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The song is part of a collection meant for LGBTQ weddings.

Unless you and your beloved already have a tune you consider “your song,” picking one for your first dance can be a difficult task. However, it’s even harder when there are so few options that truly reflect your relationship. For same-sex couples, many love songs are clearly not about them, due to the pronouns used. That’... More »

How to Choose Between a Band or a DJ

There are good arguments for both options.

Should you hire a band or a dj for your wedding reception?

Photo by Roey Yohai Photography There seem to be about a million decisions to make when wedding planning, but one that tends to dominate conversation is whether you should have a band or a DJ perform at the reception. Some people are certain there is only one way to go, but both options truly have their own positive attributes that help ma... More »

11 R&B Songs for Your First Dance

Romantic tunes to start off married life.

First dance song ideas for fans of R&B music rhythm and blues first dance songs

Photo by Samuel Lippke Studios; Floral Design by The Hidden Garden While trying to figure out a first dance song for your wedding, it can help to narrow down options by genre first. Simply choosing your preferred style of music is recommended, but if you and your future spouse have differing taste or you truly enjoy a variety of sounds, yo... More »

The Top 7 Bridesmaids from Movies & TV

If they weren't fictional, we'd want these ladies in our wedding party!

The best bridesmaids from movies and television

Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Ilana Ashley Events If you watch a movie or TV show enough times – especially in this era of binge watching – it’s easy to become attached to the characters. In some cases it might even feel like they’re your friends! While you may wish some of these ficti... More »

10 Wedding Ceremony Processional Song Ideas

The team at Bob Gail Special Events share their picks for your walk down the aisle.

Recommended songs for your walk down the aisle wedding ceremony processional songs bob gail

Selecting the music for your wedding is a special process for most couples. It's important to choose songs that mean something to you as a pair, as well as tunes that your guests will love. While ceremony music is typically kept classic – think Pachelbel's "Canon in D" for the processional – modern duos are starting to... More »

12 First Dance Options for Fans of Alternative Rock

Because a pop ballad isn't for everyone.

Alternative rock songs for your first dance wedding song ideas reception

Photo by Aesthetiica Photography The majority of popular tunes selected for first dances are modern pop-ballads or old-school standards. But as much as the song selected should represent you and your new spouse’s relationship, it also needs to represent your taste. Those who prefer rock radio stations to top-40 and favorite genres in... More »

11 Broadway Love Songs for Your First Dance

Consider dancing to a tune from your favorite musical.

First dance songs for musical lovers broadway wedding ideas

Did you and your beloved meet in drama class or theater camp? Do you just have a shared love of musicals? Or maybe your future spouse has given you free reign on picking the song for your first dance and you just can’t get enough of show tunes. If any of these scenarios are true for you, then picking a Broadway number for your opening danc... More »

30 Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas from Real Brides

Gather inspiration from these 30 songs from real weddings.

Popular father daughter dance songs to inspire your wedding reception music

As soon as many brides begin planning their weddings, they have an immediate idea of what song they'd like to use for their father-daughter dance. Perhaps its a tune that they listened to throughout childhood with their dad, or maybe it's a recent favorite that they both loved when they went to a concert together. Other brides may have... More »

40 First Dance Songs from Real Weddings

See if these tunes selected by real brides and grooms are perfect for you.

First dance songs chosen by real brides wedding song ideas

Some couples immediately know what their first dance song will be – perhaps it was a tune that played during the proposal or a favorite from an artist you've seen perform together on a date. Other pairs have no idea what their first dance song will be and spend their engagement listening to love songs in order to try and find the one ... More »

Wedding Processional Songs Chosen by Real Brides & Grooms

Be inspired by these traditional and unique tunes for your walk down the aisle.

Wedding processional song ideas for your wedding ceremony

When it comes to choosing the music for your wedding, much thought is placed into decisions for the first dance, mother-son dance, father-daughter dance, and even the entire reception playlist. What might get left on the back burner is the selection of songs for your wedding ceremony that will set the right mood for your event. Wh... More »

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Kesha Officiates a Same-Sex Wedding in Her New Music Video

The song is part of a collection meant for LGBTQ weddings.