My Top 5 Favorite Special Reception Dance Song Requests
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Picking the right song for the right dance at your wedding can be a lot of work. There are so many great songs out there by so many amazing artists!
You can do a heartfelt slow dance that won’t leave a single dry eye in the house. Or, choreograph a fast paced dance number to keep your guests on their toes. Make it fun and interesting! Bring your guests into your story. Share your love for these special people through music. Music can touch our hearts in ways words alone just cannot.
Each special dance you do at your wedding will be with different special people so, you want to pick a song that reflects your relationship with that person or, has some kind of special meaning for the two of you. With so many options out there, it can be hard to choose but here are few of my personal favorites to help inspire your song selections.
Top 5 Intro Songs
“I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas (Fun Fact: My husband and I entered our wedding reception to this song.)
“Feel This Moment” by Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera
“On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons
“Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
“Down” by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne
Top 5 First Dance Songs
“Incredible” by Celine Dion & Ne Yo
“Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts
“I Get To Love You” by Ruelle
“All Of Me” by John Legend
“God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton
Fun Fact: My husband and I danced to “Far Away” by Nickelback as our First Dance at our wedding back in 2012. This song was the first song that we had danced to together on our first date so this song has very special meaning to us. I still tear up every single time I hear this song because it brings back such sweet memories. <3
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Top 5 Father/Daughter Dance Songs
“I Loved Her First” by Heartland (Fun Fact: I danced with my Daddy to this song at my wedding)
“Find Your Wings” by Mark Harris (Fun Fact: My husband danced with his mother to this song at our wedding)
“My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw
“Dance With My Daughter” by Jason Blaine
“Cinderella” by Steve Curtis Chapman
Top 5 Mother/Son Dance Songs
“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
“You’ll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins
“You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
“I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
“The Perfect Fan” by The Backstreet Boys
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Top 5 Cake Cutting Songs
“How Sweet It Is” by Marvin Gaye
“Sugar” by Maroon 5
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” by The Four Tops
“Love On Top” by Beyonce
“Good Life” by One Republic
Top 5 Bouquet Toss Songs
“It’s Raining Men” by The Weathergirls (Fun Fact: This was the song I tossed my bouquet to. It still cracks me up!)
“Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen
“Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
“Where Them Girls At” by David Guetta
“Single Ladies” by Beyonce
Top 5 Last Song of the Night Songs
“Last Dance” by Donna Summer
“Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey
“I Had The Time Of My Life” (from Dirty Dancing) by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
“Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake
“Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
So, take it slow, choreograph your dance or just let the music take you where it wants to go. Whatever you decide, make sure the songs you pick speak to you. Let the music tell a story, feel the music in your soul and dance the night away!
Happy Planning! <3
Love,
Naticia
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