You’ve been preparing for your big day for months, running from one venue to the other, chasing your caterers, sending out invites, receiving eager well-wishers and ironing out any family misunderstandings before they had time to erupt into full-blown Shakespearean tragedies.

And on the big day itself, you woke up before dawn, held court to an army of hairdressers, and after carefully choosing every item on your reception menu, haven’t had a bite to eat all day.

And for that vertical expression, you need plenty of energy

The result? The big day was a success. However, your energy reserve is close to empty. But before crashing out, there’s one thing you still need to do: dance. And for that vertical expression, you need plenty of energy.

But fear not because we’ve come up with the kind of playlist for which you don’t need a lot of energy (well, you actually do, but you’ll find that it comes naturally) or an arsenal of complicated moves. All you need to do, as Grace Jones sings, is “Breathe to the rhythm, dance to the rhythm.”

Lead the dance and you’ll soon have all the guests - octogenarian grandparents included - out of their seats.

Happy by Pharrell Williams

Until recently, you couldn’t tune in to a station or walk into a bar without hearing the happy-clappy beat of this chart topper. No surprise there because, more than any other song in recent pop history, Happy is a simple celebration of being happy for the sake of it. Add some cool and smooth moves by Pharrell Williams and you have a winner on your hands and feet.

Rock the Casbah by the Clash

In real life, you would not risk inviting punk legends the Clash to your wedding reception – just imagine the trail of destruction they would leave behind them. However, their hit Rock the Casbah is just perfect for a dance party – it has the right beats, a hint of exotica and lyrics everyone can sing along to.

Heart of Glass by Blondie

You may not have lived the end of the 1970s and the beginning of the 1980s - or maybe you did but can’t remember anything. However, Blondie’s Heart of Glass will certainly sound familiar. Crystal-clear synths, throbbing rhythm and Debby Harry’s haunting vocals will have everyone trying out moves from their youth.

Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen

The boy from New Jersey is particularly good at filling a stadium and belting out anthems at the top of his gravelly voice. Well, you have your crowd, so why not treat them to one of Springsteen’s most loved numbers?

Take on Me by A-ha

Back in the 1980s, the boys from A-ha looked too good to be true. Yet the Norwegian trio didn’t just have pin-up looks – they could also make some great music. Their debut single Take on Me is the jewel in A-ha’s crown. Morten Harket’s voice is like the fabled Pied Piper – it will lead everyone to a happy dance.

Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees

This is one of those songs that, no matter how old you are, helps you rediscover your inner funk. It’s just magnetic. Dust off your disco moves and surrender to a song that remains, despite its years, supremely cool.

Hey Ya! by Outkast

The funk bassline, a simple chorus and a hand-clapping refrain is what you need for your wedding dance. And those are all ingredients which Outkast’s 2003 hit Hey Ya! delivers in spades.