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.

  1. “Father and Daughter,” Paul Simon
  2. “He Didn’t Have to Be,” Brad Paisley (perfect for step-fathers)
  3. “My Girl,” The Temptations
  4. “Unforgettable,” Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
  5. “When you come back down,” Nickle Creek
  6. “Ready, Set, Don’t Go,” Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
  7. “Stealing Cinderella,” Chuck Wicks
  8. “My Wish,” Rascal Flatts
  9. “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.

  1. “Don’t Blink,” Kenny Chesney
  2. “What a Wonderful World,” Louis Armstrong
  3. “In My Life,” The Beatles
  4. “Mama,” Boyz 2 Men
  5. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” Toy Story soundtrack
  6. “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!

  1. “Single Ladies,” Beyonce
  2. “Girls just want to have fun,” Cyndi Lauper
  3. “That’s What Girls Do,” No Secrets
  4. “This One’s For the Girls,” Martina McBride
  5. “Umbrella,” Rihanna
  6. “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.

  1. “You Give Love a Bad Name,” Bon Jovi
  2. “The Way You Make Me Feel,” Michael Jackson
  3. “Bad,” Michael Jackson
  4. “Push It,” Salt N Pepa
  5. “Girls,” Beastie Boys
  6. “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!

  1. “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Def Leppard
  2. “How Sweet it is,” Marvin Gaye
  3. “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies
  4. “Sweet Child of Mine,” Guns N Roses
  5. “Candy Man,” Christina Aguilera
  6. “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.

  1. “I’ll Be There for you,” The Rembrandts
  2. “With a Little Help From my Friends,” The Beatles
  3. “Let’s Get in Started,” Black Eyed Peas
  4. “Please Don’t Stop The Music,” Rihanna
  5. “Don’t Stop Believing,” Journey
  6. “This Will Be,” Natalie Cole
  7. “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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