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Reception music
Choosing music to the reception is a tough nut to crack, as there is a sea of music.

It is your reception and your happiest day, so make sure that it turns out entirely according to your wishes. Begin your planning with following hints.

How do you find the perfect band or DJ for your reception? Why not ask recently married couples for advice. Word of mouth is still the best way to get the best musicians.

Consider your reception room’s size and your crowd.

Live music makes a grand reception. Try to engage a band that keep the guests grooving from the first drink to the last dance. The music should span several decades, so it fits all ages. If you have invited children to your reception, ask the band to play music especially chosen for them.

The background music before and after the dinner can consist of a mixture of new and old tunes, and different musical forms. Classical music is also a very good choice.

Dance music
Ay papacito - Eliades Ochoa
Against all odds - Phil Collins
Baby I love you - Aretha Franklin
Beast of burden - Bette Midler
Chan chan - Compay Sequndo
Cry me a river - Joe Cocker
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen
Dancing Queen - Abba
Every breath you take - The Police
Get rhythm - Ry Cooder
In the mood - Glenn Miller
In never gonna dance again - George Michael
Isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder
I will survive - Gloria Gaynor
Killing me softly - Roberta Flack
Macarena - Los's Fernando's
Morning has broken - Cat Stevens
My baby just cares for me - Nina Simon
Natural woman - Aretha Franklin
Patricia - Orquesta Aragon
Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner
Sailing - Rod Stewart
She’s like the wind - Patrick Swayze
Streets of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen
Wake me up before you go go - Wham
Waterloo - Abba
Why do fools fall in love - Diana Ross
You lost that loving feeling - Righteous Brothers

If it is done right, music will energize your celebration, heighten romance, and inspire guests to get down on the dance floor.
 
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