Money Dance Songs: Celebrate Love (And Your Honeymoon Fund)

The money dance, sometimes called the “Honeymoon Dance”, is a long-standing tradition in many cultures, from Polish and Italian to Filipino and Mexican. While it can be a bit controversial in some American circles, it remains a fantastic way for the couple to get meaningful one-on-one time with their guests. As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve found that the best money dance songs are either deeply romantic slow dances that allow for conversation or tongue-in-cheek hits that lean into the “dollar bill” theme.

In 2026, couples are increasingly calling it the “Honeymoon Dance” to make it feel less like “begging for money” and more like a shared celebration of their next chapter. Whether you want to slow it down to enjoy the moment or turn it into a high-energy party, these tracks are curated to fit your style.

Expert DJ Tips for the Money Dance

• The “Yacht Rock” Smoothness: For a more relaxed cocktail-reception feel, tracks like Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” (1978) provide a great mid-tempo “world” vibe that keeps the energy positive without being too frantic.
• The “Honeymoon” Framing: If you’re worried about how the dance will be perceived, have your DJ announce it as: “The couple invites you to join them for a dance to help send them off on their honeymoon!”
• The “Transition” Moment: If the money dance starts to go long, use a track like “24K Magic” or “Money Maker” to signal that it’s time for the “big donors” and then transition directly into the open dance floor.

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New Money Dance Songs to Know

• Thankful – Surfaces

Money Dance Songs by Vibe

Slow to Enjoy the Moment

Slow dance songs give a chance for the couple to cherish the short time with each participant. It also gives guests a chance to talk with the couple too.

• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
• All Of Me – John Legend
• Amazed – Lonestar
• Back At One – Brian McKnight
• Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
• Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves
• Can You Feel The Love – Elton John
• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
• Could I Love You Any More – R. Dominique, J. Mraz
• Country Gold – Anne Wilson, Jordan Davis
• Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
• End of the Road – Boyz II Men
• Enough – Fantasia
• (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
• Faithfully – Journey
• Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur
• God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
• Heaven – Bryan Adams
• Heaven – Kane Brown
• Home – Johnny Gill, Kevon Edmonds
• How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
• I Cross My Heart – George Strait
• I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
• I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
• I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
• I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
• I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey
• Incredible – James Tw
• Like I’m Gonna Lose You – M. Trainor, J. Legend
• Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
• Make You Feel My Love – Adele
• My First Love – Avant feat. KeKe Wyatt
• My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• Perfect – Ed Sheeran
• She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
• Speechless – Dan + Shay
• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• Thank God – Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown
• Thankful – Surfaces
• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
• This I Promise You – N Sync
• Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
• Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
• WHAT I HAVE – Kelsea Ballerini
• Whatever It Is – Zac Brown Band
• When I Met You – APO Hiking Society
• Why Don’t We Just Dance – Josh Turner

Fun & Upbeat

If you want to make grabbing the dollars a happy moment during the reception, These songs really can highlight the moment.

• 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Bust A Move – Young MC
• Fins – Jimmy Buffett
• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
• I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
• Is This Love – Bob Marley
• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Marry You – Bruno Mars
• My Girl – The Temptations
• Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
• Suavemente – Elvis Crespo
• Sugar, Sugar – The Archies

Classic Hits

If you have more guests with lots of wisdom at your wedding, they will appreciate these songs more and can capture special moments while dancing with guests.

• At Last – Etta James
• Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
• Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
• Count On Me – Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans
• Dancing In The Moonlight- King Harvest
• I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
• Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• That’s Amore – Dean Martin
• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
• What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

About Family & Friends

If you wish to celebrate a theme of family and friends while dancing with guests, these songs are perfect!

• Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
• Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan
• Doing Life With Me – Eric Church
• Friends – Michael W. Smith
• Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
• From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
• Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
• Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan
• Rich Man – Little Big Town
• With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles
• You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor

All About Money

If you want to have a theme all about the Benjamins for your dancing, then these tracks hit the mark.

• Billionaire – Travie McCoy, Bruno Mars
• I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
• If I Had $1,000,000 – Barenaked Ladies
• Millionaire – Chris Stapleton
• Money by Young Thug, Juice WRLD, Nicki Minaj
• Money – Pink Floyd
• Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
• Money Maker – Ludacris, Pharrell
• No Tengo Dinero – Juan Gabriel
• Raised Up Right by Riley Green
• Rich Girl – Daryl Hall & John Oates
• Rich Girl – Gwen Stefani, Eve
• Ring Pop by Jax

DJs! Plan Money Dance Song by BPM and Key

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

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify Money Dance Playlist

Do you have a favorite money dance song not on my list? Please share your song below in the comments.

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