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Dance Floor Starter Kit: Top 5 Songs to Keep the Dancefloor Packed All Night at Your Wedding

A packed dance floor is a sure sign that your wedding reception is a hit. Nothing brings energy and excitement to a celebration like great music that gets everyone up and moving. To ensure your wedding dance floor stays busy all night, you need a mix of classic hits and modern favorites that appeal to all ages and tastes. Here’s our Dance Floor Starter Kit with the top 5 songs guaranteed to keep your guests dancing and having fun from the first beat to the last.

Newlyweds share a playful dance, surrounded by cheering guests in a warmly lit reception hall, capturing the essence of a joyous wedding celebration.

Picture this. All your friends and family together in one room, for one night only. They have eaten an amazing meal, had unforgettable conversations, and listened to epic speeches, so now it’s time to get out and party it up on the dance floor! However, what song works best to grab all your family & friends of all ages, and get them up on that dance floor? Well, guess what, we surveyed the top Wedding DJs in Los Angeles, and here is what our expert DJs recommend as their go-to song to kickstart that dance floor!

First Dance Favorites


Kick off your magical evening with a timeless first dance.

Those are some of the classic tunes you and your love could be swaying to under a twinkling canopy of lights.


  1. "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley – A swoon-worthy classic that makes every heart flutter.

  2. "At Last" by Etta James – For that cinematic moment when all eyes are on you.

  3. "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran – A modern romantic ballad that speaks right to the heart.

  4. "Amazed" by Lonestar – Let the lyrics echo your own feelings of awe.

  5. "Baby I'm Yours" by Arctic Monkeys – A fresh take on a devoted serenade.


Let's Get the Party Started!

After the emotional highs of the ceremony and the gentle sway of the first dance, it's time to crank up the energy! According to the top Wedding DJs in Los Angeles, here are the tracks guaranteed to ignite your dance floor:


TOP 5 SONGS TO KICK OFF DANCING AT YOUR WEDDING:

Honorable mentions:

Shut Up and Dance: Walk the moon, Usher - Yeah,

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,

Jackson 5 - ABC or I Want You Back



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Now to our TOP 5


5. Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop the Feeling!

Justin Timberlake from his music video - Can’t Stop the Feeling, sitting in something resembling a diner

Coming off the Trolls soundtrack, this pop tune is perfect for all ages and a fun sing-along track. And, any song that literally sings the word “dance” in it (and on this song, it’s sung multiple times) is dance floor bonus points.



4. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)

Stevie Wonder sitting with a microphone in front of him, singing, with three people in the background

Doesn’t get more classy than Stevie Wonder, and that infectious Stevie Wonder joyful yell in the beginning really sets the tone for a lovely dance floor.



3. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance with Somebody

a picture from Whitney Houston smiling, with voluminous curly hair and colourful earrings

Just one of many hits from Whitney, and this track hits all the right notes from beginning to end. “Don'tcha wanna dance, say you wanna dance, don'tcha wanna dance” Yeah we do, and your crowd will too.


2. Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

A group of sharply dressed individuals grooving on the streets with dynamic flair, capturing a scene reminiscent of the energetic spirit of a popular music video

This song has it all, a retro-sounding funk vibe mixed with some disco-pop, then add in the uber-talented Bruno Mars, and this track is sure to excite the crowd. Fun fact, the YouTube music video has amassed over 4 billion views, so safe to say the song has some fans.



1. Earth Wind & Fire - September

Two iconic singers passionately perform on stage, immersed in the vibrant energy of a live concert, with band members in the background.

By an overwhelming majority, our surveyed DJs pick for the Number 1 song to kick start your wedding dance party is the classic “September” by Earth Wind & Fire. Guaranteed to get all your friends and family on your soon-to-be-packed dance floor!


So, there you have it – your complete guide to a wedding dance floor that nobody will forget. From swoon-worthy ballads to get everyone in the mood, to thumping beats that will keep the party alive till the wee hours, your wedding is set to be the talk of the town. Now, put on your dancing shoes, let's dance, and make some unforgettable memories on that floor!



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FAQ:

How do I choose the perfect first dance song?

 Choose a song that feels personal and meaningful to both you and your partner. Consider a song that tells a story about your relationship or one that conveys the feelings you want to remember from your big day.

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