If you are looking for those right tunes for all ages at your wedding to enjoy, Motown music produced a large range of classics that are still loved today! The best Motown songs for weddings are those easily recognizable, upbeat tunes that every generation knows. Motown was originally a record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. The name “Motown” is a blend of “motor” and “town,” a nickname associated with Detroit, a huge auto city.
Motown features key combinations of soul, jazz, and blues, marking it with upbeat tempos, catchy rhythms, and iconic lyrics. The best Motown songs for weddings are the ones with upbeat tunes that everyone can sing and dance to.
My Girl | The Temptations
Released in 1965, My Girl is a fantastic choice for weddings. This song is easily a top favorite for the First Dance or Father/Daughter dance.
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg | The Temptations
Hit single by Grammy Award winner The Temptations, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg is a well-known and well loved crowd favorite. It is a song that is sure to get all on the dance floor.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough | Marvin Gaye
This happy, high energy vibe song is a must for best Motown songs for weddings. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough is a romantic, danceable song that provides timeless moments with you and your guests.
Sign, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) | Stevie Wonder
You can’t have a list of the best Motown songs for weddings without listing Sign, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) by Stevie Wonder. This song was listed #1 on US Best Selling Soul Singles for a reason. It is a popular choice for many occasions during your wedding. It is a favorite among bridal parties for entrances, bride and grooms for ceremony recessionals, and more!
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) | The Four Tops
One of the most well-known Motown songs of all time and Billboard’s R&B top hit. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) is a spirited and fast-paced tune that is perfect for any wedding reception.
I Want You Back | Jackson 5
Definitely a song that gets people out of their chairs and on the dance floor. I Want You Back is a must have for best Motown songs for weddings. Guests of all ages love it and will dance to it!
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