As a DJ, one of the most important things I do is curate the perfect vibe for any event, and weddings are no exception. Finding the right wedding songs for 2024 and 2025 is all about balancing timeless classics with fresh new tracks that keep the dance floor packed. Your playlist should reflect your personal style while also appealing to guests of all ages.
Whether you’re planning your own wedding, helping a friend, or just love good music, I’ve got you covered. This list of top 100 wedding songs includes romantic ballads, fun singalongs, and high-energy dance tracks to ensure every moment of your big day has the perfect soundtrack. From your first dance to the final song of the night, here’s a must-have wedding playlist that blends pop, indie, R&B, soul, and classic hits.
Top 100 Wedding Songs for 2024-2025
Romantic First Dance Songs
- “For All You Give” – The Paper Kites, Lucy Rose
- “Into My Arms” – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- “River” – Leon Bridges
- “Sea of Love” – Cat Power
- “Only Love” – Ben Howard
- “Lover” – Taylor Swift
- “Young And Beautiful” – Lana Del Rey
- “Sweet Creature” – Harry Styles
- “All You Need Is Love” – The Beatles
- “Golden Hour” – Kacey Musgraves
Timeless Wedding Classics
- “Stand by Me” – Boyce Avenue
- “Never Be Another You” – Lee Fields & The Expressions
- “Mi Negrita” – Devendra Banhart
- “How Sweet It Is” – Marvin Gaye
- “Dancing Queen” – ABBA
- “You Make My Dreams Come True” – Hall & Oates
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” – Stevie Wonder
- “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Def Leppard
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
- “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
Upbeat Reception Songs to Get the Party Started
- “Shut Up And Dance” – Walk The Moon
- “Love Shack” – The B-52’s
- “Last Dance” – Donna Summer
- “Dance The Night” – Dua Lipa
- “Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan
- “Get Into The Groove” – Giacomo Turra, Mikey Jose
- “Ride or Die” – Durand Jones & The Indications
- “State Line” – The Dip
- “No Quit” – Michael Nau
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Modern Love Songs for a Fresh Feel
- “To Love” – Suki Waterhouse
- “Hannah (The Sun)” – Fred again..
- “The Boy Is Mine” – Ariana Grande
- “Breathe Me” – Tyla
- “LUNCH” – Billie Eilish
- “Guess” – Charli XCX, Billie Eilish
- “HOT TO GO!” – Chappell Roan
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Baby” – Devendra Banhart
- “BESO” – Rosalía, Rauw Alejandro
Slow Dances & Sentimental Moments
- “Save The Last Dance For Me” – Michael Bublé
- “Sweet Cherry” – Diamond Cafe
- “I Like Me Better” – Lauv
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
- “Angel Of My Dreams” – JADE
- “All To Myself” – Andye
- “Touch” – KATSEYE
- “Day Dreaming” – Aretha Franklin
- “That’s Where It’s At” – Sam Cooke
Throwback Hits for All Generations
- “Livin’ On A Prayer” – Bon Jovi
- “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” – Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley
- “Adore You” – Harry Styles
- “I Can’t Help Myself” – Four Tops
- “CUFF IT” – Beyoncé
- “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond
- “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding
- “Make You Feel My Love” – Adele
- “I Choose You” – Sara Bareilles
- “Say You Won’t Let Go” – James Arthur
Instrumental & Chill Vibes for Cocktail Hour
- “Sonido Cosmico” – Hermanos Gutierrez
- “Ojitos Lindos” – Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo
- “People Everywhere” – Khruangbin
- “Is It Any Wonder” – Durand Jones & The Indications
- “Mad About You” – Son Little
- “Real Love Baby” – Father John Misty
- “True” – CYRIL, Kita Alexander
- “July” – Noah Cyrus, Leon Bridges
- “Omega” – Rosalía, Ralphie Choo
- “Golden” – Harry Styles
Final Thoughts
A wedding playlist should be as unique as the couple getting married! Whether you’re looking for a dreamy first dance, a fun reception playlist, or classics that everyone will sing along to, these top 100 wedding songs for 2024-2025 are sure to create the perfect soundtrack for your big day.
Want to make things even easier? I’ve put together a pre-made Spotify playlist featuring all these songs—so you can press play and start celebrating!
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