100 Must Play Wedding Reception Songs In 2025

Check out these must play wedding reception songs for 2025 and beyond.

Every year I put together a list of songs that couples and guests seem to love the most.

Add some of these to your wedding playlist for an amazing reception!

Classic Dance Floor Hits

These are the must-play songs that everyone knows and loves. They’ll get your guests dancing from the first beat.

1. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” – Whitney Houston
2. “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
3. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
4. “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
5. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” – Stevie Wonder
6. “Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison
7. “Dancing Queen” – ABBA
8. “Let’s Dance” – David Bowie
9. “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond
10. “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Feel Good Anthems

These songs bring all the good vibes! Perfect for singing along and getting everyone on the floor.

11. “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
12. “Party in the U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus
13. “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
14. “We Found Love” – Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
15. “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
16. “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
17. “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake
18. “Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
19. “Hey Ya!” – OutKast
20. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Party Starters

These songs are made for group fun! Line dances, sing-alongs, and plenty of laughs.

81. “Cha Cha Slide” – DJ Casper
82. “Cupid Shuffle” – Cupid
83. “Wobble” – V.I.C.
84. “Macarena” – Los Del Rio
85. “Cotton Eye Joe” – Rednex
86. “YMCA” – Village People
87. “The Electric Slide” – Marcia Griffiths
88. “Shout” – The Isley Brothers
89. “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
90. “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees

Timeless Motown & Soul

These classics get all ages out on the dance floor!

21. “Higher Ground” – Stevie Wonder
22. “Sir Duke” – Stevie Wonder
23. “At Last” – Etta James
24. “Let’s Stay Together” – Al Green
25. “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” – Marvin Gaye
26. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
27. “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” – Jackie Wilson
28. “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
29. “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” – Hall & Oates
30. “I Only Have Eyes for You” – The Flamingos

Romantic Slow Dances

Slow it down with these sweet songs. Perfect for those special, love-filled moments.

31. “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
32. “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
33. “All of Me” – John Legend
34. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
35. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
36. “Lucky” – Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat
37. “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray Lamontagne
38. “L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
39. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
40. “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes

High-Energy Dance Hits

These songs bring the hype! Perfect for keeping the party going strong all night.

41. “Levitating” – Dua Lipa
42. “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
43. “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
44. “Juice” – Lizzo
45. “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” – ABBA (Remix by Lee Cabrera)
46. “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas
47. “SexyBack” – Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland
48. “One More Time” – Daft Punk
49. “Break My Soul” – Beyoncé
50. “Cold Heart” – Elton John & Dua Lipa

Oldies But Goodies

A mix of vintage favorites that never go out of style. They’re fun, familiar, and everyone loves them.

51. “Come and Get Your Love” – Redbone
52. “Rock Lobster” – The B-52’s
53. “Golden Years” – David Bowie
54. “Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
55. “Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper
56. “Modern Love” – David Bowie
57. “You Can Call Me Al” – Paul Simon
58. “Once in a Lifetime” – Talking Heads
59. “Harvest Moon” – Neil Young
60. “Valerie” – Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse

Pop Favorites

Catchy and upbeat, these modern hits will have everyone singing and dancing.

61. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
62. “Closer” – The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey
63. “Big Energy” – Latto
64. “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
65. “Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat feat. SZA
66. “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
67. “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
68. “Marry You” – Bruno Mars
69. “24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
70. “Havana” – Camila Cabello

Classic Rock & Indie

These songs add a cool, laid-back vibe. Perfect for mixing it up and keeping things fun.

71. “Dreams” – Fleetwood Mac
72. “Everywhere” – Fleetwood Mac
73. “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
74. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
75. “You’ve Got the Love” – Florence + The Machine
76. “Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
77. “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele
78. “Pony” – Ginuwine
79. “Rasputin” – Boney M. (Majestic Remix)
80. “In My Mind” – Dynoro & Gigi D’Agostino

Closing Songs

End the night with these feel-good tracks. They’ll leave everyone smiling and ready to celebrate more!

91. “Lean On Me” – Bill Withers
92. “Time of My Life” – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
93. “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
94. “At Last” – Etta James
95. “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen
96. “Purple Rain” – Prince
97. “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen
98. “Last Dance” – Donna Summer
99. “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” – Green Day
100. “One More Time” – Daft Punk

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