Top Wedding Songs for 2026 Receptions

As 2025 winds down, couples planning 2026 weddings are already asking: What songs will keep our guests on the dance floor? From timeless classics to trending hits, here are some of the top reception songs we expect to dominate in 2026.

Party-Starters Everyone Knows

• “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5

• “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon

• “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire

• “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston

Modern Favorites

• “As It Was” – Harry Styles

• “Levitating” – Dua Lipa

• “Pink Pony Club" – Chappell Roan

• “About Damn Time” – Lizzo

Country & Southern Favorites

• “Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes

• “Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton

• “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain

• “Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker

Swipe Right’s Picks for 2026

We’re always refreshing our setlist, and we expect these songs to be big hits at receptions in 2026. When couples choose Swipe Right, we help build a setlist that mixes classics, trends, and special requests to keep the dance floor packed.

Pro Tip: When building your playlist, aim for a mix of old and new. Guests of every age should feel like they had “their song” played during the night.

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