Many DJ websites offer suggestions of songs for the spotlight dances. One of the sites that tracks the most popular songs nationally is DiscJockeys.com.
The following is a list of the songs that we played in the last 12 months in the Wichita, Kansas area.
Bride & Groom Dance
Select whichever song has the most meaning to you in describing your relationship. This is the time for expressing your musical tastes and setting the mood for your reception.
Two criteria to keep in mind as you select your song:
- Do the words convey the right thoughts and emotions?
- Can you dance to the song?
At Last (Etta James)
Better Today (Coffey Anderson)
Can't Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
Fire and the Flood (Vance Joy)
Golden (Lady Antebellum)
I Will Be Here (Steven Curtis Chapman)
I'm Amazed (Lonestar)
Love Chooses You (Kathy Mattea)
Mango Tree (Zac Brown Band)
Mine Would Be You (Blake Shelton)
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Pistol (Dustin Kensrue)
Stand By You (Pretenders)
Steady As We Go (The Dave Matthews Band)
Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)
The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
Then (Brad Paisley)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
You And I (Michael Buble)
You Are The Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)
Yours (Russell Dickerson)
“Josh was a wonderful DJ who kept the party going the whole night by playing a variety of music that everyone could dance to. Our wedding guests commented that it was a great wedding dance because the variety of music included many genres and age groups throughout the night.” – Kathryn Parker
Father/Daughter Dance
Always Be Your Baby (Natalie Grant)
Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle)
Daddy Dance With Me (Krystal Keith)
Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)
Daughters (John Mayer)
Handprints On The Wall (Kenny Rogers)
I Loved Her First (Heartland)
In My Daughter's Eyes (Martina McBride)
In My Life (Beatles)
My Girl (The Temptations)
My Little Girl (Tim McGraw)
My Wish (Rascal Flatts)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (IZ Kamakawiwoole)
There Goes My Life (Kenny Chesney)
The Best Day (Taylor Swift)
Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
When You Say Nothing At All (Alison Krauss)
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
You're My Best Friend (Queen)
Mother/Groom Dance
A Mother's Love (Jim Brickman)
A Song for Momma (Boyz II Men)
Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)
Child Of Mine (Carole King)
I Hope You Dance (Leann Womack)
In My Life (The Beatles)
My Wish (Rascal Flatts)
Never Alone (Lady Antebellum)
Simple Man (Shine Down)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (IZ Kamakawiwoole)
Stand By Me (Ben E King)
Sunshine On My Shoulders(John Denver)
Teach Your Children (Crosby Stills and Nash)
Twenty Years Late (Aaron Lines)
You'll Be In My Heart (Phil Collins)
You're Gonna Be (Reba McEntire)
You've Got A Friend In Me (Randy Newman)
Other Reception Music
Selections for the Grand Introductions: (we provide complimentary song editing for up to 2 songs)
2K Magic (Bruno Mars)
A Little Party (from The Great Gatsby Movie)
All Eyez (The Game)
Best Day Of My Life (American Authors)
Billion (Mat Kearney)
Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)
Brand New (Ben Rector)
Bring 'Em Out (T.I.)
