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As you can imagine, brides take quite a long time to decide what song to choose. The main reason for which this happens is because there are plenty beautiful songs, especially written for such moments and it is quite hard to choose from something beautiful the most beautiful thing. Therefore, one thing the bride can do is ask her father to help her out. After all, it is a song on which both of them will dance and if the father does not know the song, things can be messy on the dance floor. It is very important for them to share a dance on a song they both know and understand, otherwise they may find it hard to dance and be synchronized for the whole song.

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Even so, there are plenty brides who simply cannot imagine letting their fathers know about what song they have chosen, so as to make them a surprise. The most important thing you need to know is that your father is quite an old man by now and he probably does not know all the new songs that have gone out. For some people that thing can be crippling, as not knowing a song might make them feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is not wise to hide from your father the song you have picked out to be the song of your beautiful and intimate moment. If you want to choose the best song, you must see which one makes you cry the most. It is well known that a good song makes people cry and such a father – daughter moment in the wedding reception is actually quite emotional and people usually cry. Therefore, you’ll know that you’ve picked out the right song if everyone’s crying.

Most Popular Father – Daughter Songs

As you can imagine, throughout time, artists have come up with more and more songs for this beautiful and very emotional moment in the wedding ceremony. Most of them chose to write slow songs, so as to give brides and fathers a chance to share a nice, calm moment, but there are also some exceptions, such as Sweet Child O’ Mineplayed by the Guns N’ Roses. Still, there are plenty brides who choose this song for their father – daughter moments and as it turns out, they are quite successful in creating a beautiful and, at the same time, very emotional atmosphere. There are, however, some seriously deep songs used for this type of moment and some of them are listed below.

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• And Then They Do, played by Trace Adkins;
• I’ll Remember, played by Madonna;
• Because You Loved Me, played by Celine Dion;
• In My Daughter’s Eyes, played by Martina McBride;
• Butterfly Kisses, played by Bob Carlisle;
• Daddy’s Girl, played by Red Sovine;
• In My Life, played by The Beatles;
• Isn’t She Lovely, played by Stevie Wonder;
• Dance with My Father, played by Luther Vandross;
• There You’ll Be, played by Faith Hill.
  

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As you can imagine, these are only ten of the most beautiful and popular songs that brides can choose to dance on with their father for their father – daughter moment. The only thing that the bride needs to know is that the song must express the feelings she has for the man who was there for her ever since she was born; the man who protected and loved her no matter what and who will continue to do so, even though now she belongs to someone else. Therefore, it is quite an important thing to choose the right song, otherwise you may not be able to let your father now just how much he means to you and how much you love him.

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There are many more songs and also among the most popular are also such songs as Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are; Frank Sinatra’s The Way You Look Tonight, Paul Simon’s Father and Daughter, Ray Allaire’s A Song for My Daughter and Carole Kind’s Child of Mine. All these songs are meant to show just how strong the connection between a father and his daughter can be and this is the main reason for which brides should take their time when it comes to choosing the right song. One way to do it is by asking your father to be there and help you out. You will want him to know what song you pick out, so as to be able to prepare for the moment.

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There are even fathers and daughters who hire a dance teacher to help them out with choreography or other such things and there is nothing wrong with that. Actually, it is even better if the bride and her father have a special moment, with choreography and all. You want it to be one of the most special and beautiful moments in your life and you can do that, but you need to understand the latitude of the moment and just how important it is. Then, you have to make sure that the song you pick out for this moment is appropriate, that it allows you to be yourselves and feel comfortable and that it also has a beautiful message to send to all the fathers and daughters that are present at the wedding. Usually, all the fathers take their daughters for a dance during this moment and this is why it is so emotional.

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The music in a wedding reception is the one which is responsible for setting the mood and the overall atmosphere of the event and if the music is bad, everyone will feel bad and you do not want that to happen, especially because it is such an important event. Therefore, in order to avoid boredom to the wedding reception, you will have to choose some songs which are appropriate and whose messages are good for this type of event. Even more, the songs will also have to be romantic. There are plenty songs which have been used in weddings throughout time and some of them are the best for such events.

The Most Important Moments in the Wedding Reception

There are three very important moments in the wedding reception and they usually are the ones which start the party. One such moment is the first dance of the bride and groom, which is also the most emotional and beautiful moment in the entire party. For this dance, the bride and groom usually spend a lot of time deciding what the best song can be. Some couples decide to use a song they first danced on or maybe the song they heard when they first kissed. But, the truth of the matter is that most couples choose a song which is easy to dance on and which will also allow them to amaze all their wedding guests. Here are some of the most popular songs used for the first dance of the bride and groom.

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• You Are My First, My Last, My Everything, by Barry White;
• Take My Breath Away, by Berlin;
• The Rose, by Bette Midler;
• Our Love Is Here to Stay, by Billie Holiday;
• Just the Way You Are, by Billy Joel.

There are, of course, two other important moments in the wedding reception and one of them is about the dance shared by the father and the daughter. Usually, the bride wants to thank her father for all the sacrifices he has made in order to bring her up the way he did and this is the best way to show your father just how much you love and respect him. For this particular moment, both the bride and the father get together to choose the appropriate song and some of the most beautiful and popular father – daughter dance songs are listed below.

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• Butterfly Kiss, by Bob Carlisle;
• When Angels Fly; by Tony Ransom and The Heavenly Light Orchestra;
• I Loved Her First, by the group Heartland;
• Through the Years, by Kenny Rogers;
• Always Be Your Baby, by Natalie Grant.

And the third, but not the least important, there is also the mother – son dance, which also requires a special song. Mothers are the most important figures in our lives and usually boys get along better with their mothers. And if there is a certain moment in life when a man can tell her mother just how much he loves and appreciated all that she has done for him throughout the years, this is it. Grooms have this chance of sharing a dance and, at the same time, a beautiful and emotional moment with their mothers and if the song is appropriate and the message of the song is great, every guest who witnesses the dance will surely share a tear or two. Here are some of the most popular songs for the mother – son moment in the wedding reception.

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• I’ll Always Be Your Mother, by Jim McShane;
• A Mother’s Song, by T. Carter;
• A Song for Mama, by Boyz II Men;
• Every Mother’s Dream by Teresa James;
• Did You Know, by Bebe Winans.
  

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In what concerns the rest of the music that is going to be played at the wedding reception, couples need to make some intelligent decisions. Although they can choose to play mostly slow songs, so as to give all their guests a chance to share a romantic moment, regardless of their age, couples also have to choose some songs which are a little more filled with rhythm, so as to also make sure that everyone is going to have a little fun and songs such as Macarena or El Meneaito, although they might be weird, they are a lot of fun and everyone knows them, so there should not be problems for playing those.

There are also some other nice songs which can be played, for instance A Million Love Songs by Take That, One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston, Someone to Watch Over Meby Frank Sinatra or other such songs. The trick is to combine the slow songs with the ones which are more filled with rhythm, so as not to bore the guests. Finally, you need to understand that your wedding playlist should be much diversified and the only way to do it is by choosing both slow and romantic songs, which can be older or more recent, and songs like Macarena, which can bring a lot of fun into the party.

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If you cannot decide upon what songs to use or you do not want to deal with this thing, you can always hire a wedding band. They already have a repertoire and they know exactly what songs to play in order for you to have some beautiful moments at your wedding reception.

Most couples today face some real problems in planning their weddings due to several reasons, such as the severe lack of money and their total lack of know-how in matters of organizing such events. Therefore, for young  couples who decide to get married, things can get a little out of hand, but there is nothing like a good plan made ahead to help them out. So, if you want to start planning the biggest and most important day of your life, make sure you plan everything on paper and only then start doing things.

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However, no matter how hard it may be for couples to plan their weddings, the wedding reception is always a good way to relax. Given that the beautiful union of two people must be celebrated, there is rarely a wedding ceremony which is not followed by a proper wedding reception. This wedding reception also needs planning, but it is easier to come up with ideas related to this part of the wedding. Plus, it can be fun to set the décor yourselves. There is one very important thing which should not miss from the wedding reception and that thing is the music. Music is the element which sets the entire mood and atmosphere of the reception and an event such as this one, without music is not really something you would want to have.

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Therefore, when they plan the whole thing, couples also make time to choose the songs that are going to be played at the wedding. Of course, along with the songs which are full of rhythm and very danceable and very fun, as a matter of fact, there also need to be some slow songs. There are certain moments in the wedding reception which need a particular atmosphere and there is nothing better than a slow song to assure that that will happen. Throughout time, all couples have chosen at least a dozen slow songs for their wedding reception, so as to assure the romanticism of the entire party and also to give a chance even to people who do not really know how to dance to go to the dance floor. In what follows, you will be able to see some of the most popular slow wedding songs which have been used in wedding reception both by our parents and by younger couples who only recently got married.

Old Slow Wedding Songs

There are certain moments in the wedding reception, which are real traditions and which are beautiful moments and they need to be treated as such. For instance, there is the beautiful tradition of the first dance of the bride and groom and usually, couples choose a slow song to dance on, as to make sure the moment is full of romanticism and emotion. Then, there is the father – daughter dance and the mother – son dance, and both of them require special songs, and these songs are also slow ones. The main reason for which couples choose to go with slow songs for the most important moments in their wedding reception is because they are easier to dance on and their message is appropriate for the type of event they are played at. Below is a list with the most popular old slow wedding songs, used by couples throughout time:

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• A Kiss to Build a Dream On, by Louis Armstrong;
• At Last, by Etta James;
• Can’t Help Falling in Love, by Elvis Presley;
• Endless Love, by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross;
• Unchained Melody, by the Righteous Brothers;
• Someone to Watch over Me, by Ella Fitzgerald.
  

