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24 Wedding Money Dance Songs for 2026

Keep the line moving and the laughs coming. Here are our favorite money dance songs, from tongue-in-cheek money picks to romantic slows and crowd-pleasers.

The money dance, or dollar dance, is a lighthearted tradition where guests pin or hand over cash for a quick spin with the newlyweds. The song can lean funny, with money-themed picks, or just keep the line moving.

Below are money dance songs our DJs use, grouped by vibe. Your Dow Oak DJ paces the line so everyone gets a turn and it never drags.

Tongue-in-Cheek Money Songs

Lean into the dollar-bill theme.

  1. Gold DiggerKanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
  2. Rich GirlHall & Oates
  3. I Need a DollarAloe Blacc
  4. Money (That's What I Want)Barrett Strong
  5. Bills, Bills, BillsDestiny's Child
  6. Material GirlMadonna
  7. If I Had $1,000,000Barenaked Ladies
  8. She Works Hard for the MoneyDonna Summer
  9. Money, Money, MoneyABBA

Romantic Slow Dances

Sweet songs for a chat-while-you-dance pace.

  1. I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston
  2. At LastEtta James
  3. Can't Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley
  4. All of MeJohn Legend
  5. Make You Feel My LoveAdele
  6. UnforgettableNat King Cole
  7. Your SongElton John
  8. Lovely DayBill Withers

Upbeat Crowd-Pleasers

Keep the energy up while the line forms.

  1. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)Stevie Wonder
  2. SugarMaroon 5
  3. Marry YouBruno Mars
  4. Can't Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake
  5. You Make My DreamsHall & Oates
  6. Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond
  7. Build Me Up ButtercupThe Foundations

Good to Know

Money Dance FAQs

What is a money dance at a wedding?
A fun tradition where guests pin or hand money to the newlyweds for a quick dance, helping fund the honeymoon. It usually runs one or two songs.
What songs are good for the money dance?
Either tongue-in-cheek money songs like Gold Digger and Rich Girl, or upbeat crowd-pleasers so the line keeps moving. Your DJ keeps it fun and quick.
How long should the money dance last?
Usually one or two songs, about five to eight minutes. Your DJ paces the line so everyone gets a turn without it dragging.

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