Best Wedding Reception Songs

There are tons of lists of the best wedding reception songs out there, and we've sorted through them to give you the best of the best. These are the most requested and most popular that you'll want to be sure to have on your playlist.

1.

 Etta James

 This is a classic first dance song as well as a great choice for the wedding reception because it's romantic and speaks to what everyone feels on their wedding day. It's also a slow dance, so it's great for getting lovebirds young and old on the dance floor.

2.

 Frank Sinatra

 If you want to bring a little 1950s class to your wedding, anything by Frank Sinatra is a great choice. This is one of the best wedding reception songs because it's so optimistic, and who doesn't love Old Blue Eyes? "It Had to Be You" is another great choice.

3.

 ABBA

 Your wedding reception doesn’t have to be all serious, and people are going to want some fun music to dance to. Like it or not, people still love to get down to disco, whether it's ABBA or the BeeGees, and this song is guaranteed to get them out of their seats. This would be a great pick for a bridesmaid's dance.

4.

 Crystal Waters

 When the night is young and you're ready to party, get people moving to a great beat with this wedding reception classic. If you're into remixes, check out the Geri Halliwell version as well. Who knew a former Spice Girl could do justice to this dance staple?

5.

 The B-52s

 For wedding goers of a certain age, one of the best wedding reception songs is "Love Shack." We remember this one from school dances, and it can still get us moving years later.

6.

 Van Morrison

 If the bride (or the mother of the bride) happens to be a brown-eyed girl, this one is a must-play. It's sure to make everyone smile. For other songs to highlight physical attributes, try "Sister Golden Hair" (though that one's actually about not getting married) or "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes."

7.

 The Commodores

 Bring a little humor (and a lot of people shaking it on the floor) to your reception with some funky tunes like "Brick House" or anything by George Clinton.

8.

 Eric Clapton

 If you want to end the evening on a sweet note, make your last dance "Wonderful Tonight." This lovely wedding reception classic is sure to make everyone a little weepy to see your wonderful day end.

9.

 Madonna

 This is another super-sweet song about the power of love that's perfect for your wedding day and sure to get all the children of the 1980s on their feet.

10.

 The Beatles

 There are so many great Beatles songs that would be appropriate for a wedding reception, such as "In My Life," "Something" and "I Will." These are among the best wedding reception songs because they speak across the generations and are simple but true in their sentiments.

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