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These are only a few of the most popular old slow songs that couples have been using as part of their wedding repertoire for a very long time and the main reason for which they did is because these songs are special, their message is pure and romantic and they are quite easy to dance on, as well. Therefore, there is nothing better than a slow song to allow you to dance at a wedding and if the couple decides to have more of these songs, even better.

Newer Slow Wedding Songs

As you can imagine, there are also younger couples who have not necessarily heard about the songs mentioned above. Or, if they have, they are probably not too interested in having such songs as part of their playlist. However, they would love to introduce some slow songs, to allow everyone at the wedding share some beautiful moments on the dance floor. As I have already mentioned, slow songs are easier to dance on and this is the main reason for which couples want them so badly as part of their wedding playlist. Furthermore, a slow song is also a lot more romantic and it allows people to get together in a more intimate environment. Let’s see some of the most popular new slow songs that couples can use in their wedding reception.

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• Hero, by Mariah Carey;
• Breathe Again, by Toni Braxton;
• Waterfalls, by TLC;
• I Believe I Can Fly, by R. Kelly;
• Kiss of Life, by Sade.
  

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Although these are only a few of the most beautiful slow songs that can be used in the wedding reception, they are all incredible and it is worth going through hundreds of songs to see which of them fit best the type of event you are going to have. The wedding day is the most important in everyone’s life and this is why it should be planned perfectly, with patience and with knowledge of the fact that we all have to deal with it, sooner or later. Keep in mind that it is very important to have appropriate music at your wedding and make sure you have a diversified playlist, so as to get a chance to please each and every guest at your wedding. It would be better for you to combine the older slow songs with the more recent ones, as there are going to be both old people and young people at the wedding and you want to please them all.

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Music is a very important element in any party, but mostly in the wedding receptions, as a wedding reception without music is boring and it should not happen. Music sets the pace, the mood and the atmosphere of the entire event and this is why it should be chosen carefully. Usually, couples who do not have the money needed for hiring a band, make their own wedding playlist and they decide to hire a DJ. Therefore, they get to save money and they also get a chance to get acquainted to the music that is going to be played at the celebration of the most important and beautiful moment of their lives.

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Another important thing about the wedding reception is the fact that there are three very important dances which should each have their own song. There is the father – daughter dance, the mother – son dance and the first dance of the bride and groom, which is actually the most important dance and moment in the entire reception. The first dance is very emotional and the song chosen for it should be as emotional and as beautiful. Usually, couples decide together upon the song on which they are going to dance and those who do not know how to properly bust a move even go as far as paying a dance teacher to show them a couple of moves and tricks they can use on the dance floor, not only for their first dance, but for all of them.

Old Songs Used for the First Dance

For the couples who are a little old fashioned and who want to have a traditional wedding, with every moment at its proper time, there is the old music which they can use for the entire event. The truth of the matter that the first dance of the bride and groom should usually happen on such an old song, because they are filled with romance and sensuality, two things the song of the first dance should not lack. Therefore, couples who want their first dance to be very intimate and at the same time spectacular, should most definitely choose one of the songs listed below.

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• At Last, the beautiful song performed by Etta James;
• True Companion by Marc Cohn;
• The Way You Look Tonight, played by the unforgettable Frank Sinatra;
• Come Away With Me, one of the most beautiful songs ever written, played by Norah Jones;
• I Finally Found Someone, played by Barbara Streisand.

The thing is that these songs will remain in our memories for a very long time, even though they are not played as much as they used to. Today’s music does not see such great names anymore and that is only because the people’s tastes in music have changed greatly. However, any couple who wants to have a wonderful first dance should choose one of the songs written before they were born or at least around that time.

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What New Songs Can You Use?

There are couples, as you can imagine, that are very young and they do not like old music and they will have to choose between the songs which have been released in the past 10 or 15 years. Therefore, they narrow it down only to a handful of songs, which are actually good for such an important moment. Depending on your tastes in music, you will be able to choose some songs which are appropriate, but the newer songs, released in 2010 and 2011, for instance, are anything but appropriate for a first wedding dance. Here are some songs which you can use and which have been released in the past years.

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• Massive Attack’s song One Love, or for bolder couples, the song Angel will do the trick;
• Portishead’s All Mine, a beautiful song, which is good for non-conventional couples;
• Because You Loved Me, played by the beautiful Celine Dion;
• I Wanna Love You Forever, by Jessica Simpson.

