The ultimate wedding song has apparently been revealed thanks to a new study.
Now, a lot goes in to making a couple's wedding day truly perfect.
Meticulous planning is taken over the outfits that are worn, the food that is served, and the heartfelt words that are shared.
However, I truly believe that the most crucial element to any wedding is the music. I can forgive a nervous best man speech or even average food - but if the DJ is playing dud after dud and I can't boogie on the dance floor, then I won't be signing your guest book.
And now, it seems that the most popular song to hear at a wedding has been revealed - and it's an 80s belter!
According to a lively study by Breezit - the online guru for finding wedding vendors - the ultimate wedding jam is none other than Whitney Houston’s electrifying hit 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'. This 1987 chart-topper not only rocked the airwaves back in the day - and earned Houston a Grammy - but it’s still making wedding guests dance the night away.
Per the New York Post, the track makes an appearance in a whopping 484 out of 2,000 wedding-themed Spotify playlists.
Imagine this: across 49,091 songs analyzed, this pop ballad - from Houston’s iconic second studio album Whitney - made it to the top, featured on more than 24% of all wedding playlists, from “Wedding dancefloor” bangers to “First dance songs” serenades.
Not far behind, the timeless groove of ABBA’s 'Dancing Queen' sashays in with the silver medal. This disco gem from the 1976 album Arrival not only found its place in the Grammy Hall of Fame but also in the hearts of newlyweds, appearing 394 times and setting the rhythm for just over 19% of matrimonial playlists.
Sliding smoothly into third, we have Usher’s bouncing beats with 'Yeah!' from his 2004 album Confessions. Featuring the dynamic duo of Lil Jon and Ludacris, this track not only topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks but also became a staple at weddings, found in over 19% of playlists scanned.
Arturas Asakavicius, the co-founder and CEO of Breezit, shares the sentiment: "Music plays an incredibly important role in wedding celebrations, and it’s fascinating to see which songs are still hailed as wedding classics, even years after their initial release."
Asakavicius adds: "Wedding playlists can help create lasting memories, capturing both the joy of the dance floor and the romance of walking down the aisle. Certain songs have become intertwined with the celebration of a wedding, which is why some have become timeless classics for many couples’ big day."
So there you have it, whether you’re swooning under the disco ball or swaying arm-in-arm for that first dance, these tunes are sure to make your special day unforgettable.
