Top 100 Wedding Party Dance Songs to Kickoff Dancing
Updated on February 1, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
After the wedding couple dances with their parents, and they may have the garter ceremony.
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?
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.
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique wedding party dance songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding party dance songs that include many different eras and music styles.
My Top 10 Wedding Party Dance Songs
- “Shut Up And Dance” by Walk The Moon
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
- “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
- “Let’s Get It Started” by Black Eyed Peas
- “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire
- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
- “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper
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What are popular wedding party dance songs by genre?
Hip Hop
I Like It – Cardi B
Released in 2018, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh I need the dollars, cha-ching (I said I like it like that)
Beat it up like piñatas (I said I like it like)
May I Have This Dance – Francis and the Lights feat. Chance the Rapper
Released in 2017, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
May I have this dance?
To make it up to you
Can I say something crazy?
I love you
Turn Down for What – DJ Snake & Lil Jon
Released in 2013, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Fire up that loud
Another round of shots
Turn down for what?
Harlem Shake – Baauer
Released in 2012, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Then do the Harlem Shake (Shake!)
Ey (Shake!), con los terroristas
Ey, (Shake!) ey (Shake!)
Teach Me How to Dougie – Cali Swag District
Released in 2010, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Teach me how to dougie
T-teach me how to dougie
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2009, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause I gotta feeling, ooohoo
That tonight’s gonna be a good night
Wobble – V.I.C.
Released in 2008, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
I got em’ shakin’ their boobies like congos
Man I’m shaking the city like quakes
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Released in 2007, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Ms. New Booty – Bubba Sparxxx & Mr. Collipark & Ying Yang Twins
Released in 2005, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Get it together then bring it back to me
Hit the player’s club for ’bout a month or two
Put a tan on it then see what it do
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2004, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Everybody, everybody
Let’s get into it, get stupid (come on)
Bring Em Out – T.I.
Released in 2004, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Aye, all my hot girls yelling (Bring ’em out, bring ’em out)
Aye, all the Dope Boyz yelling (Bring ’em out, bring ’em out)
Tootsee Roll – 69 Boyz
Released in 1994, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Come one come all (Tootsee Rol)
Just make that Tootsee Roll (Tootsee Roll)
Jump Around – House Of Pain
Released in 1992, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seat and jump around!
Now That We Found Love – Heavy D. & The Boyz
Released in 1991, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Now that we found love what are we gonna do (What are we gonna do)
With it (With it)
Bust A Move – Young MC
Released in 1989, Genre: Hip Hop
Lovable Lyrics:
Says she wanna dance ’cause she likes the groove
So come on, fatso, and just bust a move
The formal dances start with the fest dance of the newlyweds. See a list of first dance wedding songs.
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Rock
these are my friends – lovelytheband
Released in 2018, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
These are my friends, these are my friends
I love them, I love them
Let’s Get Married – Bleachers
Released in 2017, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Honey, let’s get married
Don’t wanna walk alone
So let’s get married
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Released in 2014, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Released in 2013, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Woah, never gonna give it up
No, please don’t wake me now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons
Released in 2012, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Been dreaming of this since a child
I’m on top of the world
Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Released in 2009, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
But I know one thing that I love you (baby girl)
I love you, I love you, I love you
Smile – Uncle Kracker
Released in 2009, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like a bird
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Released in 2003, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
But it’s just the price I pay, destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes, ’cause I’m Mr. Brightside
Love You Madly – Cake
Released in 2001, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
I want to love you madly
I want to love you now
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
And I just want to stay with you
In this moment forever
Forever and ever
Secret Garden – Bruce Springsteen
Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
She’ll lead you down a path
There will be tenderness in the air
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
The thunder of guns
Tore me apart
You’ve been
Thunderstruck
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
Released in 1988, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
And I would roll 500 more
Just to be the man who roles a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
So now I gotta cut loose
Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
Released in 1977, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky’s up there waitin’
And today is the day we’ve waited for
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Released in 1976, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m happy at home (happy at home)
You’re my best friend
Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Swede
Released in 1974, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m hooked on a feeling
I’m high on believing
That you’re in love with me
With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
Released in 1969, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Gonna get by with my friends
(Try high with a little help from my friends)
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Released in 1969, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Released in 1961, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Well, shake it up, baby, now
Twist and shout
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Released in 1961, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can”t help falling in love with you
The Twist – Chubby Checker
Released in 1960, Genre: Rock
Lovable Lyrics:
We’re gonna a-twist, a-twist, a-twistin’
‘Til we tear the house down
Other popular formal dance songs include dances with your parents. See our lists of dad and daughter dance songs and mom and son dance songs.
