40 Bachelorette Party Songs, from Girl-Power Anthems to Nashville Singalongs

What songs should I play at a bachelorette party?

Start with the anthems everyone knows: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" by Shania Twain. Add a few songs about the wedding, like "Marry You" by Bruno Mars and "Chapel of Love", and finish with a singalong like "Dancing Queen".

Bachelorette party anthems

1. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", Cyndi Lauper: the essential anthem.
2. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé: the perfect theme.
3. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", Shania Twain: the opening line every crew shouts.
4. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", Whitney Houston: pure joy.
5. "Dancing Queen", ABBA: the singalong.
6. "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", Katy Perry: for the night's stories.
7. "Party in the U.S.A.", Miley Cyrus: everyone knows the words.
8. "Raise Your Glass", P!nk: a toast to the bride.
9. "Love Shack", The B-52's: a retro party starter.
10. "Shut Up and Dance", Walk the Moon: the floor-filler.
11. "Hey Ya!", OutKast: a guaranteed reaction.
12. "Mr. Brightside", The Killers: the late-night scream-along.

Songs about the bride and the wedding

13. "Marry You", Bruno Mars: a cheeky wedding song.
14. "Chapel of Love", The Dixie Cups: the 60s wedding classic.
15. "Love Story", Taylor Swift: the fairy tale.
16. "Crazy in Love", Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z: for the bride in love.
17. "Lucky", Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat: a sweet singalong.
18. "I Do", Jessie James Decker: a country bride's song.

Girl-power songs

19. "Wannabe", Spice Girls: friendship first.
20. "Run the World (Girls)", Beyoncé: a power anthem.
21. "I'm Every Woman", Whitney Houston: big and joyful.
22. "Respect", Aretha Franklin: the classic.
23. "Lady Marmalade", Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and P!nk: a diva showdown.
24. "Good as Hell", Lizzo: a confidence boost.
25. "Shake It Off", Taylor Swift: for dancing like nobody is watching.
26. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)", ABBA: disco fun.

Nashville and country bachelorette songs

27. "Wagon Wheel", Darius Rucker: the Nashville singalong.
28. "Friends in Low Places", Garth Brooks: shout the chorus on Broadway.
29. "Redneck Woman", Gretchen Wilson: a proud anthem.
30. "Before He Cheats", Carrie Underwood: the karaoke favorite, all in fun.
31. "Chicken Fried", Zac Brown Band: easygoing and fun.
32. "Any Man of Mine", Shania Twain: a fun country stomp.

Throwbacks for the whole crew

33. "Spice Up Your Life", Spice Girls: 90s energy.
34. "...Baby One More Time", Britney Spears: the 90s classic.
35. "Bye Bye Bye", NSYNC: for the choreography fans.
36. "Like a Prayer", Madonna: the 80s singalong.
37. "Sweet Caroline", Neil Diamond: the bar classic.
38. "Livin' on a Prayer", Bon Jovi: the big finish.
39. "Tequila", The Champs: the one-word party song.
40. "Margaritaville", Jimmy Buffett: for a beach bachelorette.

Songs for getting ready

For the getting-ready playlist, start slower and build: "Lucky", "Love Story", "Crazy in Love", "Good as Hell" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" get the energy up while everyone gets dressed.

Bachelorette party songs for the car or party bus

On the way out, play the songs everyone can scream: "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", "Wannabe", "Party in the U.S.A.", "Mr. Brightside" and "Livin' on a Prayer".

Songs for a bachelorette weekend away

For a beach weekend, add "Margaritaville", "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys, "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes and "Walking on Sunshine". For Las Vegas, "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley and "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO set the tone before the first casino.

Slow songs to end the night

Before the night ends, slow it down for one sentimental moment: "Lucky", "You've Got a Friend" or "Thank You for Being a Friend", with everyone singing to the bride. It is often the moment people remember most.

Bachelorette party games with music

• Name that tune: play the first five seconds of a love song and race to guess it.
• Guess the bride's song: ask the groom in advance which song reminds him of her.
• Lip sync battle: teams pick a girl-power anthem and perform it.
• Finish the lyric: stop the music before the chorus and see who keeps singing.
• Song of the decade: each guest picks the song that defined the bride's teenage years, and the bride guesses who chose it.

Songs for a bridal shower

For a more relaxed bridal shower, choose softer songs like "Lucky", "Love Story", "Chapel of Love" and "Crazy in Love", and keep the volume low enough for gift opening and speeches.

A song about the bride from her friends

The surprise of the night can be a personalized song about the bride: her name, the stories only her friends know, how she met her partner and a chorus everyone can sing. Play it during dinner or before heading out. See our guide to a bridal shower song for a best friend.

How to create a song for the bride

1. Choose a style from 14 genres: pop, country, rock and more.
2. Add her name and the names of the crew.
3. Share three funny or sweet stories about her.
4. Review the lyrics and edit or regenerate them for free before any music is made.
5. Listen to 4 free 45-second previews and choose your favorite.

The full 3 to 4 minute song costs $24.99, or $29.99 for Premium with four full versions and editable lyrics. You get the MP3, a gift page and the lyrics as a PDF.

Give the bride a song of her own: create a song and hear four previews for free.