Girl Put your records on

When nearing the final days prior to wedded bliss, the small things tend to rear their ugly little heads. What you thought was something minuscule, is not at crunch time and you need to make a decision quick to get everything moving.

One of these such "things" is the music your DJ is going to play. Now, any good DJ will play what fits the mood, BUT there are a few that will need some direction.

Many DJs will ask if there is specific tunes that you want to be played. Now, instead of making a CD of what music, they want you to make a list and present it to them and they will play it where they see fit if it is in their playlist.

Now.... what do you play?! when it comes to thinking of the actual songs, it is quite difficult; especially when you have a deadline. Here are a few songs that, I have found, everyone loves dancing to.

Group Dances: Great way to get people out on the dance floor! People especially seem to like when the dance moves are laid out for them and they don't have to worry about looking like a fool!

Cha Cha Slide - Dj Casper
Cupid Shuffle - Cupid
Electric Slide - Neville Livingston
Shout - Isley Brothers
Twist - Chubby Checker
YMCA - Village People

If you have kids there:
Chicken Dance - Lawrence Welk
Hokey Pokey - Richard and Linda Thompson

These songs are only appropriate if you have a special relationship with them or a massive amount of kids.

Songs that people love to dance to in general. Remember to use your best judgement when it comes to what time frame they should be played at. Harder tunes should probably be played after 9:30 or 10:00 when small children and grandparents usually leave. Also some of these songs are just played though they may not be actually sending a happy message about love and marriage:

1, 2, 3, 4 - Plain White Ts
500 miles - The Proclaimers
All I want is you - Barry Louis Polisar
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Bottoms up - Trey Songz Ft. Nicki Minaj
Chemicals Collide - Cloud Cult
Dog Days are Over - Florence and the Machine
Dougie - Cali Swag District
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Forever and For always - Shania Twain
Hey Soul Sister - Train
ice ice baby - Vanilla Ice
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Lovin you is easy - Sarah Mclachlan
Lucky - Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Mine - Taylor Swift
Moment for Life - Nicki Minaj
My humps - Black eyed Peas
Only Hope - Switchfoot
Rhythm of Love - Plain White T's
Say Hey - Michael Franti
The only Exception - Paramore
The way I am - Ingrid Michaelson
Time after time - Quiet Drive
White Sky- Vampire weekend
You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift

There is usually a song cue for the garter toss and the Bouquet toss. Here are some songs that may just fill your fancy!

Bouquet Toss:
Girls Just wanna have fun - Cindy Lauper
Hey Ladies - Beastie Boys
Its Raining Men - The Weather Girls
One way or Another - Blondie
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Talk Dirty to me - Poison
You sexy thing - Hot Chocolate

What a Man - Salt and Peppa
Garter Toss
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
Hit me with your best shot - Pat Benatar
Hot in Here - Nelly
Wild Thing - the Troggs

These of course are only suggestions. If you have other songs that you just love hearing at a wedding, let me know!