Discover the perfect songs for your wedding anniversary dance that will impress and delight your married guests.
The anniversary dance is a lovely way to honor and include your older guests in your big-day celebration.
What Is An Anniversary Dance At A Wedding?
A wedding anniversary dance is a unique dance that honors married couples, particularly those who have been married for a significant amount of time.
It is a way to celebrate these couples’ enduring love and commitment in the presence of family and friends.
How To Do A Wedding Anniversary Dance?
These are general steps to perform the anniversary dance at a wedding reception:
- The anniversary dance starts when the DJ or the bandleader asks the married couples to go to the dance floor. They can say, “We would like to celebrate the love and commitment of all married couples with a special anniversary dance. Please join us on the dance floor.”
- Once complete, the DJ will politely ask the couples to gradually step aside based on the length of their marriage, like, “If you’ve been married for less than one year, please step aside.” Progress through different time intervals (e.g., five years, ten years) until only the longest-married couple remains with the bride and groom.
- Both couples will continue dancing, and all the guests will cheer and celebrate all those years of marriage.
- Finally, the DJ will ask them if they have any good advice for the newlyweds (you could give them the bouquet as a seal of their long-standing love if you want to skip throwing it).
Top 10 Most Played Anniversary Dance Songs
From timeless classic anniversary dance songs to contemporary favorites, these melodies will set the mood and create unforgettable moments on your special day. So, here are the most played songs for the wedding anniversary dance.
- Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
- Kenny Rogers – Through The Years
- Michael Bublé – Can’t Help Falling in Love
- John Legend – All Of Me
- Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
- Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton – We’ve Got Tonight
- John Hogan – Could I Have This Dance
- Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
- Etta James – At Last
- Frank Sinatra – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Classic Wedding Anniversary Songs
These classic songs hold a special place in our hearts, evoking feelings of nostalgia, romance, and enduring love. Also, they evoke a sense of tradition and elegance, making them perfect for more formal or traditional weddings or if your wedding has a lot of older couples. So, embrace the classics, and let the music carry you away on a journey through time as you celebrate love with grace and elegance.
Here are the top classic wedding anniversary songs, including best oldies tunes:
- Carpenters – We’ve Only Just Begun
- The Platters – Only You
- The Beatles – When I’m Sixty-Four
- Sam Cooke – Nothing Can Change This Love
- Robbie Williams – Eternity
- Barry Manilow – Can’t Smile Without You
- Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
- Ben E. King – Stand By Me
- Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
- Chicago – You’re The Inspiration
- Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Air Supply – The Power Of Love
- Air Supply – Lost in love
- Bad English – When I See You Smile
- Céline Dion – The Power Of Love
- James Brown – I feel good
- Michael Bolton – Said I Loved You… But I Lied
- Lionel Ritchie Duet & Diana Ross – Endless Love
- Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time
- John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John – You’re The One That I Want
- Frankie Valli And The 4 Seasons – Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
- Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby
- Elvis Presley- Loving You
- Dean Martin – You Belong To Me
- Dean Martin – Memories Are Made Of This
- John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John – You’re The One That I Want
- Harry Connick Jr. – It Had to Be You
- Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
- James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
- Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
- The Police – Every Breath You Take
- The Drifters – Save the Last Dance for me
- Olivia Newton-John – Hopelessly Devoted to You
- Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
- Cezsabio – the love I found in you
- Van Morrison – Someone Like You
- Stevie Wonder – Overjoyed
- Stevie Wonder – Ribbon In The Sky
- Paul Simon – Still Crazy After All These Years
- Brian McKnight – Back At One
- Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
Country Anniversary Songs To Dance At Your Wedding
These handpicked Country Anniversary Songs will fill your wedding reception with heartwarming melodies, creating a memorable and joyous atmosphere as you celebrate the journey of love.
- Alan Jackson – Remember When
- Randy Travis – Forever and Ever, Amen
- Luke Bryan – Drunk On You
- Dan + Shay – From The Ground Up
- Russell Dickerson – Love You Like I Used To
- Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend
- Chris Stapleton – More Of You
- George Strait – I Cross My Heart
- Chris Young – Who I Am With You
- Blake Shelton – My Eyes (ft. Gwen Sebastian)
- Vince Gill – Look At Us
- Russell Dickerson – Yours
- Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry – Where We Started
- Blake Shelton – God Gave Me You
- Kenny Chesney – You Had Me From Hello
- Michael Peterson – From Here To Eternity
- Josh Turner – Your Man
- Gary Allan – The One
- Brett Young – In Case You Didn’t Know
- Blake Shelton – Nobody But You
- Martina Mcbride – I Love You
- Tim McGraw – It’s Your Love
- Avery Anna – I Love You More
- Shania Twain – Forever And For Always
- Vince Gill – When Love Finds You
- Alan Jackson – Once in a Lifetime Love
- John Berry – Your Love Amazes Me
- Brad Paisley – Little Moments
- Brad Paisley – Two People Fell In Love
- Michael Peterson- From Here to Eternity
- Hootie & The Blowfish – Only Wanna Be with You
- Johnny Cash – A Thing Called Love
- McGraw – I Need You
- Jo Dee Messina – Because You Love Me
- Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
- Lady Antebellum – I Run To You
- Brad Paisley – She’s Everything
- Crystal Gayle – A Long and Lasting Love
- Sara Evans – I Could Not Ask For More
- Kip Moore – Hey Pretty Girl
- Big & Rich – Lost In This Moment
Most Romantic Anniversary Dance Songs to Celebrate A Lasting Love.
Ignite the flames of romance and create an enchanting atmosphere with our handpicked selection of wedding anniversary dance songs. From smooth ballads to soulful melodies, here are the most romantics songs for a memorable anniversary dance.
- Shania Twain – You’re Still The One
- Adam Sandler – Grow Old With You
- Gloria Estefan – Here We Are
- Jessica Simpson – I Wanna Love You Forever
- Bon Jovi – Always
- Bon Jovi – Thank You For Loving Me
- Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
- Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
- Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You
- Elton John – Your Song
- Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting – All For Love
- Keith Urban – Making Memories Of Us
- Lewis Brice – It’s You (I’ve Been Looking For)
- Marc Anthony & Tina Arena – I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You
- Calum Scott – You Are The Reason
- Mariah Carey – We Belong Together
- NSYNC – This I Promise You
- Adele – Make You Feel My Love
- Marc Anthony – You Belong With Me
- Marc Anthony – Love is All
- Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need
- Alicia Keys – That’s How Strong My Love Is
- Kiana Ledé – I Choose You
- Whitney Houston – Run To You
- Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up
- Extreme – More Than Words
- The Beatles – In My Life (Remastered 2009)
- Journey – After All These Years
- NewSong – When God Made You
- Tim McGraw, Faith Hill – The Rest of Our Life
- Jim Brickman – LOVE OF MY LIFE
- Dave Matthews Band – Crash Into Me
- Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This
- Michael Bolton – When a Man Loves a Woman
- Ed Sheeran – Happier
- Enrique Iglesias – Hero
- Sam Smith – Stay With Me
- Boyzone – No Matter What
Modern Wedding Anniversary Dance Songs
This list of modern wedding anniversary dance songs is ideal for younger couples to celebrate their journey of love on the dance floor.
- Train – Marry Me
- Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are
- Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
- Ed Sheeran – Perfect
- Coldplay – Yellow
- Michael Buble – Close Your Eyes
- Joshua Radin – I’d Rather Be With You
- Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
- Nathan Sykes – Over And Over Again
- Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber – 10,000 Hours
- Lady Gaga – Always Remember Us This Way
- Taylor Swift – This Love
- J Balvin & Ed Sheeran – Forever My Love
- Justin Bieber – Confirmation
- Calum Scott – Heaven
- James Bay – Us
- Justin Bieber – Lifetime
- Justin Bieber – As Long As You Love Me Ft. Big Sean
- Katy Perry – Unconditionally
- Sinéad O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2U
- Miley Cyrus – When I Look At You
- Kyla – Because Of You
- Ray LaMontagne – You Are the Best Thing
- Taylor Swift – Mine
- Selena Gomez & The Scene – Love You Like A Love Song
- ANGEL – Aerosmith – Cover By Rachelle Amanda
- Elton John – Can You Feel the Love Tonight
- Dave Matthews – The Space Between
- Abby Anderson – I’ll Still Love You
- John Legend – So High
- Kiana Ledé – I Choose You
- Robin Thicke – The Sweetest Love
- Michael Bublé – The Best Is Yet to Come
- Ella Mai – Boo’d Up
- Ricky Martin – I Count the Minutes
- Kool & The Gang – Celebration
- Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are
- Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me
- Brae Cruz Cover – My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion Cover
- Shallow – Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Brian Justin Crum
- Wherever You Will Go – The Calling (Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover)
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton (Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover)
- Sophie Ann – Fall For You
- JVKE – Golden Hour
- Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita
- John Legend – You & I
R&B Anniversary Songs
R&B anniversary songs are one of the most popular choices for a wedding anniversary dance. They are a captivating blend of rhythm and blues that evoke deep passion.
