Welcome to Our Wedding Information Page  First Dance Tips & Song Suggestions, Last Dance Song Suggestions, Dance Lesson Rates, Wedding Dresses, Mother/Son & Father/Daughter songs, "Your First Dance" instructional DVD Clips, Demos and descriptions of the most popular ballroom dances, Honeymoon information, Caterers, Bands, Vendors, Officiants  Event Planners, Invitations, Name Change Kits, plus much more! View a clip from our "Your First Dance" instructional DVD! Member of Onewed.com Wedding planning guide for brides-to-be. Search for wedding bands , wedding accessories , or wedding vendors that you need! www.lastingimagevideo.com Create a memorable video of your wedding or special event!  You'll be glad you did.   DANCE LESSON RATES: Private Lessons:  Single Lessons - PAY AS YOU GO - $80 per lesson 3 Lessons - QUICK START PACKAGE - $225 ($75 per lesson) 5 Lessons - RECOMMENDED PACKAGE - $350 ($70 per lesson) 10 Lessons - ECONOMY PACKAGE - $650 ($65 per lesson) 20 Lessons - SOCIAL DANCE PACKAGE - $1,200 ($60 per lesson) House Calls - $130 per hour Group Classes: $15 per hour/per person Wedding Reception Entertainment: Call for Quote (310-922-0369) EXTRA SERVICES We can also edit your first dance song to your preferred lengh for only $5 per song.  Weddings, Wedding Dresses, Caterers, Event Planning, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Favors, Party Rentals, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Officiants, Wedding Vendors FIRST DANCE TIPS & SUGGESTIONS Select a romantic song with a good, easy to hear dance beat. Select a song with a consistent beat. Select a song that is less than three minutes long or have your D.J. fade it out at a specified time. Start practicing at least three months before your wedding day. With all that will be going on, you won't have as much time to practice as the big day nears. Keep your eyes off the floor or you'll end up with a lot of wedding photos of the top of your head! Find out how large or small your dance floor is going to be so you can practice accordingly. Decide ahead of time how and where you will be entering the dance floor. Brides should practice in a long dress similar to their wedding dress or the slip to their wedding dress. You don't want to end up stepping all over it during your first dance. Grooms should practice in their tux jacket or a similar jacket. See how well you can lift your arms and also practice keeping your shoulders down and relaxed so you don't end up with your shoulder pads in your ears. Practice in your wedding shoes at least a few times before the big day. Women can cover their shoes with socks or a low tack tape to prevent scuffing. Men should put Vaseline on the inside edges of their shoes if they are patent leather. Otherwise, they will stick when you dance and you might trip. Listen to the music and stay on beat. Most of all, remember to relax, smile and have a good time! FOXTROT Foxtrot is a very glamorous dance possessing a smooth and sauntering style and is danced to a 4/4 time signature. Foxtrot originated in 1914 by a Vaudeville actor named Harry Fox. the Foxtrot is one of the most versatile of the dances because it can be danced to a variety of music styles and tempos. Visions of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers come to mind when one thinks of the Foxtrot. Here is a demonstration of the FOXTROT.  (Clip from our "Your First Dance" Instructional DVD)   FOXTROT Song & Artist Suggestions   "It Had To Be You" (Harry Connick, Jr.) "L-O-V-E" (Natalie or Nat King Cole) "Cheek to Cheek" (Louis Armstrong)   "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Shirley Horn) "The Best is Yet to Come" (Frank Sinatra or Shirley Horn) "Love Is Here To Stay" (Frank Sinatra or Shirley Horn)   "Let's Fall In Love" (Steve Tyrell) "New Kind of Love" (Harry Connick, Jr.)   WALTZ The Waltz is danced to a 3/4 time signature and has a strong emphasis on the first beat. When dancing the Waltz, you incorporate rise and fall as to give the dance its elegance and grace. The Waltz is known as the Cinderella dance of all the ballroom dances. Here is a demonstration of the WALTZ.  (Clip from our "Your First Dance" Instructional DVD) WALTZ Song & Artist Suggestions   "Legends" (Jay Ungar) "The Lover's Waltz" (Jay Ungar) "Could I Have This Dance" (Anne Murray) "True Love' (Patti Austin) "Come Away With Me" (Norah Jones) "When I Said I Do" (Clint Black / Lisa Hartman Black) "Fascination" (Jane Morgan) "When Love Finds You" (Vince Gill) "Enrichuez-vous" (Amarillis) "Late Blooming" (Peter Davis)     SWING Swing is a very lively and energetic dance that can be danced to a variety of rhythms. This dance is also characterized by its many spins and turns. Swing was made popular in the 1940's as a means to forget the troubles and worries of such a difficult time. Here is a demonstration of the SWING.  (Clip from our "Your First Dance" Instructional DVD) SWING Song & Artist Suggestions    "How Sweet It Is" (Jr. Walker) "Heaven Must Have Sent You" (The Elgins) "Yessir That's My Baby" (Oscar Petersen and Count Bassie)   "I Love Being Here With You" (Barbara Morrison) "You've Got What It Takes" (Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums) "I Will Be There" (Van Morrison) "Never Start Living" (The Four Blazes) "Lindy Hop Heaven" (Peter Davis & Lindy Hop Heaven) "Your True Love" (The Brian Setzer Orchestra) "Exactly Like You" (Carmen McCrae)   AMERICAN TANGO (The EASY Tango) Tango is a a dramatic, passionate dance.  Today, Tango is now considered very upper class although it got it's start in the brothels.  Many wedding couples choose to dance the Tango to create a dramatic, unexpected and unforgettable first dance at their wedding. Here is a demonstration of the AMERICAN TANGO.  (Clip from our "Your First Dance" Instructional DVD) AMERICAN TANGO Song & Artist Suggestions     "The Lover's Tango" (101 Strings Orchestra) "Wedding Bell Tango" (Alfred Hause) "La Cumparisita" (Werner Muller and his Orchestra)   "Tango de Amore" (Joe Loss)     SALSA Salsa is a very rhythmic and sexy dance. Salsa's popularity is at an all-time high! More and more Wedding Couples are choosing to use this dance as their First Dance. SALSA clip coming soon!  SALSA Song & Artist Suggestions    "I'll Always Love You" (Tito Nieves)