Pop
Friends – Jesse McCartney
Released in 2020, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Good times go wherever we are
Singin’ thank God I got my friends
Perfect – Ed Sheeran with Beyoncé
Released in 2017, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I’ll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Twenty four karat magic in the air
Head to toe so player
Uh, look out!
Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
I can’t take my eyes up off it, moving so phenomenally
The room on lock the way we rock it, so don’t stop
Something Better – Audien feat. Lady Antebellum
Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
You and I were meant for something better
Better, oh
I swear I’ll find you
Sugar – Maroon 5
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m so insecure
You are the one thing
One thing I’m living for
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
XO – Beyonce
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Before they turn the lights out
Before our time has run out
Baby love me lights out
Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time (I can feel it, babe)
Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
I pimp to the beat
Walking on the street in my new LaFreak, yeah
Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
I just want you to dance with me tonight
So come on, oh baby
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you
Raise Your Glass – P!NK
Released in 2010, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
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
Gravity – John Mayer
Released in 2006, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh, I’ll never known what makes this man
With all the love that his heart can stand
Crazy In Love – Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
Released in 2003, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
How I’m feeling and my pride is the one to blame
‘Cause I know I don’t understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Released in 1997, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Everybody
Rock your body
Everybody
Rock your body right
Backstreet’s back alright
Wannabe – Spice Girls
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Make it last forever, friendship never ends
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give
I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
Released in 1995, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
I’ll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I’ll be there for you
(Like I’ve been there before)
Love Shack – The B-52’s
Released in 1989, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
The love shack is a little old place where
We can get together
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
Released in 1987, Genre: Pop
Lovable Lyrics:
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
After the wedding party dance, the dancing begins. See a list of party songs to get everyone dancing.
R&B
A Good Night – John Legend x BloodPop®
Released in 2018, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
But everything’s gonna be alright
I think I just met my wife
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
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
Yeah – Usher
Released in 2004, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
She’s all up in my head now, got me thinking
That it might be a good idea to take her with me
Back At One – Brian McKnight
Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
One, you’re like a dream come true
Two, just wanna be with you
Three, girl, It’s plain to see
That you’re the only one for me
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Released in 1994, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
I’m kinda buzzed and it’s all because
(This is how we do it)
Strokin’ – Clarence Carter
Released in 1986, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
I stroke it to the east
And I stroke it to the west
And I stroke it to the woman that I love the best
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Released in 1978, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
Found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember
True love we share today
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
Released in 1972, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
Lean on me
When you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Released in 1961, Genre: R&B
Lovable Lyrics:
I won’t cry, I won’t cry
No, I won’t shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
When guests get tired from dancing, play a slow song. See a list of popular slow dance songs.
