43 90s Wedding Songs, from I'll Be to Wannabe
The 90s were the golden age of the wedding ballad, and its party songs still pack the dance floor. Here are 43 90s wedding songs: pop and R&B first dances, 90s country love songs, reception party hits, line dances and last dance songs, with tips for a 90s-themed wedding that every generation will enjoy.
What are the best 90s wedding songs?
For the first dance, "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain and "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden are the 90s favorites, and "Amazed" by Lonestar is the country classic. For the party, "Wannabe", "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" and "Livin' la Vida Loca" bring everyone to the floor.
90s first dance songs
- "I'll Be", Edwin McCain: one of the most requested first dances of the decade.
- "Truly Madly Deeply", Savage Garden: sweet and simple.
- "Kiss Me", Sixpence None the Richer: light and romantic, from She's All That.
- "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", Bryan Adams: from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
- "I Swear", All-4-One: a vow set to music.
- "Back at One", Brian McKnight: a slow countdown of love.
- "Because You Loved Me", Celine Dion: a thank you to a partner.
- "Have I Told You Lately", Rod Stewart: his 1993 version of the Van Morrison song.
- "I Finally Found Someone", Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams: a grown-up love duet.
- "I Knew I Loved You", Savage Garden: about a love that felt meant to be.
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", Elton John: from The Lion King.
- "Iris", Goo Goo Dolls: from City of Angels.
- "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing", Aerosmith: the big power ballad from Armageddon.
- "How Do I Live", LeAnn Rimes: a 90s ballad that spent a record time on the charts.
90s country wedding songs
- "Amazed", Lonestar: the biggest country wedding song of the decade.
- "From This Moment On", Shania Twain: written as a wedding song.
- "Breathe", Faith Hill: soft and swooning.
- "It's Your Love", Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: a duet from a real married couple.
- "You're Still the One", Shania Twain: for couples who proved the doubters wrong.
- "I Cross My Heart", George Strait: a vow from Pure Country.
- "The Keeper of the Stars", Tracy Byrd: about two people meant to meet.
- "When You Say Nothing at All", Alison Krauss and Union Station: a gentle bluegrass love song.
90s party songs for the reception
- "Wannabe", Spice Girls: the bridesmaids' anthem.
- "Gettin' Jiggy wit It", Will Smith: a family-friendly throwback.
- "No Diggity", Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre: the piano intro gets a cheer.
- "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)", Backstreet Boys: the boy band throwback.
- "Livin' la Vida Loca", Ricky Martin: Latin pop energy.
- "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...)", Lou Bega: swing it with the grandparents.
- "...Baby One More Time", Britney Spears: the late 90s pop moment.
- "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", Shania Twain: for the bride and her friends.
- "Whoomp! (There It Is)", Tag Team: a party starter.
- "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", C+C Music Factory: an early 90s dance hit.
- "Vogue", Madonna: strike a pose on the dance floor.
- "U Can't Touch This", MC Hammer: bring out the dance moves.
- "Jump Around", House of Pain: the whole floor jumps.
- "Tubthumping", Chumbawamba: a late-night singalong.
90s line dances
- "Macarena", Los del Río: every guest knows the moves.
- "Achy Breaky Heart", Billy Ray Cyrus: the song that started a line dance craze.
- "Cotton Eye Joe", Rednex: fast and fun.
90s last dance songs
- "Closing Time", Semisonic: the classic last call.
- "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", Green Day: a bittersweet goodnight.
- "Wonderwall", Oasis: the late-night singalong.
- "I Want It That Way", Backstreet Boys: everyone knows every word.
How to plan a 90s-themed wedding playlist
90s wedding songs are perfect for couples who grew up in the decade: your friends know every word, and the R&B and country hits keep parents happy too. Start the reception with a boy band or Spice Girls throwback, save the line dances for when the floor needs a lift, and end with a singalong. For a full theme, add a disposable camera on each table and a 90s cake-cutting song like "Wannabe".
90s songs for the wedding party entrance
For the wedding party entrance, "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", "Whoomp! (There It Is)" and "Jump Around" bring instant energy, and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" is a fun pick for a group dance routine. See our wedding party entrance songs for more.
90s songs for the parent dances
For the father-daughter dance, "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle is the 90s classic, and "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men is the favorite 90s mother-son dance. See our father-daughter dance songs and mother-son dance songs for more.
More wedding songs by decade and style
For more ideas, see our 80s wedding songs, country wedding songs, hip hop and R&B wedding songs, wedding dance songs and last dance songs.
A song about the two of you
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Everything you want to know
What is the best 90s first dance song?
"I'll Be" by Edwin McCain, "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden, "Amazed" by Lonestar and "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams are the most popular 90s first dances.
What 90s songs are good for a wedding reception?
"Wannabe" by the Spice Girls, "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" by Will Smith, "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin, "No Diggity" and "Macarena" get every generation dancing.
What are good 90s country wedding songs?
"Amazed" by Lonestar, "From This Moment On" and "You're Still the One" by Shania Twain, "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and "Breathe" by Faith Hill are 90s country favorites.
Can I get a wedding song written in a 90s style?
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