Wedding Song Recommendations
Every wedding is a one-of-a-kind celebration, and the music should reflect that.
I always encourage my couples to choose the songs that mean the most to them—whether it's a track that brings back memories, sets the perfect mood, or just makes them want to dance. That said, after DJing countless weddings and seeing what really resonates, I’ve put together a list of my favorite song suggestions for each key moment. If you're looking for inspiration, here are some tried-and-true picks for every major wedding formality.
Groom Walking Down the Aisle
“A Thousand Years” (Piano) – The Piano Guys
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott & Leona Lewis
“Stand by Me” – Ben E. King
“Joy of my Life” - Chris Stapleton
“Turning Page” - Sleeping At Last
Bride Walking Down the Aisle
“Canon in D” – Pachelbel (traditional favorite)
“Speechless” – Dan + Shay
“All of Me” – John Legend (Piano version)
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Kina Grannis
“I Get to Love You” – Ruelle
Recessional (walking back up the aisle)
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” – Stevie Wonder
“You Make My Dreams” – Hall & Oates
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
“Home” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
“Love on Top” – Beyoncé
Grand Entrance
“Bring Em Out” - T.I.
“Yeah” - Usher
“24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
“Marry You” – Bruno Mars
“Turn Down for What” – DJ Snake & Lil Jon
Cake Cutting
“Sugar” – Maroon 5
“Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” – James Taylor
“L-O-V-E” – Nat King Cole
“Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard
First Dance
“I’m Gonna Love You” - Cody Johnson
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
“Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
“I Get To Love You” - Ruelle
“From The Ground Up” - Dan + Shay
Father Daughter Dance
“I Loved Her First” - Heartland
“Butterfly Kisses” – Bob Carlisle
“You’ll Be in My Heart” – Phil Collins
“My Little Girl” – Tim McGraw
“Never Grow Up” – Taylor Swift
Mother Son Dance
“Can She Have This Dance” - Drew Baldridge
“My Wish” - Rascal Flatts
“Simple Man” – Lynyrd Skynyrd (or Shinedown’s acoustic version)
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” (Acoustic) – Taken by Trees
“Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw
Bouquet Toss
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
“Where Them Girls At” – David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Flo Rida
“Glamorous” – Fergie ft. Ludacris
Last Song Of The Night
“Closing Time” – Semisonic
“Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey
“Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks
“You’re My Best Friend” – Queen
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran