A wedding is the best place for a couple to bond with each other’s friends and family, and the "Dollar Dance" provides that platform! Make your Dollar Dance an entertaining event, with songs specially put together for that purpose!
After the vows and the first kiss, do the bride and groom really get time to meet and thank each of their guests? And if they do, doesn’t that get too tiring? Well…
Hail the Dollar Dance!
It is a tradition that started in the beginning of the twentieth century, with the guests having to pay a dollar each, to dance with the bride or groom. This helped collect money for the future of the couple. It is believed that the money may have also been used for the couple’s first born.
Whatever the reason be, the dollar dance has since then gotten really popular and has turned into a fun and lively interactive session between the guests and the newly weds. But the big question now is, what songs to play at your dollar dance? What kind of music will the guests tap their feet to? You can always use the theme of your wedding to decide the genre of music to be played and select songs accordingly.
Pop Songs!
Whether it is an 80’s themed wedding or a party wedding, pop songs will make your guests do the groove thing with style! These songs can liven up your guests and get them into the mood to dance!
- All He Has To Do – Sheri Miller
- Always – Atlantic Starr
- Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley
- Baby Mine – Bette Midler
- Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang
- Before Your Love – Kelly Clarkson
- Bridal Dance – The Mark Buza Orchestra
- Can I Have This Dance – High School Musical Senior Year
- Chances Are – Johnny Mathis
- Friends – Elton John
- Hey Big Spender – Sweet Charity
- I Got You Babe – Sonny and Cher
- It Takes Two – Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock
- Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
- Material Girl – Madonna
- Money, Money, Money – Abba
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Private Dancer – Tina Turner
- Right Here, Right Now – Sheri Miller
- The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
- We Need Some Money – Chuck Brown
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
- With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker
- You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
Country Songs!
For a wedding down in the stables or up the Old Church, country style is the way to go! Get all your neighbors out and sing along to all those fonder memories. Tap dance and cowboy your way back to the country ways!
- A Woman in Love – Ronnie Milsap
- All You Really Need Is Love – Brad Paisley
- Always on My Mind – Elvis Presley
- Amazed – Lonestar
- Breathe – Faith Hill
- Crazy – Patsy Cline
- Dollar Wine – Drew’s Famous Party Music
- Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
- I Do (Cherish You) – 98 Degrees
- I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
- I Love the Way You Love Me – John Michael Montgomery
- I Melt – Rascal Flatts
- Money Burns a Hole in My Pocket – Dean Martin
- My Best Friend – Tim McGraw
- Peaceful Easy Feeling – The Eagles
- San Antonio Rose – Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys
- Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette
- Ten Cents a Dance – Doris Day
- That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick
- The Dance – Garth Brooks
- Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
- We Danced – Brad Paisley
- When I Said I Do – Clint Black & Lisa Hartman
- When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss
- Why Don’t We Just Dance – Josh Turner
R&B/Soul Songs!
Slow dance to the rhythm and blues of these songs, and start off with your romance! These songs are great for a classic wedding, where you do not want loud music or too much of noise. These songs lighten up the atmosphere, while still keeping it low.
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
- Candy – Cameo
- Careless Whisper – Wham! Ft. George Michael
- Count On Me – Whitney Houston Ft. CeCe Winans
- For the Love Of Money – O’Jays
- Forever – Mariah Carey
- I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey
- Killing Me Softly – Fugees
- Lately – Tyrese
- Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez
- Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
- Love Ballad – L.T.D.
- Love Don’t Cost A Thing – Jennifer Lopez
- Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong
- Ribbon In The Sky – Stevie Wonders
- Save the Last Dance – Michael Bublé
- Spend My Life With You – Eric Benét Ft. Tamia
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- The Boy Is Mine – Brandy Ft. Monica
- The Secret Garden – Quincy Jones
- Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Soft Rock Songs!
Soft rock is an excellent choice for the people who love rock! A wedding is no place for rock songs, however, soft rock songs give you the rock feeling while still maintaining the flow of the wedding.
- All Out of Love – Air Supply
- Best OF My Love – The Eagles
- Can’t Help Falling in Love With You – Elvis Presley
- Color My World – Chicago
- Fins – Jimmy Buffett
- Friends – Michael W Smith
- Hello – Lionel Richie
- Home Sweet Home – Motley Crue
- I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
- I Found Love When I Found You – Kenny Wayne
- If I had a Million Dollars – Bare Naked Ladies
- Kiss the Bride – Elton John
- Lady – Little River Band
- Money – Pink Floyd
- Money for Nothing – Dire Straits
- Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
- November Rain – Guns N Roses
- Only Fools Fall in Love – Elvis Presley
- Open Arms – Journey
- River Of Dreams – Billy Joel
- Snow – Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Summer Breeze – Seals & Crofts
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N Roses
- Take The Money And Run – Steve Miller Band
- When I’m 64 – Beatles
The lists given are some of the best songs, which make for good dance music from each genre. You can always add your special or favorite songs and customize the list to your taste, or make a mix of different genres and jazz it up. Whatever makes your dollar dance a hit, must be done. Enjoy the dance!