Country
Beer With My Friends – Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion
Released in 2022, Genre: Beer With My Friends
Lovable Lyrics:
Before it’s over I’ll know everybody in this bar
It’s been too long no matter how long it’s been
Right now I really need a beer with my friends
Kinfolks – Sam Hunt
Released in 2019, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
I wanna introduce you to my kinfolks, to my old friends
To the house in the pines where the road ends
Speechless – Dan + Shay
Released in 2018, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause watchin’ you is all that I can do
And I’m speechless
From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
Released in 2016, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Just take my hand
And I’ll be the man your dad hoped that I’d be
And we’ll build this love from the ground up
It Ain’t My Fault – Brothers Osborne
Released in 2016, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Mighta had a little fun
Lotta wrong I’d done
But it ain’t my fault
It All Started With A Beer – Frankie Ballard
Released in 2016, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
There’s been some smiles then there’s been tears, been more good than bad years
Ain’t it crazy baby how we got here, Oh, it all started with a beer
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Released in 2015, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey
You’re as sweet as strawberry wine
Drink In My Hand – Eric Church
Released in 2011, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Yea if you want to impress me, baby here’s my plan
All you got to do is put a drink in my hand
These Are My People – Rodney Atkins
Released in 2007, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
But these are my people, this is where I come from
We’re givin’ this life everything we got and then some
Find Out Who Your Friends Are – Tracy Lawrence
Released in 2006, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Never stop to think ‘what’s in it for me?’ or ‘it’s way too far.’
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you’re friends are
Me And My Gang – Rascal Flatts
Released in 2005, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Me and my gang
Jump on that train
Grab hold of them reins
We’re gonna rock this thing
Your Everything – Keith Urban
Released in 1999, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
All that you’ve been dreaming of and more, so much more
I want to be your everything
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
Released in 1996, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I’ll be okay
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett
Released in 1996, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Our friendship will never die
You’re gonna see, it’s our destiny
You’ve got a friend in me
Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up) – Garth Brooks
Released in 1993, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Ain’t going down ’til the sun comes up
Ain’t givin’ in ’til they get enough
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
Released in 1992, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
Music and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk
Go to boot scootin’ boogie
All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight – Hank Williams Jr.
Released in 1984, Genre: Country
Lovable Lyrics:
We cooked the pig in the ground, got some beer on ice
And all my rowdy friends are comin’ over tonight
Disco
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Released in 1980, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time
(celebration)
We’re gonna celebrate and have a good time
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees
Released in 1976, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
What you doin’ on your bed on your back? Ah
You should be dancing, yeah
Get Down Tonight – KC And The Sunshine Band
Released in 1975, Genre: Disco
Lovable Lyrics:
Oh, do a little dance
Make a little love
Get down tonight
EDM & Dance
Timber – Pitbull feat. Ke$Ha
Released in 2013, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it’s going down
We Found Love – Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
Released in 2011, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s the way I’m feeling I just can’t deny
But I’ve gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
Yeah 3x – Chris Brown
Released in 2010, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
Hold your glasses up
People everywhere
Now everybody put your hands in the air
Dynamite – Taio Cruz
Released in 2010, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
Now I told you twice
We gon’ light it up
Like it’s dynamite!
Forever – Chris Brown
Released in 2008, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
Double your pleasure
Double your fun
And dance forever ever ever
Just Dance – Lady Gaga
Released in 2008, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
What’s goin’ on on the floor?
I love this record, baby, but I can’t see straight anymore
Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
Released in 2000, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
To the left
Take it back now, y’all
One hop this time
Right foot, let’s stomp
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
Released in 1983, Genre: Dance
Lovable Lyrics:
I said you wanna be startin’ somethin’
You got to be startin’ somethin’
Latin
Limbo – Daddy Yankee
Released in 2012, Genre: Latin
Lovable Lyrics:
Vamos cógele, ritmo a cintura, rodillas al piso
Baja y pasa el limbo (limbo)
Danza Kuduro – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo
Released in 2010, Genre: Latin
Lovable Lyrics:
Danza Kuduro
La Mano Arriba
Cintura Sola
Da Media Vuelta
Other
Family – Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Released in 2019, Genre: Folk
Lovable Lyrics:
Family, take it a la carte
Family, all four seasons
Family, well bless your heart
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Released in 2014, Genre: Funk
Lovable Lyrics:
‘Cause Uptown Funk gon’ give it to you
Saturday night, and we in the spot
Don’t believe me, just watch, come on!
Everything – Michael Buble
Released in 2007, Genre: Jazz
Lovable Lyrics:
It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything
Do you have a favorite wedding party dance song, not on our list? Please share your song below so that we can add it!
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.
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 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.