Recommended songs for wedding reception performance dances: A roundup of popular crowd-pleasers

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – “Love Song” (short ver.)

From the lyrics, you can sense a range of emotions like love, apologies, and gratitude.

It seems like the perfect song for the groom to express his feelings to the bride.

Since it’s also a well-known song, getting everyone at the venue to sing along could really liven things up.

NMKYGregorius

Gregorius: NMKY (live on TV)

This song by the Finnish group Gregorius was released in 1979.

A cover of the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.,” it’s a pop track packed with humor.

In addition to the five members—including lead vocalist Esko Nick—it even features backup dancers, making it a lavish production.

When it was uploaded to YouTube in August 2007, it became a worldwide sensation, racking up millions of views and, for a time, becoming the most popular video on the internet.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to perform a dance at a wedding reception—the slightly old-school moves give it a fresh twist.

With some creative costumes, the crowd’s reaction is sure to double.

bouquetback number

back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

It’s a song with striking lyrics that feel like a man speaking to a woman.

In the chorus, his sincere feelings are expressed straight from the heart, which I think would make many women’s hearts skip a beat.

It also works as a dance number, so it’s a track I’d especially love to see men use.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

It’s perfect for a costume dance and will definitely get the venue buzzing! The choreography isn’t sharp or complicated, so even people who’ve never danced before can jump in with enthusiasm.

If you want the whole crowd to get excited together, how about this song?

5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko

[Official] Ryoko Hirosue “Five Seconds Before I Fall Seriously in Love” (MV) Ryoko Hirosue / Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byou Mae MK5 [1st Single]

It’s an up-tempo number.

If many guests are from Hirosue’s generation (born around 1980) at the wedding reception or after-party, it will definitely get the crowd going.

Since it has a cute vibe, I think it’s great for women or groups of friends to dance to.

Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Just by you being here

It’s one of Kome Kome Club’s signature songs and is well known as a love song.

If you’re comfortable with basic audio editing, try layering a beat on the track and slightly increasing the tempo (BPM) to make it easier to dance to.

It’s also a song that heightens the excitement for the bride and groom.

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

Many of you have probably heard this song, which is used in all kinds of settings, from movies to TV commercials.

The funky tracks by Earth, Wind & Fire—a band that epitomized the heyday of disco—get every venue buzzing with excitement.