Wedding song for reception choices--four roles for wedding reception music
When you're looking at wedding song for reception choices, there are four distinct roles for places where wedding reception music plays a role.
- Background music as guests arrive and any food is served.
- Music for special moments, such as the introduction of the bride and groom.
- First dance music.
- Party music for everyone to dance to.
The most fun wedding song for reception selections to make are for the traditional dances. Here's some popular wedding reception music for the bride and groom's first dance: At Last (Etta James); From This Moment (Shania Twain and Bryan White); Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (Aerosmith); My Best Friend (Tim McGraw).
Some of the best wedding reception songs for a father-daughter dances are: The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra); Unforgettable (Natalie Cole); Father's Eyes (Amy Grant); Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle). For mother-son dances: A Song For Mama (Boyz II Men); Perfect Fan (Backstreet Boys); Through the Years (Kenny Rogers); Have I Told You Lately (Rod Stewart).
You can combine father-daughter and mother-son dances with wedding song for reception choices like Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler); What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong); I Hope You Dance (Leanne Womack); Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion).
One hint: when buying a collection CD, make sure the songs are performed by the original artists if that's important to you.
Wedding song for reception "Do Not Play List"
The rest of your wedding song for reception playlist is all for fun! Go with whatever your favorite party style is. Now, if you're hiring a DJ, be sure to provide a "Do Not Play List" if there are any songs like these common party songs that you don't want played: Bride Cuts The Cake, Chicken Dance, Cotton Eye Joe, Hokey Pokey, Macarena, Shout, YMCA.