These are only a few of the newer songs which can be used, but there are plenty more. The thing is that you and your partner need to find a song to which you can dance. If you do, you will see that it is easier to dance on something you know how to dance. As I have already said, there are many couples who turn to a dance teacher to show them some tricks, so they do not make a fool out of themselves when they go to the dance floor and the thing is that this dance teacher can also give you some ideas regarding what song you could use, that would suit you and your partner and your style of dancing.

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Bottom line, any couple who is currently getting ready for their first dance should know to pick out their song. Most couples go with the song they first heard on their first dance or on the night they kissed for the first time. But if you cannot think about such a song, you can use one of the songs listed above. You will see that once you understand the lyrics and the song itself, the way you should dance on it will simply come to you and you will not need anyone to show you how to dance. This is why you should use a slow song for your first dance, so as to make sure you do not lose the rhythm and you two synchronize.

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Wedding songs are very important, especially because they set the mood and the atmosphere of the entire event and this is the main reason for which couples should pay a lot more attention to the songs they choose. The couples will have to make two playlists for the wedding, one for the ceremony and one for the reception and while the playlist for the reception can be easily put together, the music for the ceremony is not that easy to pick, as there are infinite more songs that can be used and couples may not know which song goes better with the most important moments in the ceremony.

Interlude, Prelude and Processional Songs for the Wedding Ceremony

There are several important moments in the wedding ceremony and the songs that are used for these moments are separated, therefore they need separate songs. For instance, the interlude songs are among the most beautiful in the entire wedding ceremony and some of the most popular interlude songs are Jack Brickman and Michael W. Smith’s Love of My Life, Stevie Wonder’s Ribbon in the Sky, Steven Chapman’s I Will Be Here, Mercy Me’s I Can Only Imagine and George Strait’s I Cross My Heart. There are, of course, many other songs that can be used, but these five are among the most popular and among the most used for this particular moment of the wedding.

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The wedding prelude songs are equally important and this is the main reason for which couples should take their time in deciding upon what the best song for this particular moment in the wedding is. There are plenty songs which are appropriate, but some of the most famous are Stevie Wonder’s You and I, Atlantic Starr’s Always, John Berry’s Your Love Amazes Me, Bette Midler’s Gift of Love and Jim Brickman’s Love of My Life. As you can imagine, there are more songs that can be used and as long as the message is right and the melody works for the moment, there is nothing that can stop you from using any song you like.

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In what concerns the processional songs, they are probably some of the most beautiful in the entire wedding ceremony, as their message is very emotional and at the same time beautiful. The songs used for such a moment are quite many, but the most popular are also some of the songs which have been written a long time ago. For instance, Celine Dion’s Because You Loved Me, Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World, Lionel Ritchie’s duet with Diana Ross Endless Love, Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love and The Beatles’ In My Life are some of the songs that can be used for the processional part of the wedding.

Recessional and Unity Candle Songs

As you can imagine, there are plenty more moments in the wedding ceremony and the traditional American wedding has to have a song for every important moment. Therefore, the recessional and the unity candle moment could not be left without a proper song. Songs such as Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves, Barry White’s Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe, Etta James’ At Last, The Prayer performed by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion and This Will Be an Everlasting Loveby Natalie Cole are some of the songs which are most popular ones used for the recessional moment.

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Then, there comes the unity candle moment, which also needs a proper songs and in what follows, you will be able to read about some of the most famous songs used for this particular moment in the wedding ceremony. For instance, Ronan Keating’s When You Say Nothing at All, Keith Urban’s I Wanna Be Your Everything, Shania Twain’s Forever and For Always, Bryan Adams’ When You Love Someone and Teddy Pendergrass’ You’re My Latest, Greatest Inspiration are only a few of the most popular songs used for the unity candle moment.

There are, as you probably well know, many other songs which can be used for these sorts of moments in the wedding ceremony. Even though most songs used have been written a long time ago, there are also some new songs which can be used for some of these moments. For instance, Metallica’s Nothing Else Mattersis a wonderful song for the unity candle moment and couples who are in love with rock music will most definitely use such a song for their moment.

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Bottom line, if you want your wedding ceremony to be incredible and if you are well acquainted with the most famous songs used for such moments, you will probably be able to pick some of the most beautiful songs for your wedding ceremony. There are plenty songs from which you can choose and this is why you should not be worried too much. Still, finding the right songs for each and every moment of the wedding ceremony is compulsory and you will have to do it a long time before the actual event, so as to make sure that everything fits right in.

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After you choose the songs for the wedding ceremony, make sure you listen to all of them, so as to be well acquainted with them in the most beautiful and important day of your life. The songs you choose will represent you and you will remember them for as long as you and your partner shall both live and this is the main reason for which you should take good care of the songs you choose.

