Laugh And Love
Weddings are some of the most special and memorable moments in people's lives—but that doesn't mean they can't also be funny. For those couples with their tongues in their cheeks and a bit of a sarcastic streak—here are some great (possibly hysterically-inappropriate) song choices to surprise your guests—and hopefully get some laughs as well.
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together": Taylor Swift
First dance maybe?
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"Don’t Cha": The Pussycat Dolls & Busta Rhymes
“Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?” This one works as a first dance, but maybe it's best use would be as the song playing when the bride-to-be walks down the aisle.
"Love Stinks": J Geils Band
If you really wanna go hard with this one, get the super angry Adam Sandler version from The Wedding Singer. Although, the OG J Geils Band version might be the best choice.
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"Wannabe": Spice Girls
And make sure all the bridesmaids are on the dance floor for the "If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends" part.
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"50 Ways To Leave Your Lover": Paul Simon
How about this one for the recessional? Just said "I do" and already getting suggestions on how to leave.
"Easy Lover": Phil Collins
Another sarcastic recessional track: "She will play around and leave you / Leave you and deceive you / Better forget it / Oh you'll regret it".
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"It Wasn't Me": Shaggy
This one could be wonderfully awkward for some of the more conservative guests at your wedding—which might make it even funnier for the rest of you.
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"I’m Not The Only One": Sam Smith
The slow track is a perfect first dance—although the lyrics might not speak to what all the first dance onlookers might expect: "But when you call me baby / I know I'm not the only one". And speaking of not the only one...
"Unfaithful": Rihanna
"Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful / And it kills him inside / To know that I am happy with some other guy".
"Call Me Maybe": Carly Rae Jepsen
You didn't just meet and they already called—but still funny.
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"Don’t Marry Her": Beautiful South
Play this during the processional and see the reaction. If the groom can pretend to hear the song and act like he's having second thoughts...even better.
"Another One Bites The Dust": Queen
We think this one has the biggest laugh potential as either the recessional song or the grand entrance (when you enter the reception as newlyweds for the first time).
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"Highway To Hell": AC/DC
Recessional for sure!
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"It Must Have Been Love": Roxette
"It must have been love, but it's over now / It must have been good, but I lost it somehow".
"Bad Romance": Lady Gaga
Use it for the recessional, first dance, or even your exit song as you leave the ceremony walking to the car with the string and cans attached to the back fender (do people still do that?).
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"Let’s Get It On": Marvin Gaye
Exit song...obviously.
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"Love Shack": The B-52s
Another good one for sending off the newlyweds.
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"Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)": Big & Rich
Throw a cowboy hat on the groom's head and say goodbye to the crowd with this one blasting over the speakers.
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"You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling": The Righteous Brothers
It happens....but hopefully not that fast.
"I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For": U2
We're thinking grand entrance for the biggest laugh.
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"Marry You": Bruno Mars
We can see a sweet laugh if played during the processional.
"Nothing Lasts Forever": Echo & The Bunnymen
Yes, many marriages end in divorce, but it takes a certain kind of sarcastic joy to play this one at any point during the ceremony. And in case this one is too subtle...
"D.I.V.O.R.C.E.": Tammy Wynette
Big L.A.U.G.H.S maybe?
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"I Don’t Love You": My Chemical Romance
Wonderfully inappropriate at any point during the celebrations.
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"Love Is A Battlefield": Pat Benatar
The grand entrance is a good place for this one. Set the tongue-in-cheek tone from the get go.
"All I Do Is Win": DJ Khaled
Recessional of course. A good one for the grand entrance as well.
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"I'm Too Sexy": Right Said Fred
Play this for your processional and watch everyone strut their way down the aisle.
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"Sexy And I Know It": LMFAO
This one's in the same vain as "I'm Too Sexy".
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"Sharp Dressed Man": ZZ Top
Give the groom and/or the groomsmen their time to shine with this ZZ Top classic.
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"Gold Digger": Kanye West
It's even funnier if one of the families is wealthy? What do you think?
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"Jailhouse Rock": Elvis Presley
Lean right into the old "ball and chain" metaphor.
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"I Hate Everything About You": Three Days Grace
A little dark—but if you're the kind of couple that can pull this one off, that's a good sign.
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"All My Ex's Live In Texas": George Strait
This one gets more awkward (and possibly funnier) the closer the wedding ceremony is to the Lone Star State.
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"Dear Future Husband": Meghan Trainor
Works for the processional (prior to the vows). Or why not throw this one on during the bouquet toss?
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"Bye, Bye, Bye": NSYNC
Too on-the-nose for the exit song? You decide.
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