Best Wedding Party Dance Songs: Celebrating Your Inner Circle

The wedding party dance is that pivotal moment in the reception where the “formal” gives way to the “fun.” It’s a dedicated time to celebrate the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and close family members who have stood by you throughout the planning process and the ceremony itself. Whether you want to showcase a choreographed routine, get everyone out for a classic line dance, or simply share a heartfelt song with your best friends, this set is all about honoring your community.

As a wedding DJ, I consider the Wedding Party Dance the ultimate “Energy Bridge.” In 2026, the trend is “Communal Choreography” – couples are looking for ways to get the crowd involved early rather than watching from the sidelines. These songs are curated to help you transition from the spotlight of the first dance into a full-room celebration, ensuring the energy never dips.

Planning Your Wedding Party Moments

When choosing a song for your wedding party, consider the “Vibe Shift” you want to achieve. Here are some 2026 expert DJ tips:

• The “Line Dance” Icebreaker: If you want to ensure the dance floor is packed immediately, go with a group dance like the “Cupid Shuffle” or “Wobble.” These are legendary for a reason—they give guests “permission” to join in and take the pressure off the couple to be the only ones dancing.
• The “Besties” Anthem: Want to celebrate your bond with your crew? Tracks like “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge or “With A Little Help From My Friends” (the Joe Cocker version for soul, or the Beatles for pop) create a “stadium-sing-along” feel that highlights the people standing next to you.
• The “Modern Party” Starter: For a 2026 reception, you can’t go wrong with “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake or the recent viral hit “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyoncé. These have a universal appeal that gets everyone from the flower girl to the grandparents moving.
• The “Sentimental” Circle: If you’d prefer a slower, more emotional moment with your party, consider “Stand By Me” or “Tennessee Whiskey.” These allow your wedding party to pair up and surround you on the floor, creating a beautiful, protective circle of love before the high-energy music starts.
• The “Choreographed” Entrance: Many couples are now using the Wedding Party Dance as their “Grand Entrance” to the reception. A high-tempo track like “24K Magic” or “Uptown Funk” allows the party to enter with a pre-planned dance move, setting a “Vegas-Chic” tone for the night.

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Wedding Party Dance Songs by Vibe

Line/Group Dances

Get your wedding party on the dance floor showcasing their dance moves to a popular dance song or a group dance to get the party started.

• Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
• Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
• Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• No rompas mi corazón – Caballo Dorado
• Teach Me How to Dougie – Cali Swag District
• The Git Up – Blanco Brown
• Tootsee Roll – 69 Boyz
• Twist and Shout – The Beatles
• Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
• Wobble – V.I.C.

Classic Party Hits

Here is a list of songs from yesteryear that are commonly chosen to play for the wedding party to let everyone know it is going to be a fun night.

• Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Danza Kuduro – Don Omar, Lucenzo
• Get Down Tonight – KC and The Sunshine Band
• Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Swede
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
• Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge
• Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Mr. Blue Sky – Electric Light Orchestra
• My Boo – Ghost Town DJs
• Now That We Found Love – Heavy D. & The Boyz
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Stayin’ Alive – The Bee Gees
• Thunderstruck – AC/DC
• Tongue Tied – Grouplove
• Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
• You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees

Romance

Add more love to your reception with a romantic song for the wedding party dance. You can invite all couples to the dance floor halfway through.

• At Last – Etta James
• Here On Out – Dave Matthews Band
• I Love You Always Forever – Betty Who
• May I Have This Dance – Francis and the Lights
• Nobody But You – Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani
• Perfect – Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé
• Speechless – Dan + Shay
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• Thank God – Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown
• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
• When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss & Union Station
• You Are The Reason – Calum Scott & Leona Lewis

Celebrating Family & Friends

Celebrate with your besties and family with a special song celebrating your bond.

• In My Life – Beatles
• Good Things – BoDeans
• All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over – H. Williams Jr.
• Family – Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
• Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
• Kinfolks – Sam Hunt
• Beer With My Friends – Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion
• Me And My Gang – Rascal Flatts
• these are my friends – lovelytheband
• These Are My People – Rodney Atkins
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge
• With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker

Modern Party Hits

If you want to have a modern party jam to get dancing started at your reception, these hits let everyone know it’s time to party!

• Bailondo Bachata – Chayanne
• Can’t Dance – Cooper Alan
• Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
• Club Can’t Handle Me – Flo Rida, David Guetta
• Dance The Night – Dua Lipa
• Dynamite – Taio Cruz
• Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
• Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
• Forever – Chris Brown
• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
• I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta, Bebe Rexha
• Just Dance – Lady Gaga
• Kings & Queens – Ava Max
• Let’s Get Married – Bleachers
• Mi Gente – J Balvin, Willy William
• On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons
• One More Time – Daft Punk
• Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
• Pink Party Club – Chapell Roan
• Raise Your Glass – P!NK
• Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead
• Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
• Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
• Taki Taki – DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B
• Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyonce
• This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
• Timber – Pitbull, Ke$Ha
• Turn Down for What – DJ Snake, Lil Jon
• We Found Love – Rihanna, Calvin Harris
• Yeah – Usher
• Yeah 3x – Chris Brown

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*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

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