Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Expert wedding planning tips & inspiration

Inside Weddings shares ideas for your wedding entertainment, including playlists for ceremony music, father-daughter dance ideas, first-dance songs, and more!

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5 Wedding Movies You Shouldn't Watch If You're Engaged

Consider saving these flicks for after your nuptials.

Not all wedding movies are created equal – because conflict is the driving force of narrative storytelling, many movies based around someone’s nuptials consist of a lot of problems before (if not during) the trip down the aisle.

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'50s Love Songs for Weddings: Classic First Dance Songs from the 1950s

These oldies but goodies are the perfect wedding songs from the '50s – slow-dance songs and beyond.

Though the world has made a lot of progress, there are still those who find the aesthetics and pop culture of the 1950s to be dreamy. Here are some first dance song ideas from the decade.

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8 Fun Alternatives to Dancing at Weddings

Wedding inspiration and other ways to keep your guests entertained on the big day.

We understand that dancing isn't everyone’s cup of tea. There are plenty of other ways to have fun on your big day – it just takes some creative thinking and planning.

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10 Wedding Songs from the Swinging '60s

These tunes will never go out of style.

For those who want their wedding to evoke a classic and timeless feeling, it’s hard to go wrong with a first dance song from the 1960s.

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70s First Dance Tunes: Wedding Songs from the 1970s

A playlist of 70s wedding songs and classic rock tunes so you and your spouse can get your groove on.

When it comes to the wedding world, the 1970s is sometimes mocked for the powder-blue tuxedos and feathered hair that ran rampant throughout the decade; however, there's one aspect where those years really shined: '70s love songs for weddings.

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'80s First Dance Songs: Dreamy First Dance Songs from the 1980s

Go back in time for your wedding with these throwback tunes that would make the perfect first dance song.

Many of the great love songs of the ‘80s were used in the soundtracks of classic films, such as Top Gun, Sixteen Candles, and Say Anything. If you have a connection to one of these films, the respective song could be a great choice.

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The Beatles Wedding Songs: From the Processional to Special Dances

The popular band The Beatles has many tunes perfect wedding songs for your celebration.

The band’s massive popularity means their songs tend to be crowd-pleasers. As such, tunes from the “Fab Four” can be great selections to use throughout your wedding day.

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Music Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Wedding

It can really make or break your day.

While there are plenty of minor mishaps that can happen during your wedding that can quickly become a fun memory, something going wrong with the music can wind up having a real adverse affect on both you and your guests’ enjoyment of the big day.

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What You Need to Know If You Want Fireworks at Your Wedding

If you'll be celebrating your nuptials with a bang, read these tips first.

Fireworks are a staple for the Fourth of July, but they're also becoming more and more common at weddings!

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Father-Daughter Dance Song Ideas Chosen by Real Brides

Be inspired by these popular and unique tunes for your father-daughter dance.

To offer some assistance, we've gathered all of the father-daughter dance songs chosen by the brides featured in Inside Weddings magazine!

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