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Crowne Plaza | Sample Agenda

Crowne Plaza, Robinson, PA

Time Activity Playlist/Song Selection
5:00 PM Doors Open / Guests Arrive  
6:00 PM Bridal Party Arrives Bridal Party –  “Say Hey (I Love You)” – Michael Franti

Bride & Groom – “Everything” – Michael Buble’
6:15 PM Toasts (Best Man and Matron of Honor) + Blessing  
6:30 PM Dinner Slow mix/ background music – Sinatra, Buble’, Martin, etc.
7:15 PM Cake Cutting/serving How Sweet It Is (James Taylor)
7:30 PM Bridal Dances First Dance – “All the Way” – Sinatra

Bridal Party Dance – “What A Wonderful World” – Stevie Wonder

Father/Daughter – “My Little Girl” – Tim McGraw

Mother/Son – “My Wish” – Rascal Flatts

Mother/Daughter – “Mama” – Carrie Underwood
7:50 PM DJ Encourage People to Dance

 

More Dancing

 Everybody Dance Now!

 

 

 
9:15 PM Garter/Bouquet Toss Removal of Garter:

Garter Toss:

Bouquet Toss:  Single Ladies (Beyonce)
8:45 PM More dancing “Dance the Night Away!” list
9:55 PM Final Song “Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey
10:00 PM Goodbyes Congrats!


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Antiochian Village | Sample Agenda

Antiochian Village | Sample Agenda

Time Activity Playlist/Song Selection
4:00 PM Doors Open / Guests Arrive Appetizers
5:20 PM Bridal Party Arrives No music
5:50 PM Announce Bridal Party Parents: Beegees – Staying Alive 

Bridal Party: Bringing Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake

Bride and Groom – New York, New York, Frank Sinatra

 
6:05 PM Cake Cutting Everything, Michael Buble
6:10 PM Maid of Honor and Best Man Speeches No Music
6:20 PM Blessing by Fr. Paul No music
6:25 PM Dinner Served Dinner Music
7:25 PM First Dance Have I told you lately, Rod Stewart
7:30 PM Father – Daughter Dance Ballerina Girl, Lionel Riche
7:35 PM Mother – son dance What a wonderful world, Louis Armstrong
7:40 PM Bridal Party Dance Moondance, Van Morrison
7:45 PM Dance for all Celebration
8:30 PM Saint Vincent Photo The Clarks, Snowman
9:10 PM Bridal (Dollar) Dance Slow songs or polkas
10:00 PM Garter and Bouquet Toss Bouquet: Single Ladies 

Garter: Another One Bites the Dust, Queen

Song to put on garter
10:50 PM Last Songs We’ve Got Tonight – Bob Segar 

Save the Last Dance for Me – Michael Buble
11:00 PM Reception Ends

 

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Red Fern | Sample Agenda

Red Fern | Sample Agenda

3:30 PM Doors Open / Guests Arrive Cocktails
4:30 PM Bridal Party Arrives Zombie Nation – Kerncraft 400 (PSU song) – but only the section played at sport events if possible
4:40 PM First Dances 1st Dance:  Lost in the Moment (Big and Rich) 

Bridal Party Dance:  Then (Brad Paisley)

Father/Daughter:  My Little Girl (Tim McGraw)

Mother/Son:  My Wish (Rascal Flatts)
5:00 PM Toasts (Best Man and Maid of Honor) + Blessing None
5:15 PM Dinner Dinner I Playlist
6:15 PM Cake Cutting How Sweet It Is (James Taylor)
6:30 PM Desert Give People time to eat dessert
6:40 PM Bridal Dollar Dance Mix of Slow Music
7:15 PM DJ Encourage People to Dance 

 

More Dancing

 Dance I Playlist
8:30 PM Garter/Bouquet Toss Removal of Garter:  I’m too Sexy (Right Said Fred) 

Garter Toss: Macho Man

Bouquet Toss:  Single Ladies (Beyonce)

 

I will let you know if garter is to be put on winner.  It depends if one of the kids catches either the garter or bouquet.
8:45 PM Have Fun! Dance II and III Playlists
9:55 PM Final Song “From this Moment on”  (Shania Twain/Bryan White)
10:00 PM Goodbyes Congrats!

 

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Father Daughter Dance

Father Daughter Dance Suggestions

1. “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle

2. “Father’s Eyes” by Amy Grant

3. “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart

4. “Isn’t She Lovely” Stevie Wonder

5. “My Girl” by Temptations

6. “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” Cole Porter

7. “Sunshine Of My Life” by Stevie Wonder

8. “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

9. “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers

10. “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole

11. “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker

12. “A Kiss to Build a Dream on” by Louis Armstrong

13. “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion

14. “I Loved Her First” by Heartland

15. “Always Be Your Baby” by by Natalie Grant

16. “Lullaby” by Billy Joel

17. “Danny Boy” by Glenn Miller Orchestra

18. “I Get a Kick Out of You” by Tony Bennett

19. “I Hope You Dance” by LeAnn Womack

20. “I’ve Got Dreams to Remember” by Otis Redding

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Red Fern Wedding | Testimonial

Red Fern Wedding, Saint Marys PA

Mary and Jeffrey

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Miller who are not only a gorgeous couple, but who hosted one of the best receptions we’ve attended.  Thanks to everyone of Mary and Jeff’s friends and family who celebrated until the very last song.

Red Fern Wedding DJ
Red Fern Wedding DJ

Picture taken from Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Miller’s wedding in April 2010 at the last dancing song of the night.  The final dance was saved for the newlyweds.

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First Dance | Song Suggestions

1. “At Last” by Etta James

2. “Better Together” by Jack Johnson

3. “Cheek to Cheek” by Frank Sinatra

4. “Everything I Do” by Bryan Adams

5. “From This Moment” by Shania Twain and Bryan White

6. “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor

7. “Its Your Love” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

8. “Nobody Does It Better” by Carley Simon

9. “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds

10. “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole

11. “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

12. “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krausse

13.  “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder

14. “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor

15. “And I Love Her” by The Beatles

16. “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton

17. “All My Life” by K-Ci & Jojo

18. “You and I” by Ingrid Michaelson

19. “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by UB40

20. “Crazy Love” by Michael Buble

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Adam and Tracie | Testimonial

Ridgway, PA Firehall Wedding Reception

Adam and Tracie’s Wedding Reception was at the Ridgway Firehall.  Here’s what Tracie had to say about Merry Laurel Weddings:

 

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Song Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Laurel Weddings will help through your entire reception planning.  One of the essential parts of the reception is selecting your songs and dances.  We have provided you with suggestions from the bridal party entrance songs, to the mother-son dance, to your final dances of the evening.

Song Samples

Bridal Party Entrance Songs

First Dance Songs

Father-Daughter Dance Songs

Mother-Son Dance Songs

Cake Cutting Songs

Dollar/Bridal Dance Songs (Slow Music)

Dollar/Bridal Dance Songs (Polkas)

Bouquet and Garter Toss

Anniversary Dance Songs

Final Dance Songs

 

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Bridal Party Entrance | Song Suggestions

Bridal Party Entrance

1. “Bring Em Out” by T.I.

2. “Everlasting Love” by Carl Carlton

3. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder

4. “You’re the First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White

5. “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & the Waves

6. “Let It Rock” by Kevin Rudolf

7. “Forever” by Chris Brown

8. “Beautiful Day” by U2

9. “This Will Be (an Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole

10. “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce

11. “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson

12. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown

13. “So Right” by Dave Matthews Band

14. “I Got a Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas

15. “Virtual Insanity” by Jamiroquai

16. “The Way I Are” by Timbaland

17. “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Benny Goodman

18. “Let’s Have a Natural Ball” by Albert King

19. “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project

20.  “Get up Offa That Thing” by James Brown