99 Best Money Dance Wedding Songs (Dollar Dance 2024)

During the dollar dance (also known as the money dance), guests pay to dance with the bride and groom, giving them money to start their new life together. Many couples choose to have their friends and families pin bills to the bride’s gown or simply slip them a buck or two, but having a traditional dollar dance can make it more fun.

There are two different ways to choose the perfect song for your dollar dance. If you want something cheeky, try “Material Girl” by Madonna or “Gold Digger” by Kanye West. If you want to keep things sentimental, go for songs by James Taylor, The Beatles, or Billy Joel.

We’ve compiled a list of 99 best dollar dancing songs to play at your wedding.

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Our Top 10 Money Dance Songs

“Millionaire” by Chris Stapleton
“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
“From The Ground Up” by Dan + Shay
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
“If I Had $1,000,000” by Barenaked Ladies
“Rich Man” by Little Big Town
“I’ll Be There” by Jackson 5
“I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
“With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles
“Kiss the Bride” by Elton John

Funny Dollar Dance Songs

If you would like to keep it more light-hearted and fun, you can find a good dollar dance song here. These songs often refer to money or making money in some way. Have fun with it!

“Material Girl” by Madonna
“Billionaire” Travis McCoy ft. Bruno Mars
“Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani
“Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong
“Golddigger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx
“Opportunities (Let’s Make Lot’s of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys
“For The Love Of Money” by The O’Jays
“She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer
“With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles
“Money Changes Everything” by Cyndi Lauper
“Take The Money and Run” By Steve Miller Band
“Money For Nothing” by The Dire Straits
“Mo Money, Mo Problems” by Notorious BIG ft. Puff Daddy & Mase
“Money, Money, Money by ABBA
“Bills Bills Bills” by Destiny’s Child
“Money Talks” by AC/DC
“We’re In The Money” by Bing Crosby
“Rich Girl” by Hall & Oates
“Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles
“If I Had $1,000,000” by Barenaked Ladies
“Money Maker” by Ludacris
“Money” by Pink Floyd
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
“Super Disco Breakin’ (Money Makin’)” by Beastie Boys
“Just A Friend (You…You Got What I Need)” by Biz Markie
“Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani and Eve
“Money (In God We Trust)” by Extreme (We recommend playing the clean version)
“24k Magic” by Bruno Mars
“Ten Cents a Dance” by Doris Day
“Mony, Mony” by Billy Idol
“Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles

Traditional Money Dance Songs

Those couples who just want a nice song to dance to can choose from a variety of music styles:

“The Way you Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
“Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
“Thank You For Being A Friend” by Andrew Gold
“Save The Last Dance For Me” by Michael Bublé
“That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, and Elton John
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor
“Thank You For Bring A Friend” by Cynthia Fee (Theme to The Golden Girls)
“What A Wonderdful World” by Louis Armstrong
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
“Marry You” by Bruno Mars
“Come Dancing” by The Kinks
“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John
“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
“Faithfully” by Journey
“Over The Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“Have I Told You Lately” by Rod Stewart
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Franki Valli
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
“I’ll Be There” by Mariah Carey
“At Last” by Etta James
“L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole
“Kiss The Bride” by Elton John
“Let’s Dance” by David Bowie
“Private Dancer” by Tina Turner
“Dance The Night Away” by Van Halen

Country dollar dance songs

If you have a country wedding or rustic-themed wedding, consider one of these country songs for the dollar dance:

“Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
“Why Don’t We Just Dance” by Josh Turner
“Speechless” by Dan + Shay
“Millionaire” by Chris Stapleton
“Humble & Kind” by Tim McGraw
“She’s Everything” by Brad Paisley
“Could I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn
“Dance for Me” by Florida Georgia Line

Upbeat and unique songs for the money dance

If you’re looking for something non-traditional, you should play one or two of these fun upbeat dance songs. Let your guests show off their best dance moves at the dollar dance. This will be perfect for wedding photos and videos.

“Bust A Move” by Young MC
“Can’t Stop The Feeling” Justin Timberlake
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby
“Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
“Vogue” by Madonna
“Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 (featuring Christina Aguilera)
“Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
“Last Dance” by Donna Summer
“Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats
“Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb
“Twist & Shout” by The Beatles
“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga (ft. Colby O’Donis)
“Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C&C Music Factory
“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston

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FAQs bout the dollar dance/money dance

What’s the Money Dance?

The tradition of the dollar dance or money dance at wedding receptions can be a bit controversial in American culture. Essentially, the concept involves guests paying for the opportunity to dance with the bride or groom. Typically, the money collected is then saved and put towards the couple’s honeymoon. Despite the controversy, many couples still enjoy this unique and fun way to spend one-on-one time with their guests during the reception. Fortunately, the money dance can also be adapted for same-sex couples, with guests lining up to dance and pinning dollar bills to the dress or in a bag.

How many songs should you choose for the dollar dance (money dance)?

This depends on how many guests you have at your wedding reception.
For the average wedding size (around 150 guests), you can expect your DJ to play 2 songs for the dollar dance. Once the line starts getting towards the end, your DJ can simply fade the last song and go back to open dancing

*Tip: Since your dance floor will be empty when the dollar dance is over, we recommend having your DJ play a slow song for couples to get them all back on the dance floor.

How do you do the dollar dance?

There are many different ways to do the money dance since it has roots in many different cultures and countries.

Dollar dance is usually done in the United States as follows:

Your DJ announces the dollar dance and let’s guests know that they can give whatever amount they want to share a quick dance with the bride or groom (or two brides or two grooms).
The best man and maid of honor hold a basket or box (this is where the money will go) and form two lines.
Guests get into the line for the person that they want to dance with.
Each guest puts their dollar (or whatever they want to give) into the basket/box
They head onto the dance floor and dance for a while (the amount of time will depend on how many guests are in line). If there are not a lof of people waiting, you can let them dance longer. If there is a huge line, the best man or maid of honor can send the next person in line out to cut in.
The goal is to keep the dollar dance to about 2 songs.

Is the dollar dance tacky?

Many people think the dollar dance is outdated and tacky, but it can be a fun tradition if you want to keep your wedding traditional (making things like the bouquet/garter, shoe game, anniversary dance, etc.).

I personally enjoy when couples choose a fun upbeat song instead of a slow song. The reason we like it so much is that it gives your guests a great time (better photos and videos too).

Check out the upbeat song list below if you haven’t already.

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