The Top 10 Abba Wedding Songs for Every Part of Your Celebration

Get every dancing queen on your guest list on their feet with these picks.
Abba Wedding Songs
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Updated Nov 14, 2024

On the lookout for fun ABBA wedding songs to include on your celebratory playlist? When it comes to the best wedding songs, ABBA has some truly exceptional tracks. They're one of those iconic bands that just makes you want to sing along and dance, which, if you ask us, is pretty much perfect for a wedding.

Formed in Sweden in the early 1970s, ABBA's sound is a catchy blend of pop, disco and just the right amount of drama that has kept them beloved for decades. To this day, hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me" are still huge at parties and weddings. Plus, their music inspired Mamma Mia!, the hit musical and movie that brought their songs to a whole new generation.

So, whether you're looking for songs to play at your ceremony, during cocktail hour or at your reception's dance party, there's an ABBA wedding song for any moment of your big day. Hire a wedding band or ask your wedding DJ to add these 10 absolute bangers to the queue!

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's list of ABBA Wedding Songs playlist on Spotify.

1. "Lay All Your Love On Me," Super Trouper

Lyrics you'll love: "Don't go wasting your emotion/Lay all your love on me"

This ABBA wedding song is perfect for a romantic slow-dance moment where everyone can feel the love in the room. Get your wedding DJ to play it as your first dance song and it'll have the whole crowd swooning.

2. "I Have a Dream," Voulez-Vous

Lyrics you'll love: "I believe in angels/Something good in everything I see"

With its uplifting and hopeful lyrics, this song is great for a sentimental part of the wedding, like before your speeches or even during the ceremony.

3. "Honey, Honey," Waterloo

Lyrics you'll love: "Honey honey, how you thrill me, a-ha, honey honey/Honey honey, nearly kill me, a-ha, honey honey"

This playful ABBA tune is great for lightening the mood and getting people to sing along. It would be a hit if your wedding band or DJ played it during cocktail hour or as a fun track while guests mingle at your reception.

4. "Take a Chance on Me," The Album

Lyrics you'll love: "If you change your mind, I'm the first in line/Honey, I'm still free/Take a chance on me"

Here's a total crowd-pleaser that works perfectly for the reception when everyone's ready to hit the dance floor. It's upbeat, fun and a sure-fire way to get your guests to take a chance and bust some moves!

5. "Money, Money, Money," Arrival

Lyrics you'll love: "Money, money, money/Must be funny/In the rich man's world"

"Money, Money, Money" is the perfect ABBA wedding song for a fun, cheeky moment—like during your garter or bouquet toss. It's got a bit of sass and will definitely make people smile as they watch the antics.

6. "Super Trouper," Super Trouper

Lyrics you'll love: "Tonight the super trouper lights are gonna find me/Shining like the sun (super trouper)/Smiling, having fun (super trouper)/Feeling like a number one"

The chorus of this song will have everyone feeling like a star, especially if you plan on having a karaoke moment at your wedding! Ask your wedding musicians to play it during the reception to get people up and dancing—it'll elevate the energy in the room instantly.

7. "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do," ABBA

Lyrics you'll love: "Love me or leave me/Make your choice but believe me/I love you/I do, I do, I do, I do, I do"

When it comes to ABBA wedding songs, there really couldn't be a more fitting track. Play it during your ceremony or right after you say "I do" to add an extra bit of pizzazz to the big moment.

8. "Dancing Queen," Arrival

Lyrics you'll love: "You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life/See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen"

Okay, if you don't already have "Dancing Queen" on your wedding playlist, what are you even doing? This is the ultimate wedding anthem for the dance floor! Ask your DJ to drop this banger when the party's in full swing. You'll have everyone, young and old, up on their feet in no time at all.

9. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)," Greatest Hits Vol. 2

Lyrics you'll love: "Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight/Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?"

Perfect for the late-night crowd when the party's really going, this song is guaranteed to keep the energy up. It's fun, a little flirty and perfect for dancing with friends. Go ahead and add it to your after-party playlist, too.

10. "Voulez-Vous," Voulez-Vous

Lyrics you'll love: "Voulez-vous (aha)/Take it now or leave it (aha)/Now is all we get (aha)/Nothing promised, no regrets (aha)"

This high-energy hit is perfect for when the reception is at its peak and everyone's in the mood to dance. It's got that irresistible beat that'll keep the party going strong.

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