FATHER/DAUGHTER, MOTHER/SON SONGS:

Trying to come up with the perfect song to dance to with Dad or Mom? Start by deciding if you want a beautiful slow ballad or also want a song with meaningful lyrics. (Warning: If you choose a tear-jerker, plan the dance for later on in the reception, when the party is beginning to wind down and most of the pictures have already been taken!)

Below is a list of popular songs for these special dances.  We recommend reading through the whole list for ideas -- some songs work for a father-daughter or mother-son dance.  Or, you may want to choose one song and have both dances at the same time.

FATHER/DAUGHTER SONGS

MOTHER/SON SONGS

Song & Artist
"I Wish You Love" (Natalie Cole or Gloria Lynne) "Have I Told You Lately" (Rod Stewart)	"In This Life" (Bette Midler) "Loves Me Like A Rock" (Paul Simon)	"Greatest Love Of All" (Whitney Houston) "I Can See Clearly Now" (Johnny Nash)
"Ever I Saw Your Face" (Roberta Flack) "In My Life" (The Beatles)	"A Song For Mama" (Boyz II Men) "Stand By Me" (Ben E. King)	"In My Life" (The Beatles) "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole/Natalie Cole)
"Wishing Tree" (Sonia Dada)	"Blessed" (Elton John)	"A Song For My Son" (SOLD ON THIS WEBSITE) (Steve Moser / Mikki Vireck / Ray Allaire)
"Through The Years" (Kenny Rogers) "What a Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong)	"Can I Have This Dance" (Anne Murray) "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder)	"Close to You" (The Carpenters)

FIRST DANCE SONGS:

Song Ideas: 83 Soulful and Sensual First Dance Songs

It's time to really get down. These passionate songs were made for moving and grooving. Sexy rhythms, intense lyrics, and sensuous singing make for one heavy first dance -- we've got 83 delights to choose from. 1. "Ain't Nobody" (Chaka Khan) 2. "All My Life" (K-Ci & JoJo) 3. "Always And Forever" (Heatwave) 4. "Angel Of Mine" (Monica) 5. "Are You Lonely For Me, Baby?" (Al Green) 6. "Avalon" (Roxy Music) 7. "Beautiful" (Mary J. Blige) 8. "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" (Gladys Knight & The Pips) 9. "Can't Get Enough of Your Love" (Barry White) 10. "Caught Up In The Rapture" (Anita Baker) 11. "Change The World" (Eric Clapton) 12. "Close To Me" (Next) 13. "Completely" (Michael Bolton) 14. "Crazy Love" (Aaron Neville) 15. "Crazy Love" (Van Morrison) 16. "Ebb Time" (Righteous Brothers) 17. "Everything" (Mary J. Blige) 18. "Everything" (The Stylistics) 19. "Faithfully" (Journey) 20. "Fields Of Gold" (Sting) 21. "For The Love Of You" (Isley Brothers) 22. "For You I Will" (Monica) 23. "Have I Told You Lately" (Rod Stewart) 24. "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" (Marvin Gaye) 25. "I Believe In You and Me" (Whitney Houston) 26. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (Michael Jackson) 27. "I Swear" (All-4-One) 28. "I Want to Know What Love Is" (Foreigner) 29. "I.O.U. Me" (Bebe & Cece) 30. "I'll Always Love You" (Taylor Dayne) 31. "I'll Be There (The Jackson 5) 32. "I'm Your Angel" (Celine Dion & R. Kelly) 33. "Into The Mystic" (Van Morrison) 34. "Is This Love" (Bob Marley) 35. "Let's Get It On" (Marvin Gaye) 36. "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green) 37. "Let's Stay Together" (Tina Turner) 38. "Love Me Tender" (Elvis Presley) 39. "My All" (Mariah Carey) 40. "My Girl" (The Temptations) 41. "My Love Is Your Love" (Whitney Houston) 42. "Never Gonna Let You Go" (Sergio Mendez) 43. "No Ordinary Love" (Sade) 44. "Nobody Does It Better" (Carly Simon) 45. "On Bended Knee" (Boyz II Men) 46. "Only You" (The Platters) 47. "Power Of Love" (Celine Dion) 48. "Ribbon In The Sky" (Stevie Wonder) 49. "Sea Of Love" (Honeydrippers) 50. "Shining Star" (The Manhattans) 51. "Sign Your Name" (Terence Trent D'arby) 52. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Stevie Wonder) 53. "Slave To Love" (Brian Ferry) 54. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (The Platters) 55. "Someone To Watch Over Me" (Sting) 56. "Spend My Life" (Eric Benet) 57. "Stand By Me" (Ben E. King) 58. "Suddenly" (Billy Ocean) 59. "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker) 60. "Sweet Thing" (Chaka Khan) 61. "Tell Me Something Good" (Chaka Khan) 62. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Roberta Flack) 63. "The Look Of Love" (Dusty Springfield) 64. "The Look Of Love" (Sergio Mendez & Brasil '66) 65. "The One" (Lionel Richie) 66. "The Sweetest Thing" (Lauryn Hill) 67. "The Twelfth Of Never" (Johnny Mathis) 68. "Three Times A Lady" (Commodores) 69. "Truly" (Lionel Richie) 70. "Vision Of Love" (Mariah Carey) 71. "When A Man Loves A Woman" (Michael Bolton) 72. "When A Man Loves A Woman" (Percy Sledge) 73. "Whenever You Call" (Mariah Carey & Brian McKnight) 74. "With You I'm Born Again" (Billy Preston & Serita) 75. "Wonderful Tonight" (Eric Clapton) 76. "Wonderful, Wonderful" (Johnny Mathis) 77. "You Are My Lady" (Freddie Jackson) 78. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" (Stevie Wonder) 79. "You Give Good Love" (Whitney Houston) 80. "You Mean The World To Me" (Toni Braxton) 81. "You Send Me" (Sam Cooke) 82. "You're All I Need To Get By" (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) 83. "I Belong To You" (Lenny Kravitz) SOURCE The Knot.com and New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nbatchelor@nyc.rr.com.

