How to Choose the Perfect Pop Wedding Songs

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.

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!

New Pop Songs to Know

• 8 LIGHTS – iRO, Happie
• ALL MY LOVE – Coldplay

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

DJs! Plan Pop 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 Pop Playlist

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.