45 Money Dance Songs, From Money-Themed Fun to Slow Dances

What is a money dance?

During a money dance, guests line up to dance briefly with the bride or groom and give a small amount of money, often pinned to the couple's clothes or placed in a purse, apron or box held by a bridesmaid or groomsman. Versions of the tradition come from many cultures: Polish and other Eastern European weddings, Filipino weddings where guests pin bills to the couple, Nigerian weddings with "money spraying" on the dance floor, Greek weddings and the Mexican "baile del billete". The money is a gift to help the couple start their life together.

Money-themed money dance songs

1. "If I Had a Million Dollars", Barenaked Ladies: a sweet, funny wish list.
2. "Money, Money, Money", ABBA: the obvious and perfect choice.
3. "Money for Nothing", Dire Straits: a rock classic with a wink.
4. "Money (That's What I Want)", Barrett Strong: the Motown original.
5. "For the Love of Money", The O'Jays: funky and recognizable.
6. "Billionaire", Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars: a relaxed dream.
7. "Price Tag", Jessie J: ironically, about it not being about the money.
8. "Can't Buy Me Love", The Beatles: love that money cannot buy.
9. "Love Don't Cost a Thing", Jennifer Lopez: same message, different decade.
10. "Rich Girl", Hall & Oates: a 70s classic.
11. "Material Girl", Madonna: an 80s favorite.
12. "Takin' Care of Business", Bachman-Turner Overdrive: for the guest with cash in hand.
13. "Bills, Bills, Bills", Destiny's Child: a cheeky 90s pick.

Fun and modern money dance songs

14. "Espresso", Sabrina Carpenter: a current favorite.
15. "HOT TO GO!", Chappell Roan: comes with its own dance.
16. "Dance the Night", Dua Lipa: from the Barbie soundtrack.
17. "Taste", Sabrina Carpenter: upbeat and catchy.
18. "Houdini", Dua Lipa: a slick dance track.
19. "Shut Up and Dance", Walk the Moon: gets everyone moving.
20. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", Whitney Houston: on theme.
21. "Uptown Funk", Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars: a guaranteed groove.
22. "Can't Stop the Feeling!", Justin Timberlake: clean and bright.
23. "September", Earth, Wind & Fire: every generation dances.
24. "Dancing Queen", ABBA: a sing-along while the line moves.

Slow money dance songs

25. "A Thousand Years", Christina Perri: dreamy and slow.
26. "All My Life", K-Ci & JoJo: the 90s R&B slow dance.
27. "All of Me", John Legend: piano and devotion.
28. "Amazed", Lonestar: a country crossover classic.
29. "Back at One", Brian McKnight: a countdown to love.
30. "Stand by Me", Ben E. King: easy to sway to with anyone.
31. "Speechless", Dan + Shay: sweet and modern.
32. "With a Little Help from My Friends", The Beatles: thanks to the guests who chip in.
33. "Can't Help Falling in Love", Elvis Presley: timeless.
34. "Isn't She Lovely", Stevie Wonder: perfect for the bride's turn with her family.

Country money dance songs

35. "Friends in Low Places", Garth Brooks: everyone knows every word.
36. "Chicken Fried", Zac Brown Band: the simple, good things.
37. "Boot Scootin' Boogie", Brooks & Dunn: line-dance energy.
38. "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House", Garth Brooks: a playful country love song.
39. "Wagon Wheel", Darius Rucker: a sing-along.

R&B and hip-hop money dance songs

40. "Crazy in Love", Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z: the horns get the line going.
41. "Before I Let Go", Frankie Beverly and Maze: the cookout classic.
42. "Cupid Shuffle", Cupid: for a line-dance money dance.
43. "Love on Top", Beyoncé: joyful key changes.
44. "Let's Stay Together", Al Green: a smooth soul classic.
45. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé: the ring is already on.

How long should the money dance be?

Plan two or three songs, about eight to ten minutes in total. Each guest gets 15 to 30 seconds with the bride or groom. The DJ can fade one song into the next without a pause so the line keeps moving, and switch from upbeat to a slow song at the end for parents and grandparents.

When should the money dance happen?

Most couples hold it after the first dance and the parent dances, before the dance floor opens to everyone. That timing keeps grandparents and older relatives in the room, and it gives guests a natural reason to come up and say congratulations. Some couples prefer a shorter money dance later in the evening, when the mood is looser.

Songs for the groom's line

When the groom has his own line, pick songs that fit his crowd: "Friends in Low Places", "Takin' Care of Business", "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top or "Stand by Me". Many couples run both lines at once to the same song so the whole thing takes half the time.

Alternatives to the money dance

If a money dance does not feel right, a honeymoon fund box near the guest book, an anniversary dance or a dollar dance where the money goes to a charity the couple loves keep the spirit without the line.

Tips for a fun money dance

• Make it optional: announce it lightly so nobody feels pressured.
• Use a purse or apron held by a bridesmaid or groomsman instead of pinning money to the dress.
• Do it early, while all the older relatives are still there.
• Have small bills ready: some couples set up a change station.
• Say thank you: a quick word to each guest goes a long way.

Filipino and Mexican money dance songs

At Filipino weddings, the money dance often uses slow, romantic songs like "Can't Help Falling in Love", "A Thousand Years" or a favorite OPM ballad, while guests pin bills to the couple. At Mexican weddings, the "baile del billete" is often danced to banda or cumbia, and many couples follow it with a lively line dance. Ask your families which songs they expect; the tradition is half the fun.

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