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It’s time for another of my popular top 10 lists and this is the biggie! I’m going to show you the top 10 wedding songs for 2021. Today I’ll be listing songs that are perfect for those fabulous first dances, memorable last dances and everything else in between! As always, I worked my socks off to bring you the best wedding music plus so much more!
2020 was a total washout, especially for weddings and extra especially if your wedding was affected by the pandemic. That could only mean one thing though… 2021 could only be bigger and better and so it has been with our wedding bands lucky enough to be performing constantly at fabulous weddings all over the UK again! With all those and future weddings like yours comes the planning of those first dances, last dances, ceremony songs, father and bride dances and mother and bride dances to list just a few. Don’t worry though, I’m here to help with that planning…
I’ve put some long hours into compiling the top 10 wedding songs for 2021 so as you plan your 2021 wedding, you have the best wedding songs for those perfect moments ready. My top 10 2020 wedding songs guide has been super popular this year so I’m back with an even better list for 2021. Here’s how I compiled this all-important list for you…
Quite the research assignment I’m sure you would agree! Everyone, (including myself) who performs in our live wedding bands always goes the extra mile for you here at Seventh Second! Oh, and speaking of wedding bands, you may want to take advantage of our current offer that’s helping couples affected by COVID-19 and who need some good news!
As many of you will know, I don’t just list the top 10 wedding songs and leave it there. Nope, I give you a whole host of other fun and important information for each song so that when you pick one for your wedding, you know you’ve picked right! I want you to have a wedding to remember and any of these songs will help you do that! Here’s what you’ll get with each song listed today…
My scoring system is simple, 1 is low and 10 is high so if a song gets a 10 for every category that’s one seriously romantic, fun, memorable and hard song to dance too!!! Make sure you look at each songs ratings so you can quickly find the perfect song for any part of your wedding.
Like a snazzy list when looking at wedding songs? In no particular order, here you go!
Curious to learn more about one or more of my top 10 wedding songs? It’s all here for you. I really hope you enjoy it!
I’m kicking off my top 10 list with Riptide by Vance Joy. This became a really big wedding song in 2019 and 2020 until well, you know, covid-19 arrived. Couples are still totally loving it and it’s a sure-fire big wedding tune for 2021.
Romance score
8 out of 10
Fun factor score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
6 out of 10
Our acoustic folk band, Paper Boats (above) would tell you that it’s fantastic for first dances and during your evening wedding party because it is! It’s a fun, upbeat folk song and did you know that before becoming a music sensation Mr Joy was 1 year away from becoming a lawyer?
Another folky, foot-stomping, pop masterpiece, Shotgun by George Ezra has been a big hit at all sorts of weddings we’ve performed at.
Romance score
7 out of 10
Fun factor score
9 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
6 out of 10
Georges stunning voice is a total wedding winner and if you have the soulful Talking with Fireworks (above) performing this song for you it becomes perfect for first dances, father/mother and the bride dances, during your drink reception or even wedding breakfast. It’s like it was written for weddings! We’ve found it always goes down really well at the evenings partying and if you listen 1 minute into the original recording it sounds like George burps!
Africa by TOTO has been mentioned in some of my other wedding related song lists before because it’s just so awesome and a great example of vintage cool. It’s always been loved by us musicians and it’s now exploded onto the wedding scene which is great! It’s fun to dance and sing along to so perfect for first and last dances!
Romance score
4 out of 10
Fun factor score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
6 out of 10
Ignition Showband (above) are lovers of performing this tune to happy wedding parties and did you know that members of TOTO were huge session musicians before they formed TOTO and hit it big with Africa?
Almost no wedding is complete without Elton John’s music and Your Song has been a huge song for ceremonies and first dances for a long time. Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora have great modern takes on this classic so you are spoilt for choice! Romantic and delicate, this song is a perfect addition to any wedding and everyone here at Seventh Second regularly plays or performs this song.
Romance score
8 out of 10
Fun factor score
4 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
6 out of 10
Our Flowers acoustic duo (above) have been performing a stunning version at wedding ceremonies for years!
