GigMasters.com (event entertainment booking service) recently announced its list of the Top Songs for 2012 weddings based on a survey of recently married and soon-to-be wed brides and grooms. As you’ll see, there are some old standards and classics, as well as some newer songs that topped the charts over the last year or so. What’s interesting is that more and more brides and grooms are taking a larger role in choosing their music, creating “Must Play” and “Do Not Play” lists for their musicians or DJs.
Top 5 First Dance Songs:
- At Last – Etta James (R.I.P.)
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
- Marry Me – Train
- You and Me – Dave Matthews Band
- Tied: All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo, Lucky – Jason Mraz, The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra, Then – Brad Paisley
Top 5 Father/Daughter Dance Songs:
- I Loved Her First – Heartland
- Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
- Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
- Tied: My Girl – The Temptations, Unforgettable – Natalie Cole
Top 5 ‘Do Not Play’ Songs:
- Chicken Dance
- Electric Slide
- Macarena
- YMCA
- Cotton Eye Joe
Top Songs from 2011 for 2012 Weddings:
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- Just a Kiss – Lady Antebellum
- Love You Like a Love Song –Selena Gomez
- Countdown – Beyoncé
- We Found Love – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
As someone who’s always looking for something new to listen to, I thought I’d share one of my favorite covers of a song from this list. Enjoy!
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