Pop Wedding Songs That Will Last A Thousand Years

Are you looking for a list of pop songs to get people on the dance floor at your wedding and to celebrate your love for each other? I have the most asked-for, streamed, and unique pop wedding songs right here!

best pop wedding songs

Quick Tips

When picking out pop songs for your wedding, you must consider the following 3 factors:

1. What is the song’s tempo to determine the dance style?
2. What is the song’s meaning and is it appropriate for your wedding?
3. What moment of the wedding ceremony or reception will the song play?

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of pop songs for weddings. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s brides.

Song Ideas by Wedding Moment and Vibe

Ceremony

Romantic and heartfelt songs to celebrate your love for each other for the prelude or walks down the aisle.

  • A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
  • All You Need Is Love – Katy Perry
  • Beautiful In White – Shane Filan
  • Can’t Help Falling In Love – Haley Reinhart
  • I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Music Travel Love
  • Marry Me – Jennifer Lopez, Maluma
  • Marry Me – Train
  • Ocean – LunchMoney Lewis, Meghan Trainor
  • Perfect Duet – Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé

Cocktail Hour

Light and fun vibes so to not bore guests and keep the mood happy.

  • A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
  • Angel – Shaggy, Rayvon
  • Be My Forever – Christina Perri, Ed Sheeran
  • Brighter Than The Sun – Colbie Caillat
  • Butterflies – MAX, Ali Gatie
  • Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) – Elton John, Dua Lipa
  • Count on Me – Bruno Mars
  • Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
  • Everything – Michael Bublé
  • Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
  • Falling – Sophia Annello
  • Flowers – Miley Cyrus
  • Fresh Eyes – Andy Grammer
  • Hold On – Wilson Phillips
  • I Do – Colbie Caillat
  • I Like Me Better – Lauv
  • I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
  • I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
  • One Step At A Time – Jordin Sparks
  • Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter
  • Say It Right – Nelly Fertado
  • Sucker – Jonas Brothers

First Dance

Discover popular and unique tracks for your first dance as a married couple.

  • Before You – Benson Boone
  • Black And White (Stripped) – Niall Horan
  • First Date (Acoustic) – Taylor Acorn
  • Heaven – Calum Scott
  • Imagine (Acoustic) – Ben Platt
  • Lifetime – Justin Bieber
  • Love Someone – Lukas Graham
  • Lover – Taylor Swift
  • Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
  • Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
  • Tuesdays – Jake Scott

Reception Party

Upbeat and dance hits to pack the dance floor with excitement.

  • 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
  • All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
  • As It Was – Harry Styles
  • Believe – Cher
  • Blank Space (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
  • Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Can’t Get You Out Of My Head – Kylie Minogue
  • Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
  • Cooler Than Me – Mike Posner
  • Dance The Night – Dua Lipa
  • Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
  • Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
  • Fantasy – Mariah Carey
  • Fireball – Pitbull feat. John Ryan
  • Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
  • Give Me Everything – Pitbull
  • Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle
  • HOT TO GO! – Chappell Roan
  • Hotel Room Service – Pitbull
  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
  • Just Dance – Lady Gaga, Colby O’Donis
  • Kings & Queens – Ava Max
  • Levitating – Dua Lipa
  • Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell
  • Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
  • Poker Face – Lady Gaga
  • Promiscious – Nelly Fertado
  • Roar – Katy Perry
  • Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
  • Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
  • Shivers – Ed Sheeran
  • Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON
  • Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This – Eurythmics
  • Take On Me – a-Ha
  • Temperature – Sean Paul
  • Timber – Pitbull, Ke$ha
  • Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
  • Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
  • Wannabe – Spice Girls
  • We Found Love – Rihanna & Calvin Harris
  • Yeah! – Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris

Slow Dances

Romantic ballads to pack the dance floor with all couples no matter their age.

  • Careless Whisper – George Michael
  • Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
  • Fade into You – Mazzy Star
  • Forever Young – Alphaville
  • Love On The Brain – Rihanna
  • Love You Still (abcdefu romantic version) – Tyler Shaw
  • Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
  • Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

Grand Exit

The end of your big day does not have to be a downer. End on a high note and celebrate!

  • (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
  • Belong Together – Mark Ambor
  • Bye Bye Bye – *Nsync
  • Carry You Home – Alex Warren
  • Counting Stars – OneRepublic
  • Happy – Pharrell Williams
  • Memories – Maroon 5
  • Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
  • Paper Rings – Taylor Swift
  • Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
  • You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Hall and Oates

If you have a favorite pop wedding song not on our list, be sure to comment on it below. We do read and respond to all suggestions.

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