In early May, I asked FiveThirtyEight readers to send in their wedding reception set lists, and good God, did you deliver. I received 163 playlists with 9,281 songs among them. As a result, I'm ...

A great playlist — from a DJ or a trusty iPod — can make the difference between a fun-filled, dance-happy wedding bash and a sad, deserted dance floor. Making said playlist means more than choosing ...

After choosing to spend the rest of your life with someone you love, you may have to make another big decision: What will be the first dance song at your wedding? A couple’s first dance symbolizes the ...

When planning a wedding, the dress, venue, flowers, and food are all important, but nothing makes or breaks a reception like the music. Whether you choose a band, DJ, or make a playlist yourself, with ...

Research has revealed that Whitney Houston’s 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' is the most popular wedding song of all time, appearing on a quarter of wedding-related playlists on Spotify. It is often ...

The 'big day' top 40 playlist also included 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, Toploader’s 'Dancing in the Moonlight', and 'Mr Brightside', by The Killers. 'Single Ladies', by Beyonce, and 'One Love', by ...

In early May, I asked FiveThirtyEight readers to send in their wedding reception set lists, and good God, did you deliver. I received 163 playlists with 9,281 songs among them. As a result, I'm ...