Song Ideas: 35 Country-Flavored First Dance Songs

Nothin' says lovin' quite like a country-style ditty. Whether you're hosting a Wild West reception or you're just die-hard country music fans, you can't go wrong with these crooners' takes on love: 1. "A Long And Lasting Love" (Crystal Gayle) 2. "All I Have" (Beth Nelson Chapman) 3. "All I Long For" (Michael English & Susan Ashton) 4. "All I Need To Know" (Kenny Chesney) 5. "Annie's Song" (John Denver) 6. "At Last" (Gene Watson) 7. "Darlin' Companion" (Johnny Cash & Emmylou Harris) 8. "Friends For Life" (Debbie Boone) 9. "Friends" (Michael W. Smith) 10. "Go There With You" (Steven Curtis Chapman) 11. "God Causes All Things To Grow" (Steve Green) 12. "Here, There And Everywhere" (Emmylou Harris) 13. "I Cross My Heart" (George Strait) 14. "I Do" (Paul Brandt) 15. "I Love The Way You Love Me" (John Michael Montgomery) 16. "I Never Knew Love" (Doug Stone) 17. "If Tomorrow Never Comes" (Garth Brooks) 18. "I'll Be There For You" (Kenny Rogers) 19. "In This Life" (Colin Raye) 20. "Just You And I" (Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle) 21. "Keeper Of The Stars" (Tracy Bird) 22. "Look Heart, No Hands" (Randy Travis) 23. "Love Of My Life" (Sammy Kershaw) 24. "Made For Loving You" (Doug Stone) 25. "Me And You" (Kenny Chesney) 26. "More" (Andy Williams) 27. "Need I Say More" (George Strait) 28. "One Boy One Girl" (Colin Raye) 29. "Pledging My Love" (Emmylou Harris) 30. "Pledging My Love" (Johnny Ace) 31. "The Man In Love With You" (George Strait) 32. "The Vows Go Unbroken" (Kenny Rogers) 33. "There's No Love Like Our Love" (Crystal Gayle & Gary Morris) 34. "When Love Finds You" (Vince Gill) 35. "Your Love Amazes Me" (John Berry) SOURCE The Knot.com and New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nbatchelor@nyc.rr.com.

Song Ideas: 33 Rockin' First Dance Songs

If you're hard-core fans of classic (and current) rock, you know it doesn't get any better than a rock 'n' roll ballad. Soft and tender or robust and electric, these love songs always inspire serious slow dancing. Read on and rock on with our list of 33 great first-dance tunes. 1. "All Of My Love" (Led Zeppelin) 2. "Angie" (The Rolling Stones) 3. "Beth" (Kiss) 4. "Feels So Right" (Alabama) 5. "Head Over Feet" (Alanis Morissette) 6. "Hold My Hand" (Hootie & The Blowfish) 7. "Honestly" (Stryper) 8. "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" (James Taylor) 9. "I Am Yours" (Derek & The Dominoes) 10. "I Don't Want to Live Without You" (Foreigner) 11. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" (Aerosmith) 12. "I Only Want To Be With You" (Hootie & The Blowfish) 13. "Love Of A Lifetime" (Firehouse) 14. "Love Song" (Tesla) 15. "Love Will Keep Us Alive" (The Eagles) 16. "Maybe I'm Amazed" (Paul McCartney & Wings) 17. "May This Be Love" (Jimi Hendrix) 18. "Open Arms" (Journey) 19. "Release" (Pearl Jam) 20. "Samba Pa Ti" (Santana) 21. "Search Is Over" (Survivor) 22. "Solid As A Rock" (Ashford & Simpson) 23. "Something To Talk About" (Bonnie Raitt) 24. "Sweet Melissa" (Allman Brothers Band) 25. "Thank You" (Led Zeppelin) 26. "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper) 27. "Time In A Bottle" (Jim Croce) 28. "True Companion" (Marc Cohn) 29. "We Belong" (Pat Benatar) 30. "When You Love A Woman" (Journey) 31. "Wild Horses" (The Rolling Stones) 32. "You Got To Let Love Rule" (Lenny Kravitz) 33. "You're My Best Friend" (Queen) SOURCE The Knot.com and New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nbatchelor@nyc.rr.com.

Song Ideas: 40 Classic First Dance Songs

Timeless. Classic. Reflecting several generations of brides and grooms, these oft-chosen first-dance songs may feature wedding imagery (e.g. "white lace and promises") or the dreamy melodies and heartfelt lyrics one associates with marriage and love. Have a handkerchief ready -- here are 50 first-dance standards that are still going strong. 1. "A Whole New World" (Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle) 2. "As Time Goes By" (from Casablanca) 3. "At Last" (Etta James) 4. "Because You Loved Me" (Celine Dion) 5. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (Elton John) 6. "Can't Help Falling In Love" (Elvis Presley) 7. "Chances Are" (Johnny Mathis) 8. "Close To You" (The Carpenters) 9. "Could I Have This Dance?" (Anne Murray) 10. "Dream A Little Dream" (Mamas & the Papas) 11. "Embraceable You" (Nat King Cole) 12. "Endless Love" (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie) 13. "Fascination" (Jane Morgan) 14. "Fever" (Peggy Lee) 15. "Forever and Ever, Amen" (Randy Travis) 16. "Forever" (Kenny Loggins) 17. "From This Moment" (Shania Twain & Brian White) 18. "Grow Old With Me" (Mary Chapin Carpenter) 19. "Here And Now" (Luther Vandross) 20. "I Finally Found Someone" (Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams) 21. "I Only Have Eyes For You" (The Flamingos) 22. "I Will" (The Beatles) 23. "If I Loved You" (from Carousel) 24. "In My Life" (The Beatles) 25. "It Had To Be You" (Harry Connick, Jr.) 26. "Lady In Red" (Chris DeBurgh) 27. "Love Theme To Romeo & Juliet" (from Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet) 28. "Marry Me" (Neil Diamond & Buffy Lawson) 29. "One Moment In Time" (Whitney Houston) 30. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" (Billie Holiday) 31. "So This Is Love" (James Ingram) 32. "Some Enchanted Evening" (from South Pacific) 33. "Something" (The Beatles) 34. "Somewhere" (from West Side Story) 35. "The Best Is Yet To Come" (Frank Sinatra) 36. "The Rose" (Bette Midler) 37. "Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You" (Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson) 38. "True" (Spandau Ballet) 39. "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole) 40. "Up Where We Belong" (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warrens) 41. "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" (Captain & Tennille) 42. "Wedding Song (There is Love)" (Petula Clark) 43. "We've Got Tonight" (Bob Seger) 44. "We've Only Just Begun" (The Carpenters) 45. "When I Fall In Love" (Nat King Cole) 46. "Will You Marry Me?" (Vonda Shepard) 47. "Woman" (John Lennon) 48. "Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong) 49. "You Are So Beautiful" (Joe Cocker) 50. "Your Song" (Elton John) SOURCE New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nbatchelor@nyc.rr.com.

