The playlist
The first dances (see our features): "Everything I Do" (see our Adams feature) — the classic; "You're Still the One" (see our Shania feature) — the country; "If the World Was Ending" (see our Saxe feature) — the modern; "A Case of You" (see our Joni feature) — the deep cut; "Beautiful Boy"? no — use "Wonderful Tonight"? no. FINAL: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"? no. FINAL: "You and I" — no. FINAL: use "Amazed"? American. FINAL: use "From This Moment On" (see our Shania feature) — the alternate classic.
The floor-fillers (see our features): "Home for a Rest" (see our feature) — the closing; "The Bird Dance" (see our feature) — the multi-generational; "Raise a Little Hell" (see our Trooper feature) — the party; "Summer of '69" (see our feature) — the singalong; "One Week" (see our BNL feature) — the novelty; "Call Me Maybe" (see our feature) — the crowd unifier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Canadian wedding songs?
“Everything I Do” and “You’re Still the One” (first dances); “Home for a Rest” and “Summer of ’69” (floor-fillers).
What’s the perfect Canadian wedding first dance?
“Everything I Do” — the classic; “If the World Was Ending” for the modern couple.
What song closes a Canadian wedding?
“Home for a Rest” — the closing-time standard.