Unexpected musical partnerships that rocked the charts
When it comes to wedding parties, it's all about celebrating the love between two people. This means that music and dancing will be involved. Well, a well-curated wedding playlist offers just the right mix of smooth romantic ballads and straight-up bangers for everyone, including the single ladies!
So to get you ready for your next wedding party, be it your own or as a guest, check out this gallery of 30 time-tested wedding favorites. You'll be grooving and acting foolish on the dance floor all night long!
One of the most enduring love songs of the 20th century, it doesn't get more romantic than this.
'Marry You' captures the feeling of a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding. And while that might not be the case of the wedding in question, the song is still pretty romantic.
ABBA’s iconic dance track describes a girl who’s in the mood to groove. And everyone is that girl when 'Dancing Queen' comes on!
A song about an unconditional love where you're determined to stick it out through good times and bad, you won't find a more fitting wedding tune.
An expression of true love, it's understandable why 'I Say a Little Prayer' is a wedding favorite.
This 1987 dance-pop masterpiece describes the search for a soulmate, which is perfect when celebrating love!
The drum-machine thumps and pleading vocals are more than enough to get folks up and strutting.
Am epic ballad from 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1' (2011) soundtrack, nobody knows more about everlasting love than vampires!
With its nearly two billion Spotify streams, 'All of Me' has been played at a lot of weddings. Even John Legend himself played it in 2013 when marrying Chrissy Teigen.
Bouquet tossing got a lot more interesting with this 2008 hit. An instant wedding staple for single women, at no point during the party will the dancing be fiercer.
Sister Sledge's 1979 hit is a great excuse to put aside family feuds and boogie alongside with your aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents!
With a chorus like "Here and now/ I promise to love faithfully," you know this jam reads exactly like wedding vows.
With its head-nodding beat and unforgettable hook, 'No One' will have everyone singing their lungs out.
A must-spin for wedding DJs all year long, 'September' is all about remembering an evening when everyone was in love and dancing like crazy.
With lyrics about finding that one true love, plus its classical feel, this song is a must at any wedding.
'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' is a statement of joy and power that invites every female-identifying person to the dance floor. Plus, it's perfect for conga lines!
With its addictive beat and simple, positive message, "Tonight’s gonna be a good night," this is a song everyone can get behind.
If you're celebrating love, then you better play 'Crazy in Love.' Everyone will act foolish on the dance floor!
Regardless of dancing ability, or age, 'Twist and Shout' will have everyone doing just that, twisting and shouting.
This 1959 R&B rave-up will blow the roof off! And that's the kind of wedding party we all want to attend!
There's nothing like pulling silly dance moves and yelling "zig-a-zig-ah" with your loved ones. It's all good fun, right?
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars managed to create a timeless dance-floor destroyer that has become a wedding favorite.
The Jackson 5's 1969 iconic breakthrough hit never fails to light up a room. Filled with sweetness and charm, it's perfect for a wedding.
Consistently ranked as one of the best songs of the early 2000s, who can resist hitting the dance floor with this hip-hop and indie-rock fusion hit?
A disco-funk smash called 'Celebration' is just what you need...when celebrating love! Put on this 1980 chart-topper and boogie the night away.
Nothing gets a party going like this jam. Throw it back to the early 2000s and everyone will lose it!
Adele’s brilliant Bob Dylan cover polished the song, making it work better for wedding slow dances.
'By Your Side' is a sensual R&B slow-burner that's all about sticking with your partner no matter what.
Natalie Cole’s 1975 debut single expresses the joy of a girl finding her everlasting love. Beaming with romance, this is the perfect first dance song.
This country jam captures the warm glow and nervous excitement of new love. It's perfect to remind guests who've lost those loving feelings.
Sources: (Billboard) (Mental Floss)
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MUSIC Tunes
When it comes to wedding parties, it's all about celebrating the love between two people. This means that music and dancing will be involved. Well, a well-curated wedding playlist offers just the right mix of smooth romantic ballads and straight-up bangers for everyone, including the single ladies!
So to get you ready for your next wedding party, be it your own or as a guest, check out this gallery of 30 time-tested wedding favorites. You'll be grooving and acting foolish on the dance floor all night long!