108 Last Dance Wedding Songs to Play At Your Reception

On the hunt for last dance wedding songs to play toward the end of your reception? We get it—after an action-packed wedding day, you'll definitely want to lose on the dance floor with your friends and family. Close out your wedding reception with a bang by selecting a smashing last dance song.

The key is to select the best wedding songs that both you and your guests will enjoy. Opt for high-energy, catchy tunes to lure guests out onto the dance floor one last time before the festivities conclude.

That being said, selecting the perfect last dance song for your crowd can be tricky, and, of course, it all depends on your own music and artist preferences. To give you a little inspiration, we've rounded up over 100 last dance wedding songs—including a mix of contemporary pop picks and old-school staples, to iconic slow jams and romantic ballads—below.

Oh, and here's one more nugget of advice: If you plan to hire a wedding band, send over your last dance song selections (or ask your wedding DJ about any special requests) so that they can ensure your setlist is good to go.

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Editor's Favorites | Classic | Modern | Y2K | New | Romantic | More Last Dance Wedding Song Ideas

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Last Dance Wedding Songs playlist on Spotify.

Editor's Favorite Last Dance Wedding Songs

Whether you hire a wedding band or wedding DJ, any of these selections would make for a fantastic last dance song choice.

Editor's Pick: "Don't Stop Me Now," by Queen—because you'll be having such a good time, of course.

• "All You Need Is Love," The Beatles
• "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
• "Livin' On A Prayer," Bon Jovi
• "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder
• "The Way You Look Tonight," Frank Sinatra
• "What A Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong
• "Stand By Me," Ben E. King
• "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," Aerosmith
• "Don't Stop Me Now," Queen
• "Wonderful Tonight," Eric Clapton
• "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
• "Uptown Funk," Mark Ronson (Feat. Bruno Mars)
• "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)," Green Day
• "Ho Hey," The Lumineers
• "Last Dance," Donna Summer
• "Shut Up And Dance," Walk The Moon
• "Save The Last Dance For Me," Michael Bublé
• "Thinking Out Loud," Ed Sheeran
• "Never Forget," Take That
• "After The Dance," Marvin Gaye

Classic Last Dance Wedding Songs

These beloved last dance wedding songs are classics for a reason—their timeless melodies and positive lyrics are perfect for leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

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Editor's Pick: "You Make My Dreams Come True," by Hall & Oates. It's just so fun, upbeat and sweet!

• "Dancing Queen," by ABBA
• "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
• "Pour Some Sugar On Me," by Def Leppard
• "Sweet Home Alabama," by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• "U Can't Touch This," by MC Hammer
• "You Make My Dreams Come True," by Hall & Oates
• "Don't Stop Believin'," by Journey
• "Sweet Caroline," by Neil Diamond
• "September," by Earth, Wind & Fire
• "Love Shack," by The B-52's
• "Take Me Home, Country Roads," by John Denver
• "You're My Best Friend," by Queen
• "Now That We've Found Love," by Heavy D & The Boyz
• "The Way You Make Me Feel," by Michael Jackson
• "Walking on Sunshine," by Katrina and the Waves
• "I'm a Believer," by The Monkees
• "I Gotta Feeling," by The Black Eyed Peas
• "Lovely Day," by Bill Withers
• "Proud Mary," by Tina Turner

• "Cuz I Love You," by Lizzo
• "Marry You," by Bruno Mars
• "Paper Rings," by Taylor Swift
• "Meant to Be," by Bebe Rexha (feat. Florida Georgia Line)
• "Can't Stop the Feeling," by Justin Timberlake
• "We Found Love," by Rihanna
• "Party in the USA," by Miley Cyrus
• "Lottery (Renegade)," by K CAMP
• "This Is What You Came For," by Calvin Harris (feat. Rihanna)
• "Rollin," by Calvin Harris (feat. Future and Khalid)
• "I Found You," by Andy Grammer
• "Fancy Like," by Walker Hayes (feat. Kesha)
• "I Like You (A Happier Song)," by Post Malone (feat. Doja Cat)

Y2K Last Dance Wedding Songs

Throw it back to the early 2000's with these high energy last dance wedding songs.

Editor's Pick: "Gasolina," by Daddy Yankee. This track never fails to get people on the dancefloor, so it's an especially fun pick if you'd like your guests to join in on your last dance of the evening.

• "Yeah!," by Usher (feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris)
• "Low," by Flo Rida (feat. T-Pain)
• "DJ Got Us Falling In Love," by Usher
• "Raise Your Glass," by P!nk
• "Gasolina," by Daddy Yankee
• "Everytime We Touch," by Cascada

New Last Dance Wedding Songs

If you want to dance to a fun and fresh wedding song that came out recently, here are some great tracks that were released in 2023 and 2024.

Editor's Pick: "Water," by Tyla. This sensual song is so much fun to dance to, plus it'll give you and your partner the chance to get a little steamy on the dancefloor.

• "Water," by Tyla
• "Espresso," by Sabrina Carpenter
• "BABY I'M BACK," by The Kid LAROI
• "Guess featuring Billie Eilish," by Charli xcx, Billie Eilish
• "New Woman," by LISA, ROSALÍA
• "HOT TO GO!" by Chappell Roan
• "For Cryin' Out Loud!" by FINNEAS
• "True," by CYRIL, Kita Alexander
• "Houdini," by Dua Lipa
• "Bed Chem," by Sabrina Carpenter
• "Femininonmenon," by Chappell Roan
• "Let's Go Back," by Jungle
• "BBA," by Paris Hilton, Megan Thee Stallion
• "Dance The Night," by Dua Lipa
• "Pink Pony Club," by Chappell Roan
• "Midnight Ride," by Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, Diplo
• "GUCCIYANKA," by Priyanka, Lemon
• "the boy is mine," by Ariana Grande
• "Taste," by Sabrina Carpenter
• "Who," by Jimin
• "Too Sweet," by Hozier
• "Good Guy," by Devon Cole
• "Touch," by KATSEYE
• "LUNCH," by Billie Eilish
• "Flowers," by Miley Cyrus
• "Woof," by Sofi Tukker, Kah-Lo
• "Make A Move," by Meghan Trainor
• "LIFETIMES," by Katy Perry
• "Heatstroke," by Khalid
• "Angel Of My Dreams," by JADE
• "I Had Some Help," by Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
• "All To Myself," by Andye

Romantic Last Dance Wedding Songs

Keep things romantic and on theme with your special day by playing one of these love songs for your last dance. Whether you hire wedding musicians or create your own playlist, any of these will do!

Editor's Pick: "Real Love Baby," Father John Misty. This dreamy, laid-back song will create a warm and intimate moment the two of you will remember for years to come.

• "I Can't Help Myself," Four Tops
• "Little Bitty Pretty One," Thurston Harris
• "Love Train," The O'Jays
• "You've Got The Love," Florence + The Machine
• "So in Love," Curtis Mayfield
• "My Girl," The Temptations
• "Birds of a Feather," Billie Eilish
• "So We Won't Forget," Khruangbin
• "Real Love Baby," Father John Misty
• "How Sweet It Is," Marvin Gaye
• "Nothing Can Change This Love," Sam Cooke
• "You Send Me," Sam Cooke
• "You're So Fine," Papa Bear & His Cubs
• "If Words Were Flowers," Curtis Harding
• "That's Where It's At," Sam Cooke
• "Day Dreaming," Aretha Franklin
• "Never Be Another You," Lee Fields & The Expressions
• "Love Is The Way," Thee Sacred Souls

More Last Dance Wedding Song Ideas

Check out the musical selections below for even more wedding reception music inspiration.

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Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.