Bridal Party Dance Songs

The Bridal Party Dance is the dance between with all of the bridal party on the dance floor. This can be as small as the bride, groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids or as big as the bride, groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, parents and special guests. Some of our clients have made the song more traditional by dancing to that's What Friends Are For and others have played Celebration to get the party started. Keep in mind, this is usually the last of the formal dance songs; meaning open dancing begins after this song. If you have a special wedding party song that works or worked for you, send us an email through the contact we link on the bottom of the page and we'll add it.

Last Dance Songs

Last dance songs are songs to end the night. There's 2 ways to end the night. One is with a bang with an upbeat party song like Hit the Road Jack or with the dance floor full with all the couples by playing a romantic Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight. If you have a special last dance song that works or worked for you, send us an email through the contact we link on the bottom of the page and we'll add it.

Suggested Reception Music as of 2009

Wedding Party Grand Entry music: and or Bride & Groom Entry:

• At Last (Etta James)
• Your favorite sport team theme
• Get Ready For This 2 Unlimited
• Sirius Alan Parsons Project
• Sandstorm Darude
• Rocky Theme Rhythm Heritage
• Rock and Roll Part 2 Gary Glitter
• St Elmo's Fire David Foster
• Newlywed Game Theme Chuck Barris
• Peter Gunn Theme Henry Mancini
• Love Walks In (Intro) Van Halen
• Tenderness General Public
• Praise You Fatboy Slim
• Hey Look Me Over Wildcat
• Dating Game Theme Herb Alpert
• Celebration (Kool & the gang)

First Dance music: First dance as husband and wife:

• Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
• Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
• Can I Have This Dance? (Ann Murray)
• The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
• It Had To Be You (Harry Connick, Jr.)
• What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
• Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie)
• I Cross My Heart (George Strait)
• I Swear (John M. Montgomery or All 4 One)
• A Whole New World (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle)
• As Time Goes By (A Kiss Is Just A Kiss) (Michael Feinstein)
• When You Say Nothing At All (Allison Krauss)
• Faithfully (Journey)
• No Ordinary Love (Sade)
• Here And Now (Luther Vandross)
• I Can Love you Like That (John M. Montgomery)
• Power Of Love (Celine Dion)
• Tonight I Celebrate My Love (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson)
• Everything I Do {I Do For You} (Bryan Adams)
• When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton)
• All My Life (Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville)
• I'll Be There (Mariah Carey)
• On Bended Knee (Boyz II Men)
• At Last (Etta James)
• Don't Know Much (Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville)
• From This Moment On (Shania Twain)
• Our Love Is Here To Stay (Harry Connick, Jr.)
• Unchained Melody (The Righteous Brothers)

These are the most requested songs, but there are many others. Ask your DJ.

Father/Daughter music: The dance between the new bride and her father:

• My Girl (The Temptations)
• Thank Heaven For Little Girls (Gigi)
• Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
• Unforgettable (Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole)
• The Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
• My Dad (Paul Petersen)
• Hero (Mariah Carey)
• Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle)
• Times of Your Life (Paul Anka)
• A Song For My Daughter (Steve Moser, Mikki Viereck, Ray Allaire)
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John)
• The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
• Have I Told You Lately (Rod Stewart)
• Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)
• My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion)
• Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
• What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
• Through The Years (Kenny Rogers)
• Daddy's Hand (Holly Dunn)
• Daddy's little Girl (Kippi Brannon)
• Daddy's Girl (Peter Cetera)
• Sunrise, Sunset (Fiddler On The Roof - Sndtrk)
• Lullabye (Billy Joel)
• A Whole New World (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle)
• How Do You Fall In Love (Alabama)
• Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
• Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
• Thank Heaven For Little Girls (Gigi)
• Father's Eyes (Amy Grant)
• Friends (Elton John)
• In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)

Mother/Son music: The dance between the husband and his mother:

