Music can be a big part of your wedding reception. And even if you don’t have strong opinions on the type of music you want played at your reception, there are a few formalities where song choice is totally up to you. You can choose meaningful songs, or songs that reflect you and your new spouse, or just fun songs. For some inspiration, here are the songs the married ladies of Proud to Plan used for formalities at our receptions.
Introductions:
Parents-
Christie: Beautiful Day by U2
Erin: Darth Vader Imperial March
Jen: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham
Becky: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Bridal Party-
Christie: I Got a Feelin’ by Black Eyed Peas
Nicole: Crazy in Love by Beyonce
Erin: Rollercoaster of Love by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lisa: Bridesmaids- Damn Girl by Justin Timberlake; Groomsmen- Thunderstruck by AC/DC
Laura: Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
Jen: Raise Your Glass by Pink
Bride and Groom-
Christie: Crazy in Love by Beyonce
Erin: So Fresh, So Clean by Outkast
Lisa: Forever by Chris Brown
Laura: Love You Madly by Cake
Jen: Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
Annemarie: Shots by LMFAO
Becky: Lovely Day by Bill Withers
First Dance:
Christie: I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
Nicole: All I Want is You by U2
Erin and Lisa: Better Together by Jack Johnson
Laura: This Will Be Our Year by The Zombies
Jen: I Do by Dashboard Confessional
Annemarie: Whatever It Is by Zac Brown Band
Becky: If I Didn’t Have You by Amanda Marshall
Father/Daughter Dance:
Christie: Arms Wide Open by Creed
Nicole: Medley of Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart and My Girl by The Temptations
Erin: You Are My Special Angel by Bobby Helms
Lisa: In My Life by The Beatles
Laura: Dancin’ on Daddy’s Shoes by Leon Redbone
Jen: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Becky: My Girl by The Temptations
Mother/Son Dance:
Christie: Forever Young by Rod Stewart
Nicole: Sunrise, Sunset
Erin: In My Life by The Beatles
Laura: You’ll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins
Jen: Mama by Boyz II Men
Becky: Close to You by The Carpenters
Cake Cutting:
Christie and Becky: How Sweet It Is by James Taylor
Nicole: That’s Amore
Erin: Cake was unannounced, in another room, but my favorite wedding song “Apache” was playing during it
Lisa: Save Room by John Legend
Annemarie: Candy Shop by 50 Cent
Bouquet Toss:
Christie and Jen: Single Ladies by Beyonce
Erin: Rag Doll by Aerosmith
Garter Removal:
Christie: Wild Thing
Garter Replacement:
Christie: Right Round
Erin: Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
Anniversary Dance:
Christie: Through the Years by Kenny Rogers
Laura: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Last Song of the Night:
Christie: I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz
Nicole: Save the Last Dance for Me by Michael Buble
Lisa: Philadelphia Eagles Chant
Laura: Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
-Becky
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