{"id":2760,"date":"2018-06-28T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T15:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themanorrestaurant.com\/blog\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2018-06-28T16:50:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T16:50:38","slug":"choosing-the-perfect-songs-for-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/choosing-the-perfect-songs-for-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Perfect Songs for Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knowles-306-wedding-dance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knowles-306-wedding-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Songs for Wedding Dances\" width=\"675\" \/><\/a>Do you remember the song playing when you first met your significant other? Music at a wedding isn\u2019t as trivial as some believe. It\u2019s customary to choose songs for your first dance as newlyweds, the father-daughter dance, and the mother-son dance. Song dedications can also show appreciation for other family members and groups of friends, or even as a tribute to loved ones no longer with you. Song choices have monumental meaning through lyrics, melody, as well as rhythm. And so, the expert wedding planners at The Manor have rounded up the perfect wedding play list of songs that will remind you of your wedding day, long after you say, \u201cI do\u201d.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Most Popular First Dance Songs<\/h2>\n<p>As you and your spouse step onto the dance floor for your\u00a0first dance as husband and wife,\u00a0the song selection is forever labeled \u201cYour song\u201d. It becomes deeply meaningful; so the first-dance song\u00a0should reflect your relationship, joy, accomplishments, and excitement for your new life together.\u00a0Maybe the song is a tune from the first night you said, \u201cI love you.\u201d This special ballad is chosen with input by both the bride-to-be and groom. Traditional first-dance song choices include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBecause You Loved Me\u201d by Celine Dion<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFaithfully\u201d by Journey<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTo Make You Feel My Love\u201d by Billy Joel<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhen a Man Loves a Woman\u201d by Percy Sledge<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEverything I Do (I Do It For You)\u201d by Bryan Adams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a more modern pop love song, couples can opt for song choices such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThinking Out Loud\u201d by Ed Sheeran<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAll Of Me\u201d by John Legend<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m Yours\u201d by Jason Mraz<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHome\u201d by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you and your soon-to-be spouse are fans of the 60s, then a classic wedding song may be a good choice for your first dance. Two songs that perfectly represent your true love include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCan\u2019t Take My Eyes Off You\u201d by Frankie Valli<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCan\u2019t Help Falling in Love\u201d by Elvis Presley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Country music has a way of tugging at the heartstrings, which makes it suitable for weddings. For a country music loving couple, they can dance to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cGod Gave Me You\u201d- by Blake Shelton<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI Cross My Heart\u201d by George Strait<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBreathe\u201d by Faith Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, covers of classic hits are also favored for a first dance song, especially if a favorite artist covers a special song. Michael Bubl\u00e9\u2019s cover of \u201cHave I Told You Lately That I Love You\u201d showcases a soft and angelic voice, which makes for the perfect song for the couple.<\/p>\n<h2>Ideal Songs For A Father-Daughter Dance<\/h2>\n<p>Once the proud father escorts the bride onto the dance floor, let the waterworks begin. This moment does not have to include a \u201cfather\u201d, but can extend to a stepfather, father figure or brother. This is a very sentimental moment culminates an entire life of watching a little girl grow up to become a strong woman and beginning the next chapter in life with a new important man to love\u2014her husband. Timeless father-daughter dance songs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIsn\u2019t She Lovely?\u201d by Stevie Wonder<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMy Girl\u201d by The Temptations<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat A Wonderful World\u201d by Louis Armstrong<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMy Little Girl\u201d by Tim McGraw<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMy Wish\u201d by Rascal Flats<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIn My Daughter\u2019s Eyes\u201d by Martina McBride<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYou Raise Me Up\u201d by Josh Groban<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHero\u201d by Mariah Carey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But if you want the ultimate classic father-daughter song, consider dancing to \u201cDance With My Father\u201d by Luther Vandross. In addition, a wonderful trend for father-daughter dances is to choose a song together from the bride\u2019s childhood or a favorite song they once cherished. These songs can be more upbeat and unexpected so long as they recall fond memories. A few songs include \u201cYou Are My Sunshine\u201d and \u201cBrown Eyed Girl\u201d by Van Morrison.<\/p>\n<h2>Selecting A Song For The Mother-Son Dance<\/h2>\n<p>One highlight of any wedding reception is the mother-son dance. It\u2019s truly a special moment when the groom and his mother take to the dance floor, smiling as \u2018their song\u2019 plays while tears of joy and pride flow from them both. This is a moment when the son thanks his mother for being a role model who is loving and supportive, and raising him to be the man that he is today. Popular mother-son dance songs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHow Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)\u201d by James Taylor<\/li>\n<li>\u201cShe\u2019s Got a Way\u201d by Billy Joel<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThrough the Years\u201d by Kenny Rogers<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDo I Make You Proud\u201d by Taylor Hicks<\/li>\n<li>\u201cUnforgettable\u201d by Nat King Cole<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThank You for Loving Me\u201d by Bon Jovi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One common trend for mother-son dances is for the groom to surprise his mother with the song choice. This can be a song the mother always loved, or a tune that they both held close growing up. Dancing in front of family and friends at such a special celebration is a truly wonderful tribute.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Dedicate A Wedding Song<\/h2>\n<p>In a world of personalized weddings, many brides and grooms arrange their\u00a0wedding entertainment\u00a0to include specific songs tributes to their loved ones. Following this trend includes planning multiple song dedications to play at their receptions.<\/p>\n<p>But how couples choose to announce a song dedication is entirely up to them. Most often, the DJ announces the song dedications at the start of the reception. In other instances, the bride or groom will get on the microphone and say a few special words themselves. A song dedication may be made to parents as a thank-you for their help in planning the wedding, in this case both sets of parents get to share the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Not all of the song dedications have to be slow songs. When the DJ or wedding band are ready to transition from slow dinner music to dance music, a great way to begin is the first fast-song announced as a dedication. It could be from the groom to the bride, a dedication to the bridal party, friends, immediate family (siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents) or your kids (if you\u2019re blending families or have children as a couple).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can have a song dedication at the end of the reception. As your\u00a0wedding entertainment\u00a0comes to a close, be sure to dedicate the last dance of the evening to someone who holds a special place in your heart. As the bride and groom, you may choose to propose a song dedication for this last number. This may be another one of \u2018your songs\u2019 or a song that\u2019s special to your family. At this point, you might take the microphone to propose your song dedication directly to each other.<\/p>\n<h2>Dance The Night Away At NJ\u2019s Top Wedding Venue<\/h2>\n<p>Before you confidently step onto the dance floor with your betrothed, why not practice your\u00a0first dance\u00a0ahead of time with a dance instructor or have a routine choreographed? Doing so makes your moment in the spotlight even more touching. No matter the ballad, your song choice is open to your consideration as the soundtrack for your first dance as husband and wife, father-daughter dance, or mother-son dance. For more insight into wedding planning, contact The Manor today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember the song playing when you first met your significant other? Music at a wedding isn\u2019t as trivial as some believe. It\u2019s customary to choose songs for your first dance as newlyweds, the father-daughter dance, and the mother-son dance. Song dedications can also show appreciation for other family members and groups of friends, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[323,369,327,94],"tags":[370,328,371,326,499],"class_list":["post-2760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fatherdaughter-dance","category-first-dance-song","category-mother-son-wedding-dance","category-wedding-songs","tag-first-dance-song-2","tag-mother-son-wedding-song","tag-popular-wedding-songs","tag-popular-wedding-songs-for-fatherdaughter","tag-wedding-songs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2760"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2760\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasantdale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}