Top Wedding Songs

For many years now, the list of top wedding songs selected by the bride and groom have included some of the most outlandish, ill-fitting and simply awful songs to ever grace the radio waves.

There seems to be an unwritten rule that certain songs must make the list of wedding songs played by a DJ or band. The "Chicken Dance" and "Macarena" immediately come to mind. Yes, the upside is that they are easy songs to get anyone dancing and there is absolutely no skill involved.

The list of top wedding songs from the last few years includes some real stinkers. I'm sure you've heard a few at a wedding reception.

Maybe it was a "one hit wonder" from thirty years ago, or perhaps it was a suggestive rap song where the bride and groom were rubbing up and down each other in a motion that was a little embarrasing to some.

The choice of music at your wedding is an area that requires careful thought, because all the wedding planning can go out the door when inappropriate or tacky songs are played.

But is it really necessary to do these? Break from the trend and just say "No" to line dancing or any dance that requires wriggling a butt like a piece of poultry.

Let your wedding planner be a voice of reason when making the list of wedding songs to give to the DJ or band. What might seem funny and unique now may be a source of embarrassment later.

Do you really want the videographer catching you dancing to a head banging song? Don't give in to the temptation to go with these type of popular wedding songs. Be adventurous, yet at the same time use some common sense.

Grandpa can't break dance so why not give him a slow waltz to show off his talents.

AC/DC's "She Shook Me" is a great song for a party, but it may not go over so well on the list of wedding songs you want played at the reception. Or at least not until after the older or more conservative members of the reception have adjourned for the night.

Yes it is your wedding, but a little care in choosing your own top wedding songs can go a long way in making the day a wonderful affair for all.

Melinda Barton is an Internationally recognized wedding planner and author of the book Wedding Planning Secrets. She has given several TV and radio appearances and is passionate about helping everyone succeed in their desire to have the best wedding through simple and easy to use wedding planning secrets.

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