Though we’re just over halfway through 2016, Billboard has released a list of some of the most popular music played at weddings so far this year. To compile the top tunes, they took data from some of the most prominent wedding DJs in the country. When it came to melodies couples most wanted to play during their reception, there seemed to be a nice mix of upbeat dance songs and heartfelt slow jams.
Stuck on what songs to include on your must-play list? Browse the top 25 tunes for wedding receptions below!
25. "I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince
22. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" by Beyoncé
21. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" by Michael Jackson
19. "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
18. "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
17. "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
16. "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
15. "Want to Want Me" by Jason Derulo
14. "Suavemente" by Elvis Crespo
13. "I Took a Pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix)" by Mike Posner
11. "Give Me Everything" by Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer
10. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
9. "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait
8. "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
5. "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross
4. "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
2. "Home" by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
1. "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
Check out 12 songs from wedding-themed movies here, see all 100 top songs on the list here, and listen to the top 25 first dance songs from 2016 here.
Opening photo by J. Cogliandro Photography
