The 15 Most Popular Wedding Songs From a Local Expert
By Alana TostiBy Alana Tosti|March 25, 2025|Wedding Features,
From first dances to reception entrances, Gemma Sherry of Luvdup DJs shares her most requested songs for five popular wedding categories.
Originally from the outback of Australia, Gemma Sherry started Luvdup DJs (luvdupdjs.com) to give couples a fresh alternative for their wedding DJ. Luvdup fully customizes all the music for each client, treats every wedding with as much love and care as it’s their own and brings a unique flair and energy to every event.
With a background in music licensing, Gemma has also released two critically acclaimed jazz albums as a jazz singer, sung on EDM house tracks with big-name producers, and DJ’d sold-out Taylor Swift club nights at the peak of the Swift craze. She shares her top three most requested songs for some popular categories here.
FIRST DANCE
1.“You and Me” by Penny & the Quarters 2.“Love You for a Long Time” by Maggie Rogers 3.“All Your’n” by Tyler Childers
MOTHER OF THE GROOM/GROOM DANCE
1.“Wildflowers” by Tom Petty 2.“I Hope You Dance” by Lea Ann Womack 3.“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
FATHER OF THE BRIDE/BRIDE DANCE
1.“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong 2.“Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra 3.“My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
BRIDE AND GROOM ENTRANCE TO RECEPTION SONG
1.“Paper Rings” by Taylor Swift 2.“Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine 3.“Music for a Sushi Restaurant” by Harry Styles
LAST SONG OF THE NIGHT
1.“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers 2.“Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan 3.“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen