Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and what better way to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed than with a killer playlist? As you prepare to say “I do,” curating a memorable soundtrack is essential to setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Whether you’re into timeless classics, chart-topping hits or indie vibes, there’s a playlist that reflects your unique style and personality as a couple.
You’ll want to work with your deejay or band to create the ultimate wedding party playlist, giving consideration to your favorite tunes, crowd-pleasers and must-have dance anthems. But with so many options out there, where do you begin?
Here we share a playlist that Jason Jani of SCE Event Group put together that will keep your guests dancing all night long. You want to strike the right balance between romance and revelry—not everything should be a high-energy track.
Be sure to communicate your musical preferences to your deejay or band effectively—whether it’s through an online portal, email or in-person meeting. After all, your DJ is not a mind reader, so letting them know your must-play songs, as well as any songs you’d prefer to avoid, is crucial to ensuring that your wedding day soundtrack is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
But also remember that you don’t need to micromanage every song for your reception. That’s why you hired your band or deejay. They’re the experts at reading the room and know how and when to slow the party down for dinner and rev it back up for a party atmosphere. Give them your likes and dislikes, and then let them work their magic.
I’ve listed the songs below, but you can also grab your headphones and listen along to Jason’s playlist on Spotify here: Jason Jani’s Wedding – Shuff Fasulo 1.
And have fun with it…you can’t help but dance along to the songs as you compile your list!
Wedding Party Playlist
- My Girl | Otis Redding
- Your Song | Elton John
- Meant to Be | Bebe Rexha, Florida Georgia Line
- September | Earth, Wind & Fire
- Build Me Up Buttercup (Mono) | The Foundations
- Don’t Start Now | Dua Lipa
- Cold Heart – PNAU Remix | Elton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU
- We Found Love | Rhianna, Calvin Harris
- Celebration | Kool & the Gang
- Dynamite | BTS
- Hips Don’t Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean) | Shakira, Wyclef Jean
- Let’s Get Loud | Jennifer Lopez
- I’m Good (Blue) | David Guetta, Bebe Rexha
- Head & Heart | Joel Corry, MNEK
- One Kiss (with Dua Lipa) | Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa
- Lose Control (feat. Ciara & Fatman Scoop) | Missy Elliott, Ciara, Fatman Scoop
- Shape of You | Ed Sheeran
- Starships | Nicki Minaj
- I Like It | Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin
- Let’s Groove | Earth, Wind & Fire
- Return of the Mack – C & J Street Mix | Mark Morrison, Cutfather & Joe
- Misery Business | Paramore
- The Hustle – Original Mix | Van McCoy
- Stayin’ Alive | Bee Gees
- Boogie Oogie Oogie | At Last of Honey
- Ring My Bell | Anita Ward
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Remastered | Queen
- You’re My Best Friend – Remastered | Queen
- Somebody to Love – Remastered | Queen
- Beautiful Life | Ace of Base
- Show Me Love | Robin S
- Mo Money, Mo Problems (feat. Puff Daddy & Mase) | The Notorious B.I.G.
- Say You’ll Be There | Spice Girls
- It’s Raining Men | The Weather Girls
- Sexy Can I | Ray J, Yung Berg
- Ayo | Chris Brown, Tyga
- Never Too Much | Luther Vandorss
- Move on Up – Single Edit | Curtis Mayfield
- Burnin’ Up | Jonas Brothers
- Right Back Where We Started From | Maxine Nightingale
- Slide (feat. Frank Ocean & Migos) | Calvin Harris
- Ai Se Eu Te Pego – Redeejay Remix | Michel Telo, Rudeejay
- Bad Boy Good Man – Aerophon Mix | Tape Five
- Swing the Mood | Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
- A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) | Fergie
- Everywhere | Fleetwood Mac
- Waves – Robin Schulz Radio Edit | Mr. Probz, Robin Schulz
- No Problem (feat. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz) | Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz
- One More Time | Daft Punk
- Open Wide (feat. Big Sean) | Calvin Harris, Big Sean
- This Is What You Came For | Calvin Harris, Rihanna
- Light It Up (Remix) | Major Laser, Nyla, Fuse ODG
- Ballin’ | Mustard, Roddy Ricch
- Ain’t That Enough For You | John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
- Fly Me to the Moon – 2008 Remastered | Frank Sinatra
- DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love (feat. Pitbull) | Usher
If you like this list, click here for Part Two: Wedding 2024 SCHUFF 2.
