Welcome to the July 2025 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music” – your go-to guide for building unforgettable wedding playlists.
Each month, we spotlight brand-new songs with lyrics, emotional context, and fun facts to help DJs find the perfect soundtrack for the big day.
New wedding song ideas from June 2025:
Positions
Stryv, Malachiii & Adam Port
June 27, 2025
An energetic, rhythm-heavy track perfect for dance floor transitions or cocktail hour grooves.
Notable Lyrics: “Feel the rhythm all in ya system, vibe / Move ya hips and switch the position / Cannot resist wanna touch and kiss you”
Fun Facts: The group’s previous hit “Move” earned over a billion streams and even got a Camila Cabello rework. Srtyv is originally from NY, Malachiii hails from CA, and Adam Port was born in Germany. Port is known as “a vibe DJ”.
THE ONE.
Kesha
June 27, 2025
An upbeat, hype love song to celebrate on a wedding day high note.
Notable Lyrics: “It’s been a long road to say goodbye / And now I know that it can’t be broken / I finally found the love / Baby, I’m the one”
Fun Facts: The song is the fifth single from her upcoming album Period. Kesha sings about reclaiming self-love and achieving personal victory after heartbreak. “THE ONE.” quickly hit #1 on the US iTunes Chart, marking her first debut at the top since “Die Young”.
Mr Electric Blue
Benson Boone
June 20, 2025
An upbeat song to play as guests arrive at the reception for a fun vibe.
Notable Lyrics: “And, oh, you got electric soul / You lеt the good times roll / Mr. Electric Bluе”
Fun Facts: “Mr Electric Blue” is the second track on Boone’s sophomore album American Heart. The music video humorously addresses criticism like being called a ‘one-hit wonder’ or a gimmick for doing backflips on stage. Boone even wears a “one‑hit wonder” T-shirt in scenes.
This Side Of Heaven
Max McNown
June 20, 2025
This is a romantic love song made for a first dance as a married couple.
Notable Lyrics: “Baby, those days and nights, I thought I was living / You’re as good as it gets on this side of heaven / When it’s you and I, there’s nothing I’m missing”
Fun Facts: The track is a romantic ode, where McNown sings that his love is “as good as it gets on this side of heaven,” capturing the pure magic of finding the love of your life. The song was inspired by Ray Lamontagne’s folk-blues and Chris Stapleton’s soulful country sounds.
Forever
CKay
June 13, 2025
An Afrobeats love song is ideal for an afterparty or cocktail party.
Notable Lyrics: “Me and you together / Forever, forever / And ever, and ever”
Fun Facts: “Forever” is the lead single from CKay’s new EP CKay The Second. The song is about undying love – a love that lives forever. The song is described as a dreamy Afro‑R&B vibe.
Hoedown
INK
June 13, 2025
A fun choice for country line dancing track.
Notable Lyrics: “If you see a pretty girl, grab her by the hand / Say, ‘Hey there, baby, can I have this dance?’ / Do your dance, dance, dance, do your dance”
Fun Facts: “Hoedown” blends rock & roll swagger with country flair. The song has sparked viral TikTok line-dance challenges, with instructors creating routines and INK herself encouraging fans to learn the choreography.
Good Times & Tan Lines
Zach Top
June 9, 2025
A fun country party song to get everyone dancing from a trending artist.
Notable Lyrics: “Good times and tan lines / Cold beer and summer nights / That was all there was to life”
Fun Facts: The song is the lead single from his upcoming album Ain’t In It For My Health. Fans call it ‘Chattahoochee repackaged’, a nod to Alan Jackson’s classic – it’s nostalgic fun for summer weddings. Zach famously never learned to ride a bike.
HIDEAWAY
Switch Disco, Tones And I
June 6, 2025
I would call this an uptempo cocktail hour song for an EDM vibe.
Notable Lyrics: “Baby, I love the way that there’s nothing sure / Baby, don’t stop me, hideaway with me some more”
Fun Facts: This version is a fresh cover of Kiesza’s 2014 debut smash “Hideaway”, which originally topped the UK Singles Chart and became the third-fastest selling single that year.
Save My Love
Marshmello, Ellie Goulding & AVAION
June 6, 2025
An EDM dance track prime for a reception dance set for EDM fans.
Notable Lyrics: “Just tell me if you’re ready, ’cause if you’re ready / I am too / I’ll save my lovе for you / It’s all for you”
Fun Facts: This track marks the first studio collaboration between Marshmello, Ellie Goulding, and German producer AVAION. At the end of the song, Marshmello snuck in his signature logo inside the audio. Run a spectrogram analysis at the song’s end, and you’ll see Marshmello’s iconic logo embedded in the audio – a hidden Easter egg for fans.
God Went Crazy
Teddy Swims
June 5, 2025
A romantic pop hit with Swim’s unique voice is ideal for a slow love dance.
Notable Lyrics: “I prayed for you / There’s a light in your eyes every color in the sky / Don’t come close to / Yеah, I’m made for you”
Fun Facts: The song is the lead single from his upcoming 32-track album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition). His single “Lose Control” shattered records with a historic 93-week run on the Billboard Hot 100.
Las Vegas-based Matthew Campbell is the author of the Wedding MusicLetter.
