Heavy D. & The Boyz Now That We Found Love 1991, Dance | | |
| House Of Pain Jump Around 1992, Hip Hop | | |
| Imagine Dragons On Top Of The World 2012, Rock | | |
| Isley Brothers Shout 1959, R&B | | |
| Jesse McCartney Friends 2020, Pop | | |
| Joe Cocker With A Little Help From My Friends 1969, Rock | | |
| John Legend x BloodPop® A Good Night 2018, R&B | | |
| John Mayer Gravity 2006, Pop | | |
| Justin Timberlake Can’t Stop The Feeling! 2016, Pop | | |
| KC And The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight 1975, Disco | | |
| Keith Urban Your Everything 1999, Country | | |
| Kenny Loggins Footloose 1984, Rock | | |
| Killers Mr. Brightside 2003, Rock | | |
| Kool & The Gang Celebration 1980, Disco | | |
| Lady Gaga Just Dance 2008, Dance | | |
| LMFAO Party Rock Anthem 2011, Pop | | |
| LMFAO Sexy And I Know It 2011, Pop | | |
| lovelytheband these are my friend 2018, Rock | | |
| Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars Uptown Funk 2014, Funk | | |
| Maroon 5 Sugar 2014, Pop | | |
| Michael Buble Everything 2007, Jazz | | |
| Michael Franti & Spearhead Say Hey (I Love You) 2009, Rock | | |
| Michael Jackson Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 1983, Dance | | |
| Montell Jordan This Is How We Do It 1994, R&B | | |
| Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline 1969, Rock | | |
| Olly Murs Dance With Me Tonight 2011, Pop | | |
| P!NK Raise Your Glass 2010, Pop | | |
| Pharrell Williams Happy 2013, Soul | | |
| Pitbull feat. Ke$Ha Timber 2013, Dance | | |
| Proclaimers I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) 1988, Rock | | |
| Queen You’re My Best Friend 1976, Pop | | |
| Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett You’ve Got A Friend In Me 1996, Country | | |
| Rascal Flatts Me And My Gang 2005, Country | | |
| Rembrandts I’ll Be There For You 1995, Pop | | |
| Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris We Found Love 2011, Dance | | |
| Rodney Atkins These Are My People 2007, Country | | |
| Sam Hunt Kinfolks 2019, Country | | |
| Sister Sledge We Are Family 1979, Disco | | |
| Spice Girls Wannabe 1996, Pop | | |
| T.I. Bring Em Out 2004, Hip Hop | | |
| Taio Cruz Dynamite 2010, Dance | | |
| Tracy Lawrence Find Out Who Your Friends Are 2006, Country | | |
| Uncle Kracker Smile 2009, Country Rock | | |
| Usher Yeah 2004, R&B | | |
| V.I.C. Wobble 2008, Hip Hop | | |
| Walk The Moon Shut Up And Dance 2014, Pop | | |
| Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) 1987, Pop | | |
| Young MC Bust A Move 1989, Hip Hop | | |
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