entrance

Make a splashy entrance and kick off the party with a memorable reception entrance song. After all, it’s the first time you’ll be introduced as newlyweds, so choose a tune that’s upbeat and energetic—something that will set a lively tone for the rest of the evening. If you’ve booked a DJ, we love the idea of creating a custom mashup of your and your spouse’s favorite songs. Or, if you’ve hired a band, take advantage of the horn section by choosing a tune with a lot of fanfare. Whatever song you select, make it one that will put your guests in a dancing mood. Here’s a list of high-energy, attention-grabbing songs that will help get your wedding reception off to a great start.

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Funk

• “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars
• “Stayin' Alive” by Bee Gees
• “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
• “Tell Me Something Good” by Chaka Khan and Rufus
• “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield

Indie

• “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• “The Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + the Machine
• “The Walker” by Fitz and The Tantrums
• “Sweet Disposition” by Temper Trap
• “Electric Feel” by MGMT
• “Such Great Heights” by The Postal Service
• “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure
• “Something Good Can Work” by Two Door Cinema Club
• “Young Folks” by Peter Bjorn and John
• “Walking on a Dream” by Empire of The Sun
• “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove
• “My Body” by Young the Giant
• “Life’s What You Make It” by Graham Colton

Pop

• “Let's Dance” by David Bowie
• “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
• “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
• “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson
• “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake
• “Love Shack” by The B-52s
• “We Go Together” by Olivia Newton-John
• “One More Time” by Daft Punk
• “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
• “Firework” by Katy Perry
• “Hey Soul Sister” by Train
• “Sing” by Ed Sheeran
• “Say Hey (I Love You)” by Michael Franti
• “Booty Swing” by Parov Stelar
• “Levels” by Avicii
• “Sun Models” by ODESZA
• “Mouthful of Diamonds” by Phantogram
• “Happy” by Pharrell

R&B

• “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce and Jay-Z
• “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
• “Adore” by Prince
• “Diamonds” by Rihanna

Rock

• “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay
• “We Will Rock You” by Queen
• “Howlin' for You” by Black Keys
• “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
• “Dancing in The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Don't Stop Believing” by Journey
• “Song 2” by Blur
• “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
• “Simple Song” by The Shins
• “Everlasting Light” by The Black Keys

Soul

• “I'm Coming Out” by Diana Ross
• “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown
• “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson
• “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder
• “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White
• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Stevie Wonder
• “Hallelujah I Love Her So” by Ray Charles