Songs for Wedding Receptions and the First Dance

Weddings rely on music during the ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner hour, first dance and later in the reception. The challenge is, which music to play at what times? Well, gone are the days of old party standards. It's relevant to select wedding songs and music that reflect the tastes of the bride, groom and their guests. Popular songs include the following:

• Carbon Leaf: "Life Less Ordinary"
• Michael Buble: "Everything"
• Quincy Coleman: "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Check out this list of 30+ songs for wedding receptions and the first dance.

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