Wedding guests range from children to grandparents, so the best wedding songs are the ones every generation knows. Here are floor-fillers by style, and how to brief your act.
Motown and soul
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Stevie Wonder
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Superstition, Stevie Wonder
- Valerie, Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson
Rock and indie
- Mr Brightside, The Killers
- Don't Look Back in Anger, Oasis
- Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
Pop
- Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars
- Shut Up and Dance, Walk the Moon
- Dancing Queen, ABBA
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston
Last song of the night
Big singalongs work best: Don't Stop Me Now, Angels or Mr Brightside are popular choices.
Reading the room
The best wedding acts don't follow a fixed list. They watch who is on the dance floor and adjust. If grandparents are up, they lean towards Motown and rock 'n' roll; if the couple's friends take over, they move into indie and modern pop. A slow song mid-set gives older guests a breather and brings couples onto the floor. Give your act a sense of your guests, and trust them to pace the night.
Briefing your act
- Send your first dance song early.
- Pick three to five must-play songs.
- Name any songs to avoid.
- Let the act read the room for the rest.
Bands such as The Pedal Tones, Maxed Out and Fresh Grooves build sets for weddings. Solo vocalists such as Kim B cover several genres.
Quick answers
Do bands take requests on the night?
Many do, within their repertoire. Send key requests in advance.
What if we don't like a classic wedding song?
Tell the act. It's your wedding.
Next steps
Find a wedding band or singer for your date.
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