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2025 Wedding Music Guide

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.

What's Inside

150+ song recommendations
Memphis local favorites
Genre breakdowns
Professional DJ tips

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

A Thousand Years
Christina Perri
High
All of Me
John Legend
High
Perfect
Ed Sheeran
High
Marry Me
Train
Medium
Canon in D
Pachelbel
Medium
Here Comes the Sun
The Beatles
Medium

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

40%

Classic Soul/R&B

Memphis musical heritage with Motown classics

25%

Rock Classics

Timeless rock songs that get everyone moving

20%

Country

Tennessee favorites and modern country hits

10%

Jazz/Standards

Elegant choices for cocktail hour and dinner

5%

Want help creating the perfect Memphis wedding playlist? Our professional DJs have 10+ years of experience reading Memphis crowds.

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

Songs with explicit lyrics
Breakup songs or sad ballads during dancing
Very niche music only you enjoy
Songs that might offend older family members
Overly long instrumental solos
Music with negative associations

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

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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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