A couple still in the wedding planning stages recently asked for music recommendations. While the best reply is probably, "Choose what you like - it's
your wedding and everything should reflect
your tastes," that's probably not helpful to someone who has no idea what they would like to play, especially during key musical moments like the first dance, father-daughter dance, etc.
So, here's an unscientific survey, in order of frequency, of the songs we've heard most often this year during the bride and groom's first dance:
- At Last - Etta James
- It Had To Be You - Harry Connick, Jr.
- True Companion - Mark Cohn
- Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Also popular are mixes, especially when the couple developed their own dance routine for the middle/end of the song. It's always a crowd pleaser when the music shifts from gentle and romantic to something uptempo or funky.
But, if you're concerned about your dance skills, stick with sweet and romantic - that never goes out of style. If nothing else you won't look back at the video twenty years later and wonder, "What was I thinking?"
So, here's an unscientific survey, in order of frequency, of the songs we've heard most often this year during the bride and groom's first dance:
But, if you're concerned about your dance skills, stick with sweet and romantic - that never goes out of style. If nothing else you won't look back at the video twenty years later and wonder, "What was I thinking?"