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The music plays a very important role in the wedding reception, especially due to the fact that it is the one which sets the mood and the entire atmosphere of the event. Therefore, a wedding reception without music would be anything but a wedding reception. In order to make sure that everyone in the wedding is having a wonderful time, the bride and groom need to take their time in choose the perfect wedding songs for their wedding playlist. Or, another thing they can do, if they want to make sure that their reception is going to be a success, is to hire a band.

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Unfortunately, there are many couples nowadays who cannot afford spending so much money on a band and they decide to make their own playlist and maybe hire a DJ to change the songs. If the DJ is also something they cannot afford, they can always ask a friend to do this job for free. Still, it does not matter who plays the songs at the wedding. What is most important is for the songs to be appropriate for the type of event and for the guests and the bride and groom to have a wonderful time. A wedding reception without dancing is very sad and choosing the right songs assures that everyone in the wedding will dance during the whole party.

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There are many types of songs which can be used in a wedding reception and the most popular ones are those written quite a long time ago. There are plenty new songs which can be used, but the ones which are more appreciated and to which even the older couples at the wedding reception can dance are the songs which have been used in weddings for a very long time. Therefore, you need to understand that a successful wedding has all sorts of songs, to make sure that all the wedding guests, regardless of their age, will go on the dance floor at least once and they will dance together, having a great time.

Make a List and Play the Songs

In order to make sure that the songs you have chosen are the right ones, you need to check them out. First of all, you have to make a playlist. Looking around the internet or asking your parents or other friends that have already gotten married to help you out will do the trick. However, the internet has a lot more to offer, as there are plenty of sites or forums where people discuss these sorts of things.

Therefore, your first mission is to see what songs are most popular among people and then, make a playlist, adding there all the songs you like.

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The next step is to listen to those songs. It is crucial for you and your partner to know the songs that are going to be played at your wedding and for that to happen, you need to listen carefully to all the songs you have chosen for your wedding playlist. Whether you do it at home, together, or you do it on your way to work, it does not matter, as long as both of you listen to the wedding songs and you get acquainted with them. This is a very important thing to be done a long time before the actual event, so as to be able to make some changes, if necessary.

The Most Popular Wedding Songs

Even though there are some couples who would not agree, some of the most popular wedding songs are those who have been written and played a long time ago, by artists that were famous when our parents got married, for instance. Songs such as Etta James’ At Last, Ray Charles’ Come Rain or Come Shine or Celine Dion’s Because You Loved Me, still remain among the most popular wedding songs even today, a long time since they were written and first sang. There is nothing wrong with wanting such songs as part of your wedding playlist. It is actually recommendable, as you want everyone in your wedding to go on the dance floor and dance, even the older couples and they will not do it if they do not know the songs.

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There are also plenty of other songs such as Unforgettable played by Nat King Cole, I’m Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price, When We Get Married by The Dreamlovers or Wouldn’t It Be Niceplayed by The Beach Boys, which are used in weddings and couples seem to be very happy about the choice they made in matters of the music they chose for their wedding playlist. There are many such songs which are perfect for a wedding reception, but all couples should understand that they have to use diversified songs, so as to give all the people that are part of the wedding reception a chance at going to the dance floor and share a beautiful dance.

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Bottom line, a perfect wedding reception has the perfect music and if you want to make sure that the songs you choose are right for the event, make a playlist and then play all those songs. There is no better way to assure that all the songs you have chosen are perfect for the event if not by listening to them all. Also, this helps you get acquainted to the songs and you will find it easier to dance on them at your wedding reception.

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Most Popular Country Wedding Songs

One of the most important things, as I have already mentioned above, is the music in a wedding reception and that is because the music is the one that usually sets the entire mood and atmosphere of the event. This is the main reason for which couples take their time when it comes to making their wedding playlist. Of course, many of these couples decide upon adding to their wedding playlist some of the songs which they fell in love with and which are among their favorites, but there are other couples who will not add to their wedding playlist such songs, as they will think more about others than about themselves.

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It is true that when it comes to the wedding, you will have to think about your wedding guests. There will be there people who will probably not be acquainted with some of the new songs and having a very modern playlist at the wedding may not be the best thing. One of the most important things couples will have to think about is that at the wedding there will be older people as well and they will not dance unless they know the song or unless they heard it at least once. This is the main reason for which you should be really careful when you choose the songs to make up your wedding playlist.

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One of the favorite genres of music at wedding is the country music, as it is full of rhythm and it is also romantic and the message it sends is very beautiful. This is one of the main reasons for which there are so many couples who use country music in their playlists. The country songs are incredibly beautiful and there could not have been a more appropriate music genre for a wedding than country. For those who want to include in their wedding playlist some country songs, here are 10 of the most famous songs, which couples use in their wedding reception, so as to make sure that every guest will have a wonderful time and will share at least once dance on the dance floor.

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• ·         'I Cross My Heart', a beautiful song played by George Strait;
• 'Keeper of the Stars' by the lovely Tracy Byrd;
• 'From This Moment On,' the very well known song played in duet by Shania Twain and Bryan White;
• 'I Love the Way You Love Me' played by John Michael Montgomery;
• 'It's Your Love' a beautiful song shared by the incredible Tim McGraw and the beautiful Faith Hill;
• 'Could I Have This Dance' by the one and only Anne Murray;
• 'Bless the Broken Road' a song by Rascal Flatts;
• 'When I Said I Do' the duet shared by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black;
• 'Forever and Ever Amen' one of Randy Travis’ most beautiful songs;
• 'I Do,' a song played by Paul Brandt, which is probably one of the most appropriate songs for such an event.

Think about Hiring a Band!

There are, of course, some couples who have no idea on what their playlist should look like. They either are very strong about their music taste and they want to add all sorts of weird stuff to their wedding playlist, or they simply do not know what type of music their guests will dance on and they choose not to make a wedding playlist. There is no shame in wanting to hire a band and this is probably one of the best things you can do if you want to have one of the most fabulous and successful weddings between your friends. There is nothing more fun than a band that is able to play any type of song you ask them to.

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There is, of course, this idea that the band costs a lot more than a DJ whose only purpose is to change the songs you have picked out for your wedding playlist. And the truth of the matter is that a band does cost more, especially because there are more people in a band, they have instruments, the play live music and they entertain all the wedding guests. Therefore, anyone who thinks that hiring a band for the wedding is not worth the money should think again. Especially for couples who have no idea about how their wedding playlist should look like, this is the best thing they can do for themselves and for each and every guest at the wedding, for that matter.

Country Wedding Songs (Source: weddingsongsonstaff.com)

Bottom line, if you want to have a beautiful and very successful wedding reception, you should hire a band to do all the work. Wedding bands are mostly into country music, as this type of music is most appropriate for the type of event in discussion and they can play mostly anything you ask them to. Furthermore, they can also entertain your wedding guests and that is a plus a DJ does not have. Plus, a band also takes all the burden of making a playlist off your shoulders and there is no better reason for you to hire a band than this one.

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Older Songs Used in Modern Wedding Receptions for the First Dance

Given that back in the day songs were very romantic and slow and given that their message was simply incredibly beautiful, couples may still want to choose some of those songs to be part of their wedding. On top of that, they may still be couples who would love to have an older song to dance on for their first dance as a married couple and the truth of the matter is that back in 2011, there were many couples who chose older songs for their first dance together and they did not seem to be sorry for the choice they had made, as some of these older songs are simply incredible.

Furthermore, these songs are also quite easy to dance on, as their rhythm is quite slow and that gives a chance to people who cannot move on the dance floor very well. It is nothing to be ashamed of, not being able to dance properly, as there are many people in the world who cannot, but who still got a chance to share a beautiful moment with their spouse and the entire wedding party, as a matter of fact, especially due to the fact that they had chosen a slow and very romantic song to dance on for their first dance as a married couple.

First Dance Wedding Songs 2011 (Source: brides.com)

Some of the songs which have been used in 2011 are among the most appreciated and most popular wedding songs, which have been used along time greatly. However, there are also some songs which are not as popular, but which have been used for a first dance moment, as they are less cheesy than the others and they are as beautiful and significant and their message stated exactly what it needed to state. You can see some of the most popular songs used by couples in 2011 as a first dance song in their wedding reception below.

• Endless Love, a lovely duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross;
• Dream Come True by Frozen Ghost;
• Don’t Know Much a song shared by Linda Ronstadt & Nevil;
• Dance Me to the End of Love by Leonard Cohen;
• Could I have this Dance by Ann Murray;
• Cherish by Kool and the Gang;
• Can’t Help Falling in Love played by Elvis Presley;
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John;
• Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey Band;
• Amazedby Lonestar.
  

  First Dance Wedding Songs 2011 (Source: reception-wedding.com)

New and Very Popular First Dance Songs

As you can imagine, there are some more modern couples who would not use older songs, as they may not be acquainted with them. Therefore, they can turn to the music that has been released in the past couples of years, music they have known and listened to and on which they may have fallen in love. There is nothing wrong with wanting to dance on some songs that are a little modern. Actually, for more outgoing and modern couples, this is probably the best choice. The truth of the matter is that couples should use for their first dance a song which they both love and to which they feel comfortable dancing.