Song Ideas: 30 Hip First Dance Songs

Is the hipster in you urging you toward tunes that are unique, creative, even cutting edge? Mom and Dad may have danced to Johnny Mathis on their big day, but that doesn't mean you and your sweetie can't sway to a more modern beat. Scour forgotten mix tapes and your up-to-the-minute CD collection, and check out our top 30 list. 1. "Alison" (Elvis Costello) 2. "All I Want Is You" (U2) 3. "As" (Stevie Wonder) 4. "Blood Of Eden" (Peter Gabriel) 5. "Crash" (Dave Matthews Band) 6. "Everything I Do" (Brandy) 7. "Forever in My Life" (Prince) 8. "Heroes" (David Bowie) 9. "Ice Cream" (Sarah MacLachlan) 10. "If I Was Your Girlfriend" (Prince) 11. "In Your Eyes" (Peter Gabriel) 12. "Iris" (Goo Goo Dolls) 13. "It Must Be Love" (Madness) 14. "Kiss Me" (Sixpence None The Richer) 15. "Kissing You" (from William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet) 16. "Love Song" (The Cure) 17. "Like Someone In Love" (Bjork) 18. "Luna" (Smashing Pumpkins) 19. "Night & Day" (U2) 20. "Nothing Compares To You" (Sinead O'Connor) 21. "She" (Elvis Costello) 22. "Somebody" (Depeche Mode) 23. "Stay By Me" (Annie Lennox) 24. "Tonight, Tonight" (Smashing Pumpkins) 25. "Waste" (Phish) 26. "Wild Horses" (The Sundays) 27. "Wild Is The Wind" (David Bowie) 28. "You Are The Everything" (R.E.M.) 29. "You're Just Too Good To Be True" (Lauryn Hill) 30. "You're The Best Thing" (Style Council) SOURCE The Knot.com and New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nbatchelor@nyc.rr.com.

Song Ideas: 35 Jazzy First Dance Songs

Can you see yourselves dancing cheek to cheek at your wedding, as if you were in a snazzy nightclub? Live jazz is a feature of today's most elegant weddings. Check out our list of 35 classic and contemporary tunes. Learning the fancy footwork's up to you. 1. "All The Way" (Frank Sinatra) 2. "Always" (Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstein) 3. "Because Of You" (Tony Bennett) 4. "Come Rain Or Come Shine" (Bette Midler) 5. "Come Rain Or Come Shine" (Frank Sinatra) 6. "Flamenco Sketches" (Miles Davis) 7. "Fly Me To The Moon" (Frank Sinatra) 8. "For Once In My Life" (The Four Tops) 9. "Giving You The Best that I've Got" (Anita Baker) 10. "I Get A Kick Out Of You" (Frank Sinatra) 11. "I'm In The Mood For Love" (Ella Fitzgerald) 12. "It Had To Be You" (Frank Sinatra) 13. "It's De-Lovely" (Sarah Vaughn) 14. "I've Got A Crush On You" (Linda Ronstadt) 15. "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" (Ella Fitzgerald) 16. "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)" (Louis Armstrong) 17. "L-O-V-E" (Nat King Cole) 18. "Moon Dance" (Van Morrison) 19. "More" (Bobby Darrin) 20. "My Baby Just Cares For Me" (Nina Simone) 21. "My Favorite Things" (John Coltrane) 22. "Night And Day" (Frank Sinatra) 23. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" (Harry Connick, Jr.) 24. "Same Ol' Love" (Anita Baker) 25. "Someone To Watch Over Me" (Frank Sinatra) 26. "Summer Wind" (Frank Sinatra) 27. "Sweet Thing" (Van Morrison) 28. "'S Wonderful" (Ella Fitzgerald) 29. "The Way You Look Tonight" (Harry Connick, Jr.) 30. "The Way You Look Tonight" (Frank Sinatra) 31. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" (Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong) 32. "Time After Time" (Tony Bennett) 33. "You Do Something To Me" (Frank Sinatra) 34. "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" (Sarah Vaughan) 35. "Your Love Is King" (Sade) SOURCE The Knot.com and New York City professional DJ Nicole Batchelor, who has spun for celebrity clients such as Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin, and President Clinton, helped us compile this list. To book her, contact nicole@caramelnyc.com.

