The Most Requested Wedding Songs of the Year (Our Hot Takes)
- Krista Casto
- Dec 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Your dance floor, elevated — with Wonderwall Events' signature style.
Weddings are made of moments: the breath before the doors open, the squeeze of a first dance, the roar when the DJ drops a crowd favorite. And every year, we see certain songs rise to the top — not because they’re trending on TikTok, but because they actually work.
As West Virginia wedding DJs, we track every request that comes through from couples, guests, and parents. And now we’re sharing the inside scoop.
These are the most requested wedding songs of the year — with our honest DJ takes on why they work, when to play them, and when to skip them.
Let’s dive in.
Ceremony Song Favorites (Timeless & Emotional)
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” — Kina Grannis (Acoustic Version)
Why it works: Soft, intimate, and perfect for aisle moments.
Our take: Still magical when used intentionally. Overused when defaulted to.
“Turning Page” — Sleeping at Last
Why it works: Emotional depth + cinematic feel.
Our take: A dream for slow, meaningful aisle walks.
“A Thousand Years” — Christina Perri
Why it works: Universal connection; everybody knows it.
Our take: Beautiful — but we love suggesting modern alternatives too.
First Dance (Romantic & Cinematic)
First dance songs are deeply personal and we encourage our couples to choose songs that mean something to them. Maybe it's the song that you first danced to after you met or maybe it's the song that gets you serenading in your kitchen.
For this category, we have put together some songs that aren't so popular but can help give you some ideas.
“Beyond” — Leon Bridges
Why it works: Smooth, soulful, and captures new-love energy.
Our take: Fits every wedding vibe.
“You Are the Best Thing” — Ray LaMontagne
Why it works: Joyous without feeling cheesy.
Our take: Great for couples who want upbeat-but-romantic.
“Lifetime” — Justin Bieber
Why it works: Modern, emotional, not overplayed.
Our take: Perfect for couples wanting intimate but current.
Reception Floor Fillers (The Songs That Always Hit)
“Shut Up and Dance” — WALK THE MOON
Why it works: High energy from the first beat.
Our take: A guaranteed floor opener — as long as the crowd isn’t too “cool to dance” yet.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” — Whitney Houston
Why it works: Generational unity. Everyone loses their minds.
Our take: Use strategically — best dropped once the floor is warmed up.
“Mr. Brightside” — The Killers
Why it works: The scream-sing anthem of millennials everywhere.
Our take: Works best for WV weddings with a slightly younger crowd.
“Friends in Low Places” — Garth Brooks
Why it works: Southern classic + group singalong.
Our take: Bar-none — WV guests eat this up.
Late-Night Hype Tracks (For the Final Hour)
“Yeah!” — Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon
Why it works: Iconic, nostalgic, instantly energizing.
Our take: Use after the party gets started. Too early in the night can feel aggressive.
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” — ABBA
Why it works: Women. Ages 18–80. Enough said.
Our take: Reliable, joyful, and a perfect mid-reception reset.
Hold up... Can we also just take a moment to also appreciate Dancing Queen that is also an absolute banger! Abba has come back with a vengeance in 2025 and we are here for it.
“Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” — Luke Bryan
Why it works: High-energy country moment.
Our take: Only works if the crowd is already rowdy and a little bit country — otherwise skip.
“It's Tricky” — Run DMC
Why it works: Instantly recognizable, high-energy, and packed with nostalgic fun. It hits that perfect late-night sweet spot where everyone — from millennials to Gen X to the cool uncles — jumps in.
Our take: A guaranteed hype-builder. Drop it after the dance floor is already moving, and it hits every single time.
Honorable Mentions Making Waves in 2025
“Greedy” — Tate McRae (there is a clean version)
“Die a Happy Man” — Thomas Rhett
“10,000 Hours” — Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
“I Get to Love You” — Ruelle
“Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” — Taylor Swift
“My Girl” — The Temptations (still going strong!)
DJ Dusty & DJ WillDaBeats: How We Choose the Right Moment
A song isn’t just about what — it’s about when.
At Wonderwall Events, our DJs read:
✨ crowd energy
✨ guest demographics
✨ song requests
✨ dance floor flow
✨ genre preferences
✨ couple-specific do not play lists
We never copy/paste a list. We curate every moment.
That’s why the same song can feel electric at one wedding and fall flat at another — context is everything.
Want something more than just a playlist for Your Wedding?
If you’re planning your 2026 or 2027 wedding and want a DJ who listens, curates, and brings a high-energy experience (not a list pulled from Google)… we’d love to be part of your day.
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