Here, a quick snapshot of our reception playlist, including our picks for special dances and presentations throughout the night, along with a few must-plays and don’t-plays once the dance party is in full swing. Our main goal is to include a wide range of song genres, so that each guest will hear something throughout the night that appeals to him or her. Take a look, and let me know what you think!
Cocktail Hour
“As Time Goes By” – Casablanca
“That’s Amore” – Dean Martin
“California Dreamin’” – Mammas & Papas
First Dance
“Fly Me To The Moon” – Frank Sinatra
Pre-Dinner Party Dance
“Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey
Dinner
“My Wish” – Rascal Flatts
“And I Love Her” – Beatles
“The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
Post-Dinner Dancing
“Accidentally In Love” – Counting Crows
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – Michael Buble
“Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond
“Waking Up In Vegas” – Katy Perry
Cake Cutting
“Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies
Anniversary Dance
“Through The Years” – Kenny Rogers
Bouquet Toss
“This One’s For The Girls” – Martina McBride
Garter Toss
“All You Need Is Love” – Beatles
End-of-Night Party Songs
“Save The Last Dance” – Michael Buble
“(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” – Dirty Dancing
Grand Exit
“Blue Hawaii” – Elvis
Do Not Play
Chicken Dance
Hokey Pokey
Which songs top your must-play list, and which are definitely off-limits?
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I absolutely adore Sugar, Sugar! It's one of my all-time favorites. Do some DJs really play the chicken dance at a reception? LOL
ReplyDeleteThe list looks great, we have a few of the same songs on our list as well.
ReplyDeleteWe def wanted everyone to get on the dance list and since both of our families are from Africa and the Caribbean, we had a long list of must have songs for the DJ. YOur list looks great and I'm sure the guests will enjoy the music like ours did.
ReplyDeleteI may be stealing some of the songs on your list! We don't have one yet!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your DNP list and you have tons of songs that I loved, considered or played for similar events at our own wedding :) We're on the same page, girl!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun mix of songs that will appeal to all age groups! I love that Katie Perry song :)
ReplyDeleteWe will be playing a mix of bhangra and hip-hop during the dancing portion of our wedding. Not much for the older generation, but I suspect they won't be doing too much dancing anyhow, and I want our friends to have a great time with the music we listen to when we go out to bars and clubs.
Oh, girl. It took us an eternity to get a playlist down. There are just too many good songs out there! Of course, we didn't take the time to synch ours up with the events of the day. Yours looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the blog!
Great list - Sweet Caroline, All you need is love - yay!
ReplyDeleteI love your playlist. I personally love the The Beatles' And I love her. I kind of imagine you guys to dance the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, The time of my life also. That's the coolest.
ReplyDeleteRAD playlist - especially love your first dance and cake cutting choices. It's going to be one heck of a good night!
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