How to Incorporate 2000s Music into Your Wedding

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of popular 2000s songs to get people on the dance floor and for romance at your wedding! The list is grouped by genre to match your taste in music.

Looking for some sweet 2000s songs for your wedding? Don’t have a cow, man. You know you want a pimpin’ reception, Dawg. Don’t peace out, keep reading. Okay. We’re done with the 2000s slang. My bad. You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique 2000s songs for your wedding day.

Trending 2000s Wedding Songs

1. “Yeah!” by Usher feat. Lil’ Jon & Ludacris
2. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers 
3. “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
4. “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper
5. “Low” by Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain
6. “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
7. “Party In The U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
8. “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
9. “Wobble” by V.I.C.
10. “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
11. “Hot In Herre” by Nelly
12. “Get Low” by Lil’ Jon & The East Side Boyz Feat. Ying Yang Twins
13. “All The Small Things” by Blink-182
14. “Forever” by Chris Brown
15. “In Da Club” by 50 Cent
16. “Bye Bye Bye” by ‘N Sync
17. “Everytime We Touch” by Cascada
18. “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce
19. “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show
20. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift

Song Ideas by Vibe

Romantic & Slow Dance Songs

A list of songs perfect for first dances, slow dances, or moments that call for a romantic vibe.

• A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
• Better Together – Jack Johnson
• Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
• Fallin’ – Alicia Keys
• Halo – Beyonce
• Hero – Enrique Iglesias
• I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
• Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
• Love Story – Taylor Swift
• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
• Make You Feel My Love – Adele
• My Everything – 98 Degrees
• No One – Alicia Keys
• She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
• Thank God I Found You – Mariah Carey, Joe, 98°
• Then – Brad Paisley
• You And Me – Lifehouse
• You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

Party Starters & Upbeat Dance Tracks

These tracks are great for getting everyone on the dance floor and keeping the energy high.

• 1, 2 Step – Ciara, Missy Elliott
• Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
• Bye Bye Bye – N Sync
• Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C
• Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
• Crazy In Love – Beyonce
• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
• Family Affair – Mary J Blige
• Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
• Forever – Chris Brown
• Get Busy – Sean Paul
• Get Low – Lil Jon, East Side Boyz, Ying Yang Twins
• Get The Party Started – P!nk
• Glamorous – Fergie, Ludacris
• Hey Ya! – OutKast
• Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira
• Hot in Herre – Nelly
• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
• In Da Club – 50 Cent
• Just Dance – Lady Gaga
• Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolf
• Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
• Life Is A Highway – Rascal Flatts
• Low – Flo Rida
• Music – Madonna
• One More Time – Daft Punk
• Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
• Promiscuous – Nelly Furtado, Timbaland
• Ride Wit Me – Nelly, St. Lunatics
• Right Round – Flo Rida
• Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
• Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) – Big & Rich
• Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
• Shake It – Metro Station
• Starry Eyed Surprise – Paul Oakenfold
• Temperature – Sean Paul
• The Way You Move – OutKast
• Tik Tok – Ke$ha
• Umbrella – Rihanna, Jay-Z
• Viva La Vida – Coldplay
• Whatever You Like – T.I.
• Where the Party At? – Jagged Edge, Nelly
• Wobble – V.I.C.
• Yeah! – Usher, Lil’ Jon, Ludacris

Throwback Hits & Sing-Along Classics

These hits are crowd-pleasers and perfect for sing-alongs.

• All Summer Long – Kid Rock
• Beautiful Day – U2
• Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
• Crazy In Love – Beyonce
• Down – Jay Sean, Lil Wayne
• I Believe In A Thing Called Love – Darkness
• Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
• Mr. Brightside – The Killers
• Our Song – Taylor Swift
• Shake It – Metro Station
• Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce
• The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani
• Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
• Viva La Vida – Coldplay
• Yes! – Chad Brock
• You’re Beautiful – James Blunt

Background/Reception & Cocktail Hour Songs

A list of songs for setting a laid-back, yet enjoyable atmosphere during the reception meal or cocktail hour.

• All For You – Janet Jackson
• Angel – Shaggy
• Bubbly – Colbie Caillat
• Daughters – John Mayer
• Everything – Michael Buble
• Let Me Love You – Mario
• Little Wonders – Rob Thomas
• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
• No Air – Jordin Sparks, Chris Brown
• No One – Alicia Keys
• She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
• Thank God I Found You – Mariah Carey, Joe, 98°
• We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
• With You – Chris Brown

Sentimental Ballads & Closing Songs

If you are looking for songs to dance with your parents, close out the night, or a special dedication, listen to this list.

• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
• Daughters – John Mayer
• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• I Loved Her First – Heartland
• Landslide – The Chicks
• My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
• Thank You – Dido
• There You’ll Be – Faith Hill

DJs! Plan 2000s Wedding Songs by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify 2000s Playlist

Do you have a favorite wedding song from the 2000s, not on my list? Please share your song below so that I can add it!