These are our favorite songs for creating an intimate atmosphere and allowing your married guests to enjoy this exceptional dance.
- Alicia Keys – Fallin’
- Billie Holiday – As Time Goes By
- Beyoncé Ft Jamie Foxx – When I First Saw You
- Adele – Rolling In The Deep
- Adele – Lovesong
- The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
- Amy Winehouse – I love you more than you’ll ever know
- Mary J. Blige – You Are My Everything
- Monica – Why I Love You So Much
- Grover Washington Jr. – Just the Two of Us
- The O’Jays – Forever Mine
- The Stylistics – You make me feel brand new
- BeBe & CeCe Winans – I Found Love
- Brian McKnight – The Only One For Me
- Kenny Lattimore – For You
- Musiq Soulchild – Greatest Love
- K-Ci & JoJo – This Very Moment
- Tony Terry – When I’m With You
- Heatwave – Always and Forever
- Jesse Powell – You
- Johnny Gill – You for Me
- Donny Hathaway ft Roberta Flack – The Closer I Get To You
- Kenny Lattimore – All My Tomorrows
- Jill Scott ft. Anthony Hamilton- So In Love
- Donny Hathaway – A Song For You
- Chrisette Michele – A Couple Of Forevers
- Anthony David – 4Evermore – feat. Algebra & Phonte
- Charlie Wilson – Love, Love, Love
- Brian McKnight – Nobody
- Brian McKnight – I Want U
- Johnny Gill – I Found Love
- Brian McKnight – Never Felt This Way
- New Edition – I’m Still In Love With You
- Keyshia Cole – Heaven Sent
- Ruff Endz – Someone To Love You
- Natalie Cole – Our Love
- Keyshia Cole – Love (Alt. Version)
- Maxwell – Lifetime
- Babyface – You Are So Beautiful
- Brian McKnight – Love Of My Life
- Anthony Hamilton – Best of Me
- Miguel – Sure Thing
- Fantasia – When I Met You
- Leon Bridges – Coming Home
- Barry White – You’re the First, the Last, My Everything
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I need to include an anniversary dance at my wedding?
If you wish, the anniversary dance could be an alternative to tossing the bridal bouquet, but you can do both.
If you have many married couples, this would be a sweet and sentimental touch for them. You and your guests will also look at the winning couple as an inspiration of love and support.
Personalize your wedding as much as you want; you don’t have to follow any rules. Be pleased with all the blessings around you; your choices will be fine.
How long does the anniversary dance last?
The anniversary dance usually lasts the entire duration of a song. Depending on the number of married guests, you can include two pieces and choose if you prefer different musical genres or from different generations.
When to do the anniversary dance at a wedding?
The anniversary dance is held during the wedding reception. Since this tradition requires the presence of older couples, it is better to choose a moment when they will be present (they usually don’t stay until the end of the party). So it could be before cutting the cake.
What is the number 1 first dance wedding song?
The most requested wedding anniversary song is “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers, followed by famous singers like Kenny Rogers, Michael Bublé, John Legends, and Frank Sinatra.
Choose an anniversary dance song keeping in mind the age of the married couples who will attend your wedding.
If it is an older audience, you can get a soft classic song so that they feel emotionally identified.
If they are younger couples, you can check out the most modern and animated songs if they like to dance.
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