We still need to go to Ohio and decide on a location and I guess that is what is stalling my planning. It's hard to get into specifics when I don't have a graph paper layout of the room.
In other news, Mom is waiting for the lavendar in her garden to grow out to the proper length and then she's going to try and make one of those cute wands. We'll see how hard it is, I'm all for DIY, but am not about anyone being crippled in the making of wedding favors (JJ: "my hands hurt").
The other big thing I've been thinking about is music, could be because someone (no, not me) is obsessed with making new ring tones after he finally figured out how. Anyhow, I want to be able to go to whoever we choose for a DJ with a list of demands. As in, I demand that he not play this at the wedding. I know, I know I sound like bridezilla, but I don't care. So, I'm starting a list and I definitely want everyone's help. Of all the music out there, surely we can fill up a couple of hours without having to hear anything annoying or (ahem) inappropriate. So on that note, here's what I've got so far.
During Dinner: Something relaxing and instrumental (hopefully JJ has some thoughts, or Kate?)
Reception:
DO NOT Play
1. Butterfly Kisses- Bob Carlisle (I may ban him entirely)
2. The Hokey Pokey
3. YMCA
4. The Chicken Dance
5. Brick House- Either version, but particularly not Lionel Richie
6. What a wonderful world- Louis Armstrong
7. Baby's got back- Sir Mix A Lot
8. Funky Cold Medina- Tone Loc
9. I Swear-either version, but mostly the All 4 One
10. When a man loves a women- Michael Bolton
11. Thank Heaven for Little Girls- Gigi
12. Can you feel the love tonight- Elton John (really any music from a Disney movie is out)
13. Macho Man- Village People (I know with Steve as the groom their is great temptation)
14. Loveshack- B-52s
15. Sexyback- Justin Timberlake
16. Macarena
17. Ice Ice Baby- Vanilla Ice
18. It's Raining men
19. The Beatles
20. God must have spent a little more time on you- N'Sync
21. Cotton Eye- Joe Rednex
22. Hot in Here- Nelly
23. We are Family-Sister Sledge
24. Girl, you'll be a woman soon- Neil Diamond (ick)
25. cha cha slide
26. Have you ever really loved a woman- Bryan Adams
27. Eminem
28. Maddona
29. Mambo #5-Lou Vega
30. Walk like an Egyptian- Bangles
Play
1. You shook me all night long- AC/DC
2. Brown eyed girl- Van Morrison
3. Pour some sugar on me- Def Leppard
4.Old Time Rock and Roll- Bob Seger
5. Hey Ya!-Outkast
6. Footloose-Kenny Loggins
7. (Steve says) Anything by Journey
8. Should I stay or should I go- The Clash
9. Red red wine- UB40
10. Rock me like a hurricane- Scorpions
11. Elvis
12. I love Rock and Roll- Joan Jett
13. Get down tonight- KC and the sunshine band
14. You really got me- The Kinks
15. Livin on Prayer-Bon Jovi
16. Sweet home Alabama
17. Louie Louie- The Kingsmen
18. Bamboleo- Gypsy Kings
19. Dancing Queen- abba
20. Sweet home Chicago- Eric Clapton
21. Cherry, Cherry- Neil Diamond
22. Let's make a night to remember- Bryan Adams
23. I'll always be right there- Bryan Adams (longest couple dance)
24. I can't help myself- Four Tops
25. Reach out and I'll be there- Four Tops
26. Baby I need you lovin-Four Tops
27. Sweet Caroline- Me first and the Gimme Gimmes
28. Stayin Alive- Bee Gees
29. Build me up Buttercup- Foundations
30. The way you look tonight- Frank Sinatra
31. Girls just want to have fun- Cyndi Lauper
32. Come on Eileen- Dexy's Midnight Runners
33. Let's Get it started- Black eyed Peas
34. What I like about you- Romantics
35. Let's go Crazy (dance mix)- Prince
36. Kiss-Prince
37. Raspberry Beret- Prince
38. Hips don't lie- Shakira
39. I want you to want me- Cheap Trick
40. Crazy Little thing called love- Queen
41. Rolling Stones
42. Are you gonna be my girl- Jet
43. Everybody have fun tonight- Wang Chung
44. Play that funky music- Wild Cherry
45. Rock n roll all night- Kiss
46. Pump it up- Elvis Costello
Okay I know there are a million more, but what do you think are the most important songs to add or to make sure do not get played? Okay I am adding to the list in blue so as not to confuse any one who has already read this.
Wow!!! I think you already did a GREAT job with your two music lists! Your wedding is going to be so much fun!! Gosh there is so much variety too for relaxing and instrumental - really depends what you are looking for. It can be a fun jazz, light classical, even some subtle techno. So many options! And YAY for including Journey, the Lep, ACDC, and the Scorps!! whoo hooo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate! But you still have to suggest at least one song.
ReplyDeleteI think the mood we are going for is like the best most fun romantic party you can imagine going to. Sort of like if you had planned a big celebration with all of your friends, made a pile of favorite food, and then decided to give it a soundtrack. I want everyone to feel comfortable, but more than that, to really have fun. Which is why all of the crappy wedding songs are out. If we wouldn't play it relaxing with friends, why would we play it on our special day?
You are so cute and generous about keeping us all in mind! :) Ok... here are 2 of my picks:
ReplyDeleteSeparate Ways - Journey (steve will approve)
Photograph - Def Leppard
And some more normal easygoing ideas:
Eddie Money? (Take me Home Tonight or 2 Tix to Paradise)
Get it on Bang a Gong (I forget who sings this but I think it's sexy
Europe - Final Countdown (HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!)
Touch Me - The Doors
Love is a Battlefield - Pat Benatar
Der Komissar
More to come... I left my ipod at work :)
The old fogies say don't play: anything by Jerry Lee Lewis, songs like Proud Mary, Gloria, Boot Scootin Boogie, Wild Thing, the Locomotion, We are Family, From this moment, Louie Louie
ReplyDeleteDo play: Beautiful by Gordon Lightfoot, Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton, Crazy by Patsy Cline, Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collings, To Make You Feel My Love by Garth Brooks, Cherish You, Sea of Love, Unchained Melody, When a Man Loves a Woman.
If I think of any more, I'll send them on.
Hey,
ReplyDeleteWhat if I make Final Countdown my walking down the aisle song? You know add a little drama to the ceremony.
omg that would be AWESOME!!!!!!!! So dramatic! Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it!!
ReplyDeleteI like any music. I even like almost all of the ones on your do not play list.
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