1990s Wedding Songs: Trending Hits & Best-Ever Throwbacks
Updated on June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Want to get your wedding guests on the dance floor?
This list of 1990s wedding songs will do just the trick.
Just as the 1980s gave us abundance, the 1990s saw an abundance of music styles.
We got grunge, techno, rap, bubblegum pop, rock ballads, and more.
Who can resist a slow dance to Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”?
Trending 1990s Wedding Songs
- “Friends In Low Places” by Garth Brooks
- “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
- “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
- “All The Small Things” by Blink-182
- “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of..)” by Lou Bega
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
- “Jump Around” by House Of Pain
- “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
- “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex
- “All Star” by Smash Mouth
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn
- “Macarena” by Los Del Rio
- “Suavemente” by Elvis Crespo
- “Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain
- “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
- “No Scrubs” by TLC
- “Return Of The Mack” by Mark Morrison
- “Pony” by Ginuwine
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique 1990s songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding songs from the 1990s that include many different music styles.
We can’t wait to hear which songs you will choose for your wedding. If you think we should have a song on our best 1990s music list, please comment below with your song choice. We’d love to know which song you’d like it to replace.
Fun Hip Hop Tracks
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
Released in 1998, Genre: Hip Hop
This is a party song that everyone will recognize that will get everyone on the dance floor. Please note that Smith did have negativity from his Oscars slap so know your audience and how they feel towards the event.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yo, my cardio is infinite
Ha ha
Big Willie style’s all in it
Gettin’ jiggy wit it
Hypnotize – The Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 1997, Genre: Hip Hop
A great hip hop party song and very recognizable for non-rap fans.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Sometimes your words just hypnotize me
And I just love your flashy ways
Mo Money Mo Problems – The Notorious B.I.G.
Released in 1997, Genre: Hip Hop
Know your audience as this is another great party song for those who love 90s rap.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t know what they want from me
It’s like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
Released in 1996, Genre: Hip Hop
This song is a huge sing-along and party song to get people in a party mood.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If y’all wanna party like us, lemme hear ya say
Ah ah ah ah ah, if y’all wanna party like we do
C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s
Released in 1996, Genre: Hip Hop
A popular line dance song to get everyone moving around the room in a train line.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it
Come on, it’s the choo, choo
Killing Me Softly With His Song – The Fugees
Released in 1996, Genre: Hip Hop
A great mid-tempo song to play as a background song for dinner.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
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California Love – 2pac feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre
Released in 1995, Genre: Hip Hop
You don’t have to be from California to appreciate this party banger.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
California knows how to party
In the city of L.A
In the city of good ol’ Watts
Tootsee Roll – 69 Boyz
Released in 1994, Genre: Hip Hop
Depending on the crowd, this could be a group dance song or just a fun dance tune.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now dip, baby, dip
Come on let’s dip, baby, dip
Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa
Released in 1993, Genre: Hip Hop
This has been a popular garter toss song but still pays tribute to the good men out there.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What a man, what a man, what a man
What a mighty good man
Yes he is
Jump Around – House Of Pain
Released in 1992, Genre: Hip Hop
One of the greatest party songs of all time that will have everyone jumping in excitement on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Jump around!
Jump up, jump up and get down!