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For the couples who do not know exactly what type of songs they want for their first dance, there is a possibility of asking their dance professor to help them out. Most couples today turn to dance teachers to show them some steps and to initiate them into the world of dancing. As I have already mentioned, there are many people out there who seem to be unable to bust a move or two on the dance floor and this is the main reason for which they turn to dance teacher, so as to make sure that on their wedding day, they will be able to amaze all their wedding guests with their amazing dance skills.

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The dance teacher can help the couples also choose a song that suites them and which makes them dance even better. The truth of the matter is that the way you dance counts only 60 percent, as the rest 40 percent is made by the song you choose to dance on. The first dance is a very emotional moment in the wedding reception and it needs to be 100 percent, and if the song is not proper, you may find that your guests will not be as pleased as you would have wanted them to. Therefore, if you are more into the new music, here are some songs which have been used in 2011 as first dance songs and about which couples seem to have been quite happy.

• Adele’s Make You Feel My Love;
• Alanis Morissette’s Head Over Feet;
• Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You;
• Beyoncé – At Last (which is actually a remake of Etta James’ song, which has been used by couples of all ages for their first dance);
• Bruno Mars – Marry You;
• Christina Aguilera – Beautiful;
• Goo Goo Dolls – Iris;
• Jason Mraz – I’m Yours;
• Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved;
• Shakira – Underneath Your Clothes;
• U2 – Beautiful Day;
• Van Morrison – Faith in Me.
  

  First Dance Wedding Songs 2011 (Source: djshelpline.com)

These are only a few of the songs which you could use for your first dance, if you want to impress all your wedding guests with your incredible moves.

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Most Popular Oldies Wedding Songs

As you can imagine, there are going to be people of all ages at your wedding reception and this is the main reason for which the music you choose as part of your wedding playlist should be appropriate and much diversified. Therefore, adding oldies songs, and alternating them with some of the new songs is the best thing you can do. If you want to make all your wedding guests happy, this is the way to do it, as there is no other greater way to have fun at a wedding than by going to the dance floor and sharing a dance and a beautiful moment.

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There are many very famous songs which have been written about 20, 30 or even 40 years ago and which are still among the favorites when it comes to the wedding playlist. There are more and more people who decide to make a wedding playlist instead of hiring a band, which can cost a lot of money, and this is the main reason for which they need to know very well what type of music to play at their wedding reception. Fifteen of the most popular oldies songs are listed below:

• “A Whole New World,” a song played by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle;
• “At Last,” the famous song played by Etta James;
• “Because You Loved Me” played by Celine Dion;
• “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”  played by Elton John;
• “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” the famous song played by Elvis Presley;
• “Chances Are,” a song by Johnny Mathis;
• “Close To You,” probably the best song by The Carpenters;
• “Could I Have This Dance?”  by Anne Murray;
• “Dream A Little Dream Of Me,” sung by Mamas & the Papas;
• “Embraceable You,” a beautiful song by Nat King Cole;
• “Endless Love,” by the beautiful and very interesting duet between Diana Ross & Lionel Richie;
• “From This Moment,” a song shared by Shania Twain & Brian White;
• “Grow Old With Me” by Mary Chapin Carpenter;
• ·  “Here And Now,” a beautiful song by Luther Vandross;
• “I Finally Found Someone,” by the unmistakable Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams.
  

  Most Popular Wedding Songs (Source: wedding-beauty.com)

As you can imagine, these are only a few of the most popular wedding songs which can be used in a wedding reception. As I have already mentioned, these songs should be played, so as to make sure that even the older people in your wedding reception will get a chance to go on the dance floor and share one beautiful moment on a song they know very well, on a song that maybe they used at their own wedding.

Most Popular New Wedding Songs

As I have already mentioned, the songs which have been written decades ago fit very well in every wedding reception, regardless of the type of wedding. Therefore, if you are having a formal wedding or a casual one, it does not really matter, as long as the music is good and people that are part of the wedding know the songs, you are good to go and you will most definitely have the time of your life. But as important as the old music is, the new music has also a lot to contribute with to the wedding reception, and this is the main reason for which you should really consider adding some of the most popular new wedding songs.

Most Popular Wedding Songs (Source: ourdreamweddingdance.com)

Another important aspect you should keep in mind when you are planning your wedding playlist is that the music should be much diversified. Therefore, you will have to add some romantic songs, which you should alternate with some of the most rhythmical songs. It is quite important for you and your partner to please all the people that are going to be part of your wedding reception and the best way to do it is by having the music that people have heard, that they know about. Therefore, here are listed some of the most popular new songs that can be used in the wedding reception without worries:

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• I Got a Feeling, played by the Black Eyed Peas;
• Hey Soul Sister, performed by Train;
• Down, a beautiful song by Jay Sean;
• Two, a romantic song by Ryan Adams;
• Giving Myself Over to You, a song played by Jennifer Hudson;
• At Last, the famous song played by the famous Etta James;
• Wanna Be Your Everything, a song by Keith Urban;
• Justin Timberlake’s Sexyback;
• Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl;
• Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Baby Got Back;
• Accidentally In Love, a beautiful song played by the band Counting Crows;
• Just Dance, by Lady Gaga;
• All The Things She Said, a song by the much controversial band T.A.T.U.;
• Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson;
• Boom Boom Pow, a song by the Black Eyed Peas.
  

