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Top 50 Wedding Songs of All Time


John Maddaford
John Maddaford Updated:
25th of July 2022

Struggling to choose your wedding music? The songs you pick can be make or break, so it's important to choose the right ones for you. Whether you're after big romantic ballads, or fun pop songs to get your guests in a dancing mood, check out our recommendations for every part of your big day!

Getting Ready:

The perfect wedding morning playlist!

1). Beyoncé - Formation

2). Rihanna - We Found Love

3). Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody

4). One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful

5). Florence and The Machine - You Got The Love

6). Black Eyes Peas - I Gotta Feeling

7). Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine

8). Nina Simone - Feeling Good

9). Beyonce and Jay Z - Crazy in Love

10). Spice Girls - Wannabe

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Your Big Entrance:

Make an entrance with a statement song...

1). Etta James - At Last

2). Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful

3). Coldplay - Paradise

4). John Legend - All Of Me

5). The Beetles - All You Need Is Love

6). Jason Mraz- I'm Yours

7). Beyoncé - Halo

8). Natalie Cole - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)

9). Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel

10). Pharrel Williams - Happy

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Walking Out:

Pick a song to exit to with your new spouse!

1). Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

2). Katy Perry - Firework

3). Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

4). Mumford and Sons - I Will Wait

5). Keane - Somewhere Only We Know

6). Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are Over

7). ABBA - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

8). Taylor Swift - Love Story

9). Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer

10). Grease - We Go Together

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First Dance:

If you're looking for romance, we've got it covered.

1). Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

2). Ben E. King - Stand By Me

3). Bruno Mars - Marry You

4). Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston - It Takes Two

5). Beyoncé - XO

6). Adele - Make You Feel My Love

7). Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You

8). The Temptations - My Girl

9). The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun

10). Elton John - Your Song

(... if you still want more inspo, we've got plenty more fab first dance ideas!)

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Just Dance:

Get your guests on the dance-floor with these must-have anthems!

1). Taylor Swift - Shake it Off

2). Aretha Franklin - Respect

3). The Beatles - Twist and Shout

4). Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

5). Lady Gaga - Poker Face

6). Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling

7). The Jackson 5 - ABC

8). Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

9). Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

10). Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA

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John Maddaford

John has been a pivotal member of the Guides for Brides team for 15 years. Over the years he has built relationships with a number of wedding entertainment suppliers including, but not limited to: discos, DJs, live bands, magicians and the totally unique. He is the best person to contact for supplier recommendations in your area.

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