107 Upbeat Love Songs for Every Moment of Your Wedding
Wedding planning can be full of ups and downs, but picking your favorite upbeat love songs for your special day is amongst the most fun parts of the entire process. While narrowing down your options can be tricky, there are dozens—if not hundreds—of options to choose from. We recommend selecting a slew of the best wedding songs to ensure your guests have a fun-filled night complete with plenty of singing and dancing.
With all this in mind, we've rounded up over 100 upbeat wedding songs—conveniently broken down by category to make things easier than ever. Keep reading for our top picks, and make sure to hire a wedding band or ask your wedding DJ to add them to the queue.
Upbeat Love Songs in this Story:
Recessional | Entrance Songs | First Dance | Parent Dance | Reception Songs | Last Dance | Exit Songs | New Love Songs
Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Upbeat Love Songs playlist on Spotify.
Upbeat Wedding Recessional Songs
The recessional song is the first tune you'll hear as a married couple (hooray!), so it's worth choosing one that's fun and memorable. From Stevie Wonder to Taylor Swift, these upbeat wedding recessional songs are sure to get the party started—so make sure to send them over to your wedding musicians, stat.
1. "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole
Lyrics you'll love: "Loving you is some kind of wonderful.Because you showed me just how much you care/You've given me the thrill of a lifetime/And made me believe you've got more thrills to spare, oh/This will be an everlasting love"
2. "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
Lyrics you'll love: "Twist and shout my way out and wrap yourself around me/'Cause I ain't the way you found me and I'll never be the same"
3. "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
Lyrics you'll love: "Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh/Is it that sweet? I guess so"
4. "Paper Rings" by Taylor Swift
Lyrics you'll love: "I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings/Uh huh, that's right/Darling, you're the one I want"
5. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," by Stevie Wonder
Lyrics you'll love: "Ooh baby, here I am/Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours, I'm yours"
6. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)," by The Proclaimers
Lyrics you'll love: "And I would roll 500 miles/And I would roll 500 more/Just to be the man who rolls a thousand miles/To fall down at your door"
7. "Happy," by Pharrell Williams
Lyrics you'll love: "Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof/(Because I'm happy)/Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth/(Because I'm happy)"
Upbeat Wedding Entrance Songs for the Reception
Congrats, you're officially married! Now, it's time to kick off the main event—AKA the wedding reception—but first, you'll need to select some epic upbeat wedding entrance songs to send to your wedding DJ. Fortunately, these picks will wow your new spouse, your wedding party and, well, everyone else in the crowd!
8. "Party Rock Anthem," by LMFAO
Lyrics you'll love: "Party rock is in the house tonight/Everybody just have a good time"
9. "I Got a Feeling," by the Black Eyed Peas
Lyrics you'll love: "I got a feeling/That tonight's gonna be a good night"
10. "Let's Get Loud," by Jennifer Lopez
Lyrics you'll love: "Let's get loud, let's get loud/Turn the music up, let's do it/C'mon, people, let's get loud, let's get loud"
11. "Celebration," by Kool & the Gang
Lyrics you'll love: "There's a party goin' on right here/A celebration to last throughout the years/So bring your good times and your laughter too/We gonna celebrate your party with you"
12. "We Are Family," by Sister Sledge
Lyrics you'll love: "We are family/Get up everybody and sing"
13. "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake
Lyrics you'll love: "Nothin' I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance/Feel a good, good creepin' up on you/So just dance, dance, dance, come on"
14. "Don't Stop The Music," by Rihanna
Lyrics you'll love: "Let's escape into the music/DJ, let it play/I just can't refuse it/Like the way you do this/Keep on rockin' to it/Please don't stop the, please don't stop the music"
15. "Just Dance," by Lady Gaga
Lyrics you'll love: "Just dance/Gonna be okay, da-da-doo-doot-n/Just dance/Spin that record, babe"
16. "I'm Coming Out," by Diana Ross
Lyrics you'll love: "I'm coming out/I want the world to know/Got to let it show"
17. "Don't Stop Me Now," by Queen
Lyrics you'll love: "Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time/I feel alive"
18. "Best Day of My Life," by American Authors
Lyrics you'll love: "This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be/The best day of my life/Everything is looking up, everybody up now/This is gonna be the best day of my life"
19. "Feel This Moment," by Pitbull (ft. Christina Aguilera)
Lyrics you'll love: "I just wanna feel this moment"
20. "Marry You," by Bruno Mars
Lyrics you'll love: "It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do/Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you"
21. "Shut Up and Dance," by Walk the Moon
Lyrics you'll love: "Oh don't you dare look back/Just keep your eyes on me/I said you're holding back/She said shut up and dance with me"
22. "Stuck in the Middle With You," by Stealers Wheel
Lyrics you'll love: "Yes I'm stuck in the middle with you/And I'm wondering what it is I should do/It's so hard to keep this smile from my face/Losing control, yeah I'm all over the place"
Upbeat First Dance Love Songs
For your first dance as a married couple, consider picking a song that's as fun and vibrant as you are. Searching for some inspiration? We've got you covered with a handful of upbeat selections, from popular picks from Beyoncé to nostalgia-inducing '80s wedding songs.
