Wedding Music Playlists
Whether you’re working with a DJ, hiring a live band, or DIY-ing with a Spotify playlist and some speakers, the music you choose for your wedding matters. It sets the tone for your ceremony, energizes your cocktail hour, and gets everyone out on the dance floor.
Wedding Playlists
Here’s the ultimate wedding playlist — a mix of 50 of the most popular and loved songs across genres like Pop, K-pop, EDM, Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Country, Rock, and Dance. Whether you’re walking down the aisle, raising a glass, or owning the dance floor, this setlist is packed with romantic vibes, feel-good energy, and party anthems.
💍🎶 Top 50 Wedding Songs – All Genres
💖 Romantic & Ceremony Favorites
- “All of Me” – John Legend (Pop/R&B)
- “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran (Pop)
- “A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri (Pop)
- “I Don’t Dance” – Lee Brice (Country)
- “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran (Pop/Soul)
- “Best Part” – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. (R&B)
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley or Kina Grannis (Pop/Classic)
- “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift (Pop/Country)
- “You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott (Pop Ballad)
- “Butter” – BTS (K-pop/Pop)
🥂 Cocktail Hour & Dinner Vibes
- “Home” – Michael Bublé (Pop/Swing)
- “Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton (Country/Soul)
- “Leave the Door Open” – Silk Sonic (R&B)
- “Lover” – Taylor Swift (Pop)
- “Just the Two of Us” – Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers (R&B/Jazz)
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – Lauryn Hill (R&B)
- “Back at One” – Brian McKnight (R&B)
- “Yellow” – Coldplay (Alt Rock/Pop)
- “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors (Pop Rock)
- “Love On Top” – Beyoncé (Pop/R&B)
💃 Dance Floor Bangers & Reception Hits
- “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (Funk/Pop)
- “Yeah!” – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris (Hip-Hop)
- “Levitating” – Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby (Pop/Disco)
- “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON (Pop Rock)
- “Dynamite” – BTS (K-pop/Pop)
- “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO (EDM/Pop)
- “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers (Alt Rock)
- “Feel This Moment” – Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera (EDM/Pop)
- “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift (Pop)
- “Firework” – Katy Perry (Pop)
🎤 Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B Party Anthems
- “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z (R&B/Hip-Hop)
- “24K Magic” – Bruno Mars (R&B/Funk)
- “Hotline Bling” – Drake (Hip-Hop/R&B)
- “WAP (Clean)” – Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion (Rap/Club)
- “No Diggity” – Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre (R&B)
- “Lose Control” – Missy Elliott ft. Ciara (Hip-Hop/Dance)
- “Forever” – Chris Brown (R&B/Pop)
- “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas (Pop/EDM)
- “Low” – Flo Rida ft. T-Pain (Hip-Hop)
- “Gold Digger” – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx (Hip-Hop)
🎸 Rock, Country & Sing-Along Classics
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses (Rock)
- “You Make It Easy” – Jason Aldean (Country)
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi (Rock)
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey (Rock)
- “Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks (Country)
- “Mr. Blue Sky” – ELO (Classic Rock/Pop)
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston (Pop/R&B)
- “Shivers” – Ed Sheeran (Pop)
- “Electric Love” – BØRNS (Indie Pop)
- “Time of Our Lives” – Pitbull & Ne-Yo (Pop/Club)
Here’s a playlist of 50 popular “pop” songs perfect for a wedding — full of romance, joy, and energy to fit every moment from the walk down the aisle to the last dance. These songs are chosen for their universal appeal, emotional connection, and crowd-pleasing vibes.
