The 25 Best Wedding Karaoke Songs of All Time

Looking for wedding karaoke songs to belt out on your big day? There are so many fun events to look forward to on your wedding day, from walking down the aisle to the first dance to getting the chance to celebrate with all of your friends and family. Following your wedding ceremony, and as part of your wedding reception, you're probably having some form of music, be it a live band or a wedding DJ, and that's where the fun really begins.

While it'll be nice to hear the best wedding songs you've rounded up as you remember them through the speakers (or sung by the professionals if you hire a wedding band), it can also be quite fun to incorporate a little karaoke into your reception. Participation from your wedding guests not only encourages everyone to get on the dance floor, but it also gives your friends and family an opportunity to shine and stand out in a way they may not get to do very often. It also gives close friends and family a chance to dedicate a live song to the newlyweds.

The only tricky part to incorporating karaoke into your wedding reception is choosing the best karaoke songs that guests will want to sing along to. Most of the time, you can ask your wedding DJ to help you out with this part, but in case you need a little extra inspiration, we're sharing some of our favorite wedding karaoke songs.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's Karaoke Wedding Songs playlist on Spotify.

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1. "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond

Lyrics you'll love: "Sweet Caroline/Good times never seemed so good"

This is without-a-doubt one of Neil Diamond's favorite songs, which he released back in 1969, and it has since become more than just an anthem for the Boston Red Sox. The lyrics bring a sense of community and camaraderie that can go over well with wedding guests. It's also relatively easy to croon along to, so make sure to send this one to your wedding DJ.

2. "Pink Pony Club," Chappell Roan

Lyrics you'll love: "God, what have you done?/You're a pink pony girl/And you dance at the club"

Perfect for a playful and theatrical karaoke performance, this Chappell Roan song is a call to embrace your most fabulous self—making it a fun choice for a lively karaoke session.

3. "Marry You," Bruno Mars

Lyrics you'll love: "It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do/Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you/Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice?/Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you"

The lyrics truly say it all—this is certainly one of the best wedding songs of the century, played by wedding bands and DJs alike. Unlike so many songs that talk about marriage and wanting to marry someone, this one is upbeat and easy to dance—and sing—to. There are also a lot of fun remixes available that are even more dance-oriented. And if you're a full-on Bruno Mars fan, "Just the Way You Are" is another wedding karaoke song that's a sure crowd-pleaser.

4. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," Whitney Houston

Lyrics you'll love: "Oh, I wanna dance with somebody/I wanna feel the heat with somebody/Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody/With somebody who loves me"

A great karaoke song gets everyone onto the dance floor, and that's just what this classic Whitney Houston song can do. Not only is "wanting to dance" the main concept that's repeated over and over, but it also has a fun and upbeat tune that simply gets the crowd going. We also love how it acknowledges not only wanting to dance, but wanting to dance with someone who loves you. How sweet!

5. "Water," Tyla

Lyrics you'll love: "Make me sweat, make me hotter/Make me lose my breath, make me water"

For those who want to turn up the heat with a steamy performance, this track offers a chance to throw in some dance moves alongside catchy, sultry lyrics.

6. "What's Up?" 4 Non Blondes

Lyrics you'll love: "And I say, hey-ey-ey/Hey-ey-ey/I said 'Hey, what's going on?'"

Unleash some powerful energy at your wedding by belting a classic that's sure to have everyone screaming, "Hey, what's going on?" It's a great way to involve everyone and pump up the crowd.

7. "Love Shack," B-52's

Lyrics you'll love: "The love shack is a little old place where/We can get together/Love shack baby"

Released back in 1989, this hit song was named one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), so it's no surprise that it makes an unforgettable wedding karaoke song. It celebrates love in a youthful and whimsical manner that all your wedding guests can likely get behind.

8. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Lyrics you'll love: "'Cause baby, there ain't no mountain high enough/Ain't no valley low enough, ain't no river wide enough/To keep me from getting to you, baby"

There's a reason why this is one of the most popular reception songs. Released by Motown records back in 1966, this song is still played on the radio and beloved by generations young and old. The lyrics are a total declaration of love from one partner to the other and are easy to sing along with, making it an ideal wedding karaoke song for all ages.

9. "Beautiful Things," by Benson Boone

Lyrics you'll love: "And I thank God every day/For the girl He sent my way"

Sing this at your wedding karaoke to shout out how lucky you feel to have found each other. It's the perfect track to get everyone misty-eyed while you celebrate your incredible journey together.

10. "I'll Be There For You," The Rembrandts

Lyrics you'll love: "I'll be there for you/(When the rain starts to pour)/I'll be there for you/(Like I've been there before)/I'll be there for you/('Cause you're there for me too)"

Not all wedding songs have to be about two lovers. This one celebrates friendship, which is likely a very important element of your big day. This is a great wedding karaoke song for your friends to sing together to remind you that they'll always be there (for you).

11. "Walking On Sunshine," Katrina And The Waves

Lyrics you'll love: "I'm walking on sunshine, woooah/And don't it feel good!"

