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Favorite Slow Songs & Ballads.

The slow songs couples actually pick — for the first dance, the last dance, and the romantic moments in between. Compiled live from Gigbuilder.

Every wedding reception needs a working list of slow songs — for the first dance, for the parent dances, for that quiet stretch after dinner before the dance floor opens up. The list below is the working answer, taken from real request data.

You'll see classics that have been on this chart for years, alongside newer ballads that have broken big this season.

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Slow & ballad chart

Ranked by request volume · Over 25 Years
# Song Artist Year
1All of MeJohn Legend2013
2Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran2014
3The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra1964
4What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong1967
5A Thousand YearsChristina Perri2011
6I Don't Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith1998
7Stand by meBen E King1961
8Piano ManBilly Joel1974
9EverythingMichael Buble2007
10FaithfullyJourney1983
11My WishRascal Flatts2006
12I Don't DanceLee Brice2014
13I Won't Give UpJason Mraz2012
14All my LifeKC & JoJo1997
15LuckyJason Mraz2008
16Cant Take My Eyes Off YouFrankie Valli1967
17L-O-V-ENat King Cole1964
18Come Away with MeNorah Jones2003
19Can You Feel The Love TonightElton John1994
20Make You Feel My LoveAdele2011
21You And MeLifehouse2005
22Your SongElton John1971
23Marry MeJason Derulo2013
24Tiny DancerElton John1972
25(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding1968

Wedding song questions

What is the most-requested song on this chart?

All of Me by John Legend is currently ranked #1 on this WeDJ.com chart.

How many songs are on this wedding music chart?

This chart includes 100 ranked songs compiled from real Gigbuilder event requests.

How many songs do you need for a wedding reception?

Most receptions need a flexible playlist of 50 to 100 songs, depending on dancing time, guest requests, and the DJ's live read of the room.

What year are most popular songs from on this chart?

The most common release year in this chart is 2013, based on the visible chart rows.

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