All About Wedding Music and Entertainment

If you're looking to set a sensuous vibe at your wedding reception, look no further than a playlist full of R&B wedding songs. With smooth base lines and sultry lyrics, R&B songs of love and devotion are perfect for moving, grooving, and romance on the dance floor. But with decades of songs to choose from, the only hard part is narrowing your playlist down. Consider this list of the best R&B wedding songs your starting point

R&B Wedding Songs
These passionate R& B wedding songs have fitting lyrics and sultry melodies that will suit every component of your wedding from walking down the aisle through to the last dance.

• Never - Jaheim


• Forever My Lady - Jodeci


• Sweet Love - Anita Baker


• Caught Up in the Rapture - Anita Baker


• Spend My Life with You - Eric Benet & Tamia


• Nice and Slow - Usher


• You Got It Bad - Usher


• Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder


• You Mean the World to Me - Toni Braxton


• Always and Forever - Heat Wave


• On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men


• Never Let Go - Faith Evans


• Angel of Mine - Monica


• For You I Will - Monica


• The Sweetest Thing - Lauren Hill


• No Ordinary Love - Sade


• You - Jesse Powell


• The Cool in You - Babyface


• By Your Side - Sade


• I Swear - All-4-One


• Make it Last Forever - Keith Sweat


• Here and Now - Luther Vandross


• Every Beat of My Heart - Brian McKnight


• Back at One - Brian McKnight


• Saved the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams


• Crazy Love - Aaron Neville


• All My Life - K-Ci and Jojo


• Suddenly - Billy Ocean


• No One - Alicia Keys


• Hello - Lionel Richie


• Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston


• Everything - Mary J. Blige


• Family Affair - Mary J. Blige

Get even more great R&B wedding songs for your reception at Elegala.com.

Want to ensure a packed dance floor? I found this list of recommended "get up and dance" wedding songs from all eras and was please to see that it lacked the typical cheesy standbys (YMCA, Play that Funky Music, Electric Slide...)

Here are some highlights from the list of good wedding songs to dance to:

* Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
* Kanye West - American Boy
* Pink - Get the Party Started
* Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself
* Prince - Let's Go Crazy
* Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated
* Beatles - Twist and Shout

Inevitably, you will debate the question on whether or not to hire a band or a DJ to lead the evening's festivities. In some instances, the type of venue you choose and the overall theme of your wedding will dictate whether you decide to go with a band or DJ, but the decision is always up to you.

Solve the debate on whether to hire a band or a DJ to lead your reception festivities by considering the pros and cons of each. This article lists the positives and negative of both wedding bands and DJ Music to help you make your decision.

It turns out chivari chairs and silk table linens aren't the only upgrades for rent. Today's hottest party accessory is the rentable rock star. You can now splurge on the living breathing version of stars such as Christina Aguilera, Joe Cocker, or Carrie Underwood to belt out your first dance song or headline the entire affair.

Learn more about renting a celebrity for your wedding reception at the Unveiled Wedding Blog

From the moment the guests file in, your music has the power to set the tone for your ceremony. With such a variety of options available and so much riding on the selection, choosing your music can seem a daunting task.

Plan your wedding ceremony music with this ehow article on how to choose your wedding ceremony songs and musicians

Your wedding entertainment can really make or break the atmosphere of your reception. No other detail will command more influence over the behavior of your guests, so you should use this opportunity to elicit the behavior you desire. Thus, whether you want your guests dancing on the tabletops by night's end or would rather keep the atmosphere formal and elegant, your reception music will help set the mood.

This article will help you plan your wedding reception music .

As someone who has had extensive contact with wedding vendors - both personally and professionally - I can tell you that most of them are genuine, talented professionals who strive to perform a service to the best of their ability. For most vendors, the joy gained from performing an artistic craft that they love is the primary incentive. The money earned, well, that's extra. Don't get me wrong, at the end of the day, we all need to make a living and we all work for money. But some vendors seem to be less motivated by the craft and more motivated to squeeze every last dollar from the happy (or unhappy, depending how you look at it) couple. It's these vendors who propagate the myth it's impossible to exchange vows without simultaneously shelling out tens of thousands of dollars and going into debt.

Case in point:
Elegala.com has a number of articles offering money saving tips for every wedding detail - from flowers, to music, to photography. Believe it or not, we've had some pompous vendors complain that we offer these money saving tips, insisting, for instance, that we remove a tip about how you can save on photography by being wary of upsells like custom albums or save on your floral budget by sticking to in-season flowers. Apparently, we're releasing to the public blasphemous ideas that vendors have been dubiously safeguarding for decades. Oh no - don't enlighten the brides-to-be!

Sure - there are many lucky brides who have unlimited funds to plan their weddings, but for many - especially with the economy in the state that it's in - these budgeting tips are essential in making a wedding a reality. Let's face it - even some couples who have the money spend would prefer to spend it somewhere else. And that's OK. Really, it is. But some wedding vendors would prefer that everyone continue to keep up with the Joneses so long as it keeps their wallets fat. I say shame on you.

See original post on my wedding advice blog.

These categorized lists of popular wedding songs will help you get started making your reception playlist.
Hint: you can find a more extensive list of popular
wedding songs at Elegala.com

First Dance Songs:
Amazed - Lonestar
From This Moment - Shania Twan & Bryan White
At Last - Etta James
When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krause
All My Life - K-Ci & Jojo
I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You - Savage Garden
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
It's Your Love - Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White

Father/Daughter Dance Songs:
A Song For My Daughter - Ray Allure/Mikki Viereck
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
If I Could - Ray Charles
Daddy's Girl - Red Sovine
Daddy's Hands - Holly Dunn
Daddy's Little Girl - Al Martino
Daughter of Mine - John McDermott
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Mother/Son Dance Songs:
A Song For My Son - Mikki Viereck/Donna Lee Honeywell
A Song For Mama - Boyz II Men
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Boy Of Mine - Traditional
I Am Your Child - Barry Manilow

Cake Cutting Songs:
Chapel Of Love - Dixie Cups
Cut The Cake - Average White Band
Cuts Like A Knife - Bryan Adams
Eat It - Wierd Al Yankovic
The Bride Cuts The Cake - Traditional

Bouquet Toss/Garter Removal Songs:
Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
It's Raining Men - Weather Girls
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen Bad Boys - Inner Circle
Bad To The Bone - George Thorogood

Last Dance Songs:
As Times Go By - Jimmy Durante
Goodnight Sweetheart - Spaniels
Always & Forever - Heatwave
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Hit The Road Jack - Buster Poindexter

Having live music at your wedding ceremony doesn't have to be a budget breaker. A string ensemble can be a gorgeous accompliment to an elegant ceremony, but the potential cost of a string quartet can deter the budget-conscious bride.

Learn more about how to save on your wedding ceremony music at the Wedding Advice from Industry Insiders Blog

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