Last Dance Songs: Close Your Wedding In Style & Lasting Love
Updated November 14, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell
The last dance song closes out the reception and signals that it’s time for your guests to leave. They are a great way to bookend your wedding reception from the first dance to the last.
This will help everyone remember the night — especially the two of you. Discover a list of the most popular and unique last dance songs to end your reception.

When picking out the song to dance the last dance of th wedding, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- Do you want to end on a high note energy or a loving slow song?
- Does the song’s meaning match the end of the event?
- What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the mother-son dance. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s brides. Besides the relationship type between the mother and groom, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
New Last Dance Songs
- “Love You Anyway” by Devon Gilfillian (R&B – 2023)
- “Out Of Reach” by BoyWithUke (Alternative – 2023)
- “One Last Dance” by John Legend (R&B – 2022)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Teddy Swims (Pop – 2022)
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Ron Pope, The National Parks (Singer-Songwriter – 2022)
- “Never Let You Go” by Jason Derulo, Shouse (Dance – 2022)
- “The Best Is Yet to Come” by Tom Walker (Singer-Songwriter – 2022)
- “Growing Old With You” by Restless Road (Country – 2022)
- “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” by Elle King & Miranda Lambert (Alternative – 2021)
- “Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift (Pop – 2021)
Trending Last Dance Songs
- “Semisonic” by Closing Time (Rock – 2003)
- “(I’ve Had The) Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Pop – 1987)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (Rock – 1981)
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (Rock – 2004)
- “Last Dance” by Donna Summer (Disco – 1979)
- “Piano Man” by Billy Joel (Rock – 1973)
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver (Country – 1971)
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond (Rock – 1969)
- “Bye Bye Bye” by N’Sync (Pop – 2000)
- “Friends In Low Places” by Garth Brooks (Country – 1990)
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Rock Closing Tunes
- Out Of Reach – BoyWithUke
- Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
- Dance Real Close – Jessie Payo
- Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
- Marry Me – Train
- Happy Trails – The Avett Brothers
- I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
- Mr. Brightside – The Killers
- I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
- Closing Time – Semisonic
- Here’s To Us – Halestorm
- Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
- Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
- Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse
- It’s The End Of The World As We Know It – R.E.M.
- Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
- Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
- Africa – Toto
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
- Thunderstruck – AC/DC
- You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
- Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
- Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
- Fat Bottom Girls – Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
- Piano Man – Billy Joel
- American Pie – Don McLean
- Moondance – Van Morrison
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
- All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
- Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Tip
This list is all about the last dance. Be sure to pick your first dance song as a married couple.
Popular Pop Tracks
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Teddy Swims
- Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
- Bang! – AJR
- Black And White – Niall Horan
- Incredible – James TW
- Memories – Maroon 5
- Perfect – Ed Sheeran
- Worth It – Fifth Harmony
- Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
- Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
- A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
- Firework – Katy Perry
- Marry The Night – Lady Gaga
- Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
- Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
- Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
- Bye Bye Bye – N Sync
- Miracles Happen (When You Believe) – Myra
- The Horses – Daryl Braithwaite
- (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
- New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
- Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam
- My Way – Frank Sinatra
- Save the Last Dance for Me – The Drifters
Tip
The last dance can be a romantic moment. If you want to end on a high note, there are many songs to choose from here. You can also see our list of party songs for singing and dancing too.
Country Hits to End an Event
- Forever After All – Luke Combs
- The Best Is Yet To Come – Drake White
- In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young
- From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
- Today – Brad Paisley
- Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
- I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
- I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan
- Then – Brad Paisley
- Makin’ Plans – Miranda Lambert
- Love Story – Taylor Swift
- You’re Still The One – Shania Twain
- Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
- Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
- Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Tip
The last dance song ends the reception. The high note that begins the reception is the introduction of the newlyweds. See a list of wedding grand entrance and introduction songs.
R&B End of Night Favorites
- Love You Anyway – Devon Gilfillian
- About Damn Time – Lizzo
- One Last Dance – John Legend
- Love On Top – Beyoncé
- If Only for One Night – Luther Vandross
- All My Life – K-Ci & Jojo
- Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
- Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr.
- September – Earth, Wind & Fire
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- At Last – Etta James
- Shout – The Isley Brothers
Tip
If you want to have a private moment at the end of the reception, see a slow dance song playlist too.
Unique Folk Hits
- Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Ron Pope, The National Parks
- Simply the Best – Noah Reid
- Ho Hey – The Lumineers
- Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne
- Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
Tip
Other moments to set to music include the unexpected wedding cake cutting songs, women guests trying to become the next one to marry, and men guests trying to become the next one to marry.
EDM & Dance Finale Tracks
- Never Let You Go – Jason Derulo, Shouse
- Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
- Stole the Show – Kygo and Parson James
- We Found Love – Rihanna, Calvin Harris
- Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
- Glad You Came – The Wanted
- I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
- Forever – Chris Brown
- One More Time – Daft Punk
- Memories – David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi
- Boom Boom (Let’s Go Back to My Room) – Paul Lekaki
Disco Bangers
- Celebration – Kool & the Gang
- We Are Family – Sister Sledge
- Last Dance – Donna Summer
Misc Genre Tunes
- The Best Is Yet to Come – Tom Walker
- Closing Time – The Chardon Polka Band
- Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
- It Was a Good Day – Ice Cube
- Our Love – Judah & the Lion
- Young Forever – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson
- Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
- Lose Yourself – Eminem
- One Love / People Get Ready – Bob Marley
- It Had To Be You – Tony Bennett
Do you have a favorite last dance song not on my list? Please share your song below in the comments.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading through all of your suggestions and it is very helpful. Keep it up!!
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Great song. We definitely have it on the list!
Coldplay – A Sky Full of Stars
Thanks David. Great song. We will add it to the list.
Color my world by Chicago
Thanks Kevin. Great song and we will add it to the list.