15 ALTERNATIVE PARTY SONGS FOR YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION

Welcome… This is a safe space.

A space where you won’t just hear Come On Eileen, Don’t Stop Believin’, or Dancing Queen.

But hey, not to badmouth the classics (they’re classics for a reason after all), but the modern-day alternative couple just want a bit more. Music is such a huge part of Alternative Wedding Co.’s foundation, and I often find that my couples’ weddings and inspo are heavily music-based. It’s the core of us emo’s!

So let’s get into a list of bangers that you’ll DEFFO want at your wedding reception:

FIRST DATE – BLINK-182

It’s on-theme, it’s a banger, it’s blink-182. What more could you need to kick off your reception? Emo icons.

BEATING HEART BABY – HEAD AUTOMATICA

An absolute emo bop to get everyone on the dance floor.

STACY’S MOM – FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE

NO ONE can deny singing along to this classic, let’s be real.

I WANT YOU BACK – A LOSS FOR WORDS

Everyone knows the lyrics because it’s a cover, but it has that pop punk vibe that’ll match your day perfectly!

KISS ME – NEW FOUND GLORY

Talking of covers, everyone knows this song, so it’s the perfect meet in the middle to get everyone up on the dance floor.

YEAR 3000 – BUSTED

No matter what your music taste, you’re gonna know this. All-rounder!

FAT LIP – SUM 41

One of the OG classics, timeless and the perfect alternative song to get your wedding guests up on the dance floor.

WANT YOU BAD – THE OFFSPRING

Who can resist screaming ‘I WANT YOU BADDDDDD’ from the top of your lungs surrounded by all your favourite emos on the dance floor.

DANCE DANCE – FALL OUT BOY

That drum beat at the beginning is like a beacon for all pop punk millennials to enter the dance floor.

SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE – A DAY TO REMEMBER

Another cover, another classic. The perfect banger.

I’M NOT OKAY (I PROMISE) – MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

Is it even an alternative playlist with this? Let’s be real (trust me)

SK8ER BOI – AVRIL LAVIGNE

Can I make it any more obvious? Absolute banger, don’t act as if you h8 it.

STILL INTO YOU – PARAMORE

Perfect wedding bop, lyrics on point, and the best sort of dance floor hit.

HOLIDAY – GREENDAY

Everyone knows this one, right?!

HAPPY SONG – BRING ME THE HORIZON

You just know everyone is gonna be up on the dance floor singing their hearts out to this one.

WHY ALTERNATIVE WEDDING MUSIC MATTERS

Your wedding playlist sets the tone for the entire evening. Choosing alternative wedding songs means:

• your dance floor feels authentic and you
• your guests remember your wedding (not just another copy & paste playlist)
• you actually enjoy every second of it, cos it’s bangers you love

The best weddings aren’t the most traditional ones, they are the ones that feel real.

LET’S MAKE YOUR WEDDING FEEL LIKE YOU

If you’re planning an alternative wedding and want a photographer who gets it, the music, the vibes, and the mosh pits on the dance floor (and will be singing along to the emo bangers with you) – I’d love to hear all about your plans.

Ready to create a wedding that feels like you? Get in touch to chat about your day, your music taste, and how I can capture every scream-your-heart-out moment on the dance floor.

👉🏻 Enquire now and let’s get weird 🤘🏻