Jump – Kris Kross
Released in 1992, Genre: Hip Hop
Another popular jump song but this is more of a dance song that was fun for its time and even created a backward jersey fashion trend.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The Daddy Mac’ll make ya (Jump jump)
Kris Kross’ll make ya (Jump jump)
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Released in 1992, Genre: Hip Hop
Depending on the audience, this song could push the limits in explicit but still a great party song for the right crowd.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tell ’em to shake it (shake it) shake it (shake it)
Shake that healthy butt
Baby got back
Whoomp! (There It Is) – Tag Team
Released in 1992, Genre: Hip Hop
This song has seen a resurgence because of being included in a Geico commercial but is one of the best party songs if its time.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Upside down and inside out
Donald’s swarmin the floor, throwing Daisy about
… Minnie: Twirl to the left
Mickey: Twist to the right
U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
Released in 1990, Genre: Hip Hop
This song had its own fashion pants and even its own dance if you know it.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let ’em know that you’re too much
And this is a beat, uh, they can’t touch
The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
Released in 1990, Genre: Hip Hop
A great party song that is a bit raunchy but can be played near the end of the night for party goers.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The Humpty Dance is your chance to do the hump
Do the Humpty Hump, come on and do the Humpty Hump
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Released in 1990, Genre: Hip Hop
One of the most recognizable party and dance songs that will have everyone singing and dancing along.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If there was a problem
Yo, I’ll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it
Ice ice baby
90s Rock Party
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
Released in 1989, Genre: Rock
Thi sis a mid-tempo love song that you can play during cocktail hour or a popular cover by Sleeping At Last for your wedding ceremony.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I would roll 500 more
Just to be the man who rolls a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
All The Small Things – blink-182
Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
One of the great rock party dance songs from the late 90s that is still relevant today.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Say it ain’t so
I will not go
Turn the lights off
Carry me home
Smooth – Santana with Rob Thomas
Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
This is a mid-tempo Latin vibe dance song for this who know how to ballroom dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you’re so smooth
All Star – Smash Mouth
Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
This is a fun upbeat party song that will have everyone dancing and singing along.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey now, you’re an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on, get paid
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
One of the best love songs from the 90s that has been used as a first dance song and many new covers are available for a fresh feel.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I just want to stay with you
In this moment forever
Forever and ever
One Week – Barenaked Ladies
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
A mid to fast-tempo song that everyone loves to sing and dance to.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s been one week since you looked at me
Threw your arms in the air and said, “You’re crazy”
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
A popular love song used as a first dance song or slow dance during the reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I’ll be better when I’m older
I’ll be the greatest fan of your life
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
A slow song that has popular covers that are used during the ceremony or the original as a first dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When everything’s made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
Released in 1997, Genre: Rock
This is a popular last dance song or send-off song as the reception ends.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s something unpredictable
But in the end, it’s right
I hope you had the time of your life
MMMBop – Hanson
Released in 1997, Genre: Rock
This is an upbeat song to play while guests arrive for a fun mood.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s a secret no one knows
Oh, no one knows
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Fly – Sugar Ray
Released in 1997, Genre: Rock
A mid-tempo song to play as a background song for a fun atmosphere.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Put your arms around me, baby
I just want to fly
Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
Released in 1997, Genre: Rock
A party hit that guests will dance to and sing the lyrics.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I want something else to get me through this
Semi-charmed kinda life, baby, baby
Crash Into Me – Dave Matthews Band
Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
A popular slow song that is selected as a first dance song or accent a reception moment.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh and you come crash
Into me, baby
And I come into you
I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
Released in 1995, Genre: Rock
Because this song was the theme song for Friends, it has become a popular reception song in particular for the wedding party dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ll be there for you
(‘Cause you’re there for me too)
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie & The Blowfish
Released in 1995, Genre: Rock
A mid-tempo song from the crossover musician Darius Rucker of rock and country that has a message of love for a wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You can call me your fool
I only wanna be with you
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Released in 1994, Genre: Rock
A slow song from The Lion King that has been incorporated into wedding ceremonies – including many covers.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Can you feel the love tonight
The peace the evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
Released in 1994, Genre: Rock
A mid-tempo song to play as a background song, particularly during dinner.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
All I wanna do is have some fun
I got a feeling I’m not the only one
All For Love – Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting
Released in 1993, Genre: Rock
A very romantic love song to play for a first dance or other moments throughout your wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When there’s someone that you want, someone that you need, let’s make it
All, all for one
And all for love
Two Princes – Spin Doctors
Released in 1993, Genre: Rock
The most popular song by the band and has more than 400 million listens on Spotify – so guests will recognize it.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Marry me
I’m the one that loved you baby can’t you see?
