50 Best Christmas Wedding Songs: Jingle to the Dance Floor

There is something inherently romantic about a wedding during the holiday season. The twinkling lights, the crisp air, and the spirit of togetherness provide a “Wonderland” backdrop that few other seasons can match. Planning a Christmas-themed wedding allows you to lean into a rich musical history, blending timeless holiday classics with modern festive hits. Whether you’re looking for a soulful carol for your processional or a high-energy sing-along for the reception, this playlist is designed to bring “Holly Jolly” cheer to every moment of your big day.

As a wedding DJ, I view the holiday season as the ultimate time for “Collective Nostalgia.” In 2026, the trend for winter weddings is “Luxe Festivity” – mixing sophisticated jazz-standard carols for dinner with high-energy “Pop Christmas” anthems for the dance floor. These tracks are curated to make your yuletide celebration truly unforgettable.

Planning Your Christmas Moments

Blending holiday music with wedding traditions requires a careful touch. Consider these 2026 expert DJ tips:

• The “Winter Wonderland” Processional: For a ceremony entrance that feels like a fairy tale, consider instrumental versions of “Carol of the Bells” (Lindsey Stirling) or the majestic “Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They provide a “Grand Stage” feel that traditional marches can’t touch.
• The “Cozy” First Dance: If you want a first dance that feels like a warm hug, “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” by Nat “King” Cole or “Santa Baby” by Laufey (for a modern, jazzy vibe) are excellent choices. For something more upbeat and contemporary, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perfectly captures the “Team” dynamic of a new marriage.
• The “Jingle Bell” Party Starters: Once the dance floor opens, you have to play the “Big Three”: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey), “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee), and “Last Christmas” (Wham!). In 2026, these are non-negotiable floor-fillers.
• The “Sweet” Cake Cutting: Since “American Honey” is a country favorite, why not go with “American Honey” or the whimsical “Candy Cane Lane” by Sia for your cake cutting? It adds a playful, sugary energy to the tradition.
• The “Snowy” Grand Exit: Closing the night with “A Holly Jolly Christmas” (Burl Ives) or “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” (*NSYNC) sends your guests home with a smile and a head full of holiday spirit.

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Songs To Put On Your Christmastime Wedding Playlist

I review the Christmas-themed songs trending on TikTok, iTunes, and Amazon. The below list is the top 50 trending Christmas-time songs to play at weddings or parties.

• A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives
• All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy – Megan Moroney
• All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
• Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
• Boots On (Santa’s Version) – Mackenzie Carpenter
• Candy Cane Lane – Sia
• Carol Of The Bells – Lindsey Stirling
• Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Darlene Love
• Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
• Christmas In Hollis – Run-DMC
• Christmas Tree Farm – Taylor Swift
• DJ Play A Christmas Song – Cher
• Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano
• Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer – Dr. Elmo
• Hallelujah – Pentatonix
• Hard Candy Christmas – Dolly Parton
• Holiday – Jimmy Fallon & Jonas Brothers
• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé
• It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
• Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
• Last Christmas – Wham!
• Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Dean Martin
• Like It’s Christmas – Jonas Brothers
• Little Drummer Boy – for KING & COUNTRY
• Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) – Bing Crosby
• Merry Christmas – Ed Sheeran & Elton John
• Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays – *NSYNC
• O Come, O Come Emmanuel – for KING & COUNTRY feat. NEEDTOBREATHE
• Officially Christmas – Dan + Shay
• Oh Santa! – Mariah Carey feat. Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson
• Pick Out A Christmas Tree – Dan + Shay
• Ready For Christmas – Tabitha Meeks & Ryan Corn
• Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry
• Run, Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
• Santa Baby – Laufey
• Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY – December 1975) – Bruce Springsteen
• Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Jackson 5
• Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
• Santa, Can’t You Hear Me – Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande
• Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes
• Snowman – Sia
• Sounding Joy – Ellie Holcomb
• The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) – Nat “King” Cole
• This Christmas – Tower Of Power
• Under the Tree (from “That Christmas”) – Ed Sheeran
• Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
• Wrap Me Up – Jimmy Fallon & Meghan Trainor
• You Make It Feel Like Christmas – Gwen Stefani feat. Blake Shelton
• You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Tyler, The Creator

Modern Christmas Wedding Spotify Playlist

Do you have a favorite Christmas-themed song? Please share your song below in the comments.