10 Last Dance Songs for your Wedding
It’s been a full day of fun and festivities, but now it’s time to kick your guests out and let them know the party’s over. That’s a big task, especially when you want to end the night on a high note.
Just like the first dance song, your last dance song is another one your wedding reception guests will remember, so you need to make it a good one. Whether you want to end the night with an upbeat number or a slow dance, it’s important to choose your song wisely.
Ten Perfect Last-Dance Songs
1. “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. If you want to end your wedding reception with a classic dance song, this Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes song is the way to go. It’s romantic, sentimental, and sure to pull at everyone’s heartstrings. And maybe you can do the famous Dirty Dancing lift! (Lol jk although that would be epic.)
2. “All of Me” - John Legend. This song is sweet, slow, and last dance approved. End your wedding night by playing this touching slow jam at your wedding reception.
3. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars. If you want to end your reception on a playful note, perhaps if you’re having an after (after?) party, then ending with Uptown Funk will get everyone ready for the next stage of the night.
4. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” - Whitney Houston. This song is great for any point in a wedding reception playlist, but sticking it at the end will paint a smile on everyone’s face and pump them up for a killer last dance.
5. “Macarena” - Los Del Rio. This isn’t a joke! Some of you guys haven’t done the Macarena in years, and it shows. If you want to end your reception on a high, playful note, turn up with this song and teach everyone how to do the Macarena once and for all.
6. “Electric Boogie” - Marcia Griffiths. Also called the Electric Slide, the Electric Boogie will end your wedding reception with the perfect blend of a slow jam and a dance song. Everyone can move to this 80s tune.
7. “My Girl” - The Temptations. There’s not a person on the planet who doesn’t love this song. If you’re uniting many generations of partygoers, this classic by The Temptations is perfect.
8. “Forever Young” - Jay-Z ft. Mr. Hudson. A universally popular song, you can’t go wrong with this early Jay-Z jam produced by Kanye West. With two amazing artists working on this song, there’s no wonder why it’s a hit!
9. “Closing Time” - Semisonic. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here. This late 90s song is the perfect rock song for the end of a party. With a classic sound and a sweet theme, this song is sure to be a crowd favorite.
10. “Wagon Wheel” - Darius Rucker. I didn’t forget the country music lovers! If country music is your speed, this Darius Rucker song is a sweet, country love song to end the night.
The goal with a last dance song is to have every single person crowding the dance floor and getting their groove on before everyone parts ways for the night. If you hire a professional DJ, they will be able to read the room and play a song accordingly.
If you’re DJing the wedding reception on your own, all of these songs are must-haves for the reception. Only one can be played as the last song, but as long as you have some good options, you will have no problem selecting the best one for your crowd.