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
One of the quintessential first dance songs from the 1990s.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, I would fight for you, I’d lie for you
Walk the wire for you, yeah, I’d die for you
More Than Words – Extreme
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
If you like acoustic rock music, play this love song for your ceremony or reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Then you wouldn’t have to say
That you love me
‘Cause I’d already know
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
A first dance song that is still chosen today as it is one of the few meaningful songs from a hard rock band.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Life Is A Highway – Tom Cochrane
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
An uptempo dance song is still relevant today because Rascal Flatts covers the song for the movie Cars.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
If you’re going my way
I want to drive it all night long
One – U2
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
U2 is one of the greatest bands of all time and this is one of their best love songs for your wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
One love, we get to share it
Leaves you, baby, if you don’t care for it
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
A true party song that fits the moment for a grand entrance or introduction song to get everyone fired up.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The thunder of guns
Tore me apart
You’ve been
Thunderstruck
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Popular Pop Hits
All My Life – Linda Ronstadt with Aaron Neville
Released in 1989, Genre: Pop
This song would be considered more soft rock but still a popular love song from the decade.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey, I’ve looked all my life for you
And now you’re here now you’re here
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
This is a mid-tempo song that will have everyone singing the lyrics – a great way for a fun mealtime.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You are my fire
The one desire
I Knew I Loved You – Savage Garden
Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
A love song to play as a slow dance or first dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
A popular Latin party song that crossed over into American culture.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Upside, inside out
She’s livin’ la vida loca
Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Released in 1998, Genre: Pop
Spears has had personal troubles in her life but there is no doubt about her large following and this dance hit.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I must confess, I still believe (Still believe)
When I’m not with you, I lose my mind
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Released in 1997, Genre: Pop
One of the popular boy band party dance that guests love to dance to.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Everybody
Rock your body
Everybody
Rock your body right
Tearin’ Up My Heart – N Sync
Released in 1997, Genre: Pop
Another boy band hit dance hit.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s tearin’ up my heart when I’m with you
But when we are apart, I feel it too
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
This is a popular part child dance song for wedding receptions.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more
I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
This is a mid-tempo song that fits nicely as a ceremony exit song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I love you always, forever
Near and far, closer together
You Were Meant For Me – Jewel
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
A song of pop-folk genre that had wide appeal and was a popular love song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you
How Bizarre – OMC
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
This is a mid-tempo song to play as guests arrive at the reception or during dinner as guests will sing along.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights
Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights
How bizarre
Wannabe – Spice Girls
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
This is a girl’s anthem and will have all of them on the dance floor. You can have it as a bouquet toss song too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends
Make it last forever, friendship never ends
I Swear – All-4-One
Released in 1994, Genre: Pop
A pop love song to play as you as saying your vows as you are swearing to each other.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I swear (I swear)
By the moon and the stars in the skies
I’ll be there
Everlasting Love – Gloria Estefan
Released in 1994, Genre: Pop
A love song that crosses over pop and Latin cultures.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When other loves are gone, ours will still be strong
We have our very own everlasting love
The Power Of Love – Celine Dion
Released in 1993, Genre: Pop
A romantic love song from one of the greatest vocal singers of all time.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause I’m your lady
And you are my man
December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) – Four Seasons
Released in 1993, Genre: Pop
One of my favorite songs to play as the dancing begins that many generations will dance to and appreciate.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What a lady, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin’ when she walked in the room
Dreamlover – Mariah Carey
Released in 1993, Genre: Pop
Carey is the queen of the charts in the 90s and this is one of her best dance songs from the era.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Dreamlover come rescue me
Take me up take me down
Take me anywhere you want to baby
Hero – Mariah Carey
Released in 1993, Genre: Pop
A popular slow song to play as a parents dance such as the father and daughter, and mother and son dances.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don’t let anyone
Tear them away
Touch Me (All Night Long) – Cathy Dennis
Released in 1991, Genre: Pop
A dance tune to play near the end of the night to keep the dancing going.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Make me love you, kiss and hug you
Touch me all night long
Best R&B Favorites
Here And Now – Luther Vandross
Released in 1989, Genre: R&B
A very popular love song to play as a first dance or special moment.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here and now
I promise to love faithfully
Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
A girl’s anthem to play for all of the ladies in attendance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
Released in 1998, Genre: R&B
My favorite love song from the 1990s and one you can play at any time throughout your wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I hope that you feel the same way too
You – Jesse Powell & Gerald Albright
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
A highly selected song for the fest dance. It saw a reemergence due to Powell’s early death.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I just wanna be there with you baby
I just wanna be yours, from this day forth
No Diggity – BLACKstreet
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
If grinding while dancing then this song is a bit dirty but still a fun party song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up (Get up)
Return Of The Mack – Mark Morrison
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
A definite party banger to get everyone dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
(Return of the Mack) Watch my flow
(You know that I’ll be back) Here I go
You’re Makin’ Me High – Toni Braxton
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
This is a mid-tempo song that is a bit low-key and would be a good meal song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ohh, I get so high
When I’m around you, baby
I can touch the sky
Pony – Ginuwine
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
A popular song to play as the groom removes the garter from the bride’s leg and pre-garter toss.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let’s do it, ride it, my pony
My saddle’s waitin’, come and jump on it
One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
Released in 1995, Genre: R&B
The second most popular song in Billboard history and a beautiful love song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I know eventually we’ll be together (Together)
One sweet day
(And I’ll wait patiently to see you in heaven)
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Released in 1995, Genre: R&B
A great party song that will get everyone dancing!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
This is how we do it, all hands are in the air
And wave them from here to there
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Waterfalls – TLC
Released in 1995, Genre: R&B
A popular 90s mid-tempo song to play as a background song before dancing begins.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – Prince
Released in 1994, Genre: R&B
The most romantic Prince love song you can dedicate to your lover on her wedding day.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Could U be (could U be) the most beautiful girl in the world?
