Our DJs are often asked for song suggestions for introductions, first dance, parent dances, etc. While we’re aware hundreds of song ideas can be found online, we thought we’d include a few suggestions here as well. Some are tried and true favorites, some might not be as obvious as many of the lists out there.
Ceremony Processionals:
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Take Care – Beach House
The Promise – Tracy Chapman
Buon giorno Principessa – Nicola Piovani
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – IZ
Marry Me – Train
Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop – Landon Pigg
How Deep Is Your Love – The Bird And The Bee
I Melt With You – Nouvelle Vague
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want – The Dream Academy
Ceremony Recessionals:
Linus & Lucy – Vince Guaraldi
Suddenly I See – KT Tunstall
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson
Diamonds On The Souls Of Her Shoes – Paul Simon
You And I – Ingrid Michaelson
All I Want Is You – Barry Louis Polisar
Anyone Else But You – The Moldy Peaches
Dog Days Are Over – Florence & The Machine
First Dances:
You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
Lucky – Jason Mraz/Colbie Caillat
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Today We’ll Start Forever – Now & Neverland
Powerful Stuff – Sean Hayes
At Last – Etta James
L.O.V.E. – Nat King Cole
She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
Someone Like You – Van Morrison
Sweet Pea – Amos LeeLove
Love Ain’t Gonna Let You Down – Jamie Cullum
You & Me – Dave Matthews Band
Parent Dances:
Forever Young – Bob Dylan or Pretenders
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
Into The Mystic – Van Morrison
Someone Like You – Van Morrison
Introductions:
Club Can’t Handle Me – Flo Rida
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Howlin’ For You – The Black Keys
Cake cutting:
Ice Cream - Sara McLachlan
Cut the Cake – Average White Band
I Wanna Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
How Sweet It Is – James Taylor
Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
When I’m 64 – The Beatles
Recipe For Love – Harry Connick Jr.
That’s Amore’ – Dean Martin
Happy Together – The Turtles
Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
Love & Marriage – Frank Sinatra
Last Dances:
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti and Spearhead
Give Me Everything – Ne-Yo/Pitbull
Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
Marry Me -Train Till The World Ends – Britney Spears
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) – Frank Sinatra
Creative Suggestions
Rain in the forecast? Instead of letting it spoil you mood, why not celebrate it? ”Come Rain or Come Shine” by either Ray Charles or Billie Holiday is a romantic notion that can brighten anyone’s day.
Long Engagement? Etta James’ “At Last” aptly punctuates an extended prenuptial period with a soulful, heartfelt sentiment.
