25 Dance Party Songs from the 2000s You’ll Want at Your Wedding
If there’s one decade that still knows how to bring a dance floor to life, it’s the 2000s.
Whether you grew up blasting Usher on your iPod, belting Kelly Clarkson in your bedroom, or learning every move to Bye Bye Bye, the 2000s gave us some of the most unforgettable dance party tracks — many of which are now wedding floor staples.
When we’re curating wedding playlists for our couples, we see this again and again: the right 2000s throwback can turn an already fun dance floor into a full-on joyful singalong. These songs cross generations — younger guests know them from TikTok or throwback playlists, and older guests remember when they ruled the radio. It’s shared joy, and that’s exactly what you want at your wedding.
If you’re building your dream playlist — or just giving your DJ some non-negotiable requests — here are 25 dance party songs from the 2000s you’ll absolutely want on your wedding playlist.
🎉 Pop & Party Anthems
1. Yeah! – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris (2004)
One of the most reliable ways to pack the floor in 10 seconds flat. The second the synths hit, the energy spikes. Every couple we work with knows this one is a must — and trust us, guests love it just as much.
2. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z (2003)
Queen B + those iconic horns = pure wedding magic. This is one of those tracks that works equally well at the start of an open dance floor or mid-reception to keep the energy high.
3. Mr. Brightside – The Killers (2004)
The millennial wedding anthem. There is no song that brings out more full-volume singing from a dance floor than this one. Even couples who swear they aren’t "rock people" usually end up with Mr. Brightside on their must-play list.
4. Hot in Herre – Nelly (2002)
Fun, cheeky, and guaranteed to make people smile. It works especially well once the dance floor is warm and people are ready to cut loose.
5. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani (2005)
This is a bride squad anthem if there ever was one. The chant, the beat — it’s built for a fun moment with your friends (and your mom’s friends too — everyone joins in).
6. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson (2004)
One of the ultimate sing-your-heart-out pop tracks. This is the moment where air guitars come out and bridal parties turn into a full pop-punk cover band on the floor.
7. Hey Ya! – OutKast (2003)
A true crowd-pleaser. It’s playful, universally loved, and impossible not to dance to. This works perfectly early in the night or as a transition after dinner.
8. Shake It – Metro Station (2008)
A sneaky wedding favorite. You’ll watch Gen Z and millennials absolutely light up when this comes on — and the chorus is so infectious that even the older guests will be moving.
9. Toxic – Britney Spears (2003)
One of the most irresistible dance floor tracks of the decade. Britney deserves to be on every great wedding playlist, and Toxic is the Britney song that truly brings the crowd to life.
10. I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas (2009)
A modern wedding classic. It’s an easy way to signal that the party has truly begun — or to give the dance floor a huge lift if things are starting to lag.
🪩 Hip-Hop & R&B Floor Fillers
11. Low – Flo Rida ft. T-Pain (2007)
"Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur..." The second those words drop, the floor fills. Still one of the most reliable hip-hop tracks for a wedding dance set.
12. Salt Shaker – Ying Yang Twins ft. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz (2003)
Every great wedding floor needs at least one crunk moment, and this is the go-to. If you want a little Atlanta energy and a lot of hands in the air, this track delivers.
13. Tipsy – J-Kwon (2004)
A Y2K party banger that hits the sweet spot between hip-hop and pop crossover. "Everybody in the club gettin' tipsy" — and you’ll definitely feel that vibe on your dance floor.
14. Drop It Like It’s Hot – Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell (2004)
This beat is still one of the coolest, slickest sounds to hit a wedding floor. A perfect mid-set choice when you want to keep the groove going.
15. Gold Digger – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx (2005)
Guaranteed mass singalong — guests across all ages and backgrounds belt this one out. One of Kanye’s most beloved tracks, and a wedding playlist essential.
16. Temperature – Sean Paul (2006)
Want to inject pure heat and energy into your floor? Sean Paul delivers every time. This is one of the most universal dancehall/hip-hop crossovers for weddings.
17. Milkshake – Kelis (2003)
Fun, cheeky, and perfect for group dancing. One of those moments where you’ll see guests of all ages grinning ear to ear.
18. Lean Back – Terror Squad (2004)
Few songs come with an iconic dance move built in. Expect cameras to come out and the dance floor to erupt when this one hits.
19. Work It – Missy Elliott (2002)
Missy always brings the party, and Work It is her ultimate wedding floor track. Play it when you want to see people smiling, laughing, and dancing hard.
🎸 Rock & Crossover Singalongs
20. All the Small Things – blink-182 (2000)
A pop-punk classic. Perfect for that moment when the dance floor hits its stride and you want everyone shouting along together.
21. Sugar, We’re Goin Down – Fall Out Boy (2005)
If you want to tap into emo nostalgia (and you should — wedding guests LOVE it), this is your track.
22. Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne (2003)
Pure, silly, infectious fun. Stacy’s Mom always sparks smiles and laughter — great for mid-reception or as a mood shifter.
23. I Write Sins Not Tragedies – Panic! At The Disco (2005)
Expect full-volume singalongs and dramatic floor performances with this one. It’s a crowd favorite for a reason.
24. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield (2004)
Late-night magic. There’s something about Unwritten that unites the floor in joy and nostalgia — it’s a song people didn’t know they needed until they hear it.
🏆 Wedding-Perfect Closer
25. Bye Bye Bye – *NSYNC (2000)
The perfect way to wrap a wedding dance floor. This is your send-everyone-home-singing track — and the choreography moment is priceless. We’ve seen entire generations dancing shoulder to shoulder to this one.
Final Thoughts
One of the biggest joys of DJing and planning weddings is watching a great dance floor unfold in real time. And few eras of music deliver more pure fun than the 2000s.
When couples ask us what’s trending for wedding playlists, the answer often includes a mix of fresh hits and throwback favorites. The beauty of these 2000s tracks? They bridge generations — giving your younger guests the party they want while delivering pure nostalgia and joy to everyone else.
Our advice? If you want an unforgettable dance floor, don’t just hand your DJ a "cool" playlist — give them a dance-tested, wedding-proven list like this. And be ready to dance your heart out.
Need help creating a personalized playlist that blends nostalgia with modern hits? We’ve got you covered. Completely Celebrated™ helps fun-loving couples with a seamless wedding planning experience by providing entertainment and more. Based in Atlanta, Completely Celebrated™ will happily travel to any destination. Learn more at Completelycelebrated.com, follow them @completelycelebrated.