Song Ideas: 34 Funny Last Dance Songs

As American writer and humorist Josh Billings once said, "Pyrotechnically considered, laughing is the fireworks of the soul." We've collected a list of songs from DJs and bandleaders across the land that, when played at evening's end, will most likely have your guests in stitches (or at least spark a smile.) Knot Note: Many of these pieces have been performed by other artists. We've chosen our favorite versions. Standards 1. "As Time Goes By" (Ingrid Bergman/Dooley Wilson) 2. "Hokey Pokey" (Ray Anthony) 3. "Last Waltz" (Englebert Humperdinck) 4. "Making Whoopee" (Eddie Cantor) 5. "New York, New York" (Frank Sinatra) 6. "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" (Ann-Margret or Louis Armstrong) 7. "See You Later Alligator" (Bill Hailey & His Comets) 8. "Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye" (Dean Martin or Tony Bennett) 9. "When I'm Sixty-Four" (The Beatles) Classic R&B/Soul 10. "Don't Leave Me This Way" (Thelma Houston or Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes) 11. "Hit the Road Jack" (Buster Poindexter or Ray Charles) 12. "Let's Get It On" (Marvin Gaye) 13. "We Are Family" (Sister Sledge) Classic Pop/Rock 14. "Copacabana" (Barry Manilow) 15. "Da Doo Ron Ron" (Frank Alamo or Shaun Cassidy) 16. "I've Had The Time Of My Life" (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes) 17. "Star-Spangled Banner" (Jimi Hendrix) 18. "Stuck In The Middle With You" (Stealer's Wheel) 19. "The End" (The Doors) 20. "Trashy Women" (Confederate Railroad) 21. "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" (The Animals) 22. "You're Sixteen (You're Beautiful And You're Mine)" (Ringo Starr) Pop/Rock/Contemporary 23. "Bye Bye Bye" ('N Sync) 24. "Closing Time" (Semisonic) 25. "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" (Green Day) 26. "Goodbye" (The Spice Girls) 27. "Happiness In Slavery" (Nine Inch Nails) 28. "Happy Trails" (Van Halen or Roy Rogers and Dale Evans) 29. "Send Me On My Way" (Rusted Root) 30. "The Distance" (Cake) 31. "Who Let the Dogs Out" (Baha Men) Folk/Country 32. "Friends In Low Places" (Garth Brooks) 33. "Rocky Mountain High" (John Denver) 34. "Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw" (Jimmy Buffet) SOURCE: theknot.com

Song Ideas: 79 Romantic Last Dance Songs

Immortalize your last dance with a wonderfully romantic song. We've
consulted with DJs and bandleaders across the U.S. and here are choices
they suggest for a final note on your big day. May you be inspired by these
top-it-off tunes.

Standards

1. "All The Way" (Frank Sinatra)
2. "Always And Forever" (Heatwave)
3. "An Affair To Remember" (Frank Sinatra)
4. "Besame Mucho" (The Beatles)
5. "Cheek To Cheek" (Ella Fitzgerald)
6. "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" (Louis Armstrong)
7. "Goodnight Sweetheart" (David Kersh or Ray Price)
8. "Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight" (The Spaniels)
9. "How Do You Keep The Music Playing" (Frank Sinatra)
10. "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" (Judy Garland)
11. "I Remember You" (Frank Sinatra)
12. "I'll Be Seeing You" (Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra)
13. "I'll See You In My Dreams" (Doris Day)
14. "I've Got A Crush On You" (Ella Fitzgerald)
15. "I've Got The World On A String" (Bing Crosby)
16. "If Ever I Would Leave You" (Robert Goulet)
17. "Isn't It Romantic" (Mel Tormé)
18. "It Had To Be You" (Tony Bennett or Ray Anthony)
19. "Just the Two Of Us" (Bill Withers)
20. "Moon River" (Andy Williams)
21. "My Blue Heaven" (Gene Austin)
22. "My Funny Valentine" (Frank Sinatra)
23. "My Way" (Frank Sinatra)
24. "Put Your Dreams Away For Another Day" (Frank Sinatra)
25. "'S Wonderful" (Benny Goodman & His Orchestra)
26. "Sabor A Mi" (Jose Feliciano)
27. "September Song"(Frank Sinatra)
28. "Someone To Watch Over Me" (Nina Simone)
29. "Stand By Me" (Ben E. King)
30. "That's All" (Nat King Cole)
31. "The Girl From Ipanema" (Joao Gilberto)
32. "The Last Dance" (Rosemary Clooney)
33. "The Party's Over" (Nat King Cole)
34."The Way You Look Tonight" (Frank Sinatra)
35. "There's A Small Hotel" (Ella Fitzgerald)
36. "True Love" (Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly)
37. "Two Sleepy People" (Hoagy Carmichael)
38. "Unforgettable" (Nat King Cole)
39. "What A Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong)
40. "What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?" (Frank Sinatra)
41. "With A Song In My Heart" (Ella Fitzgerald)
42. "Wonderful, Wonderful" (Johnny Mathis)

