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. Also 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.