Could U be?
It’s plain to see you’re the reason that God made a girl
On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men
Released in 1994, Genre: R&B
The song is about forgiveness in a relationship but is still a popular slow dance song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m down on bended knee
I’ll never walk again until you come back to me
I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
Released in 1993, Genre: R&B
A song you can play as a parent-child dance song to savor the moment.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don’t have you
My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) – En Vogue
Released in 1992, Genre: R&B
A song played for the garter removal or as a bouquet toss song for some comedic relief.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
No, you’re never gonna get it
(Not this time)
Never ever gonna get it
(My lovin’)
Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams
Released in 1992, Genre: R&B
A popular last dance song to get everyone on the dance floor with the theme that the party is ending.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Released in 1992, Genre: R&B
A very romantic love song to play as a first dance or as a slow dance song too.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And I will always love you
I will always love you
You
Poison – Bell Biv Devoe
Released in 1990, Genre: R&B
A popular dance song that you can easily mix with other dance hits from the era.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s so (fly)
She’ll drive you right out of your mind
And steal your heart when you’re blind
Country Love & Upbeat Tracks
Amazed – Lonestar
Released in 1999, Genre: Country
A love song that was common as a first dance song and is still chosen today.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain
Released in 1999, Genre: Country
This is an epic girl’s theme that will have all the ladies on the dance floor. It is also a popular line dance song with the right crowd.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free
Yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man, I feel like a woman
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Released in 1998, Genre: Country
A popular processional and recessional song for your ceremony (see the duet version and covers too).
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing, I wouldn’t give
From this moment on
It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Released in 1997, Genre: Country
A love song from the powerhouse married couple.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And if you wonder
About the spell I’m under
Oh it’s your love
Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
Released in 1992, Genre: Country
The song is on many cheesy lists but there is no doubt that guests will dance to it.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
I just don’t think he’d understand
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
Released in 1992, Genre: Country
A popular line dance song that will have everyone on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We’re gonna boogie
Oh, get down, turn around, go to town
Boot scootin’ boogie, get down
I Cross My Heart – George Strait
Released in 1992, Genre: Country
I would consider this one of the greatest country love songs of all time and is played for the first dance as a married couple.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine
Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
Released in 1990, Genre: Country
A great sing-along song to play near the end of the evening that will have everyone embracing and singing along.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
Dance Party Hits
Believe – Cher
Released in 1998, Genre: Dance
Cher is an icon and this dance hit will have everyone on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
“I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no.”
Macarena – Los Del Rio
Released in 1995, Genre: Dance
The song is coming around again and seen as less cheesy but a popular group dance song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now, come on, what was I supposed to do?
He was out of town and his two friends were so fine
Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
Released in 1994, Genre: Dance
A very popular crossover line dance song that will have every dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eye Joe
I’d been married long time ago
What Is Love – Haddaway
Released in 1993, Genre: Dance
The song is still relevant today as it is included in commercials and fun party songs.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What is love?
Oh baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me
No more
Another Night – Real McCoy
Released in 1993, Genre: Dance
An upbeat dance song during an EDM set.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Just another night, another dream, another vision
Of love, with me
Finally – CeCe Peniston
Released in 1991, Genre: Dance
One of the best dance tunes from the 1990s.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Finally you’ve come along
The way I feel about you, it just can’t be wrong
Good Vibrations – Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
Released in 1991, Genre: Dance
Mark Wahlberg created a dance tune. What? Yes, and it is a fun song for the right crowd.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So feel the vibration
Come on come on
Feel it feel it
Feel the vibration
Groove Is In The Heart – Deee-Lite
Released in 1990, Genre: Dance
A party hit that set the mood for fun and dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
He’s not vicious or malicious
Just de-lovely and delicious
I couldn’t ask for another
Vogue – Madonna
Released in 1990, Genre: Dance
There are many Madonna songs you can choose and this one even had its own dance moves!
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let your body move to the music (move to the music)
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Show Me Love – Robin S
Released in 1990, Genre: Dance
A dance song to play during the dancing portion of your reception.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Words are so easy to say, alright?
You’ve got to show me love
Latin Flavor
Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) – Lou Bega
Released in 1999, Genre: Latin
The tempo is very fast. So, if you have dancers that can swing, play this song.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Jump up and down and move it all around
Shake your head to the sound
Suavemente – Elvis Crespo
Released in 1998, Genre: Latin
A very popular party hit to get everyone on the dance floor.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Suavemente
(Bésame, que yo quiero sentir tus labios)
Unforgettable Reggae Tunes
Informer – Snow
Released in 1993, Genre: Reggae
Thi sis a mid to fast-tempo song but it will get everyone dancing.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Informer, ya’ no say daddy me Snow me I go blame
A licky boom boom down
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – UB40
Released in 1993, Genre: Reggae
A cover of the popular Presley song. This is more mid-tempo that you can play as a background song or a faster dancing first dance.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Take my hand take my whole life too
But I can’t help falling in love with you
Do you have a favorite 1990s song, not on our list? Please share your song below so that we can add it!
The 1990s gave us so many choices, that it’s hard to keep to our top 100 favorites!
FAQs
What 1990s songs are good for my wedding?
The better question is what 1990s song isn’t good for your wedding? Well, maybe a few. But let’s brainstorm, shall we?
If your wedding is a country theme, “Friends in Low Places” will get everyone to sing along as well as “Achy Breaky Heart” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” If you want a more hip scene, “This Is How We Do it” will bring people on the floor along with “Gonna Make You Sweat” and “The Humpty Dance.”
Who doesn’t love dancing to “Groove is in the Heart” by Dee-Lite? “Jump Around” is another favorite.
First dance? We got you. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams is a great choice along with Aerosmith’s “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” “From This Moment” by Shania Twain would be an epic choice for a processional song.
1990’s — The Decade After the Yuppies
In the 1990s, we once again found ourselves at war with what we later called Operation Desert Storm. We also had “war” in our own backyard with the LA Riots after the Rodney King verdict, the World Trade Center bombing, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the cult compound raid by the FBI in Waco.
Millions also watched intently and chose sides on the O.J. Simpson murder trial. The Nineties were full of highs and lows. The highs included the rise of Tiger Woods in golf and the movie “Titanic” which became the highest-selling ever. The lows included the loss of Princess Diana, the killing spree at Columbine High School, and the fear of the Y2K bug. And, don’t forget — one of the biggest technological releases took place in the early 1990s that transformed the world – the Internet.
1990’s Music Genres
The early 1990s gave us the carryover of hairband rockers like Guns ‘N’ Roses and Metallica. But, we also saw a new form of rock and roll emerge called grunge. Grunge rock, also known as alternative rock, was fathered by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Green Day.
As an outlet for all they saw wrong with the world, mosh pits with body-slamming often occurred during grunge concerts. Swinging to the other side of the pendulum, bubblegum pop headed the charts with artists such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and boy bands Backstreet Boys and N’Sync. Techno music, also known as house music or the best 90s dance music, was a great dance floor filler. Techno chart-toppers of the 1990s included C+C Music Factory and Technotronic.
Hip Hop and Rap music were high on the charts with artists such as MC Hammer and Tone-Loc. Gangsta rap was also popular in teen culture with artists such as Dr. Dr and Snoop Doggy Dogg. As gangsta rap and grunge fizzled out, a combination of the two formed – ska. Although it did not catch on, some bands were memorable such as Sublime, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Reel Big Fish.
By the end of the decade, we saw the lack of grunge and the emergence of arena rock, also known as modern rock, powered by mega-bands Red Hot Chili Peppers and Creed. The 1990s were filled with mainstream R&B artists including TLC, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, and Usher. Pop-Country also was common with artists like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, and The Chicks.
Music Sources:
- DJs’ Playlists
- Couples’ Playlists
- DJ Event Planner
- DJ Intelligence
- Amazon Best Sellers
- Billboard
- Spotify
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DJ, Editor, Music Lover
Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
How about Nothing Else Matters? Definitely fits imo
Hi Kuba. Most definitely. We will add it on the next update.
What about Linda Ronstant and Erin Bevel “All My Life”.. Its a beautiful song and was my wedding song with my first husband who was also my very best friend !!
Thank you for the suggestion Alayna. We agree and will add the song to our list.
wish i could turn the rays of time
Hi Newland. Do you mean this song? R. Kelly – If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time