Macklemore Wedding Songs For Same Love or Dance Off

Modern couples often opt for something less traditional when it comes to wedding music. It is not uncommon to hear Macklemore’s wedding songs used in today’s festivities.

Rap and hip hop music styles can provide music for weddings just like any other genre, and Macklemore is at the top of the game.

About Macklemore

Macklemore is the stage name of Benjamin Hammond Haggerty. He is an American rapper who was born in Seattle, Washington. Macklemore has also distinguished himself as a songwriter with multiple hits to this credit. Many of these hits have been the result of a collaboration with Ryan Lewis who has produced two massive hit albums.

His recording career of Macklemore began in 2000 with the release of a mixtape. Macklemore functioned as an independent artist at that time, producing his own album releases without attachment to a major label. His hit song “Thrift Shop” went to the number one spot on Billboard despite lacking a prominent label. This is a testimony to how well Macklemore markets himself as an artist.

Macklemore has continued to make hit records with the help of Skylar Grey and other artists. He has also managed to win multiple Grammy awards for his partnership with Ryan Lewis. Macklemore recorded songs in partnership with Chance the Rapper and other stars of hip hop and has even included movie star Idris Elba on one of his hits.

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Macklemore Wedding Songs List

Using rap artists such as Macklemore to create a wedding song playlist is becoming more popular today. I put together a list of the top Macklemore wedding songs for your special day.

As you might expect, most of these songs should be used at the wedding reception. A few may be saved for more intimate moments of the ceremony. All will showcase your love for the music of Macklemore.

Dance Off

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Idris Elba & Anderson .Paak

Released in 2016 on the album This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

Every newlywed couple needs some lively music to groove on with the wedding guests while the drinks are flowing and the memories are being made. You’ll create some moments to remember when you invite all of your guests to an impromptu dance-off to this Macklemore hit.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I challenge you to a dance off
Hands off, no trash talk, no back walk
On the black top, just me, you, that’s all

Growing Up

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ed Sheeran

Released in 2016 on the album This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

This Macklemore song featuring Ed Sheeran hits some sentimental notes with its poignant lyrics, and that may be why some brides have played it during the father-daughter wedding reception dance. It can also be used to create a non-traditional processional when mixed with other alternative hip hop hits.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m still tryna figure out who I am
I don’t wanna mess this up or do this wrong
I’m gonna be there for your first breath

Need to Know

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Chance The Rapper

Released in 2016 on the album This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

Macklemore merged his talents with those of Chance the Rapper to deliver this hit on the second studio album from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. It belongs in the category of wedding reception dance music, and you’ll want to save it for when the party really gets going.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’mma tell you what you need to know
I’mma tell you what you need to hear
Cause the truth would be too much

Downtown

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee & Eric Nally

Released in 2016 on the album This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

You can also place this song from Macklemore in the wedding reception dance music category, and it will have all of your guests moving to the beat. Every wedding reception needs at least a few songs that are party anthems, and you can play this one first to set the tone for the entire party.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

What you see is what you get girl
Don’t ever forget girl
Ain’t seen nothing yet until you’re
Downtown

Same Love

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

Macklemore gets a little help here from Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert on a hip hop song that can be used in modern weddings. Like many songs from Macklemore, this song is built around a strong beat that limits its use to the wedding reception, although some couples have been known to play it before the ceremony as guests arrive and take their seats.  This song is also a popular same-sex wedding song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I can’t change
Even if I tried
Even if I wanted to
My love, my love, my love
She keeps me warm

Wings

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

A wedding day is a time when couples should be able to soar to the stars on the wings of emotion, and this Macklemore wedding song choice can help the newlyweds and wedding guests rise up. The song is versatile, and it has even been used as a soundtrack for cutting the wedding cake.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Give me a star to reach for
Tell me what it takes
And I’ll go so high

Neon Cathedral

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

This song from the debut album by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis should not be overlooked as a wedding reception dance song, and it also gets chosen as a song for the pre-wedding guest arrivals. It is a good song to build around if you want to create a theme for your wedding music selections, and many couples have walked into their reception while it plays.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baptized in my vices and the bar is my church
Traded my artist and I pawned off the easel
Spend it all searching for God at the neon cathedral

She Keeps Me Warm

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

On many levels, weddings are all about the bride and how she looks, and it only makes sense to add wedding music that celebrates her. The bold groom might want to try his hand at rapping this just for her during the wedding reception, but dedication will do just as well.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

America the brave
Still fears what we don’t know And God loves all his children it’s somehow forgotten
But we paraphrase a book written 3, 500 hundred years ago

Gold

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Eighty4 Fly

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

Don’t forget those important references to gold on your wedding day, and let your wedding guests know that you are embracing the hope of a prosperous new future together. This is a song that can be used to introduce the newlyweds to the reception guests, and it has all the swagger that the couple should possess.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And we stay fresh, so fresh head to toes
Goldschläger faded, 14 carat plated, so we’re feeling like gold

Thrift Shop

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz

Released in 2012 on the album The Heist

Don’t let the title of this Macklemore hit song fool you when you are considering the rapper’s music for your wedding. This isn’t specifically a love song, but it spent a lot of time in the number one spot on music charts and helped to launch the rapper’s career as a respected songwriter.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I, I, I’m hunting, looking for a come-up

Can’t Hold Us

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton

Released in 2011 on the album The Heist

Many rap and hip hop songs about love revolve around a theme of overcoming obstacles, and that is exactly what this song featuring Ray Dalton references in its lyrics. It’s a Macklemore song that grooms can dedicate to their bride before that first dance is shared.  It can also be played as an introduction song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

This is the moment
Tonight is the night, we’ll fight ’til it’s over
So we put our hands up
Like the ceiling can’t hold us

Love Song

Released in 2005 on the album The Language of My World

This hit gave Macklemore the chance to shine on his own without the need for a collaborator, and it can provide a nice dance groove for your wedding reception. Many young couples can relate to the description of true love that Macklemore weaves into the song’s lyrics, and it can help support the theme of love and happiness for the newlyweds.

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Feelin lifted from the spirit like the bag in American Beauty
And if your life truly flashes in front of you
When you die just know the best time of my life has been lovin’

Macklemore Highest-Charting Singles

• #1 Thrift Shop, 2013 (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz)
• #1 Can’t Hold Us, 2013 (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton)
• #11 Same Love, 2013 (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert)
• #12 Downtown, 2015 (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee & Grandmaster Caz)
• #15 White Walls, 2013 (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis)

Do you have a favorite Macklemore song? Please share your song below in the comments!