Tip #1
Music makes your wedding memorable. Give it a little attention, and you'll be happy you did. The music should reflect the overall style of your wedding as well as your style as a couple.
This is where your playlists come in. You can customize your playlists for your social hour, dinner and dance. Your DJ will
use your playlists to keep the guests entertained and on the dance floor.
Also, make sure you create your "do not play" list. You don't want a song with negative associations to pop up.
Tip #3
It's common to hear of great songs to use for your first dance, father-daughter dance, wedding party dance and so on. Yet, sometimes you get stuck when creating the rest of your playlist for the night. With help from theknot.com, we're providing you 10 great new ideas for songs to add to your music list!
1."Lucky" by Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillet
Who will like it: The bride and groom and the rest of the lovebirds.
When to play it: The first dance.
2."Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
Who will like it: Everyone.
When to play it: During the cocktail hour or between dinner courses.
3."Good Time" by Alan Jackson
Who will like it: The country-music lovers.
When to play it: Right after dinner.
4."The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson
Who will like it: The romantics and nostalgics.
When to play it: The cake cutting.
5."Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyonce
Who will like it: All the single ladies.
When to play it: The bouquet toss.
6. "Beautiful" by Akon
Who will like it: Couples and hip-hop enthusiasts.
When to play it: As one of the first slow songs after dinner.
7."So What" by P!nk
Who will like it: All the single guests.
When to play it: Following a slow song to get everyone back out on the dance floor.
8. "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa
Who will like it: Your guests who like to dance.
When to play it: Once the elderly guests have left and it's time to get the party started.
9. "Green Light" by John Legend
Who will like it: Couples and any singles who may have paired up at the end of the night.
When to play it: Toward the end of the evening.
10. "When the Night Comes" by Dan Auerbach
Who will like it: All the couples.
When to play it: As the last slow song at the end of the night.
Regardless of the song you'd like to choose, our DJs are more than willing to help you compile to perfect song list for your wedding reception.
Something unique for your ceremony: This song is a mix of Taylor Swift's "Love Story" and Coldplay's "Viva la Vida".
Listen to the sample on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3d6SFcDys
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Tip #2
Everyone wants their guests to walk away saying, "I danced all night, and my feet are killing me."
Filling the floor - Chances are your guests represent a variety of ages. This can be musically tricky, but we start the night off with hits by classic artists such as Frank Sinatra. The key is to get the older guests on the dance floor during the early part of the reception, they're
more likely to stay as the contemporary tunes are played.
Additionally, have the best man and maid of honor lead the way by encouraging your guests to get out and dance.
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