23. "We Found Love," by Rihanna (ft. Calvin Harris)
Lyrics you'll love: "Shine a light through an open door/Love and life I will divide/Turn away 'cause I need you more/Feel the heartbeat in my mind"
24. "Never Gonna Give You Up," by Rick Astley
Lyrics you'll love: "Never gonna give you up/Never gonna let you down/Never gonna run around and desert you/Never gonna make you cry/Never gonna say goodbye"
25. "Still Into You," by Paramore
Lyrics you'll love: "Let 'em wonder how we got this far/'Cause I don't really need to wonder at all/Yeah, after all this time, I'm still into you"
26. "Fine By Me" by Andy Grammer
Lyrics you'll love: "But I'm staring at you now, there's no one else around/I'm thinking you're the girl for me/I'm just saying it's fine by me if you never leave/And we can live like this forever, it's fine by me"
27. "Come and Get Your Love," by Redbone
Lyrics you'll love: "And you're mine, and you look so divine/Come and get your love"
28. "Crazy in Love," by Beyoncé
Lyrics you'll love: "Looking so crazy, your love's/Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love"
29. "Hooked on a Feeling," by Blue Suede
Lyrics you'll love: "I'm hooked on a feeling/I'm high on believing/That you're in love with me/Lips as sweet as candy/It's taste is on my mind"
30. "Let My Love Open the Door," by Pete Townshend
Lyrics you'll love: "Let my love open the door/To your heart"
Upbeat Parent Dance Wedding Songs
Dancing with your parent during your wedding reception is one of the most special moments of the big day, so you want to make sure you pick a wonderful song to accompany the beautiful memory. Ahead, our favorites for your mother-daughter dance, father-daughter song or mother-son moment.
31. "Wind Beneath My Wings," by Bette Midler
Lyrics you'll love: "Did you ever know that you're my hero/And everything I would like to be?/I can fly higher than an eagle/For you are the wind beneath my wings"
32. "You're My Best Friend," by Queen
Lyrics you'll love: "You're my sunshine and I want you to know/That my feelings are true/I really love you/Oh, you're my best friend"
33. "Always Be My Baby," by Mariah Carey
Lyrics you'll love: "No you'll always be a part of me/I'm part of you indefinitely"
34. "How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)," by James Taylor
Lyrics you'll love: "But you brighten up for me all of my days/With a love so sweet in so many ways"
35. "You've Got a Friend," by Carole King
Lyrics you'll love: "You just call out my name/And you know, wherever I am/I'll come runnin'/To see you again/Winter, spring, summer or fall/All you have to do is call/And I'll be there"
36. "Sweet Child O' Mine," by Guns N' Roses
Lyrics you'll love: "Whoa, oh, oh/Sweet child o' mine"
Upbeat Wedding Reception Songs
Picking the perfect playlist for your wedding reception can be tricky, especially if your guests have different tastes in music. However, we're here to help: These upbeat wedding reception songs—including some timeless classics!—will keep the party going all night long.
