New wedding songs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when preparing your list of songs to play at your reception. Most people tend to think about “oldies but goodies” when it comes to selecting the wedding playlist. And while going with tried and trusted songs, it is also wise to add some modern songs to your playlist.
Popular wedding songs such as “I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Elvis are always a classic choice, but it’s time to mix it up with new and fresh best wedding songs. Your guests will be of different generations, from grandparents to nephews and nieces to friends of your own age. So, why not mix it with a fun combination of both classic wedding songs and latest hits?
Of course, you will want to please everyone and who doesn’t love timeless ballads such as “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. However, both wedding planning experts and modern couples agree that today’s weddings should feature a good mix of current popular songs as well as the classics. That is why we have taken the time to come up with an extensive
list of wedding songs to help you pick the right music in 2018.
The Most Popular Wedding Songs To Make Everyone Feel Happy
Of course, the main objective of your wedding reception is to celebrate your marriage! So you will want to make everyone feel happy, loved and excited! Therefore, you will want to choose songs that are cheery, positive, uplifting and upbeat in order to get everyone in a good mood!
3. Calvin Harris ft. Young Thug, Pharrell Williams, and Ariana Grande – Heatstroke
8. OMI (Felix Jaehn Remix) – Cheerleader
10. Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee – Despacito
15. The Vamps, Matoma – All Night
17. Zara Larsson – So Good
Best New Wedding Reception Songs
Now after we have discussed some of the most popular “feel good” songs for your wedding, let’s talk about some of the most popular new
wedding reception songs. No matter what genre of music you prefer, you will be able to find some
current Billboard hits, including new pop songs to play at your reception. Remember, your reception is more than just your
first dance as a married couple and group dances. You also need a playlist for the dinner and other such moments. Here we give you a list of some of the most popular new dance songs to play at various points during your wedding reception:
23. Bruno Mars – Treasure
24. Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat – Lucky
28. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
29. Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line – Meant to Be
30. Miley Cyrus – Malibu
40. Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj – Bang, Bang
Popular First Dance Wedding Songs
Of course, the most important song is your first dance as a newly married couple. You want to choose one of the
great love songs that encapture your feeling to each other. And you can choose a tried and tested song such as “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston (or Dolly Parton), “For Once in My Life” by Stevie Wonder or “God Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts. However, if you are going with more traditional music and some of the latest lyrics, you can take a look at the following first dance songs for inspiration:
44. Beyoncé – XO
47. Lady Antebellum – Home
40. Kane Brown – Heaven
53. Etta James – At Last
56. Ed Sheeran ft. Beyonce – Perfect Duet
58. Edwin McCain – I’ll Be
What Songs To Choose For Parents Wedding Dance?
The
mother-son and
father-daughter dance songs are also an important part of the wedding reception, so it is important to choose a song that best symbolizes the mother/son or father/daughter relationship. Of course, if you are estranged from your parents, or they are no longer in your life, you can always choose a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle or a close family friend to take their place. Here are some suggestions for parental dance songs:
Mother-Son Dance Songs:
65. Rascal Flatts – My Wish
Father-Daughter Dance Songs:
72. Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
75. Mariah Carey – Hero
76. The Temptations – My Girl
The Most Popular Songs For Last Dance
No doubt, the first song that comes to mind when we think of the final song for wedding receptions is “Last Dance” by Donna Summer. While this song is indeed a classy one, it is a bit overplayed though. No need to say but you will probably want to come up with a more modern song for your final dance song. Here are some of
the most popular last dance wedding songs:
89. Garth Brooks – The Dance
94. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
BONUS: Common Wedding Music Mistakes
So, you have already planned the perfect playlist of top songs for your wedding receptions, right? Wrong! There is more stuff to be done than just coming up the dream playlist.
Of course, you know you will want to mix it up by playing different genres of music, including the
latest songs. Also, keep in mind that certain songs contain lyrics that may be offensive to some of your guests. Below there are some of the other most common music mistakes couples have made when prepping their music.
Not meeting with the DJ/band until the wedding day
Think about it, you go to the cake, wine, and food tastings before the wedding. You meet in person with your florist, seamstress, caterer, wedding planner, so why you wait until the big day to meet the band or DJ in person?
Sure, you may have emailed, texted or instant messaged them, or even spoke with them on the phone. However, it is crucial to meet the DJ/band face-to-face before your reception. As well, it is advised that you attend a live performance of the DJ or band as well, so you are familiar with their style and are not shocked with their music right on your wedding day.
Not checking the size of the dance floor at the reception venue
You’ve chosen the perfect wedding venue and fallen in love with the decor and scenery, but did you take a minute to size up the dance floor?
The last thing you want to happen on your wedding day is that your dancing guests can’t shake it up on the dance floor because it’s too small. Make sure the dance floor is large enough to accommodate your guest list.
Not doing a sound check
Keep in mind that some venues have restrictions when it comes to music. Always speak to the host at the venue to ensure that you are sticking to their guidelines. As a result, on the day of the wedding, you will want to have a band/DJ do a sound check to ensure that there are no technical difficulties. Also, you want to ensure that the music is not too loud so your guests can engage in conversation.
Starting the reception off with dead air
As most guests arrive at the reception early, it is always wise to have your band/DJ start playing 30 minutes to an hour before the reception begins. So your guest to don’t have to sit around in awkward silence.
Putting of the special dances until the end of the reception
You don’t have to have your first dance as a married couple the second you enter the reception hall. However, you do not want to wait until the end of the evening to have your special dances such as Mother/Son, Father/Daughter dance and any other special dances you may have planned. Discuss the timing with the DJ/band before the wedding to keep things running smoothly.
Not letting your DJ/band take breaks
Make sure to give your band or DJ enough breaks, so that they can use the restroom, rest their vocal cords and enjoy the reception as well. This is why having a prepared iPad playlist is a great idea and you can still have music playing during these breaks. And don’t forget to feed the band members and DJ!
So, here you have it! Some of the latest and greatest wedding songs for your wedding reception, also including some timeless classics along with many new wedding songs to choose from! Remember to pick up songs that are special to you and your beloved one, as well as songs that will touch and inspire your guests. You want your wedding reception to be an affair to remember!
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