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The 2026 Missouri Wedding Music Guide: From First Dance to Last Song

  • Writer: Celia Rose
    Celia Rose
  • Jan 3
  • 2 min read

If you’re planning a wedding in Kansas City, St. Louis, or Columbia, this 2026 music guide will help you plan every important moment. After 12 years and 500+ weddings, we’ve curated the songs and trends Missouri couples actually love — and what keeps your dance floor full all night.


Ceremony Music That Sets the Tone

Your ceremony sets the emotional tone long before the dance floor opens.

Top 2026 Ceremony Trends

  • String covers of pop songs

  • Soft indie romance

  • Cinematic piano tracks

  • Acoustic versions of modern country hits

Great Ceremony Song Options:

  • “Turning Page” – Sleeping At Last

  • “Bloom (Piano)” – The Paper Kites

  • “In Case You Didn’t Know (Acoustic)” – Brett Young

  • “A Thousand Years (Piano/Cello)” – The Piano Guys


Cocktail Hour Vibes (Crowd-Pleasing & Stylish)

Cocktail hour should feel warm, inviting, and reflective of your couple style.

2026 Missouri Favorites:

  • Indie folk (Noah Kahan, Mt. Joy)

  • Motown classics

  • Country-pop blends

  • Chill pop remixes


Reception Entrance Songs

Your grand entrance sets the party tone.

Upbeat Options:

  • “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON

  • “Levels” – Avicii

  • “I’m Good (Blue)” – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

Hype + fun:

  • “Yeah!” – Usher

  • “Let’s Get it Started” – Black Eyed Peas


First Dance Songs for 2026 Couples

Romantic but not overplayed.

  • “Lifetime” – Justin Bieber

  • “Adore You” – Harry Styles

  • “Heaven” – Jason Aldean

  • “Forever After All” – Luke Combs

  • “Why I Love You” – MAJOR.


Dance Floor Openers That Always Work

Start the dancing with something universal.

  • “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” – Whitney Houston

  • “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON

  • “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé


Peak Dance Floor Songs for 2026

Based on what Missouri crowds loved in 2025:

  • “No Hands” – Waka Flocka Flame

  • “Mr. Brightside” – The Killers

  • “Party in the U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus

  • “I Love It” – Icona Pop

  • “Ride With Me” – Nelly (St. Louis classic!)


Final Songs for a Big Finish

  • “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver

  • “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey

  • “Closing Time” – Semisonic

  • “XS” – RAYE (trendy + fun)

  • “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett

 
 
 

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