Wedding Songs and Wedding Planing: August 2018

New wedding songs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when preparing your list of songs to play at your reception. Most people tend to think about “oldies but goodies” when it comes to selecting the wedding playlist. And while going with tried and trusted songs, it is also wise to add some modern songs to your playlist.
Popular wedding songs such as “I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Elvis are always a classic choice, but it’s time to mix it up with new and fresh best wedding songs. Your guests will be of different generations, from grandparents to nephews and nieces to friends of your own age. So, why not mix it with a fun combination of both classic wedding songs and latest hits?
Of course, you will want to please everyone and who doesn’t love timeless ballads such as “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. However, both wedding planning experts and modern couples agree that today’s weddings should feature a good mix of current popular songs as well as the classics. That is why we have taken the time to come up with an extensive list of wedding songs to help you pick the right music in 2018.

The Most Popular Wedding Songs To Make Everyone Feel Happy

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Of course, the main objective of your wedding reception is to celebrate your marriage! So you will want to make everyone feel happy, loved and excited! Therefore, you will want to choose songs that are cheery, positive, uplifting and upbeat in order to get everyone in a good mood!

1. Sam Hunt – Body Like a Back Road

2. Lady Gaga – The Cure

3. Calvin Harris ft. Young Thug, Pharrell Williams, and Ariana Grande – Heatstroke

4. Misterwives – Outside the Lines

5. Bruno Mars – Marry You

6. Jason Mraz – I’m Yours

7. Avicii – Wake Me Up

8. OMI (Felix Jaehn Remix) – Cheerleader

9. American Authors – Best Day of My Life

10. Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee – Despacito

11. DJ Khaled – I’m The One

12. Brian Fallon – If Your Prayers Don’t Get To Heaven

13. Rita Ora – Anywhere

14. DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts

15. The Vamps, Matoma – All Night

16. Katy Perry – Chained to the Rhythm

17. Zara Larsson – So Good

18. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still

19. Camila Cabello – Havana (Remix)

20. French Montana – Unforgettable

Best New Wedding Reception Songs

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Now after we have discussed some of the most popular “feel good” songs for your wedding, let’s talk about some of the most popular new wedding reception songs. No matter what genre of music you prefer, you will be able to find some current Billboard hits, including new pop songs to play at your reception. Remember, your reception is more than just your first dance as a married couple and group dances. You also need a playlist for the dinner and other such moments. Here we give you a list of some of the most popular new dance songs to play at various points during your wedding reception:

21. Train – Marry Me

22. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud

23. Bruno Mars – Treasure

24. Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat – Lucky

25. Jack Johnson – Better Together

26. Harry Styles – Sweet Creature

27. Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling

28. The Lumineers – Ho Hey

29. Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line – Meant to Be

30. Miley Cyrus – Malibu

31. Heavy D & The Boyz – Now That We Found Love

32. Kacey Musgraves – Butterflies

33. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True

34. The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling

35. Beyoncé – Crazy In Love

36. Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now

37. Florence and the Machine – The Dog Days Are Over

38. Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For

39. P!nk – Raise Your Glass

40. Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj – Bang, Bang

Popular First Dance Wedding Songs

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Of course, the most important song is your first dance as a newly married couple. You want to choose one of the great love songs that encapture your feeling to each other. And you can choose a tried and tested song such as “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston (or Dolly Parton), “For Once in My Life” by Stevie Wonder or “God Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts. However, if you are going with more traditional music and some of the latest lyrics, you can take a look at the following first dance songs for inspiration:

41. John Legend – All of Me

42. Adele – Make You Feel My Love

43. Tom Odell – Grow Old With Me

44. Beyoncé – XO

45. Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

46. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

47. Lady Antebellum – Home

48. Ben Folds – The Luckiest

49. Brett Eldredge – Love Someone

40. Kane Brown – Heaven

51. Shania Twain – From This Moment

52. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)

53. Etta James – At Last

54. Al Green – Let’s Stay Together

55. Chantal Kreviazuk – Feels Like Home

56. Ed Sheeran ft. Beyonce – Perfect Duet

57. John Legend – All of Me

58. Edwin McCain – I’ll Be

59. Faith Evans – Love Like This

60. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – You’re All I Need To Get By

What Songs To Choose For Parents Wedding Dance?

