If you are unsure if guests will dance at your wedding and want them to -- read this blog post!
I may just be a wedding photographer, but BOY OH BOY have I seen a lot of receptions. And, for some (not all) sometimes the guests don't dance :/ and if you are a bride or groom reading this planning your wedding and unsure if people will -- I'm here to tell you that it's all about the environment and how comfortable they are!
First things first, hire a DJ. Just do it. DJ's are a MUST to set up the perfect vibe for dancing. DJ's are literally trained professional fun people. They can get the party started. (Ask me about my DJ preferred list and I'll hook you up with some of the best). Do it, you won't regret it.
Secondly, no one is going to dance unless the couple starts first. (These are definitely unspoken rules) If y'all are dancing, people WILL join. Set the scene and let loose!!! Have fun, your wedding is a big party anyways -- you are there to have a good time!
Thirdly, know your guests. Obviously you know them or else they wouldn't be at your wedding. But I mean, know the vibe of songs they like. Are they more classic rock people, rap people, popular hits, club goers, etc. These are some things to think about when making your wedding reception playlist. Don't make it one singular genre. That isn't going to get people dancing if they don't like the music! Also, let guests request songs. If you want the people to dance, they will request things to get them to dance ;)
Over the years that I have been attending weddings, I have complied a playlist of songs titled "songs that get me hyped" that I play on my way to and from every wedding. These songs get the good vibes going and get my energy up! Let's deep dive into my playlist for what will make the PERFECT reception!
Now, here are some songs to get the party started -- here are songs that have dances that everyone knows:
Cupid Shuffle by: Cupid
Cha Cha Slide by: Casper & The Live Platinum Band
*Wobble by: V.I.C
*WOP by: J. Dash
Cotton Eye Joe by: Rednex
Here are the songs that will even get grandma out on the dance floor:
Hey Ya! by: Outkast
Blurred Lines by: Robin Thicke
Get Lucky by: Daft Punk (ft. Pharrell Williams)
*A Milli by: Lil Wayne
*Bottoms Up by: Trey Songz & Nicki Minaj
*Stir Fry by: Migos
Work it by: Missy Elliot
Let's Groove by: Earth, Wind, Fire
Hollaback Girl by: Gwen Stefani
Yeah! by: Usher (ft. Lil Jon & Ludachris)
24k Magic by: Bruno Mars
*Gasolina by: Daddy Yankee
I Gotta Feeling by: Black Eyed Peas
*Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by: Shania Twain
Footloose by: Kenny Loggins
SexyBack by: Justin Timberlake
Superbass by: Nicki Minaj
Party Rock Anthem by: LMFAO
*Hot In Herre by: Nelly
Jump Around by: House of Pain
Fireball by: Pitbull (ft. John Ryan)
Levitating by: Dua Lipa
Chattahoochee by: Alan Jackson
Bohemian Rhapsody by: Queen
*I'm A Believer by: Smash Mouth
Sweet Caroline by: Neil Diamond
Pour Some Sugar On Me by: Def Leppard
Eye of the Tiger by: Survivor
Play That Funky Music by: Wild Cherry
*Music For A Sushi Restaurant by: Harry Styles
*Imma Be by: Black Eyed Peas
Dreams by: Fleetwood Mac
It's Tricky by: Run-DMC
I Wanna Dance With Somebody by: Whitney Houston
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by: Cyndi Lauper
Shut Up and Dance by: Walk The Moon
Sexy and I Know It by: LMFAO
Run the World (Girls) by: Beyonce
Tonight Tonight by: Hot Chelle Rae
Despacito by: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
She Looks So Perfect by: 5SOS
*Galmorous by: Fergie
In da Club by: 50 cent
Lip Gloss by: Lil Mama
*Get Busy by: Sean Paul
Drop It Like It's Hot by: Snoop Dogg
*Get Low by: Lil Jon
*Hotel Room Service by: Pitbull
*Temperature by: Sean Paul
Love on the Brain by: Rihanna
Mrs. Officer by: Lil Wayne
Ms. Jackson by: Outkast
*Lemon by: N.E.R.D (ft. Rihanna, Pharrell Williams)
*Baby Got Back by: Sir Mix-A-Lot
*Like A G6 by: Far East Movement
Scream & Shout by: Will.i.am (ft. Britney Spears)
Teenage Dirtbag by: Wheatus
Fergalicious by: Fergie
*London Bridge by: Fergie
*Fireball by: Pitbull
*You're The One That I Want by: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
Mambo No. 5 (a little bit of...) by: Lou Bega
Crank That (Soulja Boy) by: Soulja Boy
*The Way I Loved You (Taylor's Version) by: Taylor Swift
Enchanted by: Taylor Swift
*Teach Me How To Dougie by: Cali Swag District
*No Hands by: Waka Flocka Flame
*Olivia Rodriguez Photos favorites LOL