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When I imagine our wedding reception, I can’t stop thinking about one blaring image: A sweaty bride breaking it down on the dance floor.
Photo by Jules and Albie Photography
Some people sink their time and energy into a super unique and personalized ceremony. Others slave over DIY flowers because they are the only ones who can guarantee their vision for floral arrangements. Me? I just want to dance!
We’re doing a few of the usual reception traditions, (first dance, garter toss, bouquet toss) but made sure to leave multiple hours completely free so that everyone can boogie down on the dance floor.
This past weekend, I went ahead and created The Most Awesome Wedding Playlist of All Time.
Okay, that is probably a really bold statement. But, I am really excited to hear these songs on the wedding day. A big huge thank you to all of your amazing comments on my last post, regarding country music. It helped me so much!!
I sent this list off to the DJ this morning. They are organized by section and in order of most important to least important (Hello, my name is Type A, nice to meet you). We have more songs than time so some of these songs will have to be skipped. People will make requests, we’ll have to pause for announcements, etc. I’m okay with that.
Okay. Here it goes!
Ceremony Music Selections
Ceremony Pre-Ceremony Music
Reception Music Selections
Country Music
Rock/Alternative/Classic Rock Music
Pop/Top 40/Hip Hop/Rap
Miscellaneous Music
What are some of your “must play” songs at your reception?
I can’t believe you didn’t use a photo of me as the “sweatiest bride of all time” - in any case, I probably earned that title ;). My surefire-get-everyone-on-the-dance-floor-music list is: Living on a Prayer followed by Twist followed by Shout! Works every time!
I love love love that you have kevin folwer and aaron watson on your playlist! Our song is “next to heaven” by aaron watson and that will be our first dance. And FI knows Kevin Folwer (his stepdad and kevin are friends and Kevin use to play at his stepdads bday parties) so we will definately have some of his songs played too!!!
@soontobe_mrsSughrue: Awesome! You know, I think I also know some people who know Kevin Fowler and/or are related to him. Small world! (Or maybe he just has a huge family)
Yes! I am so with you on this. Every time I am at a bar and hear a song that I like I write it down in my Bbery notepad to make sure I put it on the list later for the DJ. Your playlist looks awesome and I am bookmarking this for when I make my own haha.
Shout is an absolute must for us! And Friends in Low Places is a must for me! 
THANK YOU!!!! A music list is on my To-Do list (and being a type A person too..) I LOVE the organization!!! Thank you!! =)
Holy cow. I just told our DJ “No rap.” And that was it. Maybe I’m a bad bride…
Blister in the sun got EVERYONE, young and old on the dance floor at my wedding. It was a blast.
I have fond memories of dancing to most of your Top 40 songs. Pitbull’s ‘Give Me Everything’ was a hit, as was Party Rock Anthem. Holla!
I’m so INSANELY impressed by you right now. I hope you don’t mind my stealing most of it.
Like VSQ much? Haha. Listening to them, might steal your idea for ceremony music. Our DJ actually provides us with a secure website to post music requests on (one for us and one for the guests). We also have the “do not play this song under any circumstances” option. I’m def going to use it because I keep hearing good songs on the radio while driving around town.
Whoa! Kick-A list - you just saved a lot of us a ton of work! ha ha
Yay for you, I’m totally stealing your list…we have an appointment with our DJ tomorrow. Thanks, High Wire
We’re working on our playlist right now and looking at yours has made me realize how many songs I love that I’ve forgetten to add! LOL Like those b4 me I appreciate your work ‘cuz a good portion of this list has been added to mine
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Mrs. High Wire, Dallas Age and Occupation: 23, Legal Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Director of Communications Engagement Date: October 9, 2010 Wedding Date: September 2011 Venue: Clark Gardens About Me: My loves include yoga, anything spicy, our eccentric cat, our rambunctious dog, and Mr. High Wire, of course! Like the steadiness act of the tightrope walker, this gal is busy balancing life while planning a wedding to the man of her dreams. We’re hosting a laid-back, vintage-inspired, bird themed wedding with heavy doses of love, good eats (did someone say tacos and margaritas?), and endless Texas charm. Mr. High Wire and I are so happy to have you along for the walk across the tight rope.
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