Three years ago, I remember getting a lot of feedback (good and bad) over a blog I had written on my top 10 worst songs to hear at a wedding! The banter was great though! So, I thought I’d write a bit about my top 10 modern/alternative first dance or cake cutting songs for 2011. Here they are:
“Give In to me” – Leighton Meester and Garett Hedlund. If this song was a chocolate truffle, it would literally melt in your mouth. If what you want is a large dollop of country crooning, you will definitely love Garett’s heavenly voice complemented by Leighton (the actress from Gossip Girl!) ! Link: http://youtu.be/CVrSChJPfhw
“Dance Me to the End of Love” by Madeline Peyroux. For those couples into that jazzy, retro sound, this song’s for you. Madeline’s deep, dusky voice and that perfect piano interlude, is ideal for a sexy first dance song, if that’s what you’re going for. Groove to it here: http://youtu.be/zXgFkhMPTIY
“Nine Million Bicycles” by Katie Melua – an unusual song with lovely lyrics. Perhaps perfect for a non-conformist couple who wants to have a very different sort of wedding song. Link: http://youtu.be/eHQG6-DojVw
“Fly Love” by Jamie Foxx (from the Rio soundtrack) - I have to admit I heard this song with my 5-year old while watching Rio. It might be from a kids’ movie but this song takes the cake for having a romantic, mellow, Latin vibe. Just great for an outdoor wedding! I dare you not to sway to it! : http://youtu.be/wF7k7O6Zz7U
“You & Me” by Dave Matthews Band – This song is ideal for a destination wedding or for merged marriages ( couples who have kids of their own from previous relationships). This song is chock full of “feel-good” Listen and see: http://youtu.be/7f4TItnxVOw
“No more Wishing” by Hayley Taylor – Cello, piano and acoustic guitar blend together for a truly fantastic song with pure lyrics: “I want a love that’s side by side. I want a love that holds me tight. I want a love that feels like a dream but when I wake up he’s still there with me….” Wow, who can say that better?
Link: http://youtu.be/fcphR5Ctrcw
“On Your Arm” by Schuyler Fisk – Simple and loving; a sincere ode to the person at your side! Link: http://youtu.be/a_Z_LZ5GW0s
“Our Kind of Love” by Lady Antebellum – an up-beat song that’s guaranteed to make you, your special someone and a room full of guests, smile! Link: http://youtu.be/QaOKbvpxnTo
“Ever The same” by Rob Thomas – Great for couples who like alternative music. The lyrics are like poetry and Rob Thomas’ voice has the capacity to go deep into your soul: http://youtu.be/fzZHzvhMhtM
“Rest of My Life” by Michelle Featherstone – Beautiful lyrics with a soft rock feel. Hear it here: http://youtu.be/rjHRIdxZbUA
Now, these are just some of my personal picks but I’d love to hear some of yours. What songs are you using? Leave me a couple comments below!
