These Are The Best Karaoke Songs To Include In Your Wedding If You Want Your Guests To Get Up And Sing With You
At your wedding, you want to make sure that people enjoy themselves and make the event unforgettable. One surefire way to get everyone involved is by adding karaoke to the mix. You can set up a karaoke machine to create moments of connection and fun.
If you don’t want to have karaoke at your actual wedding, you can plan it for your bachelorette party instead. Steal the spotlight by singing along to these 10 popular tunes.
This list contains mostly high-energy songs, with a few slower and sad ones sprinkled in. No matter what you choose to sing, you’ll have a blast celebrating!
“A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
This piano-driven pop song will take you back to those simpler times of pining for your crush as he walks past you in the school hallway. According to Carlton, the song was inspired by a crush she had on a Juilliard student whom she met while attending the School of American Ballet.
“Umbrella” by Rihanna
If you’re not too confident in front of the mic, this Rihanna song will be doable for you. It fits a broad vocal range and can be sung at deeper tones, so you don’t really have to worry about trying to hit any high notes. Plus, Jay-Z’s part is always fun to rap.
“Royals” by Lorde
For this statement-making song, gather a group to sing it together. It would be like a scene out of Pitch Perfect if you could harmonize to it, but if the attempt goes south, at least it will produce lots of laughs. Some of the key lyrics are listed below.
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“And we’ll never be royals/ It don’t run in our blood/ That kind of luxe just ain’t for us/ We crave a different kind of buzz.”
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
What would a karaoke session be without good ol’ T-swift? This upbeat jam will get the crowd belting it out along with you. It has simple lyrics and a repetitive chorus, so it’s pretty easy to get the hang of.
“All-Star” by Smash Mouth
Are you a Shrek fan? Honestly, who isn’t? So, make sure to do this song justice by putting your all into it! Get yourself pumped up by imagining an ogre and his donkey friend on a wild, action-packed adventure.
“I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
This Backstreet Boys classic is an absolute necessity for a night of karaoke. Save it for the end of the night when the party is starting to wind down. You could even try coordinating a dance for it with a group. Just don’t injure yourself or fall off the stage!
These are some of the most memorable lyrics: You are my fire/ The one desire/ Believe when I say/ I want it that way.”
“Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
This catchy single is your chance to have the performance of a lifetime. About a decade ago, it was one of the most popular hits around.
You probably heard it on the radio constantly or at any department store, so the lyrics should be ingrained into your brain. The music is filled with boppy rhythms that will get everyone on their feet.
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
All fans of Harry Styles won’t be able to help but croon along to this song. It was the singer’s second solo number-one single to enter the top of the U.K.’s Singles Chart.
“Someone Like You” by Adele
It is a requirement to sing this song with passion and intense emotion, so make sure you bring your all. Try to channel the way you felt after a bad breakup that happened in the past. That will surely do the trick.
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Any millennial will know all the lyrics to this song by heart. Although the pop anthem came out in 2004, it recently experienced a resurgence when it was featured in the 2023 romantic comedy Anyone But You.
These are some of the most notable lyrics: “Feel the rain on your skin/ No one else can feel it for you/ Only you can let it in.”
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