Can't Stop The Feeling (Justin Timberlake)
Celebration (Kool And The Gang)
Classic (MKTO)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Michael Buble)
Diddy Bop from 50 Shades Freed (Jacob Banks)
Dog Days Are Over (Florence & The Machine)
Feel This Moment (Pitbull)
Forever (Chris Brown)
Get Down On It (Kool and the Gang)
Get Ready For This (2 Unlimited)
Glorious Unfolding (Steven Curtis Chapman)
Good Life (Kanye West)
Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Harry Potter Theme Song (from the Harry Potter movies)
I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
In The Ayer (Flo Rida)
Let's Get It Started (Black Eyed Peas)
Make Light (Passion Pit)
Marry Me (Train)
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Now That We Found Love (Heavy D and The Boyz)
Raise Your Glass (Pink)
September (Earth, Wind, and Fire)
Shut Up And Dance (Walk The Moon)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Star Wars Theme
Suit and Tie (Justin Timberlake)
This Will Be An Everlasting Love (Natalie Cole)
Tik Tok (Ke$ha)
Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson)
You Make My Dreams Come True (Hall & Oates)
You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC)
You're The Best Thing (Ray LaMontagne)
Selections for Cake Cutting:
Better Together (Jack Johnson)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Cut The Cake (Average White Band)
Everything (Michael Buble)
Fast Car (Jonas Blue)
How Sweet It Is (James Taylor)
I Do (Colbie Caillat)
In My Life (The Beatles)
L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
Love Story (Taylor Swift)
Marry You (Bruno Mars)
Over and Over Again (Nathan Sykes)
Sugar (Maroon 5)
Sugar, Sugar (The Archies)
Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch (Four Tops)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow (IZ Kamakawiwoole)
The Moment (Kenny G)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Selections for the Bouquet Toss:
All the Single Ladies (Beyonce)
Dear Future Husband (Meghan Trainor)
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper)
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar)
Ladies Night (Kool and the Gang)
Man, I Feel Like A Woman (Shania Twain)
PYT (Michael Jackson)
Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard)
Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy (Big and Rich)
Where Them Girls At (David Guetta))
Selections for the Garter Toss:
Another One Bites The Dust (Queen)
Can't Touch This (MC Hammer)
Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
Get Ready For This (2 Unlimited)
Girls, Girls, Girls (Motley Crue)
Hot In Here (Nelly)
Oh Yeah (Yello)
Sexy And I Know It (LMFAO)
Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
Treasure (Bruno Mars)
Selections for the Anniversary Dance:
Look At Us (Vince Gill)
Me And You (Kenny Chesney)
My Best Friend (Tim McGraw)
Through The Years (Kenny Rogers)
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
Selections for the Last Song:
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)
At Last (Etta James)
Beat It (Michael Jackson)
Bye Bye Bye (NSYNC)
Closing Time (Semisonic)
Die A Happy Man (Thoman Rhett)
Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
Happy (Pharrell)
I've Had The Time Of My Life (Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes)
Love of a Lifetime (Firehouse)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)
Take Me Home Tonight (Eddie Money)
The Party's Over (Willie Nelson)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Time Of Your Life-Good Riddance (Green Day)
You Got Lucky (Tom Petty
Ceremony Music
Selections for the Seating of the Mothers and special guests:
A Drop In The Ocean (Ron Pope)
A Thousand Years (The Piano Guys)
Amazing Grace (piano and cello)
Can't Help Falling In Love (The Piano Guys)
Canon In D (orchestra version)
Canon In D (string quartet version)
Everlasting Love (Natalie Cole)
Sweet Child O' Mine (Vitamin String Quartet)
The Cello Song (The Piano Guys)
Selections for the Wedding Party Processional:
A Thousand Years (from "Twilight Saga" - Christina Perri)
A Thousand Years - instrumental (The Piano Guys)
Can't Help Falling In Love (The Piano Guys)
Canon In D (orchestra version)
Canon In D (string quartet version)
Glasgow Love Theme (Craig Armstrong)
Hooked On A Feeling (Blue Swede)
Marry Me (Train)
River Flows In You (Yirma)
Say You Won't Let Go (James Arthur)
Take My Hand - The Wedding Song (Emily Hackett)
Turning Page (Sleeping At Last)
Selections for the Bridal Processional:
A Thousand Years (from "Twilight Saga" - Christina Perri)
A Thousand Years - instrumental (The Piano Guys)
Bridal March (Wagner)
Bridal March - new age piano (Vicente Avella)
Canon In D (orchestra version)
Canon In D (string quartet version)
I Can't Wait (Runner Runner)
Maybe I'm Amazed (Jem)
Romantic Bridal March (Miranda Wong)
Turning Page (Sleeping At Last)
Selections for the Unity Candle:
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John)
I Choose You (Ryann Darling)
I Cross My Heart (George Strait)
I Will Be Here (Steven Curtis Chapman)
Just The Way You Are (The Piano Guys)
On Golden Pond (Dave Grusin)
Selections for the Recessional:
All You Need Is Love (Beatles)
Best Day Of My Life (American Authors)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Happy (Pharrell Williams)
Home (Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros)
I Choose You (Sara Bareilles)
I Feel Good - I Got You (James Brown)
I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
Imperial March (from Star Wars)
Just The Two Of Us (Bill Withers)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)
This Will Be An Everlasting Love (Natalie Cole - the eHarmony Song)
You're My Best Friend (Queen)