I’ve been to my fair share of weddings! Being a Toronto wedding photographer for almost 10 years would make it impossible to NOT notice the songs that packed the dance floor.

The key to finding the best music to get the party going, is to take your guests into consideration! Determine the young and the older crowds; you want EVERYONE jumping to the dance floor right from the start. It’s not as easy as simply playing your own favorite songs, think of each decade and the biggest songs that made everyone want to sing along.

Music is my passion and so is sharing my favorites list! Below, I’ve put together songs (in no particular order) that I KNOW heat up EVERY wedding and event I’ve ever been to, regardless of the group of people.

1. "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan

2." Twist and Shout " by The Beatles

3." Get Lucky " by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers

4." PYT " by Michael Jackson

5. “Take on Me” by A-ha

6. “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West ft. Dwele

7. “Little Pretty One” by Bobby Day & the Satellites

8. “Bust a Move” by Young MC

9. “Stronger” by Kanye West

10. “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC

11. “California Love” by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre

12. “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa

13. “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5

14. “Party Up (Up in Here)” by DMX

15. “Hey Ya” by OutKast

16. “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky

17. “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson

18. “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot

19. “Shout” by The Isley Brothers

20. “ Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

21. “I Love It” by Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX

22. “It’s Tricky” by RUN-DMC

23. “Dancing in the Streets” by Martha & The Vandellas

24. “Groove Is in the Heart” by Deee-Lite

25. “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire

26. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

27. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin

28. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours” by Stevie Wonder

29. “Lean On” by Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ

30. “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” by Justin Timberlake