The cake cutting is a quick moment in your reception, but it’s a fun one. It’s often one of the first things you do together as a married couple during the celebration.
The music here doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to fit the tone and keep the moment light and enjoyable.
Choosing the Right Song
This is not a long or formal moment, so keep it simple.
- Choose something fun or upbeat
- It can be romantic, but doesn’t have to be
- Lighthearted songs often work best
- The moment usually lasts under a minute
Popular Cake Cutting Songs
These songs consistently work well:
- Maroon 5 – Sugar
- James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- DNCE – Cake By The Ocean
- The Archies – Sugar, Sugar
- Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
- Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
- Jack Johnson – Better Together
- Bruno Mars – Marry You
- Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True
- Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours
A Few Different Directions
If you want something a little different:
- Dean Martin – That’s Amore
- Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
- Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
- Plain White T’s – 1, 2, 3, 4
- Zac Brown Band – Loving You Easy
A Quick Tip
Timing can make a big difference with the cake cutting.
If it happens in the middle of open dancing, it can interrupt the energy on the dance floor and make it harder to build that momentum back up. One option is to schedule the cake cutting during dinner, just before toasts.
This allows:
- The catering team time to cut and serve the cake
- Guests a chance to grab dessert
- The dance floor to build naturally afterward
If you’re planning to combine it with other traditions like the bouquet or garter toss, it can also work well later in the evening. I’ll help guide the timing so everything flows smoothly.