Hi Mike - my daughter (age 21) was just asked to be a maid of honor, so your post caught my eye. Here's some stuff I found on the internet that might help...
From "
The Knot:"
Music Ideas: Top 10 New Wedding Songs
"Lucky" by Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillet
Who will like it: The bride and groom and the rest of the lovebirds.
When to play it: The first dance.
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
Who will like it: Everyone.
When to play it: During the cocktail hour or between dinner courses.
"Good Time" by Alan Jackson
Who will like it: The country-music lovers.
When to play it: Right after dinner.
"The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson
Who will like it: The romantics and nostalgics.
When to play it: The cake cutting.
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyonce
Who will like it: All the single ladies.
When to play it: The bouquet toss.
"Beautiful" by Akon
Who will like it: Couples and hip-hop enthusiasts.
When to play it: As one of the first slow songs after dinner.
"So What" by P!nk
Who will like it: All the single guests.
When to play it: Following a slow song to get everyone back out on the dance floor.
"Just Dance" by Lady GaGa
Who will like it: Your guests who like to dance.
When to play it: Once the elderly guests have left and it's time to get the party started.
"Green Light" by John Legend
Who will like it: Couples and any singles who may have paired up at the end of the night.
When to play it: Toward the end of the evening.
"When the Night Comes" by Dan Auerbach
Who will like it: All the couples.
When to play it: As the last slow song at the end of the night.
From "
Wedding Songs:" (scroll to bottom of page where you can find these linked)
Current Wedding Song Suggestions
Top 10 Song Downloads from iTunes
As of: 03/15/2010
iTunes Store: Top Songs
Break Your Heart (feat. Ludacris) - Taio Cruz
Nothin' On You (feat. Bruno Mars) - B.o.B
Hey, Soul Sister - Train
Imma Be - Black Eyed Peas
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Baby (feat. Ludacris) - Justin Bieber
Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3OH!3) - Ke$ha
Carry Out (feat. Justin Timberlake) - Timbaland
In My Head - Jason Derülo
Telephone - Lady GaGa & Beyoncé
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Good luck!
Lydia