37. "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
Lyrics you'll love: "Don't stop believin'/Hold on to that feelin'"
38. "Love On Top," by Beyoncé
Lyrics you'll love: "Baby, it's you/You're the one I love/You're the one I need/You're the only one I see"
39. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," by Whitney Houston
Lyrics you'll love: "Oh, I wanna dance with somebody/I wanna feel the heat with somebody/Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody/With somebody who loves me"
40. "Feel So Close," by Calvin Harris
Lyrics you'll love: "I feel so close to you right now/It's a force field/I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal/Your love pours down on me/Surround me like a waterfall/And there's no stopping us right now/I feel so close to you right now"
41. "24K Magic," by Bruno Mars
Lyrics you'll love: "Twenty four karat magic in the air/Head to toe so player"
42. "Good Time" by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen
Lyrics you'll love: "We don't even have to try/It's always a good time"
43. "Late Night Talking," by Harry Styles
Lyrics you'll love: "If you're feelin' down/I just wanna make you happier, baby/Wish I was around/I just wanna make you happier, baby"
44. "Dancing in the Moonlight," by Toploader
Lyrics you'll love: "Dancin' in the moonlight/Everybody's feelin' warm and bright/It's such a fine and natural sight/Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight"
45. "September," by Earth, Wind & Fire
Lyrics you'll love: "Our hearts were ringin'/In the key that our souls were singin'/As we danced in the night, remember"
46. "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor," by Arctic Monkeys
Lyrics you'll love: "I bet that you look good on the dance floor"
47. "1, 2 Step," by Ciara
Lyrics you'll love: "Rock it, don't stop it/Everybody get on the floor"
48. "Glamorous," by Fergie
Lyrics you'll love: "Poppin' champagne/Livin' my life/In the fast lane/And I won't change/For the glamorous, oh the flossy flossy."
49. "Roar," by Katy Perry
Lyrics you'll love: "I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter/Dancing through the fire/'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar/Louder, louder than a lion."
50. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," by Cyndi Lauper
Lyrics you'll love: "Some boys take a beautiful girl/And hide her away from the rest of the world/I want to be the one to walk in the sun/Oh girls, they wanna have fun."
51. "Only Girl in the World," by Rihanna
Lyrics you'll love: "Want you to make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world/Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love/Like I'm the only one who knows your heart/Only girl in the world."
52. "One Way or Another," by Blondie
Lyrics you'll love: "One way or another, I'm gonna find ya/I'm gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya"
53. "Water," by Tyla
Lyrics you'll love: "Make me sweat, make me hotter/Make me lose my breath, make me water"
54. "God Make Me Funky," by The Headhunters
Lyrics you'll love: "God made me funky/Ohh God made me funky"
55. "Oh, Pretty Woman," by Roy Orbison
Lyrics you'll love: "Pretty woman, walking down the street/Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet/Pretty woman, I don't believe you, you're not the truth/No one can look as good as you."
56. "Milkshake," by Kelis
Lyrics you'll love: "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard/And they're like, it's better than yours/Damn right it's better than yours/I can teach you, but I have to charge"
57. "Superfly," by Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics you'll love: "Oh, superfly/You're gonna make your fortune by and by"
58. "Music For A Sushi Restaurant," by Harry Styles
Lyrics you'll love: "It's 'cause I love you, babe/In every kind of way/Just a little taste/Know I love you, babe"
59. "Good Times," by Jungle
Lyrics you'll love: "Morning dew, vaporized/Rays of sun, blinding my eyes/I feel alive"
60. "Ladies Night," by Kool & the Gang
Lyrics you'll love: "Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night/And the feeling's right/Oh, yes, it's Ladies' Night/Oh, what a night (oh, what a night)."
