Alex Rimell Sax playing Sax at a wedding.

From ceremony classics to dance floor fillers, here’s how to add magic to your wedding day with some of the best ABBA songs.

When it comes to wedding music, few bands deliver pure joy quite like ABBA. Whether it’s a beautiful ballad for your ceremony or a disco anthem to fill the dance floor, ABBA’s iconic sound brings instant nostalgia, energy and feel good vibes, perfect for a wedding!

From previous weddings, I can say first hand: ABBA songs sound amazing with live sax layered in. So if you’re dreaming of some Mamma Mia moments at your wedding, here’s my ultimate list of ABBA songs to consider – and how they work for different parts of your day.

Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception

1 – I Have A Dream

A heartfelt, dreamy classic with timeless lyrics. Ideal as a ceremony entrance or background music for a calm drinks reception and sounds beautiful with soft sax melodies over the verses.

2 – Slipping Through My Fingers

A gentle, emotional track perfect for a parent focused moment. Normally this could be a song just before the bride walks down the aisle. I’ve performed this one at a few weddings and it always creates a personal, touching atmosphere.

3 – Chiquitita

A melodic ballad with a folky charm, perfect for setting a relaxed, warm tone earlier in the day.

4 – Fernando

This one holds a special place in my heart as it was the song I played my cousin down the aisle to in April 2023 at Parley Manor. With a slightly epic, cinematic quality, this is a great background piece for the drinks reception, especially in beautiful outdoor spaces.

Wedding Breakfast & Transition to Party

5 – Lay All Your Love On Me

A great upbeat one to build energy into the evening. Ideal as background music with a beat, or even live layered into your DJ set later on.

6 – Waterloo

Let the fun begin! Whether as a walk-in song for the evening or during dinner, this one kicks off the party atmosphere with its unmistakable beat and catchy hook.

Evening Party Sax Anthems

7 – Dancing Queen

The ultimate ABBA wedding song. Sax is made for this one, especially when layered into the final chorus for a huge singalong moment. I often save this for the end of my set and it never fails.

@alexrimellsax Always great fun ending the evening with a bit of ABBA! 🪩🕺💃 #DancingQueen #ABBA #Sax #Musician #Party #Fyp #PartyMusician ♬ original sound – alexrimellsax

8 – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

Instantly recognisable, with one of the most iconic intros in pop history. Works perfectly for sax riffs and building energy on the dance floor.

@alexrimellsax POV: You request ABBA at your wedding. Loved doing this set with EA DJs for a wedding at @The Norfolk Mead captured by Wren River Social. #Sax #Wedding #WeddingIdeas #ABBA #Musician #WeddingMusic ♬ original sound – alexrimellsax

9 – Mamma Mia

This one brings the house down and gets guests of every generation dancing. It’s fun, theatrical and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

10 – Does Your Mother Know

A cheeky, upbeat choice that brings disco vibes and great crowd interaction. Perfect for keeping the tempo up during a live sax and DJ set.

Planning a wedding filled with disco, nostalgia and singalong moments? Let’s build a set that includes your ABBA favourites, whether for a dreamy ceremony entrance or a party to remember. Get in touch to book your wedding sax set.

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