• Don't Know Much (Linda Rondstadt and Aaron Neville)
• Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle)
• I.O.U (Jimmy Dean)
• Moon River (Andy Williams)
• Moon Dance (Van Morrison)
• 'Til The End Of Time (Perry Como)
• Through The Years (Kenny Rogers)
• Have I Told You Lately (Rod Stewart)
• Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)
• Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
• Unforgettable (Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole)
• What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstong)
• In This Life (Bette Midler)
• You're The Inspiration (Chicago)
• Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)
• Friends (Elton John)
• Wishing Tree (Sonia Dada)
• Blessed (Elton John)
• Hero (Mariah Carey)
• In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
• A Song For My Son (Steve Moser, Mikki Viereck, Ray Allaire)
• Sunrise, Sunset (Fiddler On The Roof - Sndtrk)
• In My Life (The Beatles)
• Ever I Saw Your face (Roberta Flasck)
• Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston)
• I Wish You Love (Natalie Cole)
• Thanks Again (Ricky Skaggs)
• Stand By Me (Ben E. King)

Bridal Party Dances music: The dance including the Bride & Groom, Bridesmaids & Groomsmen, and family members:

• That's What Friends Are For (Dionne & Friends: Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder)
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John)
• Friends In Low Places (Garth Brooks)
• We Are Family (Sister Sledge)
• Friends (Elton John)
• Heroes and Friends (Randy Travis)
• In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
• Celebration (Kool & The Gang)

Cutting The Cake music: Played while the Bride & Groom cut the cake:

• Cut the Cake (Average White Band)
• I Wanna Grow Old With You (Adam Sandler)
• How Sweet It Is (James Taylor)
• Sugar, Sugar (The Archies)
• Hit me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar)
• When I'm 64 (The Beatles)
• Recipe For Love (Harry Connick Jr.)
• That's Amore' (Dean Martin)
• Happy Together (The Turtles)
• Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard)
• I Got You Babe (Sunny & Cher)
• Love & Marriage (Frank Sinatra)
• Oh Yeah! (Yello)
• Axel F (Harold Faltermeyer)
• Peter Gunn Theme

Money/Dollar (Honeymoon) Dance music (Optional) Played during the time the Bride & Groom dance with guests while the Best man and Maid of Honor collect the money for their honeymoon:

• See music list above: "Bridal Party Music"
• Ask your DJ for suggestions

Removal of the Garter:

• Pink Panther Theme Song
• Mission Impossible Theme Song
• Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
• Macho Man (Village People)
• You Can Leave Your Hat On Joe Cocker

Bouquet Toss Songs:

• Wishin' and Hopin'. My Best Friend's Wedding Soundtrack
• This one is for the girls. Martina McBride
• I feel like a woman. Shania Twain
• Hey Ladies. The Beastie Boys
• Going to the Chapel. Yellowman
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Pat Benatar
• It's Raining Men. The Weather Girls
• Ladies Night. Kool & The Gang
• Just a girl. No Doubt
• Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Cyndi Lauper
• Diamonds are Girl's Best Friend. Marilyn Monroe
• One way or another. blondie
• Single White Female. Chely Wright
• Whipped Cream {Dating Game Theme} (Herb Alpert)
• Miss America Theme (Various)

Garter Toss music: Played during the garter toss:

• The Stripper (David Rose)
• Legs (ZZ Top)
• You Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate)
• Oh Yeah! (Yello)
• Macho Man (Village People)
• Theme From Mission Impossible (Danny Elfman)
• Wild Thing (The Troggs or Tone Loc)
• Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye)
• Bad Boys (Inner Circle)
• Another One Bites The Dust (Queen)
• Curly Shuffle (Jump n' The Saddle)
• Kiss (Prince)
• Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (Rod Stewart)
• Gimme All Your Lovin' (ZZ Top)
• Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison)
• Freak Me (Silk)
• Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen)
• Heaven (Bryan Adams)
• U Can't Touch This (MC Hammer)
• Shameless (Garth Brooks)

Last Dance music: The last song of the night for the Bride & Groom and their remaining guests:

• Last Dance (Donna Summer)
• New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)
• Good Riddance {Time Of Your Life} (Green Day)
• From This Moment On (Shania Twain & Bryan White)
• Save The Best For Last (Vanessa Williams)
• Wonderful Tonight (David Kersh)
• Could I Have This Dance (Anne Murray)
• You're Still The One (Shania Twain)
• Closing Time (Semisonic)
• Unforgettable (Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole)
• I've Had The Time Of My Life (Bill Medly & Jennifer Warnes)
• How Your Love Makes Me Feel (Diamond Rio)
• Goodnight, Sweetheart (David Kersh)
• The Party's Over (Nat King Cole)
• Goodnight Sweetheart (Spaniels)
• What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
• The Dance (Garth Brooks)
• Truly, Madly, Deeply (Savage Garden)
• Always And Forever (Heatwave)