10 Songs To Avoid At Your Wedding Reception

1. Someone Like You - Adele

If you hadn't listened to the lyrics, you might thing this was a love song. However, this is a sad song about Adele finding 'someone like' the lover she has lost. Definitely not a good choice for your wedding band to play!

I heard that you're settled down, that you found a girl and you're married now

2. Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Although we all love this huge hit by Sam Smith, dancing to a song about a one night stand may not be the best way to start your married life.

Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand, but I still need love 'cause I'm just a man

3. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

This anthem by Gloria Gaynor, while uplifting, is about getting over an ex-boyfriend. Maybe this song has helped get you over a break up in the past? Probably best to avoid it on your wedding night!

Weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye, did you think I'd crumble?

4. Mr Brightside - The Killers

This lyrics of this huge dance floor filler by The Killers reference the jealousy felt over an affair. Having said that, we'd understand if you ignore the lyrics and get on the dance floor for this one anyway!

But she’s touching his chest now, he takes off her dress now

5. Forget You - Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green's hit Forget You is about a girl who left him for a richer man. We're sure she's regretting that now, especially if she's heard the explicit version!

I pity the fool that falls in love with you

6. Single Ladies - Beyoncé

This one is obvious. He already "put a ring on it", so you don't need this song any more, though your unattached bridesmaids may still appreciate it!

Don't be mad once you see that he want it, if you liked it then you should've put a ring on it

7. Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

The lyrics of this classic Elvis song are about the mistrust of a suspicious partner. While we're sure you won't experience this in your marriage, it might be best to choose a more positive song for your wedding band to play!

Here we go again, asking where I've been

8. Rolling In The Deep - Adele

One of Adele's biggest hits; this one usually goes down well on the dance floor. However, like many of Adele's songs, this is about a break up. The lyrics are actually quite aggressive, so this is definitely not the best choice for your wedding night.

The scars of your love remind me of us, they keep me thinking that we almost had it all

9. Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash

A rock anthem by The Clash, this song is asking if the author should stay or leave his relationship. Hopefully your new spouse will be staying by your side for good!

This indecision's buggin' me, if you don't want me, set me free

10. Easy Lover – Phil Collins

Easily one of Phil Collin's biggest hits, this popular track isn't very complimentary about the 'easy lover' mentioned. We don't think this is the best song to be singing to your new bride on the dance floor.

For she'll say there's no other, till she finds another

Wild Card: Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

At first glance, this may seem like the perfect song to dedicate to your new wife. However, this song was actually written about Stevie Wonder's newborn baby, Aisha!

Life is Aisha, the meaning of her name, Londie it could have not been done without you who conceived the one

If you need some more help choosing songs for your wedding reception, check out our top 10 first dance songs of 2016 blog for some inspiration.