Wedding reception songs
Did you think the first dance was the only special song you had to choose for your wedding reception? Think again! You’ll need a song for the bouquet toss, the garter toss, the father-daughter and mother-son dances, the cake-cutting and bridal party entrances. It can be tough to know where to get started with these, so we have put together a list of songs that might inspired you for every moment of your reception. Just pick the category of wedding reception songs you need, and start dancing.
Wedding songs for father-daughter dances
This is a special moment for both you and your dad. Make sure he’s on board with your song choice. A great way to decide together is for you to create a CD of your favorite tunes, and let him choose a song from there.
- “Father and Daughter,” Paul Simon
- “He Didn’t Have to Be,” Brad Paisley (perfect for step-fathers)
- “My Girl,” The Temptations
- “Unforgettable,” Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
- “When you come back down,” Nickle Creek
- “Ready, Set, Don’t Go,” Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
- “Stealing Cinderella,” Chuck Wicks
- “My Wish,” Rascal Flatts
- “Then They Do,” Trace Adkins
Wedding songs for mother-son dances
This moment is just as special for a mother and her son. While there aren’t as many songs specifically written for this moment, there are plenty of meaning tunes that will make the dance special.
- “Don’t Blink,” Kenny Chesney
- “What a Wonderful World,” Louis Armstrong
- “In My Life,” The Beatles
- “Mama,” Boyz 2 Men
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” Toy Story soundtrack
- “I Hope You Dance, “LeeAnn Womack
Wedding songs for the bouquet toss
Get your girls out on the floor and ready to dive for the bouquet!
- “Single Ladies,” Beyonce
- “Girls just want to have fun,” Cyndi Lauper
- “That’s What Girls Do,” No Secrets
- “This One’s For the Girls,” Martina McBride
- “Umbrella,” Rihanna
- “Maneater,” Nelly Furtado
Garter toss wedding songs
It’s the guys’ turn — they’ll be ready to tussle over the bride’s garter if they have the right mood music.
- “You Give Love a Bad Name,” Bon Jovi
- “The Way You Make Me Feel,” Michael Jackson
- “Bad,” Michael Jackson
- “Push It,” Salt N Pepa
- “Girls,” Beastie Boys
- “I’m too Sexy,” Right Said Fred
Cake-cutting songs
This is bound to be one of the sweetest moments of your life — until he squashes that cake in your face, that is!
- “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Def Leppard
- “How Sweet it is,” Marvin Gaye
- “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies
- “Sweet Child of Mine,” Guns N Roses
- “Candy Man,” Christina Aguilera
- “The Sweetest Thing,” U2
Bridal party entrance songs
Take your cue from your wedding party’s personalities — or just pick from these friend- and party-centric tunes.
- “I’ll Be There for you,” The Rembrandts
- “With a Little Help From my Friends,” The Beatles
- “Let’s Get in Started,” Black Eyed Peas
- “Please Don’t Stop The Music,” Rihanna
- “Don’t Stop Believing,” Journey
- “This Will Be,” Natalie Cole
- “Get This Party Started,” Pink
As always, you are welcome to leave a comment with your suggestions for wedding reception songs.
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