Top 40 TikTok Wedding Songs in 2026

Updated 5 January 2026
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Top 40 TikTok Wedding Songs in 2026

TikTok’s #WeddingTok now shapes real-life playlists as much as Spotify or the charts.

We analysed millions of hashtag views, Spotify Viral 50 data and recent wedding DJ requests to surface the 40 tracks couples are adding right now.

Quickly jump to any section below, save the accompanying Spotify playlist, and when you’re ready, hire a live band that can nail every one of these tunes.

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Fresh viral hits couples are loving right now

  1. Fortnight — Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone (2024)
    Best moment: first dance, slow-mo edits
    TikTok hook: > 9 M #FortnightFirstDance views
  1. Espresso — Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
    Best moment: bridal-party entrance
    TikTok hook: #EspressoEntrance continues to rack up millions of plays

  2. Beautiful Things — Benson Boone (2024)
    Best moment: emotional aisle walk
    TikTok hook: viral violin covers on #BeautifulThingsWedding

  3. Saturn — SZA (2025)
    Best moment: instrumental piano version for the aisle
    TikTok hook: 5 M+ wedding-aisle clips under #WalkingDownTheAisle and the audio tag Saturn

  4. LUNCH — Billie Eilish (2025)
    Best moment: after-party hype
    TikTok hook: synced choreo on #LunchDanceChallenge

  1. Water — Tyla (2023)
    Best moment: hen night / garter toss
    TikTok hook: Grammy-winning Amapiano groove keeps trending

  2. Stick Season — Noah Kahan (2022; TikTok 2024)
    Best moment: autumn weddings, photo montages
    TikTok hook: acoustic #StickSeasonBride trend

  3. End of Beginning — Djo (2024)
    Best moment: late-night sing-along
    TikTok hook: viral after Coachella 2025

  4. Murder on the Dancefloor — Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2001; TikTok 2024)
    Best moment: reception opener
    TikTok hook: #SaltburnWedding remixes

  5. Young Hearts Run Free — Candi Staton (1976)
    Best moment: bouquet toss
    TikTok hook: retro floor-filler reborn on #DiscoTok

Dreamy aisle & first-dance songs

  1. Golden Hour — JVKE (2022) — cinematic strings for the walk back down the aisle
  2. Can’t Help Falling in Love — Haley Reinhart (2016 cover) — stripped-back cover that keeps Gen Z crying
  3. Love Story — Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version, 2021) — violin intro + nostalgia
  4. Love Me Like You Do — Ellie Goulding (2015) — glides at 95 BPM, perfect for classic ballroom steps
  5. Unwritten — Natasha Bedingfield (2004) — joyful chorus for a confetti recessional
  1. My Girl — The Temptations (1965) — Motown warmth for vintage-style films
  2. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You — Frankie Valli (1967) — brass break makes for a killer dip moment
  3. I Won’t Give Up — Jason Mraz (2012) — acoustic duet now trending on #FirstDanceFails
  4. A Thousand Years — Christina Perri (2011) — still dominant in cello covers for ceremonies
  5. Signed, Sealed, Delivered — Stevie Wonder (1970) — parent dance that packs the floor

Reception floor-fillers

  1. Let’s Get Loud — Jennifer Lopez (1999) — Latin-pop energy for bridal-party intros
  2. Crazy in Love — Beyoncé & Jay-Z (2003) — horn hits cue the crowd-scream
  3. Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON (2014) — multi-generational sing-along
  4. Mr. Brightside — The Killers (2003) — UK-wedding staple; encore or peak time
  1. Beat It — Michael Jackson (1982) — air-guitar moment for the uncles
  2. Fancy Like — Walker Hayes & Kesha (2021) — line-dance-friendly, 110 BPM
  3. Get Low — Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz (2003) — twerking cameo for the bridal squad
  4. It’s All Coming Back to Me Now — Celine Dion (1996) — dramatic late-night belter
  5. Valerie — Amy Winehouse (2007) — sax riff still undefeated
  6. No Scrubs — TLC (1999) — ladies-only verse challenge

Retro classics Gen Z (re)discovered

  1. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! — ABBA (1979) — post-Saltburn ABBA renaissance
  2. Dancing in the Moonlight — Toploader (2000) — end-of-night arm-in-arm sway
  1. Finally — CeCe Peniston (1991) — 120 BPM house-piano energy bump
  2. Moon River — Audrey Hepburn (1961) — slow exit or golden-hour video overlay
  3. Love On Top — Beyoncé (2011) — key-change challenge for bridal flash-mob
  4. Thinking Out Loud — Ed Sheeran (2014) — still streaming at 1.6 B plays; proven tear-jerker

Last-dance & exit anthems

  1. It’s Been a Long, Long Time — Harry James & His Orchestra (1945) — sparkler-tunnel jazz
  2. A Sky Full of Stars — Coldplay (2014) — confetti-cannon crescendo
  3. Photograph — Ed Sheeran (2014) — slideshow / photo-booth backdrop
  4. What Dreams Are Made Of — Brent Morgan (2020 TikTok cover) — Disney-level nostalgia

Bonus: New TikTok Wedding Songs to Watch in 2026

TikTok trends move fast, which means new wedding-friendly songs are always bubbling up on the app. If you want to keep your playlist feeling current and give your guests a moment they might recognise, here are a few recent favourites that couples are starting to use in their weddings.

  1. Folded — Kehlani
    A smooth and romantic R&B track that has been taking off on TikTok thanks to its dreamy post-chorus. It works well for a first dance or even a sweet moment during dinner.

  2. Undressed — Sombr
    Emotional yet catchy, this song has become a TikTok favourite for its heartfelt lyrics. A good choice for a slower part of the evening or as a meaningful background track.

  3. We Hug Now — Sydney Rose
    This gentle and intimate song has gone viral as a soundtrack to emotional TikTok edits. It would be a lovely fit for walking down the aisle or a quiet ceremony moment.

  4. Dancing2 — Keli Holiday
    Upbeat and joyful, this song has a bright and romantic energy that works beautifully for receptions and couple’s entrances.

  5. Party 4 U — Charli XCX
    This track has recently been revived on TikTok and brings an exciting celebratory feel. It is ideal for the dance floor or a big reception moment.

These songs may be new to wedding playlists but that is part of their charm. They can give your day a fresh, in-the-moment feel while still capturing the romance and energy you are looking for.

Many of these tracks are now being requested specifically for live band covers and DJ edits at weddings in 2026.

Save our TikTok wedding song playlist on Spotify:

And don't forget to follow FixTheMusic on TikTok to see our bands, musicians and DJs in action!

Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
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