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