It shouldn’t be that hard deciding on the songs you want to include on your wedding playlist. After all, it’s your special day and you want to hear the kind of music that you and your partner love, right? But you also want your guests have a great time. And make sure that the dancefloor isn’t just a stage for your drunk cousin Gary’s pelvic thrusts.
Since most weddings involve a broad cross-section of people it’s nice if you cater for everyone with a good mix of classic tunes, party anthems and well-known hits that even the most musically challenged guests will appreciate.
Plus, if you throw in enough recognisable songs, you can get away with some more obscure numbers in between. Unless you and your partner are death-metal enthusiasts or share a love of the theremin, in which case it might be best to save your faves for the honeymoon playlist.
So, what are the songs that are guaranteed to get that dancefloor pumping? We’ve consulted with our bumpiest and grindiest wedding entertainment experts to find out.
Is it even a wedding without Nutbush City Limits? No wonder Australians have an almost pathological need to Nutbush. After all, we invented it!!!
Even your grumpy uncle who hates music will be tapping his toes when this one comes on. Nutbush unites young and old, drunk and sober in a marvellous boot-scooting display of unity. If you’ve got overseas guests at your wedding, it’s considered polite to include the dance steps and a helpful video in their invitation.
#MakeTheWorldNutbush
This one never fails to revive those tired (and tipsy) friends who are parked at the edge of the dancefloor. Expect a lot of group hugs, shouty choruses and swaying.
Your gran might not have heard of Bruno Mars but that’s not going to stop her rocking out to this tune. Uptown Funk has a super catchy beat and plenty of dance-off potential with the “Don’t believe me, just watch” tagline!
If you really wanna impress, get the moves down thanks to the rather excellent Korean dance master Junsun Yoo:
Pharrell really tapped into something primordial with this song, didn’t he?? It’s almost impossible to hear this tune and not feel your spirit lift! And since your guests will already be in a loved-up state of euphoria, this translates to some dancefloor magic.
Having a kid-friendly wedding? Thanks to its appearance in the Minions movie franchise, this song will delight the little ones too.
A cheeky nod to your recent change of marital status and a classic dancefloor winner with a beat even Aunty Mavis can follow. And for those with a little more swivel in their hips, there are plenty of opportunities for Freddie Mercury flourishes.
Gather your peeps into a dance circle and celebrate how much they mean to you! There’s never a bad time for disco and there’s no better way to tell your family and friends you love them than with a little shimmy and shake.
Come on you crazy-in-love kids! Get up on that dancefloor and show your guests how it’s done! If it’s good enough for Queen Bey and Jay-Z, it’s good enough for you! Twerking optional.
Still not convinced? Why not talk to Canberra’s wedding entertainment specialists about what kind of music you prefer for your big day. Whether you’re looking for a live polka band, an Elvis impersonator or a classical string quartet, Canberra’s amazing music and entertainment vendors have an incredible pool of talented performers to make your wedding a huge success.
