8 High-Energy Songs for Your Reception Entrance

May 28

The ceremony is over and now it’s time to turn up the energy, let your personalities shine, and get the party started! You’ll want some slower songs for the daddy-daughter dance, the first dance, maybe even the cake cutting - but after that, it’s time to get out of the chairs and let loose!

The ultimate goal is to get nearly everyone at your party on the dance floor. Here are some of our favorite high-energy songs to get your guests on the dance floor.

“We Found Love” by Rhianna featuring Calvin Harris

This upbeat, high energy song has a great beat that anyone can dance to and a hopeful set of lyrics - “We found love in a hopeless place…”

2. “You’re the One that I Want” - Olivia Newton John and John Travolta

Here’s why this one works so well - it’s a classic movie that covers multiple generations with an upbeat, sweet message - “You’re the one that I want - you, ooh, ooh, honey!” It’s a clean, almost funny song that everyone seems to know.

3. “Marry You” - Bruno Mars

This infectious, vintage-feeling song will get everyone feeling the love. "It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do. Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you.”

4. “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

This indie song has a bass beat that you can feel throughout your body and sweet lyrics: “Home is where ever I’m with you.”

5. “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” - Justin Timberlake

Besides being a very catchy song, this song was featured in the popular “Trolls” movie - meaning both adults AND kids will be happy to get up and dance to it.

6. “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire

“Do you remember? The twenty-first night of September?” - even for those who “can’t dance,” this beat seems to get everyone on their feet. It’s a classic!