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The mother-son and father-daughter dance songs are also an important part of the wedding reception, so it is important to choose a song that best symbolizes the mother/son or father/daughter relationship. Of course, if you are estranged from your parents, or they are no longer in your life, you can always choose a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle or a close family friend to take their place. Here are some suggestions for parental dance songs:

Mother-Son Dance Songs:

61. Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance

62. Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings

63. Carole King – Child of Mine

64. Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me

65. Rascal Flatts – My Wish

66. Boyz II Men – A Song for Mama

67. The Beatles – In My Life

68. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Over the Rainbow

69. Rod Stewart – Forever Young

70. Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Father-Daughter Dance Songs:

71. Tim McGraw’ – My Little Girl

72. Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole – Unforgettable

73. Kat Jennings and Angela Lansbury – Not While I’m Around

74. Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole – Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World

75. Mariah Carey – Hero

76. The Temptations – My Girl

77. Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me

78. Phil Collins – You’ll Be In My Heart

79. Charlie Puth – One Call Away

80. Sia – The Greatest

The Most Popular Songs For Last Dance

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No doubt, the first song that comes to mind when we think of the final song for wedding receptions is “Last Dance” by Donna Summer. While this song is indeed a classy one, it is a bit overplayed though. No need to say but you will probably want to come up with a more modern song for your final dance song. Here are some of the most popular last dance wedding songs:

81. Eric Clapton – After Midnight

82. Prince – Let’s Go Crazy

83. Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out

84. Jennifer Lopez – Waiting For Tonight

85. The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

86. The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go

87. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

88. Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life

89. Garth Brooks – The Dance

90. ‘NSync – Bye Bye Bye

91. Paul McCartney & Wings – Silly Love Songs

92. Donna Summer – Last Dance

93. K-Ci & JoJo – All My Life

94. The Lumineers – Ho Hey

95. Michael Bublé – Save The Last Dance For Me

96. AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long

97. Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’

98. Blane Howard – Promise to Love Her

99. Semisonic – Closing Time

100. Brandon Heath – Love Never Fails

BONUS: Common Wedding Music Mistakes

So, you have already planned the perfect playlist of top songs for your wedding receptions, right? Wrong! There is more stuff to be done than just coming up the dream playlist.
Of course, you know you will want to mix it up by playing different genres of music, including the latest songs. Also, keep in mind that certain songs contain lyrics that may be offensive to some of your guests. Below there are some of the other most common music mistakes couples have made when prepping their music.

Not meeting with the DJ/band until the wedding day

Think about it, you go to the cake, wine, and food tastings before the wedding. You meet in person with your florist, seamstress, caterer, wedding planner, so why you wait until the big day to meet the band or DJ in person?
Sure, you may have emailed, texted or instant messaged them, or even spoke with them on the phone. However, it is crucial to meet the DJ/band face-to-face before your reception. As well, it is advised that you attend a live performance of the DJ or band as well, so you are familiar with their style and are not shocked with their music right on your wedding day.

Not checking the size of the dance floor at the reception venue

You’ve chosen the perfect wedding venue and fallen in love with the decor and scenery, but did you take a minute to size up the dance floor?
The last thing you want to happen on your wedding day is that your dancing guests can’t shake it up on the dance floor because it’s too small. Make sure the dance floor is large enough to accommodate your guest list.

Not doing a sound check

Keep in mind that some venues have restrictions when it comes to music. Always speak to the host at the venue to ensure that you are sticking to their guidelines. As a result, on the day of the wedding, you will want to have a band/DJ do a sound check to ensure that there are no technical difficulties. Also, you want to ensure that the music is not too loud so your guests can engage in conversation.

Starting the reception off with dead air

As most guests arrive at the reception early, it is always wise to have your band/DJ start playing 30 minutes to an hour before the reception begins. So your guest to don’t have to sit around in awkward silence.

Putting of the special dances until the end of the reception

You don’t have to have your first dance as a married couple the second you enter the reception hall. However, you do not want to wait until the end of the evening to have your special dances such as Mother/Son, Father/Daughter dance and any other special dances you may have planned. Discuss the timing with the DJ/band before the wedding to keep things running smoothly.

Not letting your DJ/band take breaks

Make sure to give your band or DJ enough breaks, so that they can use the restroom, rest their vocal cords and enjoy the reception as well. This is why having a prepared iPad playlist is a great idea and you can still have music playing during these breaks. And don’t forget to feed the band members and DJ!
So, here you have it! Some of the latest and greatest wedding songs for your wedding reception, also including some timeless classics along with many new wedding songs to choose from! Remember to pick up songs that are special to you and your beloved one, as well as songs that will touch and inspire your guests. You want your wedding reception to be an affair to remember!

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