Best MemphisWedding Songs 2025
The ultimate guide to Memphis wedding music! Discover the perfect songs for your Tennessee wedding, from processional classics to reception hits, including local Memphis favorites that always pack the dance floor.
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Memphis Wedding Song Categories
Browse our expertly curated categories of Memphis wedding songs, from ceremony music to reception hits. Each category includes popularity ratings based on Memphis wedding receptions.
Processional Songs
Beautiful songs for walking down the aisle
Memphis Wedding Music by Genre
Understanding the perfect genre mix for Memphis weddings helps create a playlist that keeps every generation of your family and friends on the dance floor.
Pop/Contemporary
Modern hits that appeal to all ages
Classic Soul/R&B
Memphis musical heritage with Motown classics
Rock Classics
Timeless rock songs that get everyone moving
Country
Tennessee favorites and modern country hits
Jazz/Standards
Elegant choices for cocktail hour and dinner
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Memphis Musical Heritage
Memphis is the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and home to legendary labels like Stax and Sun Records. Incorporating Memphis musical heritage into your wedding playlist creates a unique Tennessee celebration.
Elvis & Sun Records Era
- • "Love Me Tender" - Elvis Presley
- • "Great Balls of Fire" - Jerry Lee Lewis
- • "Blue Moon of Kentucky" - Bill Monroe
- • "I Walk the Line" - Johnny Cash
Stax Records Soul
- • "Green Onions" - Booker T. & the M.G.'s
- • "Soul Man" - Sam & Dave
- • "Hold On, I'm Comin'" - Sam & Dave
- • "Try a Little Tenderness" - Otis Redding
Modern Memphis Artists
- • "Can't Stop the Feeling" - Justin Timberlake
- • "Better Days" - OneRepublic
- • "Walking in Memphis" - Marc Cohn
- • Local Memphis bands on request
Memphis Wedding Traditions
- • Playing "Sweet Caroline" for group singing
- • "Walking in Memphis" for out-of-town guests
- • Soul music during dinner
- • Rock classics for dancing
Professional Memphis Wedding DJ Tips
With 10+ years of Memphis wedding experience, here are our professional tips for creating the perfect wedding playlist that keeps your Tennessee celebration unforgettable.
Know Your Audience
Memphis weddings often span multiple generations. Include something for grandparents, parents, and young guests.
Consider the Timeline
Slow songs for dinner, high-energy hits for dancing, and meaningful ballads for special moments.
Add Personal Touches
Include songs that tell your love story or represent shared memories and experiences.
Trust Your Memphis DJ
Professional DJs know how to read the room and adjust the music to keep your dance floor packed.
Memphis Wedding "Do Not Play" Guidelines
Just as important as what to play is what to avoid. Here are professional guidelines for songs to skip at Memphis weddings to keep the celebration positive and inclusive.
Songs to Avoid
Professional Tip:
Your Memphis wedding DJ should always have backup songs ready and be able to read the room. If a song isn't working, a professional DJ will smoothly transition to something that gets people dancing.
Let Memphis's Best Wedding DJ Create Your Perfect Playlist
Don't stress about creating the perfect Memphis wedding playlist alone. Our professional DJs have curated thousands of successful wedding playlists and know exactly what works at Tennessee celebrations.
Custom Playlists
Personalized music selection based on your preferences and guest demographics
Crowd Reading
Professional ability to adjust music in real-time to keep your dance floor packed
Memphis Expertise
Local knowledge of what works at Memphis venues and with Tennessee audiences
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