Music Selection

The wedding day is a special time in any woman's life, and one

she has thought about over and over again.  After all ladies, this is

your day!  You want to look and feel your best for family and friends

to see.

 

Planning a wedding takes many weeks even months of  arranging,

rearranging, and putting together an event that you will not only

remember for a lifetime, but hope others will  too.  You may

experience stress that will probably multiply just before the event

is to take place. You owe it to yourself to find ways to help you

relax and revive. Dancing could be the thing you need to not only

relieve your stress, but add flair to your wedding event.  Isn't that

the kind of fun you want to experience on your wedding day?   

 

One key ingredient in planning the wedding reception is the selection

of music for the bride and groom dance.  This should be music that is

special to you both. You should also consider how you will look and

feel dancing together .  Do you have the confidence and  knowledge

you need to make this a memorable event?  After all, the wedding

reception does not officially begin untill the bride and groom take

the dance floor.   If you plan on taping this event then you will

want to learn to move with your partner to the selection you have

chosen.

 

Guys, girls like to move on the dance floor and they like to spin as

well.  The way to a woman's heart could very well be on the dance

floor... who knows?  Learning to dance together is not only a great

feeling to share with one another but it builds confidence in

yourself and your partner that will last a lifetime.  Besides having

fun with the person you enjoy being close to, cold spice up any

relationship.  Considered one of the best forms of exercise.  Dancing

is a wonderful way to meet other couples that have a shared interest.

The benefits are endless.  If this is your first time on the dance

floor or you dance often, then you will want to consider how you will

look together for this memorable event. 

 

"And Now It Is Time For The BRIDE AND GROOM To Take Their First Turn

On The Dance Floor As HUSBAND AND WIFE...."  We've all seen it... the

bride and groom cuddle.  They sway in one spot hanging on one

another. Surprise your family and guests as you take control on the

dance floor and perform together to your song.  Whether learning how

to lead your partner around the dance floor, or learning to follow

your dance partner better,  remember that dancing, like anything else

in life, is learned through repetition and practice.  Practice having

fun and exercising together.  The key here is knowing what to

practice.  This is where  guidence and direction from a professional

is the most helpful.  Take the time and learn to dance. Create a

hobby or passion to last a lifetime. You will thank yourself later.

 

The music is one of the most important parts of the wedding planning process. It will create the mood for every part of the event and therefore it should be selected to match your expectations of how you want the day to feel at each moment.

 

The ceremony is usually an organist or string group with a vocalist.  If you are having a church ceremony, the minister or priest usually has several people he has worked with that he can recommend.  For the more cost conscious, recorded music is a very good option. Most churches have quality audio systems that will deliver excellent results.

 

The reception can be anything from a full band, a jazz band, a DJ or pre-recorded music, largely dependent upon your tastes and your budget.  When choosing your music for the reception, try to consider the tastes of all of your guests so every one can dance and enjoy themselves.  The budget conscious may consider friends who are musicians or hiring students from the music schools of local colleges. All alternatives should be listened to before signing a contract. It is also a good idea to get a reference from another bride who had them for her wedding.

 

There are three dances that you should pay special attention to when selecting the music.  These are the bride & groom, the bride & father/groom & mother, and the bridal party. The following is a sampling of some of the popular songs selected for weddings.

 

A Whole New World                                                  Peabo & Regina Belle

Adore                                                                           Prince

After The Love Has Lost Its Shine                         Regina Belle

Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing                        Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell

Endless Love                                                              Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie

For The Love Of You                                                Isley Brothers

Forever In My Life                                                    Prince

Forever, For Always, For Love                                Luther Vandross

Hello                                                                             Lionel Ritchie

Here and Now                                                            Luther Vandross

I Believe In You And Me                                         Whitney Houston

I Will Always Love You                                           Whitney Houston

If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful                        Jermaine Jackson & Whitney Houston

Is This Love                                                                Bob Marley

Just When I Needed You                                          Roberta Flack

Let’s Stay Together                                                   Al Green

That’s What Friends Are For                                   Dionne Warwick

The Closer I Get To You                                          Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

The Greatest Love Of All                                         Whitney Houston

The Wedding Song                                                    Smokey Robinson

Three Times A Lady                                                 The Commodores

Tonight I Celebrate My Love                                  Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson

Unchained Melody                                                    Righteous Bros.

Unforgettable                                                             Natalie Cole

We’re In This Love Together                                   Al Jarreau

When A Man Loves A Woman                              Percy Sledge

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life                         Stevie Wonder

You Bring Me Joy                                                      Anita Baker

You Can Depend On Me                                          Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

You Make Me Feel Brand New                              The Stylistics

You Mean More To Me                                           Lionel Ritchie

You Send Me                                                              Sam Cooke