The most popular wedding song the year you got married
1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
is still a wedding classic today and for good reason — the words are spot on and the beat is impossible to resist.
1972: "Let's Stay Together"
Al Green's smooth voice was heard at every wedding this year, and the "I want to spend my life with you" lyrics made it one of the most popular .
1973: "Crocodile Rock"
This about a dance called "Crocodile Dance" by Elton John was particularly catchy and common at weddings in the '70s.
1974: "Sweet Home Alabama"
You couldn't find a wedding where guests didn't sing along to this Lynyrd Skynyrd's in '74.
PHOTO: Gems
1975: "The Hustle"
No one could resist doing disco dance move when it came on at just about every wedding this year.
1976: "Dancing Queen"
Every wedding needs at least one song that's dedicated to your girlfriends and ABBA back in the 70s.
1977: "How Deep Is Your Love"
This was part of the soundtrack for "Saturday Night Fever" — as well as just about every wedding playlist that year.
1978: "Wonderful Tonight"
There's something about the way Eric Clapton sings that makes every girl in the room think he's singing directly to them — and who doesn't want to feel that memorable during their wedding?
1979: "What I Like About You"
Upbeat, catchy and easy lyrics to remember makes this a wedding band's dream come true.
1980: "I'm Coming Out"
Diana Ross makes it impossible to resist dancing with this .
1981: "Endless Love"
Nothing beats a that's a duet, especially when it's sung by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
1982: "Open Arms"
Sure, is all about forgiveness, but it still managed to become one of the most popular first dance songs this year.
1983: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Even though Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" was a hit this year too, it was her that had the ability to get the party started.
1984: "Footloose"
Just like this song gave high school students dance fever in the film, "Footloose," had the same influence on wedding guests in the mid 80s.
1985: "Can't Fight This Feeling"
This by REO Speedwagon is all about two people who realize they're more than friends, which is what made it a special first dance song for many couples.
1986: "In Your Eyes"
Even though this tune eventually became best known for being in "Say Anything," back when it was first released the was also popular at weddings.
1987: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
We can all thank Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes for creating that we'll forever remember from "Dirty Dancing" and way too many wedding dance floors.
1988: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
Whitney Houston's from the 80s still has the ability to get grandma out of her chair and onto the dance floor today.
PHOTO: David Corio
1989: "Have I Told You Lately"
This by Van Morrison is the song every married couple can't resist slow dancing to at a wedding, starting back in the late 80s.
1990: "U Can't Touch This"
Basically any song that comes with its own challenging, albeit delightful, dance move is a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for , MC Hammer.
1991: "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Leave it to Michael Bolton to everything we need to know about love.
1992: "I Will Always Love You"
Who didn't pretend they could hit the note at the very end of this ? Especially after a few drinks on a wedding dance floor.
1993: "I Swear"
Since John Michael Montgomery fit "for better or worse, till death do us part" into (you know, vows) it was one of the biggest wedding songs of the 90s.
1994: "Kiss From a Rose"
There's a reason is still a popular first dance today: It's romantic, dramatic and his voice sounds like an angel (if you ask us).
1995: "La Macarena"
Los Del Rio gave us one of the every that was guaranteed to be stuck in your head the rest of the week.
1996: "Because You Loved Me"
Fathers and daughters couldn't get enough of this when it came out in the mid 90s and you're still likely to hear it today.
1997: "Truly Madly Deeply"
If there's one thing we'll always be thankful Savage Garden gave us, it's that proves love is all about standing with someone on a mountain.
1998: "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"
All this makes us wonder is why doesn't Will Smith make music anymore? Talk about a wedding dance floor masterpiece.
1999: "Livin' La Vida Loca"
Nothing made a bunch of random people think they could salsa dance more than .
2000: "This I Promise You"
When the five cute guys from *NSYNC make promises to you through , you believe 'em — and then choose it as your first dance song.
2001: "I Could Not Ask for More"
It makes sense that on a day when couples are so grateful, they'd want their first dance song to be by Sara Evans.
2002: "A Moment Like This"
Fresh off of her "American Idol" win, became a wedding jam in the early 2000s.
2003: "Hey Ya!"
Say it with us now: "Shake it like a polaroid picture." Thank you for giving us the to remember of all time, OutKast.
2004: "Bless the Broken Road"
Even people who weren't country fans couldn't resist when it came on at weddings (cue all of the tears).
2005: "Better Together"
The title speaks for itself, was perfect for the couple's first dance.
2006: "Sexyback"
What else would you want to bring back at a wedding other than ? This, Justin Timberlake knows all too well.
2007: "Everything"
Admit it: Whenever came on at a friend's wedding you couldn't help but wish he was singing it directly to you.