💖 Top 50 Pop Songs for a Wedding
Ceremony & Romantic Moments
- “All of Me” – John Legend
- “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
- “A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
- “Marry Me” – Train
- “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley (or Kina Grannis version)
- “Speechless” – Dan + Shay
- “Halo” – Beyoncé
- “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
- “How Long Will I Love You” – Ellie Goulding
Cocktail Hour & Dinner Vibes
- “Put It All on Me” – Ed Sheeran ft. Ella Mai
- “Better Together” – Jack Johnson
- “Lover” – Taylor Swift
- “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors
- “Lucky” – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
- “Home” – Michael Bublé
- “You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
- “No One” – Alicia Keys
- “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
- “Adore You” – Harry Styles
Grand Entrance & First Dance
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
- “I Choose You” – Sara Bareilles
- “Sugar” – Maroon 5
- “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
- “Everything” – Michael Bublé
- “Come Away With Me” – Norah Jones
- “Stuck with U” – Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber
- “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
- “Love on Top” – Beyoncé
- “Beautiful in White” – Shane Filan
Dance Floor Favorites & Sing-Alongs
- “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
- “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
- “Firework” – Katy Perry
- “Dynamite” – BTS
- “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
- “Levitating” – Dua Lipa
- “Don’t Start Now” – Dua Lipa
- “24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
- “Break My Heart” – Dua Lipa
Finale, Farewell, & Slow Dances
- “Stay with Me” – Sam Smith
- “Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
- “Good as Hell” – Lizzo
- “Dancing with a Stranger” – Sam Smith & Normani
- “We Found Love” – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
- “Tenerife Sea” – Ed Sheeran
- “XO” – Beyoncé
- “The One” – Gary Allan (pop-country crossover)
- “A Sky Full of Stars” – Coldplay
- “Forever” – Chris Brown
Here’s a curated playlist of 50 popular Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap songs that work beautifully for weddings. From slow jams and love anthems to dance-floor bangers and feel-good throwbacks, this mix is built to vibe with all parts of your celebration.
💍🎤 Top 50 Hip Hop, R&B & Rap Songs for a Wedding
Romantic & Slow Jams (Great for ceremony, first dance, or slow dances)
- “Adorn” – Miguel
- “All of Me” – John Legend
- “Best Part” – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
- “Spend My Life with You” – Eric Benét ft. Tamia
- “So Into You” – Tamia
- “Differences” – Ginuwine
- “Butterflies” – Michael Jackson
- “Come Through” – H.E.R. ft. Chris Brown
- “Love” – Musiq Soulchild
- “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
Feel-Good R&B Hits (Perfect for cocktail hour or dinner vibes)
- “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
- “Rock with You” – Michael Jackson
- “Can We Talk” – Tevin Campbell
- “No One” – Alicia Keys
- “Let’s Get Married (Remix)” – Jagged Edge ft. Run DMC
- “Brown Skin” – India.Arie
- “On & On” – Erykah Badu
- “Back at One” – Brian McKnight
- “Before I Let Go” – Beyoncé (or Maze & Frankie Beverly)
- “Fortunate” – Maxwell
Hip-Hop Love Anthems (Great for couple entrances or dancing)
- “Best I Ever Had” – Drake
- “21 Questions” – 50 Cent ft. Nate Dogg
- “You Got Me” – The Roots ft. Erykah Badu
- “Bonnie & Clyde” – Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé
- “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By” – Method Man & Mary J. Blige
- “Hey Lover” – LL Cool J ft. Boyz II Men
- “Love on the Brain” – Rihanna
- “Finesse (Remix)” – Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
- “Crew” – GoldLink ft. Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy
- “The Light” – Common
Dance Floor R&B & Hip Hop (Bring the energy—perfect for receptions)
- “Yeah!” – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris
- “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
- “Hotline Bling” – Drake
- “This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
- “No Diggity” – Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre
- “Return of the Mack” – Mark Morrison
- “Hypnotize” – The Notorious B.I.G.
- “Gold Digger” – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
- “Work” – Rihanna ft. Drake
- “WAP (clean version)” – Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion
Throwback Vibes & Party Classics (Get the whole crowd moving)
- “Poison” – Bell Biv DeVoe
- “Shoop” – Salt-N-Pepa
- “Mo Money Mo Problems” – The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Mase & Puff Daddy
- “Lose Control” – Missy Elliott ft. Ciara & Fatman Scoop
- “One, Two Step” – Ciara ft. Missy Elliott
- “Jumpin’, Jumpin’” – Destiny’s Child
- “In Da Club” – 50 Cent
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston (Pop-R&B crossover)
- “Family Affair” – Mary J. Blige
- “Forever” – Chris Brown (a perfect finale track)
Here’s a playlist of 50 popular rock songs perfect for a wedding, blending romance, energy, and timeless appeal. These tracks span classic rock, soft rock, alternative, and indie—perfect for creating a vibe that feels both personal and crowd-pleasing.
🎸 Top 50 Rock Songs for a Wedding
Romantic & Slow Dance Rock
- “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
- “Thank You” – Led Zeppelin
- “Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green (rock-soul crossover)
- “Something” – The Beatles
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – Queen
- “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” – Poison
- “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith
- “You’re My Best Friend” – Queen
- “Everlong (Acoustic)” – Foo Fighters
- “With or Without You” – U2
Classic Rock Crowd-Pleasers
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” – AC/DC
- “Born to Run” – Bruce Springsteen
- “More Than a Feeling” – Boston
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey
- “Start Me Up” – The Rolling Stones
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi
- “Pride and Joy” – Stevie Ray Vaughan
- “Hotel California” – Eagles
- “American Girl” – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Modern Rock & Indie Love Songs
- “Yellow” – Coldplay
- “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes
- “All I Want” – Kodaline
- “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” – The Smiths
- “Sea of Love” – Cat Power
- “You and Me” – Lifehouse
- “Chasing Cars” – Snow Patrol
- “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” – Death Cab for Cutie
- “Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
Fun Rock for the Dance Floor
- “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
- “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
- “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” – Jet
- “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
- “Take Me Out” – Franz Ferdinand
- “Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man
- “Dog Days Are Over” – Florence + The Machine
- “The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World
- “Sex on Fire” – Kings of Leon
- “No One Knows” – Queens of the Stone Age
End-of-Night Anthems & Singalongs
- “Closing Time” – Semisonic
- “Don’t Look Back in Anger” – Oasis
- “Time of Your Life (Good Riddance)” – Green Day
- “Bittersweet Symphony” – The Verve
- “Heroes” – David Bowie
- “Free Fallin’” – Tom Petty
- “Simple Man” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “Hey Jude” – The Beatles
- “Wonderwall” – Oasis
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen
Here’s a playlist of 50 popular Country songs that are perfect for weddings — from heartfelt ballads and timeless love songs to fun, upbeat two-step and line dance hits. This mix works beautifully across all parts of the celebration: ceremony, cocktail hour, first dance, and of course, the party.
🤠💍 Top 50 Country Wedding Songs
💞 Ceremony & First Dance (Romantic, slow, and heartfelt)
- “Speechless” – Dan + Shay
- “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
- “From the Ground Up” – Dan + Shay
- “You Make It Easy” – Jason Aldean
- “Bless the Broken Road” – Rascal Flatts
- “Forever After All” – Luke Combs
- “Amazed” – Lonestar
- “Then” – Brad Paisley
- “God Gave Me You” – Blake Shelton
- “Made for You” – Jake Owen
🍷 Cocktail Hour & Dinner (Chill, romantic, singable)
- “Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton
- “Better Together” – Luke Combs
- “In Case You Didn’t Know” – Brett Young
- “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line
- “To Make You Feel My Love” – Garth Brooks (or Adele cover)
- “She’s in Love with the Boy” – Trisha Yearwood
- “It’s Your Love” – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
- “Carrying Your Love with Me” – George Strait
- “The Bones” – Maren Morris
- “Cowboy Take Me Away” – The Chicks
🎉 Reception & Dance Floor (Fun, upbeat, and crowd-pleasing)
- “Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker
- “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” – Luke Bryan
- “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain
- “Honey Bee” – Blake Shelton
- “Life is a Highway” – Rascal Flatts
- “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” – Big & Rich
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” – Brooks & Dunn
- “5 Foot 9” – Tyler Hubbard
- “Good Time” – Niko Moon
- “Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs
🥂 Singalongs & Country Classics (Crowd favorites across generations)
- “Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks
- “Fishin’ in the Dark” – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- “This Kiss” – Faith Hill
- “American Honey” – Lady A
- “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver
- “Redneck Woman” – Gretchen Wilson
- “My Front Porch Looking In” – Lonestar
- “Here for the Party” – Gretchen Wilson
- “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” – George Strait
💫 Send-Off Songs & Slow Dance Finales
- “Forever and Ever, Amen” – Randy Travis
- “I Cross My Heart” – George Strait
- “When You Say Nothing at All” – Alison Krauss
- “Wanted” – Hunter Hayes
- “Loving You Easy” – Zac Brown Band
- “Remember When” – Alan Jackson
- “Nobody But You” – Blake Shelton ft. Gwen Stefani
- “You’re Still the One” – Shania Twain
- “Beautiful Crazy” – Luke Combs
- “God Bless the Broken Road” – Rascal Flatts (worth a double appearance!)