61. "Flowers In Your Hair," by The Lumineers
Lyrics you'll love: "Be in my eyes/And be in my heart/Be in my eyes, aye, aye, aye/Be in my heart"
62. "3 on E (feat. Antwaun Stanley)," by Vulfpeck
Lyrics you'll love: "I found the private key to get you off your feet/I've got the special sauce to get you out your seat"
63. "Man, I Feel Like a Woman," by Shania Twain
Lyrics you'll love: "Let's go girls, come on/I'm going out tonight, I'm feelin' alright/Gonna let it all hang out/Want to make some noise, really raise my voice/Yeah, I want to scream and shout."
64. "Smile Meditation," by Vulfpeck
Lyrics you'll love: Instrumental
65. "Just Kissed My Baby," by The Meters
Lyrics you'll love: "I feel like a king/'Cause I just kissed my baby/And money don't mean a thing to me, no/'Cause I just kissed my baby"
Upbeat Last Dance Love Songs
Just because the big day is winding down doesn't mean the fun stops (yet). Instead, go out with a bang by getting your wedding band to play one of these terrific tunes, which make the perfect upbeat last dance wedding song.
66. "Last Dance," by Donna Summer
Lyrics you'll love: "Let's dance this last dance tonight"
67. "You Shook Me All Night Long," by AC/DC
Lyrics you'll love: "'Cause the walls start shaking, the Earth was quaking/My mind was aching and we were making it/And you shook me all night long"
68. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," by Aerosmith
Lyrics you'll love: "Don't want to close my eyes/I don't want to fall asleep/'Cause I'd miss you baby/And I don't want to miss a thing/'Cause even when I dream of you/The sweetest dream will never do"
69. "Uptown Funk," by Mark Ronson (ft. Bruno Mars)
Lyrics you'll love: "Saturday night and we in the spot/Don't believe me, just watch, come on"
70. "Shout," by The Isley Brothers
Lyrics you'll love: "You know you make me wanna (Shout!)/Kick my heels up and (Shout!)/Throw my hands up and (Shout!)/Throw my head back and (Shout!)/Come on now (Shout!)"
71. "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Lyrics you'll love: "Now I've had the time of my life/No, I never felt like this before/Yes I swear, it's the truth/And I owe it all to you"
72. "You've Got The Love," by Florence + The Machine
Lyrics you'll love: "Sometimes, I feel like throwing my hands up in the air/I know I can count on you"
73. "Love Train," by The O'Jays
Lyrics you'll love: "People all over the world (everybody)/Join hands (join)/Start a love train, love train
74. "So in Love," by Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics you'll love: "I wanna testify you mean so much to me/Let me write the fact, I mean it honestly"
75. "Umbrella," by Rihanna
Lyrics you'll love: "When the sun shines, we'll shine together/Told you I'll be here forever"
76. "Spice Up Your Life," by Spice Girls
Lyrics you'll love: "When you're feelin' sad and low/We will take you where you gotta go"
77. "I Gotta Feeling," by Black Eyed Peas
Lyrics you'll love: "I got a feelin'/That tonight's gonna be a good night"
78. "Never Be Another You," by Lee Fields & The Expressions
Lyrics you'll love: "There will never be another you/You're one of a kind
Upbeat Wedding Reception Exit Songs
While your wedding day may be coming to an end, you can expect a whole lot of love, laughter and happy memories ahead as a married couple! For this reason, we recommend picking an upbeat wedding reception exit song that conveys all things exciting and high-energy.
79. "My Universe," by Coldplay
Lyrics you'll love: "You (you), you are (you are) my universe/And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first"
80. "Closing Time," by Semisonic
Lyrics you'll love: "So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits/I hope you have found a friend/Closing time, every new beginning/Comes from some other beginning's end, yeah"
81. "Livin' on a Prayer," by Bon Jovi
Lyrics you'll love: "We'll give it a shot/Woah, we're half way there/Woah, livin' on a prayer/Take my hand, we'll make it I swear"
82. "Day Dreaming," by Aretha Franklin
Lyrics you'll love: "Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you/Look at my heart floating away"
83. "Love Is The Way," by Thee Sacred Souls
Lyrics you'll love: "But love has no limits and it has no name/It's every hour and it's day by day/Love has no gender, and it has no creed/Love is, love is a way of being"
84. "Good Life" by OneRepublic
Lyrics you'll love: "This has gotta be the good life/This could really be a good life, good life/I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight/Like this city is on fire tonight/This could really be a good life"
85. "Levitating," by Dua Lipa
Lyrics you'll love: "I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight/I need you all night, come on, dance with me/I'm levitating"
86. "All You Need Is Love," by The Beatles
Lyrics you'll love: "Nothing you can make that can't be made/No one you can save that can't be saved/Nothing you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time/It's easy/All you need is love"
87. "I Can't Myself," by Four Tops
Lyrics you'll love: "Ooh, sugar pie, honey bunch/You know that I love you/I can't help myself/I love you and nobody else"
88. "Little Bitty Pretty One," by Thurston Harris
Lyrics you'll love: "Little bitty pretty one/Come on and talk-a to me"
89. "My Girl," by The Temptations
Lyrics you'll love: "I've got so much honey, the bees envy me/I've got a sweeter song, than the birds in the trees"
90. "How Sweet It Is," by Marvin Gaye
Lyrics you'll love: "I needed the shelter of someone's arms/And there you were/I needed someone to understand my ups and downs/And there you were"
91. "You're So Fine," by Papa Bear & His Cubs
Lyrics you'll love: "And ooh baby, you fine thing/Cause you′re so fine (you're so fine)/I Just got to make you mine (you're so fine)"
92. "If Words Were Flowers," by Curtis Harding
Lyrics you'll love: "If words were flowers/I'd give them all to you"
Modern Upbeat Love Songs
Looking for newer tracks to include in your wedding playlist? Make sure to send these popular new hits over to your band or DJ—they're sure to get everyone groovin' on the dance floor.
93. "Dynamite," by BTS
Lyrics you'll love: "'Cause I, I, I'm in the stars tonight/So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight"
94. "Real Love Baby," by Father John Misty
Lyrics you'll love: "I'm a flower, you're my bee/It's much older than you and me/I'm in love, I'm alive/I belong to the stars and sky"
95. "Beautiful Things," by Benson Boone
Lyrics you'll love: "And I thank God every day/For the girl He sent my way"
96. "Ride or Die," by Durand Jones & The Indications
Lyrics you'll love: "Ride or die, baby/I'm always enough/For my ride or die baby/When the goin' gets tough/You my ride or die, baby/We stickin' together for life"
97. "Houdini," by Dua Lipa
Lyrics you'll love: "If you're good enough, you'll find a way"
98. "Femininonmenon," by Chappell Roan
Lyrics you'll love: "Hit it like rom-pom-pom-pom/(Get it hot) get it hot like Papa John/(Make a bitch) make a bitch go on and on/(It's a fem) it's a femininomenon"
99. "Dance The Night," by Dua Lipa
Lyrics you'll love: "You can see my heartbeat tonight/I can take the heat, baby, best believe"
100. "New Woman," by LISA, ROSALÍA
Lyrics you'll love: "Walked through that fire/I rediscover"
101. "HOT TO GO!" by Chappell Roan
Lyrics you'll love: "H-O-T-T-O-G-O/Snap and clap and touch your toes/Raise your hands, now body roll/Dance it out, you're hot to go"
102. "Make A Move," by Meghan Trainor
Lyrics you'll love: "I'd probably make a move, make a move, make a move"
103. "Midnight Ride," by Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, Diplo
Lyrics you'll love: "Let me take you on a midnight ride/Baby, you and I"
104. "the boy is mine," by Ariana Grande
Lyrics you'll love: "The boy is mine/I can't wait to try him/Le-let's get intertwined/The stars, they aligned"
105. "Who," by Jimin
Lyrics you'll love: "We never met, but she's all I see at night/Never met, but she's always on my mind"
106. "Let's Go Back," by Jungle
Lyrics you'll love: "Darling, when you let go, can't go back/You know I need you here"
107. "As It Was," by Harry Styles
Lyrics you'll love: "In this world, it's just us/You know it's not the same as it was"
Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.