2008: "Single Ladies"
Not only was played at every reception the year it came out, but it's continued to be most DJ's go-to bouquet toss song. We have to wonder if that was Beyonce's plan all along.
2009: "I Gotta Feeling"
Nothing made the crowd happier to be alive than hearing this pick-me-up blasting through the speakers.
2010: "Marry Me"
The title alone explains why was heard at every wedding this year.
2011: "Firework"
Katy Perry's was a popular wedding song the year it came out and beyond.
2012: "I Won't Give Up"
Jason Mraz stole everyone's heart with this soul-wrenching .
2013: "All of Me"
Clearly, John Legend's to his wife, Chrissy Teigen, struck a cord with many people, as it was without a doubt the most popular first dance song the past few years.
2014: "Happy"
At a celebration, it only makes sense to blast Pharrell Williams' .
2015: "Uptown Funk"
We didn't know we were missing funk music in our lives until Bruno Mars put out that we ended up hearing at every wedding last year.
2016: "Can't Stop the Feeling"
When Justin Timberlake puts his mind to making an , he delivers. Enough said.
2017: "Thinking Out Loud"
It's no surprise that this was the top choice the year he got engaged to his fiancée Cherry Seaborn.
PHOTO: Dave J Hogan
2018: "Perfect"
Released in 2017, the song has three versions. One featuring Ed alone, another with Beyonce and one more with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. With lyrics like "I found a love for me ... Darling just dive right in ... And follow my lead," it easy to see why it was a wedding hit.
PHOTO: Ian Gavan
1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
is still a wedding classic today and for good reason — the words are spot on and the beat is impossible to resist.
1972: "Let's Stay Together"
Al Green's smooth voice was heard at every wedding this year, and the "I want to spend my life with you" lyrics made it one of the most popular .
1973: "Crocodile Rock"
This about a dance called "Crocodile Dance" by Elton John was particularly catchy and common at weddings in the '70s.
1974: "Sweet Home Alabama"
You couldn't find a wedding where guests didn't sing along to this Lynyrd Skynyrd's in '74.
PHOTO: Gems
1975: "The Hustle"
No one could resist doing disco dance move when it came on at just about every wedding this year.
1976: "Dancing Queen"
Every wedding needs at least one song that's dedicated to your girlfriends and ABBA back in the 70s.
1977: "How Deep Is Your Love"
This was part of the soundtrack for "Saturday Night Fever" — as well as just about every wedding playlist that year.
1978: "Wonderful Tonight"
There's something about the way Eric Clapton sings that makes every girl in the room think he's singing directly to them — and who doesn't want to feel that memorable during their wedding?
1979: "What I Like About You"
Upbeat, catchy and easy lyrics to remember makes this a wedding band's dream come true.
1980: "I'm Coming Out"
Diana Ross makes it impossible to resist dancing with this .
1981: "Endless Love"
Nothing beats a that's a duet, especially when it's sung by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
1982: "Open Arms"
Sure, is all about forgiveness, but it still managed to become one of the most popular first dance songs this year.
1983: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Even though Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" was a hit this year too, it was her that had the ability to get the party started.
1984: "Footloose"
Just like this song gave high school students dance fever in the film, "Footloose," had the same influence on wedding guests in the mid 80s.
1985: "Can't Fight This Feeling"
This by REO Speedwagon is all about two people who realize they're more than friends, which is what made it a special first dance song for many couples.
1986: "In Your Eyes"
Even though this tune eventually became best known for being in "Say Anything," back when it was first released the was also popular at weddings.
1987: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
We can all thank Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes for creating that we'll forever remember from "Dirty Dancing" and way too many wedding dance floors.
1988: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
Whitney Houston's from the 80s still has the ability to get grandma out of her chair and onto the dance floor today.
PHOTO: David Corio
1989: "Have I Told You Lately"
This by Van Morrison is the song every married couple can't resist slow dancing to at a wedding, starting back in the late 80s.
1990: "U Can't Touch This"
Basically any song that comes with its own challenging, albeit delightful, dance move is a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for , MC Hammer.
1991: "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Leave it to Michael Bolton to everything we need to know about love.
1992: "I Will Always Love You"
Who didn't pretend they could hit the note at the very end of this ? Especially after a few drinks on a wedding dance floor.
1993: "I Swear"
Since John Michael Montgomery fit "for better or worse, till death do us part" into (you know, vows) it was one of the biggest wedding songs of the 90s.
1994: "Kiss From a Rose"
There's a reason is still a popular first dance today: It's romantic, dramatic and his voice sounds like an angel (if you ask us).
1995: "La Macarena"
Los Del Rio gave us one of the every that was guaranteed to be stuck in your head the rest of the week.