Here’s a wedding-ready playlist of 50 of the most popular Electronic Dance Music (EDM) songs, blending mainstage bangers, euphoric anthems, and dancefloor love songs. These tracks bring energy and emotion — perfect for receptions, dance-offs, and unforgettable send-offs.
🎧💍 Top 50 EDM Wedding Songs
For the ceremony glow-up, cocktail cool-down, and dancefloor takeover.
💕 Romantic & Uplifting EDM Tracks (for first dance, special moments, or chill vibes)
- “Titanium” – David Guetta ft. Sia
- “I Like Me Better” – Lauv (Cheat Codes Remix)
- “Wake Me Up” – Avicii
- “You & Me” (Flume Remix) – Disclosure ft. Eliza Doolittle
- “Stay” – Zedd & Alessia Cara
- “Stole the Show” – Kygo ft. Parson James
- “Middle” – DJ Snake ft. Bipolar Sunshine
- “Heroes (We Could Be)” – Alesso ft. Tove Lo
- “Beating Heart” – Ellie Goulding (Motez Remix)
- “Never Let You Go” – Kygo ft. John Newman
🥂 Cocktail Hour & Vibe Starters (easy beats, melodic house, dance-pop crossovers)
- “Firestone” – Kygo ft. Conrad Sewell
- “Rather Be” – Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne
- “Reality” – Lost Frequencies ft. Janieck Devy
- “Sun Comes Up” – Rudimental ft. James Arthur
- “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
- “Feel So Close” – Calvin Harris
- “Faded” – ZHU
- “This Girl” – Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners
- “Slide” – Calvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean & Migos
- “Electric Feel” – MGMT (Justice Remix)
💃 Dance Floor Anthems (energy! drops! sing-alongs!)
- “Levels” – Avicii
- “Closer” – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
- “Don’t You Worry Child” – Swedish House Mafia
- “Take Over Control” – Afrojack ft. Eva Simons
- “Turn Down for What” – DJ Snake & Lil Jon
- “Lean On” – Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ
- “Where Are Ü Now” – Jack Ü ft. Justin Bieber
- “Reload” – Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash ft. John Martin
- “Animals” – Martin Garrix
- “Tremor” – Dimitri Vegas, Martin Garrix, Like Mike
🎉 Party Starters & Crowd Pleasers (massive choruses, nostalgic drops)
- “Call on Me” (Eric Prydz Remix) – Eric Prydz
- “Get Lucky” – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell
- “Starboy” – The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk
- “Heads Will Roll” (A-Trak Remix) – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- “Greyhound” – Swedish House Mafia
- “We Found Love” – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
- “Summer” – Calvin Harris
- “Sweet Nothing” – Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch
- “Love Tonight” – Shouse (David Guetta Remix)
- “The Nights” – Avicii
🌈 Epic Closing Tracks & Euphoric Send-Offs
- “High on Life” – Martin Garrix ft. Bonn
- “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
- “Stay the Night” – Zedd ft. Hayley Williams
- “Clarity” – Zedd ft. Foxes
- “Waiting for Love” – Avicii
- “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber
- “Silence” – Marshmello ft. Khalid
- “Runaway (U & I)” – Galantis
- “If I Lose Myself” (Alesso Remix) – OneRepublic
- “Sun Is Shining” – Axwell Λ Ingrosso
🎶 How to Create the Perfect Wedding Playlist
Here’s how to craft the ultimate wedding playlist, one that flows, reflects your style, and creates moments your guests will remember forever.
1. Start with the Ceremony
Your ceremony should sound like you. Whether it’s elegant, emotional, spiritual, or quirky, the right songs elevate each moment.
Key moments to score:
- Seating of guests: Soft instrumentals, acoustic covers, or piano versions of popular love songs.
- Processional: Songs for the bridal party and the walk down the aisle (can be different tracks).
- Recessional: A celebratory, upbeat track as you exit — think joyful, triumphant.
Examples:
“Marry You” – Bruno Mars (for the recessional)
“Canon in D” – Pachelbel (classic)
“A Thousand Years” – Christina Perri
2. Create a Vibe for Cocktail Hour
This is where guests mingle, sip, and ease into the evening. The goal? Keep things classy, chill, and toe-tap-worthy.
Tips:
- Go for smooth jazz, acoustic pop, Motown, indie folk, or laid-back EDM.
- Choose songs that are familiar but not distracting.
- Avoid anything too high-energy or lyrically intense here.
Examples:
“Electric Feel” (acoustic version) – MGMT
“Put Your Records On” – Corinne Bailey Rae
“L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
3. Set the Mood During Dinner
Keep the energy warm and conversational. This isn’t the time for club bangers — think mellow, romantic, and melodic.
Suggestions:
- Mix love ballads, country duets, old-school R&B, or instrumental versions of your favorite hits.
- Balance genres so everyone hears something they love.
- Keep volume low enough for chatting.
Examples:
“Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton
“Better Together” – Jack Johnson
“You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
4. Build a Dance Floor Worth Remembering
Now’s your time to shine. This is where your playlist needs serious punch.
How to do it:
- Mix genres to keep multiple generations engaged.
- Include throwbacks, singalongs, current hits, and a few surprises.
- Read the room: not every guest wants EDM drops, but a little Beyoncé never hurt.
Categories to include:
Couple favorites (“Levitating” – Dua Lipa, “You’re My Best Friend” – Queen)
First dance songs (“All of Me” – John Legend)
Parent dances (“My Girl” – The Temptations)
Party starters (“Uptown Funk” – Bruno Mars)
Line dances (*“Cupid Shuffle” or “Shout”)
5. Final Tips for Building the Playlist
- Don’t overstuff. You won’t need 10 hours of music, but you’ll want backup tracks.
- Use transitions. Keep energy flowing by arranging songs in a way that gradually builds or cools down.
- Include do-not-play songs. Some tracks kill the vibe or bring up awkward memories — blacklist those!
- Make space for requests. Guests love getting their song on the playlist. Just keep a filter.
- Test your playlist. Play it while doing chores or commuting — make sure it feels right!
Sample Wedding Playlist Sections
Want a place to start? Try breaking your music list into these buckets:
Playlist Section | Length | Energy |
---|---|---|
Ceremony | 20–30 minutes | Low |
Cocktail Hour | 1 hour | Low-Mid |
Dinner | 1.5 hours | Mid |
Dancing / Reception | 2–3 hours | High |
After Party (optional) | 1–2 hours | All-Out High |
💍 Your Soundtrack = Your Story
A wedding playlist isn’t just background music — it’s the emotional arc of your day. Whether you lean romantic, funky, country, EDM, or old-school soul, build a setlist that brings smiles, sparks memories, and keeps feet moving.
Music Systems
Choose music that reflects each part of your event to create a seamless, unforgettable atmosphere. And don’t forget a quality sound system to match!