The cake cutting lasts about a minute, but it is one of the most photographed moments of the reception. A fun song gives guests a reason to gather around. Here are the cake cutting songs our couples have used, plus more ideas.
Cake cutting songs our couples have used
- “Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
- “Love on Top” – Beyoncé
- “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
- “Dancing in the Moonlight” – Toploader
- “Sugar” – Maroon 5
- “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” – James Taylor
- “Better Together” – Jack Johnson
- “Until the End of Time” – Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé
- “Two Occasions” – The Deele
- “Sweet Life” – Frank Ocean
- “Yummy” – Justin Bieber
- “ILYSB” – LANY
- “Accidentally in Love” – Counting Crows
- “CAKE” – ITZY
Sweet and classic
- “Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies
- “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops
- “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers
- “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” – Stevie Wonder
Funny and on the nose
- “Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
- “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard
- “Sugar” – Maroon 5
- “Ice Cream” – BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez
Some couples go for rap cake cutting songs with “cake” or “cut” in the title. Many of those are explicit, so ask us for the clean edit if grandparents are watching.
Cultural moments at the cake
At one Persian wedding we played, the cake cutting turned into a knife dance, with family members dancing the knife to the couple before they cut. If your family has a tradition like that, we plan the music and the MC cues around it.
Tips for the cake cutting
- Pick upbeat cake cutting songs. The moment is short, and a slow song can make it feel longer than it is.
- Give your photographer a heads-up. We announce the cake cutting so guests and your photographer are ready.
- Many couples cut the cake right after dinner or right before open dancing, so it flows straight into the party.
Planning your wedding music?
Every couple we work with gets a planning app for must-play and do-not-play songs, plus planning calls with DJ Wrex. We edit songs for the cake cutting and other reception moments so they start and end where you want them. DJ Wrex plays weddings across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Temecula.
Send us your date to check availability.
Still deciding on cake cutting songs? Listen to DJ Wrex’s mixes on SoundCloud for ideas.
Planning a wedding or event?
DJ Wrex performs at one event per day. Tell us your date and we’ll send packages and pricing if he’s available.