This wedding karaoke song puts the feeling of just getting married into the perfect words: walking on sunshine. It's certainly how so many brides and grooms feel shortly after saying "I do" and getting the chance to celebrate their nuptials surrounded by their close friends and family. It's also easy to sing along to and gets the crowd going.

12. "Livin' on a Prayer," Bon Jovi

Lyrics you'll love: "Whoa, we're half way there/Whoa, livin' on a prayer/Take my hand, we'll make it I swear/Whoa, livin' on a prayer"

Even the younger folks at your wedding likely know every lyric to this 1980s hit that's still one of the most commonly played wedding sing-along songs to date. It's easy to remember the lyrics and has a fun and upbeat melody that encourages guests young and old to head on out to the dance floor.

13. "Somebody to Love," Queen

Lyrics you'll love: "Can anybody find me somebody to love?/ (Find me somebody to love)"

This song gained resurgence a few years ago when the hit movie Bohemian Rhapsody was released, so even more of your wedding guests will likely know the words, making it a song that every generation can get into.

14. "Adore You," by Harry Styles

Lyrics you'll love: "Honey (ah)/I'd walk through fire for you/Just let me adore you"

This Harry Styles song is a hit for serenading the newlyweds. It's all about showing big love, making it a great pick for a romantic karaoke moment at a wedding.

15. "Dancing In the Moonlight," by King Harvest

Lyrics you'll love: "Dancing in the moonlight/Everybody's feeling warm and bright/It's such a fine and natural sight"

Light up the dance floor and the mic with this feel-good karaoke wedding song that'll guarantee a good time. It's a fab upbeat track to elevate the mood and get folks singing and dancing together.

16. "Dancing Queen," Abba

Lyrics you'll love: "You are the dancing queen/Young and sweet/Only seventeen/Dancing queen/Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah"

This '80s wedding song was a hit when it was released, but it became even more of a hit when the hit musical opened up on Broadway back in 2001. And in 2008, the Mamma Mia! film starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried breathed even more life into the song. It's a classic and is sure to be a hit with your wedding guests.

17. "I've Had The Time of My Life," Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

Lyrics you'll love: "Now I've had the time of my life/No, I never felt like this before/Yes I swear, it's the truth/And I owe it all to you"

This 1987 love song became a hit when it was featured in the romantic drama Dirty Dancing. It celebrates love in its most raw element and talks about having waited so long to find the right person, making it the ideal song for your guests to sing along to at your wedding. It also can be a fun duet karaoke song to sing with your brand-new spouse.

18. "Crazy in Love," Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Lyrics you'll love: "Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's/Got me looking so crazy right now (so crazy)"

When it comes to wedding karaoke songs that slap, this club banger is sure to get all the guests at your wedding reception on the dance floor. Most people know the lyrics, but it's safe to assume that so many guests will be singing along that it will take the pressure off.

19. "Hold Me Closer," Elton John and Britney Spears

Lyrics you'll love: "Hold me closer, tiny dancer/Count the headlights on the highway (baby)/Lay me down in sheets of linen/You had a busy day today"

Based off the 1972 hit song by Elton John, this remix is dance-infused and features none other than Britney Spears, back with her first single in a very long time. The best part about this song is that so many of your wedding guests will know the words—young and old.

20. "You're the One That I Want," John Travolta and Olivia Newton John

Lyrics you'll love: "You're the one that I want (you are the one I want)/Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey"

In honor of the recent passing of Olivia Newton John, throw this into your playlist. It's from the 1978 hit musical movie Grease and features fun lyrics that celebrate true love and finding the person you want to spend your life with.

21. "Don't Stop Believin'," Journey

Lyrics you'll love: "Don't stop believin'/Hold on to that feelin'/Streetlights, people"

Grab your wedding party and sing along to this classic tune that pretty much everyone knows the words to. It's a great way to end your reception or after-party.

22. "Young and Beautiful," Lana Del Rey

Lyrics you'll love: "Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?/Will you still love me when I got nothing but my aching soul?"

Perfect for the couple who's not afraid to belt out a soul-touching ballad. Singing this at your wedding karaoke can be a nice reminder that your love is meant to last well beyond your youthful days.

23. "BIRDS OF A FEATHER," Billie Eilish

Lyrics you'll love: "Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know/I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone/Can't change the weather, might not be forever/But if it's forever, it's even better"

Calling all Billie Eilish fans! Sing this newer track, especially if you expect a few Gen Zs in the audience.

24. "Tiny Dancer," Elton John

Lyrics you'll love: "Hold me closer, tiny dancer/Count the headlights on the highway"

Grab your partner for a spin with this timeless tune during your wedding karaoke. It's a lovely backdrop for a sing-along that everyone at the wedding can join in on.

25. "No One," Alicia Keys

Lyrics you'll love: "No one, no one, no one/Can get in the way of what I'm feeling/No one, no one, no one/Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you"

Rally your wedding party to belt out this powerful love anthem. When it comes to karaoke songs for weddings, it's a fantastic choice for showcasing strong vocals (and even stronger feels).

Additional reporting by Brittany Barber.