1996: "Because You Loved Me"
Fathers and daughters couldn't get enough of this when it came out in the mid 90s and you're still likely to hear it today.
1997: "Truly Madly Deeply"
If there's one thing we'll always be thankful Savage Garden gave us, it's that proves love is all about standing with someone on a mountain.
1998: "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"
All this makes us wonder is why doesn't Will Smith make music anymore? Talk about a wedding dance floor masterpiece.
1999: "Livin' La Vida Loca"
Nothing made a bunch of random people think they could salsa dance more than .
2000: "This I Promise You"
When the five cute guys from *NSYNC make promises to you through , you believe 'em — and then choose it as your first dance song.
2001: "I Could Not Ask for More"
It makes sense that on a day when couples are so grateful, they'd want their first dance song to be by Sara Evans.
2002: "A Moment Like This"
Fresh off of her "American Idol" win, became a wedding jam in the early 2000s.
2003: "Hey Ya!"
Say it with us now: "Shake it like a polaroid picture." Thank you for giving us the to remember of all time, OutKast.
2004: "Bless the Broken Road"
Even people who weren't country fans couldn't resist when it came on at weddings (cue all of the tears).
2005: "Better Together"
The title speaks for itself, was perfect for the couple's first dance.
2006: "Sexyback"
What else would you want to bring back at a wedding other than ? This, Justin Timberlake knows all too well.
2007: "Everything"
Admit it: Whenever came on at a friend's wedding you couldn't help but wish he was singing it directly to you.
2008: "Single Ladies"
Not only was played at every reception the year it came out, but it's continued to be most DJ's go-to bouquet toss song. We have to wonder if that was Beyonce's plan all along.
2009: "I Gotta Feeling"
Nothing made the crowd happier to be alive than hearing this pick-me-up blasting through the speakers.
2010: "Marry Me"
The title alone explains why was heard at every wedding this year.
2011: "Firework"
Katy Perry's was a popular wedding song the year it came out and beyond.
2012: "I Won't Give Up"
Jason Mraz stole everyone's heart with this soul-wrenching .
2013: "All of Me"
Clearly, John Legend's to his wife, Chrissy Teigen, struck a cord with many people, as it was without a doubt the most popular first dance song the past few years.
2014: "Happy"
At a celebration, it only makes sense to blast Pharrell Williams' .
2015: "Uptown Funk"
We didn't know we were missing funk music in our lives until Bruno Mars put out that we ended up hearing at every wedding last year.
2016: "Can't Stop the Feeling"
When Justin Timberlake puts his mind to making an , he delivers. Enough said.
2017: "Thinking Out Loud"
It's no surprise that this was the top choice the year he got engaged to his fiancée Cherry Seaborn.
PHOTO: Dave J Hogan
2018: "Perfect"
Released in 2017, the song has three versions. One featuring Ed alone, another with Beyonce and one more with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. With lyrics like "I found a love for me ... Darling just dive right in ... And follow my lead," it easy to see why it was a wedding hit.
PHOTO: Ian Gavan
1970: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"
is still a wedding classic today and for good reason — the words are spot on and the beat is impossible to resist.
1972: "Let's Stay Together"
Al Green's smooth voice was heard at every wedding this year, and the "I want to spend my life with you" lyrics made it one of the most popular .
1973: "Crocodile Rock"
This about a dance called "Crocodile Dance" by Elton John was particularly catchy and common at weddings in the '70s.
1974: "Sweet Home Alabama"
You couldn't find a wedding where guests didn't sing along to this Lynyrd Skynyrd's in '74.
PHOTO: Gems
1975: "The Hustle"
No one could resist doing disco dance move when it came on at just about every wedding this year.
1976: "Dancing Queen"
Every wedding needs at least one song that's dedicated to your girlfriends and ABBA back in the 70s.
1977: "How Deep Is Your Love"
This was part of the soundtrack for "Saturday Night Fever" — as well as just about every wedding playlist that year.
1978: "Wonderful Tonight"
There's something about the way Eric Clapton sings that makes every girl in the room think he's singing directly to them — and who doesn't want to feel that memorable during their wedding?
1979: "What I Like About You"
Upbeat, catchy and easy lyrics to remember makes this a wedding band's dream come true.
1980: "I'm Coming Out"
Diana Ross makes it impossible to resist dancing with this .
1981: "Endless Love"
Nothing beats a that's a duet, especially when it's sung by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
1982: "Open Arms"
Sure, is all about forgiveness, but it still managed to become one of the most popular first dance songs this year.
1983: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Even though Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" was a hit this year too, it was her that had the ability to get the party started.
1984: "Footloose"
Just like this song gave high school students dance fever in the film, "Footloose," had the same influence on wedding guests in the mid 80s.
1985: "Can't Fight This Feeling"
This by REO Speedwagon is all about two people who realize they're more than friends, which is what made it a special first dance song for many couples.
1986: "In Your Eyes"
Even though this tune eventually became best known for being in "Say Anything," back when it was first released the was also popular at weddings.
1987: "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
We can all thank Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes for creating that we'll forever remember from "Dirty Dancing" and way too many wedding dance floors.
1988: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
Whitney Houston's from the 80s still has the ability to get grandma out of her chair and onto the dance floor today.
PHOTO: David Corio
1989: "Have I Told You Lately"
This by Van Morrison is the song every married couple can't resist slow dancing to at a wedding, starting back in the late 80s.
1990: "U Can't Touch This"
Basically any song that comes with its own challenging, albeit delightful, dance move is a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for , MC Hammer.
1991: "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Leave it to Michael Bolton to everything we need to know about love.
1992: "I Will Always Love You"
Who didn't pretend they could hit the note at the very end of this ? Especially after a few drinks on a wedding dance floor.
1993: "I Swear"
Since John Michael Montgomery fit "for better or worse, till death do us part" into (you know, vows) it was one of the biggest wedding songs of the 90s.
1994: "Kiss From a Rose"
There's a reason is still a popular first dance today: It's romantic, dramatic and his voice sounds like an angel (if you ask us).
1995: "La Macarena"
Los Del Rio gave us one of the every that was guaranteed to be stuck in your head the rest of the week.
1996: "Because You Loved Me"
Fathers and daughters couldn't get enough of this when it came out in the mid 90s and you're still likely to hear it today.
1997: "Truly Madly Deeply"
If there's one thing we'll always be thankful Savage Garden gave us, it's that proves love is all about standing with someone on a mountain.
1998: "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"
All this makes us wonder is why doesn't Will Smith make music anymore? Talk about a wedding dance floor masterpiece.
1999: "Livin' La Vida Loca"
Nothing made a bunch of random people think they could salsa dance more than .
2000: "This I Promise You"
When the five cute guys from *NSYNC make promises to you through , you believe 'em — and then choose it as your first dance song.
2001: "I Could Not Ask for More"
It makes sense that on a day when couples are so grateful, they'd want their first dance song to be by Sara Evans.
2002: "A Moment Like This"
Fresh off of her "American Idol" win, became a wedding jam in the early 2000s.
2003: "Hey Ya!"
Say it with us now: "Shake it like a polaroid picture." Thank you for giving us the to remember of all time, OutKast.
2004: "Bless the Broken Road"
Even people who weren't country fans couldn't resist when it came on at weddings (cue all of the tears).
2005: "Better Together"
The title speaks for itself, was perfect for the couple's first dance.
2006: "Sexyback"
What else would you want to bring back at a wedding other than ? This, Justin Timberlake knows all too well.
2007: "Everything"
Admit it: Whenever came on at a friend's wedding you couldn't help but wish he was singing it directly to you.
2008: "Single Ladies"
Not only was played at every reception the year it came out, but it's continued to be most DJ's go-to bouquet toss song. We have to wonder if that was Beyonce's plan all along.
2009: "I Gotta Feeling"
Nothing made the crowd happier to be alive than hearing this pick-me-up blasting through the speakers.
2010: "Marry Me"
The title alone explains why was heard at every wedding this year.
2011: "Firework"
Katy Perry's was a popular wedding song the year it came out and beyond.
2012: "I Won't Give Up"
Jason Mraz stole everyone's heart with this soul-wrenching .
2013: "All of Me"
Clearly, John Legend's to his wife, Chrissy Teigen, struck a cord with many people, as it was without a doubt the most popular first dance song the past few years.
2014: "Happy"
At a celebration, it only makes sense to blast Pharrell Williams' .
2015: "Uptown Funk"
We didn't know we were missing funk music in our lives until Bruno Mars put out that we ended up hearing at every wedding last year.
2016: "Can't Stop the Feeling"
When Justin Timberlake puts his mind to making an , he delivers. Enough said.
2017: "Thinking Out Loud"
It's no surprise that this was the top choice the year he got engaged to his fiancée Cherry Seaborn.
PHOTO: Dave J Hogan
2018: "Perfect"
Released in 2017, the song has three versions. One featuring Ed alone, another with Beyonce and one more with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. With lyrics like "I found a love for me ... Darling just dive right in ... And follow my lead," it easy to see why it was a wedding hit.
PHOTO: Ian Gavan
Whether it was the tune you (and everyone else that year) twirled to with your new spouse during your first dance or the pump-up jam your DJ blasted to get everyone on the dance floor, find out what song definitely got played at .