Top Wedding Dance Songs of 2014

Here at Bella Ballroom, we’ve had a great time working with many wedding couples that tied the knot this year. As 2015 begins, we can take a look back at the songs that really shaped the weddings, memories, and dances of 2014. After some research I found what new songs won the hearts of newly weds and what tried-and-true classics remained just as highly requested on the first dance floor. And, let’s not forget the wedding guests! The most requested wedding songs brought in a whole other set of tunes that got people up and moving in 2014. Take a look at the top wedding dance songs of 2014!

Most Requested First Dance Songs of 2014

According to The Knot

1. All of Me – John Legend
2. Safe and Sound – Capital Cities
3. XO – Beyonce
4. Treasure – Bruno Mars
5. Happy – Pharrell
6. Who you love – John Mayer Katy Perry
7. I Don’t Dance – Lee Brice
8. Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
9. I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
10. She Keeps Me Warm – Mary Lambert
11. Latch – Sam Smith
12. Boom Clap – Charli XCX
13. The Moon Song – Karen O

Most Popular First Dance Songs

According to Spotify

1. At Last – Etta James
2. I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
3. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
4. All of Me – John Legend
5. Better Together – Jack Johnson
6. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
7. Everything – Michael Buble
8. First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
9. Then – Brad Paisley
10. Make You Feel My Love – Adele

Top 20 Popular Wedding Songs

According to Wedj

1. Happy – Pharrell Williams
2. Blurred Lines – Robing Thicke
3. All of Me – John Legend
4. Timber – Pitbull featuring Ke$ha
5. Get Lucky – Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams
6. Turn Down For What – DJ Snake & Lil John
7. Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
8. Suit & Tie – Jutin Timberlake featuring Jay Z
9. Talk Dirty – Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
10. Fancy – Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
11. Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
12. Dark Horse – Katy Perry
13. Best Day of My Life – American Authors
14. All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
15. Feel This Moment – Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera
16. Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
17. Roar – Katy Perry
18. Royals – Lorde
19. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
20. This is How we Roll – Florida Georgia Line ft. Jason Derulo & Luke Bryan

Top Requested Dance songs of 2014

According to Entertainment Exchange

1. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
2. Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
3. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
4. Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
5. Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
6. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
7. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
8. Gangnam Style – Psy
9. Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
10. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
11. Love Shack – B-52’s
12. Single Ladies – Beyonce
13. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
14. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
15. Wobble – VIC
16. Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
17. Twist and Shout – The Beatles
18. Yeah- Usher featuring Ludacris and Lil’ Jon
19. Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz
20. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

As you can see, there is some variety of results from the different sources listed here, but there were definitely some chart toppers that shined through. After working with Orange County wedding couples and guests throughout the year, I would put “All of Me”, “Happy”, and “At Last” at the top of the charts for 2014 wedding songs. I’m assuming that the lists above reflect American weddings. I’d be interested to see how these lists would change in the different parts of the nation. I’d also be interested to see what the most popular dance songs are abroad, and what hits are being played at more international weddings.

What was your favorite wedding song of 2014? And what new and old songs will top the charts in 2015? Only time will tell. Get your dance shoes ready. It should be an exciting year!

Article by Bella Ballroom Dance Studio instructor, Ziva