  Most Popular Wedding Songs (Source: wedding-beauty.com)

These are only a few of the most beautiful and rhythmical songs you can use in your wedding reception, if you want it to be a real success. As I have already mentioned, the thing you need to do if you want all your guests to dance is to alternate a new song with an old one, so as to make sure that everyone is going to have a wonderful time. The wedding reception will surely be incredible and everyone will appreciate how smart you have chosen the songs in your playlist. And remember: the only thing you need to do while you are celebrating your wedding is to have fun!

Popular Wedding Songs (Source: wedding-splendor.com)

Depending on the couple’s preferences in matters of music, the type of playlist prepared for the wedding reception can vary greatly. Still, there are some very popular wedding songs which have been played and will still be played for quite a long time at weddings. It is not just because the music is good, but the message of these songs is also quite romantic and nice, as it should be, given that the song is played at a very happy event like a wedding. Therefore, couples should really consider adding some of the most popular wedding songs in their playlist, so as to make sure everything is alright.

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Oldies but Goldies

As you can imagine, most of the popular wedding songs are songs which have been written a long time ago. Some of them can even be from the 50s. Therefore, couples may not be very acquainted with them. Still, someone who has at least once been to a wedding reception knows very well that the old songs played at the reception were among the most appreciated. It is true that the music today does not even resemble a little bit the music which was made a decade or even more time ago. Therefore, you should really take into account these types of songs when you are planning your playlist.

Popular Wedding Songs (Source: bravobride.com)

The thing about these old songs is that they are known by every guest that will be present at your wedding. Regardless of the age people have, they have all heard at least once some of the most popular wedding songs and the thing is that they will go out and dance if they recognize the song. On the other hand, if they hear something they have never heard in their entire life, they will most probably take their seats and will not dance the entire wedding reception and that is something you do not want.

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The music is the one which sets the tone and the atmosphere of the entire wedding party and if the atmosphere is down, so will be your guests. Therefore, you need to make anything in your power to assure that all the guests at the wedding are having a good time and the best way to do it is by having a varied playlist, which will give even the older people at the wedding reception a chance to go to the dance floor and share a beautiful moment, while they dance with their partners.

Most Popular Wedding Songs

As I have already said, the old songs are the ones which are most well known. Whether your wedding guests are 20 or 80, they have all heard some of these songs at least once. Therefore, adding to the wedding playlist songs such as Sinead O’Connor’s Nothing Compare to You, Jennifer Rush’s The Power of Love, Elvis Presley’s Love Me Tender or Billy Joel Just the Way You areis probably the best thing you can do for you to have a good time and for your guests to be able to go out on the dance floor and share one of the most beautiful moments of their lives.

Popular Wedding Songs (Source: ourdreamweddingdance.com)

Given that there will be older people at the wedding reception, too, you will have to make sure that you add music with a proper message. Usually, most couples go with love songs as their primary playlist, and add some songs which are little more full of rhythm, so as to make sure that the playlist is diversified and people do not get bored with only one genre. The best thing you can do is to alternate a romantic song with a more danceable one, so as to assure that everyone will go to the dance floor and dance, regardless of their age.

Think about Hiring a Band

As you have probably heard, bands are always better than DJs, especially when it comes to wedding reception. The thing with the bands is that they somehow assure you that you will have all sorts of songs at your wedding reception and you will not have to worry about the music and about making a playlist and so on. Furthermore, if someone desires a particular song, the band will probably be able to sing it and so, you make sure everyone is having a good time and that they will dance. Another important thing about these wedding bands is that they know very well what type of repertoires are appropriate for such an event and they will play the music with the right message.

Moreover, in comparison to a DJ, the band usually is entertaining and they know when to sing and when to stop, so as to make sure that everybody in the wedding reception will dance and will have a wonderful time. Therefore, a band takes off of your shoulders quite a big weight and you should really consider hiring a band for your wedding. Of course, they are a little more expensive than a DJ, but you will make sure that you are going to have some of the most popular wedding songs as part of your wedding reception and you will also make sure that every single guest of the wedding will go on the dance floor and dance at least once.

Popular Wedding Songs (Source: blog.realweddings.ca)

Bottom line, hiring a band is probably one of the best things you could do if you want to take the weight of choosing the appropriate wedding songs for your wedding of your shoulders.