Classic Pop/Rock

43. "All of My Life" (Linda Ronstadt)
44. "All You Need Is Love" (The Beatles)
45. "Follow You, Follow Me" (Genesis)
46. "Have I Told You Lately" (Van Morrison)
47. "How Deep Is Your Love" (Bee Gees)
48. "I Finally Found Someone" (Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams)
49. "Just The Way You Are" (Billy Joel)
50. "Save the Last Dance for Me" (The Drifters)
51. "Something" (The Beatles)
52. "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper)
53. "True Companion" (Marc Cohn)
54. "We've Only Just Begun" (The Carpenters)
55. "When A Man Loves A Woman" (Percy Sledge)
56. "When Will I See You Again" (The Three Degrees)
57. "Wonderful Tonight" (Eric Clapton)
58. "Wrapped Around Your Finger" (Sting)
59. "You Send Me" (Sam Cooke)

R&B/Soul

60. "Angel Of Mine" (Monica)
61. "Endless Love" (Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie)
62. "Go Home" (Stevie Wonder)
63. "Goodnight My Love" (Gloria Estefan)
64. "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton or Whitney Houston)
65. "Save The Best For Last" (Vanessa Williams)
66. "That's What Friends Are For" (Dionne Warwick)
67. "The Greatest Love of All" (Whitney Houston)
68. "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" (Stevie Wonder)
69. "You Mean The World To Me" (Toni Braxton)

Pop/Rock/Contemporary

70."Con Te Partiro/I Will Go With You" (Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman)
71."From This Moment On" (Shania Twain and Bryan White)
72. "Grow Old With Me" (John Lennon or Mary Chapin Carpenter)
73. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" (Aerosmith)
74. "Kind & Generous" (Natalie Merchant)
75. "This I Promise You" ('N Sync)
76. "Truly, Madly, Deeply" (Savage Garden)

Shows/Movies

77. "Circle Of Life" (Elton John, from The Lion King)
78. "I Could Have Danced All Night" (Julie Andrews, from My Fair Lady)
79. "Over The Rainbow" (Judy Garland, from Wizard Of Oz)
 

GROOM TRADITIONS: FIRST DANCE DOS AND DON'TS

When it comes to your wedding, cutting the rug is as important as cutting the cake. Don't get me wrong -- you needn't be Fred Astaire, or even John Travolta for that matter, to make it through your reception. You just need a few good moves and a patient teacher. GOING PRO If you're lucky enough to have a friend or relative who can show you the ropes, more power to you. If not, I highly recommend professional help. We're talking dance lessons here; trust me, your fiancee's feet will thank you. It's pretty easy to find a dance instructor -- you are on a dance instructors web page right now!  (Deborah 310-922-0369). Once you make an appointment, bring a plan of action to your first lesson. There's nothing wrong with walking in and saying, "I want to dance!" but if you've got a tight nuptial deadline and two left feet, you should add more focus to your endeavor. YOUR SONG For example, have you and your sweetie settled on a song for your first dance as husband and wife? If so, bring it with you to a