You’ve got two favourite songs. Or maybe three. One’s slow and sentimental, the other’s upbeat and unexpected — and you love them both.
Why choose?
More and more couples are saying goodbye to the single-track first dance and embracing fun, creative wedding dance mashup ideas that blend multiple songs and styles into one unforgettable routine.
At Wedding Dance Sydney, we love helping couples create surprise mashups that bring the wow-factor — while still keeping it meaningful, manageable, and totally you.
If you’re wondering whether a mashup is right for your big moment, here’s how to do it right.
1. Why Mashups Work (When Done Well)
Mashups let you:
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Show off your personalities
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Balance romance with fun
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Surprise your guests
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Keep everyone engaged from start to finish
When choreographed with care, a mashup delivers elegance and entertainment — the best of both worlds.
2. Start with a Meaningful Base Song
Begin with a slow or sentimental track that feels personal and traditional — this grounds the routine emotionally before the switch-up.
Popular slow dance starters:
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“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
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“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
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“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Kina Grannis
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“All of Me” – John Legend (piano version)
This part sets the tone and gives everyone that romantic moment they’re expecting — before you flip the script.
3. Add a Fun or Unexpected Twist
Then, bring the energy. Drop into something that:
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Makes you both laugh
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Gets guests clapping or cheering
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Lets your personalities shine
Ideas include:
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A 90s throwback
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A TikTok-inspired clip
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Latin, swing or hip-hop
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A silly or nostalgic track (e.g. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” or “Footloose”)
We’ll help with music editing so transitions are clean and seamless.
4. Keep It Short, Sharp and Balanced
The magic of a mashup is in the contrast. But you don’t need a full four minutes of dance theatre.
Ideal timing:
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30–60 seconds per song
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Total length: 2–3 minutes
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Limit to 2–4 songs max
We choreograph routines that feel energetic and impressive without exhausting you or your audience.
5. Choreograph with Intention
Your mashup should still tell a story. Transitions should feel smooth, not jarring.
We help you:
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Link sections with gestures or poses
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Use musical cues to guide transitions
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Shift from slow to fast tempo with confidence
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Maintain a consistent visual theme
You don’t need to be advanced dancers to pull it off — just guided by the right hands.
6. Practise in Sections, Then Stitch It Together
Learn each part of the mashup separately before practising the full routine.
This keeps things:
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Less overwhelming
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Easier to memorise
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More focused and fun
You’ll build muscle memory for each segment, then fine-tune the transitions.
7. Make the Final Move Memorable
End on a high note — literally or figuratively.
Try:
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A clean final pose
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A dramatic dip or spin
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A final slow-hold that calls back to the opening track
We choreograph endings that get a round of applause — and look great in photos.
Conclusion
If you can’t settle on just one vibe for your first dance, good news: you don’t have to. A creative, well-choreographed mashup lets you honour your love story your way — mixing romance with surprise and a whole lot of personality.
At Wedding Dance Sydney, we’ll help you bring your mashup vision to life with seamless edits, personalised choreography, and plenty of fun along the way.
Because your first dance should be as unique, surprising, and joyful as your love story.
FAQ
Absolutely! Mashups are a great way to showcase different parts of your personality as a couple. We help you edit and choreograph the transition points so the flow feels natural and exciting.
We recommend 2 to 4 songs. Any more can feel overwhelming or too long. Keeping it short and impactful helps hold your guests’ attention and keeps the routine manageable.
Start with a romantic or slow song, then add something upbeat or playful. The contrast is what makes the mashup fun. Choose songs that mean something to you or reflect your shared vibe.
Yes — to make the transitions smooth and to ensure audio levels match. At Wedding Dance Sydney, we offer professional song edits that blend your chosen tracks seamlessly.
Not necessarily. We break the routine into easy-to-learn sections. It can actually be easier to memorise when it’s divided into smaller chunks — especially if the songs are very different.
Yes. We design routines for all skill levels. The choreography will be suited to your pace and ability — whether you want it sweet and simple or high-energy and dramatic.
Many couples do! It adds an element of surprise and fun to your reception. Watching your guests’ reactions as you switch songs mid-dance is always a highlight.
Absolutely — that’s what makes mashups so fun! You might start with a waltz, move into salsa, then finish with a pop routine. We’ll guide you through every transition with style and safety in mind.
We recommend 2–3 minutes total. That gives you enough time to build energy without tiring yourselves or losing the crowd’s attention. Each song segment should be about 30–60 seconds.
Yes! Mashups are one of our specialities. We’ll help you choose songs, edit your track, and choreograph a dynamic, crowd-pleasing routine that feels authentic to your relationship.