The last song of the night is the memory your guests take home with them. Whether you want one huge singalong or a slow dance surrounded by your favourite people, here are 35 last songs we love and how to make the end of your wedding unforgettable.
Big singalongs
Arms round each other and everyone singing every word.
- Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
- Mr. Brightside – The Killers
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
- Angels – Robbie Williams
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
- Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
- Hey Jude – The Beatles
- Wonderwall – Oasis
- I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
- Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
- You’ve Got the Love – Florence + The Machine
Feel-good anthems
One last burst of energy before the lights go up.
- Dancing Queen – ABBA
- Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
- Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
- Shout – The Isley Brothers
- Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
- One More Time – Daft Punk
- Last Night – The Strokes
- Thank You for the Music – ABBA
- Wake Me Up – Avicii
- Sweet Child o’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Slow last dances
A quiet moment together to end the day, with your guests around you.
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
- Make You Feel My Love – Adele
- The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
- Perfect – Ed Sheeran
- Stand by Me – Ben E. King
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
- What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Moon River – Andy Williams
- Never Enough – Loren Allred
- Fix You – Coldplay
- Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day
How to end the night well
- Check your venue’s finish time. We’ll confirm it with your venue beforehand so the last song isn’t cut short.
- Plan a final run. The last three or four songs matter as much as the last one. We’ll build up to it so the dance floor is full.
- Think about a send-off. A sparkler tunnel or a guard of honour after the last song is a great final photo, if your venue allows it.
- Let us announce it. We’ll call everyone onto the dance floor so nobody misses it.
Want a night that ends on a high?
Tell us your date and venue and we’ll check we’re free. We plan every wedding around your music, right up to the last song.
Check your dateLast song FAQs
What time is the last song at a wedding?
Usually just before your venue’s finish time, often around 11:30pm to midnight. We’ll check your venue’s curfew and plan the end of the night around it.
Should the last song be slow or upbeat?
Either works. A big singalong sends everyone home on a high, while a slow song gives you one last dance together. Some couples have both.
Can our guests make a circle around us for the last dance?
Yes, it’s a lovely way to end the night. We’ll invite everyone onto the dance floor and our lighting tech will light the moment.