Searching for that perfect song to play at your reception? Be it a tune sure to get guests grooving or inspiration for the father/daughter dance, this list of top trends will boost your brainstorming power!

Top Five First-Dance Songs

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 1.    At Last – Etta James

 2.    Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

 3.    Marry Me – Train

 4.    You and Me – Dave Matthews Band

 5.    All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo (Tied with “Lucky,” by Jason Mraz, “The Way You Look Tonight,” by Frank Sinatra, and “Then,” by Brad Paisley)

Top Five Father/Daughter Dance Songs

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1.    I Loved Her First – Heartland

2.    WonderfulWorld – Louis Armstrong

3.    The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

4.    Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman

5.    My Girl – The Temptations (Tied with “Unforgettable,” by Natalie Cole)

Top Five ‘Do Not Play’ Songs

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1.    Chicken Dance

2.    Electric Slide

3.    Macarena

4.    YMCA

5.    Cotton Eye Joe

Top Songs Played in 2012 Ceremonies

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1.  Marry You – Bruno Mars

2.  Just a Kiss – Lady Antebellum

3.  Love You Like a Love Song – Selena Gomez

4.  Countdown – Beyoncé

5.  We Found Love – Rihanna

 

 

Photo by Tony Alter.