Originally Posted By Stacers76 Ok all you wonderful wise LPers.... I need help choosing a farewell song for my wedding reception in June.... I don't have any major criteria...we're aiming for just me and him dancing to a slow song before we leave the reception...I'm open to suggestions on what to do there too though instead, if anyone has any unique ideas...a dance with everyone? Just the bridal party? Our first dance together is to "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts Then my dad and I are dancing to "I Loved Her First" by Heartland Then everyone will be invited to dance to "Celebration" by Kool n the Gang and then the dancing is on.... So now I just need this darn farewell dance song.... Help!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Off the top of my head... Come Rain or Come Shine sung by Ray Charles A Whole New World At Last - Etta James Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Just The Two of Us - Grover Washington There's so dang many...good luck!
Originally Posted By Chedstro Suggestion: "If I Never Knew You" from Pocahantus (sp) I am using it for my wedding in Jan Cindy (Susie)
Originally Posted By u k fan If you're not opposed to Muppets you should seek out a copy of "He'll Make Me Happy" from The Muppets Take Manhattan. It's a great wedding song!!!
Originally Posted By LVBelle Our last dance at our wedding was "When you wish upon a star." I forget what version we used, though.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I always wanted to have "Another one Bites the Dust" play as we walked up the aisle at the end of the ceremony. LOL! I always thought that wouls be funny. ~Beth
Originally Posted By Dave The Hawaiian Song Aloha Oe Here is the lyrics <a href="http://www.kalena.com/huapala/Aloha/Aloha_Oe.html" target="_blank">http://www.kalena.com/huapala/ Aloha/Aloha_Oe.html</a>
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder The Best Is Yet To Come Young At Heart You Make Me Feel So Young
Originally Posted By AuroraRose <<I always wanted to have "Another one Bites the Dust" play as we walked up the aisle at the end of the ceremony. LOL! I always thought that wouls be funny>> this was actually the song we walked out to when the wedding party was being introduced--lots of fun!
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder The Last Dance (Sinatra) It's the last dance, we've come to the last dance They're dimming the lights down, they're hoping we'll go It's obvious they're aware of us, the pair of us Alone on the floor Still I want to hold you like this forever and more It the last song, they're playing the last song The orchestra's yawning, they're sleepy I know They're wondering just when will we leave, but till we leave Keep holding me tight Through the last dance, each beat of the last dance And save me the first dance in your dreams tonight
Originally Posted By Ursula "I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock n Roll" In all seriousness, try Buona Sera from Keely Smith and Louis Prima: Buona Sera, signorina, buona sera It is time to say goodnight to Napoli Though it's hard for us to whisper, buona sera With that old moon above the Meditteranean sea In the mornin' signorina we'll go walkin' When the mountains help the sun come into sight And by the little jewelry shop we'll stop and linger While I buy a wedding ring for your finger In the meantime let me tell you that I love you Buona sera, signorina kiss me goodnight Buona sera, signorina kiss me goodnight repeat 1st verse repeat chorus
Originally Posted By alexbook "In My Life" (Can't let a music topic go by without a Beatles reference, can I?)
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I was at a wedding where they played "Another One Bites the Dust" for the recessional. It was GREAT! It set just the party tone my friends wanted for the reception and we all had a blast. I have NO idea what they played for their farewell song at the reception though. Sorry. They did everything at that wedding! They had a bridal party song, a everybody song, slow fast, every genre, every decade, movie theme songs - the whole nine yards. Something for everyone. It was a total party. What kind of "tone" do you want to set for your guests as they leave? What is your "audience" like? Lots of country fans (I noticed Rascal Flatts and Heartland) Knowing that might help us narrow down our suggestions. That said, I think there are some really great suggestions in this thread! What about... "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" for a slow song; "You've Got A Friend In Me" as people are leaving so its the last song they hear (leave 'em smiling with a catchy Disney tune! LOL); Me and My Gang (Rascal Flatts) if you want to do a Bridal party dance. I'll have to give this some more thought. OH, I just thought of something: TDLFAN would want you to play "Last Dance" by Donna Summer! What about "Can I have This Dance" by Anne Murray? (I love Anne Murray and that song has great lyrics) And I found this website for you: <a href="http://www.weddingvendors.com/music/category/last-dance/" target="_blank">http://www.weddingvendors.com/ music/category/last-dance/</a> I can't wait to hear what you decide! Okay, last thing - sorry for such a long post - I saw this in a bridal magazine a long time ago and I thought it was really cool. Have the DJ play the wedding songs of your parents and grandparents and have the DJ announce that. Maybe even have your parents and grandparents lead off the dance and then have everyone join in. Just a thought.
Originally Posted By Tink2002 "We Go Together" - Harry Connick, Jr. And I think this would be hysterical..."Prisoners of Love" from the original "Producers" with Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Three of us girlfriends all had the same two songs at our receptions..."Love Shack" and "That's What I Like About You"
Originally Posted By Stacers76 You guys are great, keep em coming! I'm going to have draw out of a hat ) And ok Chickie and your mile long post heehe ) Tone..hmmm we want fun...I think I'm the only country fan in the bunch so that's how we got MY first 2 songs in there for MY dances lol We're not an overly sentimental, emotional crew, so the funny side to things is sounding great! ) At work today someone suggested "Let's get it on" as our farewell song....I replied, well it will probably be more like "let's go order room service cuz I couldn't breathe enough in my dress to eat and then I'm passing out" )