I made sure you didn’t miss wedding song No.5 as despite how popular the movie and Shallow is, many wedding couples still don’t think of or consider this song for their special day. It’s wedding music gold and perfect for all parts of your day, most notably during your first dance. Did you know this song won an Oscar for best original song?
Romance score
10 out of 10
Fun factor score
4 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
6 out of 10
It explains why a great duel lead vocal live wedding band is needed to perform this song and From the Top (above) are always up to the task. They can’t get enough of this future classic!
Is this the king of all first dance tunes? Thinking out Loud certainly was during 2018, 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is going to be another year where Ed Sheeran’s songs are performed constantly at weddings all over the country.
Romance score
10 out of 10
Fun factor score
4 out of 10
Memorable score
6 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
4 out of 10
Our wedding band The Avengers have performed this wedding song more times than they can count but if you love Ed’s songs but want something other than Thinking out Loud performed, Mr Sheeran has plenty of tunes with The Avengers having a beautiful version of Perfect as seen above.
Stand by Me by Ben E. King is an oldie but such a wedding goodie! Another song that can be used during any part of your special day, we’ve found it works perfectly as a last dance.
Romance score
9 out of 10
Fun factor score
4 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
4 out of 10
Get yourself a wedding band like Night and Day (above) performing it as your last dance and the memories will last a lifetime. Stand by Me truly is one of the best and most popular last dances out there and a fantastic choice for any 2021 wedding. A little-known fact about Stand by Me is that it was originally a gospel song written for church services.
Not much has to be said about this Queen epic but if you want a unique first dance or nostalgic last dance, Bohemian Rhapsody is the wedding song for you!
Romance score
5 out of 10
Fun factor score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
7 out of 10
Most wedding music bands leave this song to be played over the PA speakers but Flair Six have a pretty stunning live rendition above which never fails to pack the dance floor with dancing, singing and laughing people! Like all the wedding songs in my list, you will be one popular married couple if you have this song at your wedding! Did you know that Bohemian Rhapsody is the 3rd best-selling UK single of all time? Wow!
Shut up and Dance by Walk the Moon is a modern classic in the making and it regularly features in top wedding song lists. Its upbeat, rocky, poppy and loads of fun so perfect for an alternative and energetic first dance!
Romance score
4 out of 10
Fun factor score
9 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
5 out of 10
Ask the Usual Suspects (above) if they, wedding crowds and married couples love this tune performed live and you will get one big yes! It’s a fantastic song, very popular and one to consider for sure. Did you know that the idea for the song came from a girl walking up to the lead singer in an LA club and simply saying, “shut up and dance with me!”
We love Stevie Wonder here at Seventh Second and you don’t get much better than his massive classic Superstition!
Romance score
7 out of 10
Fun factor score
9 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Dance difficulty score
7 out of 10
Ever popular at weddings, Superstition is performed by our award-winning wedding band Party Republic (above) for all sorts of special moments at weddings week in week out and it’s now firmly cemented its place as wedding song royalty. Happy, funky and quirky we love it and we’re sure you will too! A little-known fact is that this was actually Stevie’s second No.1 single.
It was hard enough to narrow down my wedding song choices to 20 let alone 10! Here are some awesomely perfect wedding songs that didn’t make the top 10 but will be very popular and great for all parts of your wedding day.
Wonderwall – Oasis
All of Me – John Legend
Etta James – At Last
Kodaline – The One
Never Forget – Take That
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
You’ve got the Love – Florence and the Machine
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
In case you hadn’t noticed, we have a blog full of tips, tricks, advice and money-saving tips when it comes to all aspects of wedding entertainment and live wedding bands. Why not take a look and find some inspiration and advice for planning your perfect wedding party?! Below are some links to popular guides in our blog. Keep checking back every week for more of the same!
How to pick a first dance song
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I hope you enjoyed reading my top weddings songs for 2021 list as much I enjoyed making it! If you have any comments, questions or suggestions or want to show me your top 10 wedding lists please send them over! We are here 7 days a week, 10 am to 10 pm via phone, text, the usual socials, live chat and email. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Thanks,
Oana and the Seventh Second Team
