100 Wedding Reception Songs That Fill the Dance Floor
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One of the biggest questions couples ask when planning their wedding is “what songs will fill the dance floor?”
Your evening reception is the moment when friends and family come together to celebrate. The right music keeps guests dancing all night and creates unforgettable memories.
At RCT Entertainment & Events, we have performed at thousands of weddings across Essex, and we know exactly which songs get people on the dance floor.
Below is our ultimate list of wedding reception songs that always get guests dancing.
Classic Wedding Party Songs
These songs are guaranteed to get multiple generations onto the dance floor.
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Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
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ABBA – Dancing Queen
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Earth, Wind & Fire – September
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Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
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Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
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Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
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Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
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Kool & The Gang – Celebration
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Lionel Richie – Dancing on the Ceiling
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Katrina & The Waves – Walking on Sunshine
Modern Wedding Dance Floor Hits
These songs are extremely popular at modern weddings.
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Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
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Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
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Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling
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Pharrell Williams – Happy
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Dua Lipa – Levitating
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Calvin Harris – Feel So Close
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Avicii – Wake Me Up
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Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
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The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
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Clean Bandit – Rather Be
Indie & UK Wedding Party Anthems
These songs are incredibly popular at UK weddings.
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The Killers – Mr Brightside
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Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
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Oasis – Wonderwall
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Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
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George Ezra – Shotgun
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Amy Winehouse – Valerie
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Robbie Williams – Angels
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Madness – It Must Be Love
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McFly – All About You
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The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger
Singalong Wedding Songs
Songs that guests love singing along to together.
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Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
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Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer
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Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
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The Beatles – Hey Jude
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Take That – Never Forget
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Backstreet Boys – Everybody
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Spice Girls – Wannabe
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Village People – YMCA
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B*Witched – C’est La Vie
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S Club 7 – Don’t Stop Movin’
Throwback Party Classics
These songs always create great dance floor energy.
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ABBA – Mamma Mia
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Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
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Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
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The Jacksons – Blame It On The Boogie
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Prince – Kiss
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Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
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Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
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Whitney Houston – How Will I Know
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Madonna – Like a Prayer
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Sister Sledge – We Are Family
90s & 2000s Wedding Party Hits
These songs are huge favourites for millennials.
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Britney Spears – Toxic
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OutKast – Hey Ya!
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Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie
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Usher – Yeah!
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Beyoncé – Crazy in Love
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Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow
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Rihanna – We Found Love
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Pitbull – Give Me Everything
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LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem
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Flo Rida – Low
Wedding DJ Tips for a Full Dance Floor
After performing at thousands of weddings, our DJs recommend:
✔ Mix multiple music eras to suit all ages
✔ Start with popular classics early in the evening
✔ Build energy throughout the night
✔ Take requests from guests
An experienced wedding DJ knows how to read the crowd and adapt the music to keep the dance floor full.
Wedding DJs in Essex
If you’re planning your wedding and looking for a DJ who knows how to fill the dance floor, RCT Entertainment & Events provides professional wedding DJs across Essex.
Our team regularly performs at venues including:
• Gosfield Hall
• Braxted Park Estate
• Crondon Park
• Gaynes Park
We also provide:
• Magic Mirror Photo Booth
• Starlit Dance Floors
• Light Up LOVE Letters
• Audio Guest Books
• Wedding Special Effects
Check Availability for Your Wedding
If you're planning your wedding and looking for an experienced DJ, contact RCT Entertainment & Events today.
📞 01206 237092
🌐 rctentertainments.com
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