Every woman is dreaming about her wedding of a lifetime so when her prince comes along and pops the question, you’ll know for sure that the answer is a BIG FAT YES. Now that the wedding is well on its way, it’s time to decide and choose beautiful music for wedding reception. Here are some suggestions for that perfect wedding reception music that you might want to consider whatever genre you’re leading to:
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1. Music for wedding reception: Grand Entrance
Your first grand entrance as Mr. and Mrs. so this part should be all about the fun and gaiety. It’s best to stick to happy upbeat music since this will bear resemblance to the cheerful mood you are feeling and you want that to be evident especially with your song choice.
Crazy in Love by Beyonce
Feel This Moment by Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera
Cheerleader by OMI
Don’t Kill the Magic by Magic!
I Got a Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
2. Music for wedding reception: First Dance
This is one of the parts of a wedding reception that most women look forward to. Whether you’re opting for a romantic slow dance or looking for some upbeat music that goes well with your funny and cheeky dance moves, it all boils down to choosing the right song. Remember that your first dance needs to be memorable so you HAVE to be very careful and specific in choosing that special song.
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler
La Vie en Rose by Louis Armstrong
Black Magic by Lil Mix
Watch Me by Silento
3. Music for wedding reception: Father and Daughter Dance
Aside from the couple’s first dance that brings everyone to tears, the Father and Daughter dance is quite emotional as well so better be ready with your box of Kleenex. As part of the wedding reception, the father and daughter dance is quite moving as this will be the last chance your father will be dancing with you for the last time, so make sure to make it special and memorable. Choose a song that speaks volume about your father and daughter relationship so that daddy will appreciate every single minute on that dance floor with you.
I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
Over the Rainbow by Israel “Iz” Ka’ano ‘i Kamakawiwo’ole
Lullaby by Billy Joel
When the Stars Go Blue by Tim MgGraw
4. Music for wedding reception: Mother and Son Dance
If there’s a father and daughter dance, there’s also the so-called mother and son dance. Honor your mom’s unconditional love by dancing the night away with her and by dedicating a special song that will make your mama proud.
100 Years by Five for Fighting
A Mother’s Love by Jim Brickman feat. Mark Masri
A Mother’s Prayer by Celine Dion
A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
After the Storm by Mumford & Sons
5. Music for wedding reception: Cake cutting ceremony
Now it’s time for the cake cutting ceremony! Considered as one of the most iconic precious wedding moments, get your knives and music ready for this will be such a sweet-filled affair! Naturally and most of the time, the cake-cutting is always made with the accompaniment of a sweet song so here are some tunes that will be perfect for this ceremony.
How Sweet it is to be Loved by You by James Taylor
Sugar by Maroon 5
Sugar Sugar by The Archies
Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar