Reception Music Suggestions

The entrance song signals the end of the ceremony and the start of the celebration. We suggest something upbeat and fun to start the party. Some couples may choose a slower love song.

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Beautiful Day – U2
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Bonfire Heart – James Blunt
Celebration – Kool & the Gang
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
Feel The Love – Rudimental Feat. John Newman
Forever – Chris Brown
Give Me Everything – Pitbull Ft. Neyo
Happy – Pharrell Williams
I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
I Feel Good—James Brown
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth
It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Levels – Avicii
Love Generation – Bob Sinclair
Party Rock Anthem – LFMAO
Raise Your Glass – Pink
Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti
Sexy & I Know It – LMFAO
Shook Me All Night Long – ACDC
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Stay The Night – James Blunt
Sweet Disposition – Temper Trap
The Time (Dirty Bit) – Black Eyed Peas
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
Turn Down For What – DJ Snake
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
We Found Love – Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
Yeah *3 – Chris Brown
You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates
You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White

This is obviously a personal choice that could represent you both, a song when you first met or a song to signify the start of your marriage. I would recommend practicing together and possibly a fully prepared and choreographed version. Why not include your bridal party throughout the song somewhere to really make it memorable.

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
All My Life – Thirsty Merc
All Of Me – John Legend
Amazed – Lonestar
At Last – Etta James
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Burn Your Name – Powderfinger
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love – Barry White
Everything – Michael Buble
Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk
Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
Home – Edward Sharpe
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
I Do – Colbie Caillat
I Loved Her First – Heartland
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
It Had To Be Your – Harry Connick Jr
It’s Your Love – Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars/Boyce Avenue
Lego House – Ed Sheeran
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Love Love Love – Avalanche City
Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Marry Me – Train
My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
One and Only – Adele
Smile – Uncle Kracker
The Only Exception – Paramore
To Be With You – Mr Big
Thanking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Throw Your Arms Around Me – Hunters & Collectors
Today Was A Fairytale – Taylor Swift
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
Wanted – Hunter Hayes

Many people choose a fun song for this or something slow and meaningful.

Best Friend – Queen
Big Jet Plane – Angus & Julia Stone
Candyman – Christina Aguilera
From This Moment – Shania Twain
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
Happy Together – The Turtles
I Can’t Help Myself – Four Topss
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
L.O.V.E – Nat King Cole
Mango Tree – Angus & Julia Stone
Over The Rainbow – Israel
Smile – Uncle Kracker
Stand By Me – BenE King
Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
Sweetest Thing – U2
Sweets For My Sweets – The Drifters
The First Time – Michael Castro
The Wedding Song – Angus and Julia Stone
This Kiss – Faith Hill
Today Was A Fairytale – Taylor Swift

By far the most popular song over the last few years has been Single Ladies, I would suggest she wrote this song for this purpose, if not it was genius. Some other fun choices are available.

Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor
Do It Like That – Ricki_Lee
Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls
Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Hot In Herre—Nelly
Just A Girl – No Doubt
Lady Marmalade – Pink, Christina, Lil Kim, Mya
Man I Feel Like A Women – Shania Twain
Milkshake – Kelis
Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis Baxter
Only Girl In The World – Rihanna
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Run The World (Girls) – Beyonce
Single ladies – Beyonce

I find this one of the highlights of the night. Everyone enjoys watching the groom struggle to remove the garter and some fun or sexy music really adds to the moment. I personally don’t think it is tacky but can be a fun part of the reception when done well.

Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Bad Boys (Theme From Cops) – Inner Circle
Bad To The Bone – George Thorogood
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Boombastic – Shaggy
Cherry Pie – Warrant
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart
Eye Of The tiger – Survivor
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Legs – ZZ Top
Mission Impossible Theme
Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Up There Cazaly – Mike Brady
Wild Thing – Tone Loc
You Can Leave Your Hat On – Joe Cocker