As I get ready for the 2012 wedding season I have compiled a list of 20 songs that you will most likely be hearing at a wedding this year or want to add to your own playlist.
1. “We Are Young,” Fun.
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: At the end of the night when everyone is out on the dance floor with the bride and groom
2. “I Do,” Colbie Caillat
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: Ceremony Recessional or Dinner
3. “Just A Kiss,” Lady Antebellum
Who will like it: Everyone, Country Fans
When to play it: Beginning or Middle of the evening
4. “Paradise,” Coldplay
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: Wedding party intro or dinner
5. “Glad You Came,” The Wanted
Who will like it: Twenty-somethings
When to play it: Early to get everyone on the dance floor
6. “Red Solo Cup,” Toby Keith
Who will like it: Country Fans, Hard Partiers
When to play it: Last Song
7. “Moves Like Jagger,” Maroon 5
Who will like it: Everyone that want to show their dancing abilities
When to play it: Remember the soul train with two lines on the side of the dance floor and you walk down between the lines showing your best dance? This is a great song for that.
8. “Good Feeling,” Flor Rida
Who will like it: The club-goers
When to play it: Mid to late of the dance reception
9. “Marry You, ” Bruno Mars
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: Before the processional when guests arrive, Dinner
10. “Starships,” Nicki Minaj
Who will like it: Twenty-somethings
When to play it: During the Dance Party
11. “We Found Love,” Rihanna (Feat. Calvin Harris)
Who will like it: Twenty-somethings
When to play it: During the Dance Party
12. “Feel So Close,” Calvin Harris
Who will like it: Twenty-somethings
When to play it: During the Dance Party
13. “Drive By,” Train
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: Beginning or Middle of the evening
14. “Dance Again,” Jennifer Lopez (Feat. Pitbull)
Who will like it: The club-goers
When to play it: During the Dance Party
15. “I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan
Who will like it: Country Fans
When to play it: End of the night
16. “Tonight Is The Night,” Outasight
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: Cake cutting or beginning of the dance
17. “You Make Me Feel,” – Cobra Starship
Who will like it: Twenty-somethings
When to play it: During the Dance Party
18. “Stereo Hearts” – Gym Class Heroes
Who will like it: The nostalgic’s
When to play it: Beginning of the evening
19. “Give Me Everything” – Pitbull
Who will like it: The couples
When to play it: End of the night
20. Marry The Night – Lady Gaga
Who will like it: The club-goers
When to play it: Last hour of the night coming out of a slow song
