Top Songs for Every Special Moment of the Night

There’s something magical about wedding music. It’s the soundtrack to one of the most important days of your life — from the moment you step onto the dance floor for your first dance to the last song of the night surrounded by friends screaming lyrics at the top of their lungs.

As DJs who live and breathe weddings week after week, we get to see what songs hit every time — the timeless ones, the surprises, and the tracks that get grandma and your college roommates all dancing together. So, here’s our take on the Top Wedding Songs for 2025 and 2026 — updated from hundreds of real receptions, not just Spotify charts.

💞 Top 25 First Dance Songs (2025–2026)

1. “Lover (First Dance Remix)” – Taylor Swift

2. “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran

3. “You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott & Leona Lewis

4. “Lifetime” – Justin Bieber

5. “Joy of My Life” – Chris Stapleton

6. “From the Ground Up” – Dan + Shay

7. “I Am Yours” – Andy Grammer

8. “Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton

9. “Beautiful Crazy” – Luke Combs

10. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Kina Grannis (or Elvis if you’re old-school)

11. “Beyond” – Leon Bridges

12. “To the Moon and Back” – Luke Bryan

13. “All of Me” – John Legend

14. “Speechless” – Dan + Shay

15. “Forever After All” – Luke Combs

16. “Marry Me” – Train

17. “Better Together” – Jack Johnson

18. “One + One” – Lawson Bates

19. “I Choose You” – Ryann Darling

20. “Everything” – Michael Bublé

21. “Made for You” – Jake Owen

22. “Never Til Now” – Ashley Cooke & Brett Young

23. “You’re Still the One” – Shania Twain

24. “Golden Hour” – JVKE

25. “Lover of Mine” – 5 Seconds of Summer

Every couple’s soundtrack is different — and that’s what makes weddings so special. These songs are just the foundation. The real magic happens when you mix in your story, your energy, and the moments that matter most to you. Whether you’re slow dancing under the lights or screaming “Don’t Stop Believing’” with your best friends at midnight — that’s what makes it unforgettable.