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

Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover / Go! Phantom Thief Girl

A timeless hit among the many classics by Momoiro Clover Z, wildly popular for their intense dancing and energetic cuteness! On the day, if you go all out dancing “Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo” as if you were a member of Momoclo, you might just hear cheers and call-and-response coming from somewhere!

Heavy rotationAKB48

[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]

If you want to liven up a dear friend’s wedding, this song is perfect! It was released in 2010, but it’s still hugely popular.

Of course—everyone knows it, and many women probably even remember the choreography, right? If you perform this song as a wedding entertainment act, the venue is guaranteed to light up instantly! The dance is super cute, and doing it as a group makes it twice as fun.

The lyrics about friendship and bonds are also perfect for celebrating the bride and groom.

Known as one of AKB48’s signature songs, this track is sure to make the wedding a total hit!

Cinderella GirlKing&Prince

King & Prince “Cinderella Girl” MV YouTube Edit

King & Prince’s debut track overflows with princely charm.

Also a hot topic as a TV drama theme song, this piece is a sweet love song inspired by the Cinderella story.

It conveys unwavering devotion to a special someone and a vow to protect them forever.

Released in May 2018, it achieved the remarkable feat of selling about 577,000 copies in its first week.

It’s perfect not only as BGM for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but also for performances at weddings and after-parties.

If you plan to dance to it, practice using the music video as a reference and go for a prince-like outfit on the big day.

Mr.MusicHatsune Miku hoka

[Covered by 7 Male Vocaloids] Mr. Music

This song, with its light, catchy melody, has an atmosphere that makes listeners want to start dancing.

Since it’s a track made with VOCALOID, try searching for “utatte mita” (cover versions) to find a recording that matches your own image!

A life-sized love songAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Life-Size Love Song” Music Video

It’s a song about a man singing his feelings for a woman.

The lyrics are striking because they depict a man who isn’t good at expressing love doing his best to convey his feelings.

The melody is bright, so it’s a perfect track for men who want to express their feelings.

I want to love you tenderArmi Ja Danny

The lamest music video in the world

A heartwarming song by the popular Finnish duo Armi ja Danny, centered on the themes of love and trust.

It’s filled with tender yet passionate expressions of affection and the desire to believe in that love.

Released in 1978, the track overflows with a unique charm that blends funk/soul with pop.

The music video also drew attention and became an internet meme around 2006.

It’s sure to light up the room if performed as a wedding entertainment piece.

And if you’re good at dancing, be sure to try the choreography, too!

I want to shout that I love you.BAAD

I want to shout that I love you – BAAD (Full)

It’s the opening theme of the classic basketball manga Slam Dunk.

Many of you probably read it with rapt attention.

As you can tell from the title, it’s a song that expresses a pure-hearted male perspective, so it’s a great pick as a surprise performance from the groom to the bride.