Robbie and I decided that we're going to go with the good old-fashioned iPod for our wedding reception dance party. We're putting together a playlist of some of our favorite songs, but we want to make sure there's a little something for everyone. Here's where you come in! We don't want anything too traditional or stereotypically "wedding," but we're pretty open. We want a nice eclectic mix of slower/meaningful songs and songs that make you get your groove on. Oh, and we already have our ceremony and first dance songs picked out. But that's a surprise. :)
Below is a sample list of some of the songs we're including. We'd love it if you could leave a comment with your suggestions and favorites! After the wedding, I'll post the full play list so you can see if your song(s) made it!
Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
1234 - Feist
Shelter From the Storm - Bob Dylan
Listomania - Phoenix
You and I - Wilco
Stay Forever - Ween
If I Had the World to Give - Grateful Dead
Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Once In a Lifetime - Talking Heads
Read My Mind - The Killers
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Such Great Heights - The Postal Service
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Tighten Up - The Black Keys
Think About You - Guns N' Roses
With a Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
Bonafide Lovin' - Chromeo
Someday - The Strokes
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Thanks for your help friends!
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This is so cool!! How about "I want to hold you hand" by the beatles, such a classic :-). I also love "I will follow you into the dark" by death cab for cutie.
ReplyDeleteOh man...I was going to put Harvest Moon but its already there. I always thought that would make an awesome wedding dance song...but since we hired a bluegrass band when I got married...it was nixed. Man...now I will have to think about it and choose something else.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list to start with! Lots of dance-friendly tunes and slower songs. I'll look at my itunes later and see if I see anything you might want to add. Are you getting excited yet? It's getting close :)
ReplyDeletewell all those songs are freaking perfect. i think you stole the wedding playlist i have in my head (just incase the bf EVER decides to propose!).
ReplyDeletei would also throw in some Band of Horses - no ones gonna love you. the lyrics are just perfection!
happy wedding music picking :)
brittany
prettylittlevintage
Say Hey by Michael Franti - can't help but start dancing! I'm also a big fan of the Cupid Shuffle. :)
ReplyDeleteAt Last, by Etta James (isn't this THE slow-dance song for weddings?)
ReplyDelete"I will Follow You" by Death Cab for Cutie
Have fun! :D
How exciting! I have a playlist still from suggestions for my sister's recent weddings, so here are a few of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI'd Rather Be with You - Joshua Radin
Two Doves - Dirty Projectors
Question - Old 97's
Fallin' for You - Colbie Caillat
Hold You in My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
Reasons to Love You - Meiko
I'll Be - Edwin McCain
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
5 Years Time - Noah and the Whale
I Wouldn't Mind - He Is We
Good luck with your list!
- Jaimie
fawnandfoe.blogspot.com
I love "You and I" by Wilco; hell, I just love Wilco. For a fun, albeit cheesy, song "you make my dreams" by Hall & Oates and "Don't Stop Me Now" Queen.
ReplyDeleteThey are GREAT suggestions you guys! Thank you so much! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeletexo,
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Barry White.....My Everything!
ReplyDeleteI love the songs you've picked out! Some of my favorite love songs are:
ReplyDeleteSea of Love - Cat Power
Forget Me Not - Civil Wars
Commes des enfants - Coure de Pirate
My Repair - Jason Scavone feat. Brandi Carlile
Also, anything oldies! Especially The Supremes. Happy wedding planning :)
oh man. great choices! I admit, I love the cha-cha slide. can't get me enough of the cha-cha slide.
ReplyDeleteNight and Day- Tony Bennett
I Need More Love- Robert Randolph and the Family Band
You Knocked Me Off My Feet- Sondre Lerche
"Love Today" by MIKA (it's playing on Get Him to the Greek right now and I thought, "This song is fun!!)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm from Wisconsin and "Fishing in the Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is always a popular one here ;)
ha ha, as soon as i started reading the post i thought Harvest Moon also!
ReplyDeleteother picks would be:
Leonard Cohen - dance me to the end of love
Willie Nelson - hands on the wheel
Neil Young - silver and gold
Kenny Loggins - danny's song
CSNY - our house
just to name a few :)
this was such an exciting time for me. enjoy these moments as you can!
awesome list! our top 3 songs at our wedding were The Promise by When in Rome, Melt with You by Modern English and Universally Speaking by the Chili Peppers :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys ROCK! Thank you so much! We're definitely going to include a bunch of these. :)
ReplyDeletexo,
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Some of my favorite love songs in weddings you might like... ;)
ReplyDeleteBetter Together - Jack Johnson
You Got Me - Colbie Caillat
Together - Kina Grannis
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - mymp
forevermore - side A
Anything Nick Drake is so sweet for slow dances. Blondie is always fun and unique too!
ReplyDeletemaybe im amazed-paul mccartney always makes me feel squishy, eep but i cant really think of anything to dance to D:
ReplyDeleteThey love each other-Jerry Garcia Band-JGB
ReplyDeletePower to the People-John Lennon
Loving Cup-Rolling Stones
Come away with me-Norah Jones
Train Song-Phish
Finally saw the light--Yonder
Soul Shakedown Party-Bob Marley