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Last Song of Night Ideas for Your Wedding – Dance or Grand Exit

 

 

I just had a request for some ideas for the last song for a couple’s wedding.  As much as I hate it when the party is ending, this is the song that they will all be singing in the car on the way to the hotel or to the bars so we have got to make it good!  I hope you enjoy and get some good ideas.  Make sure you check out our Facebook page too!

1.     Glad You Came – The Wanted

2.     Time Of Your Life – Green Day

3.     Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

4.     It’s The End Of The World – REM

5.     Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks

6.     Evacuate The Dance Floor – Cascada

7.     New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

8.     How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – James Taylor

9.     Lets Go Crazy – Prince

10.     All Night Long – Lionel Richie

11.     We Go Together – (From Grease)

12.     Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble

13.      Stand By Me – Ben E King

14.     Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

15.     Oh What A Night – Frankie Vali

16.     Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles

17.     Bye Bye Bye – N’Sync

18.     Home – Phillip Phillips

19.     Party Rock – LMFAO

20.     Home – Michael Buble

21.     Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra

22.     Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks

23.     Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

24.     Brown Eyed Girl  – Van Morrison

25.     Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns ‘n’ Roses

26.     Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

27.     What I Got – Sublime

28.     My Own Worst Enemy – Lit

29.     Shout – Isley Brothers

30.     Piano Man – Billy Joel

31.     I Would Walk 500 Miles – Proclaimers

32.     Wonderful Tonight – Clapton

33.     Time of my life – David Cook

34.     Save the last dance for me – Buble

35.     What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

36.     Carolina In My Mind – James Taylor

37.     Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

38.     Wonderwall – Oasis

39.     One Love – Marley

40.     Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler

41.     Theme from Cheers

42.     Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

43.     That’s What Friends are For – Dionne Warwick

44.     Theme from Golden Girls

45.     It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye – Boyz II Men

46.     Country Roads – John Denver

47.     Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye ) – Steam

48.     Closing Time – Semisonic

49.     Let’s Get it On – Marvin Gaye

50.     Just a Friend – Biz Markie

Alexa & Jeff’s Fall Wedding at The Cotton Room

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Jeff & Alexa’s Fabulous Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue & Catering:  The Cotton Room

Photographer:  Kate Overton Photography

Ceremony Audio and Microphones:  All Around Raleigh DJ

Wedding Lighting Design: All Around Raleigh DJ

Wedding Coordinator:  Bustled Events

Videographer:  Eye Stream Media

Hair and Makeup:  Chelsea Regan

Florist:  Abbie Dallin Designs

Desserts:  Bongiorno & Son

Rentals:  Curated Events

Chalk Art:  Domestic Goddess Designs

Alexa & Jeff’s

Wedding Day Planner

 

6:00 – DJ set up with Mic on Officiant and reader

  • Music is DJ’s choice (Instrumental ceremony music)
  • Processional song is ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ by Piano Peace
  • Bride’s song is ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ by Drew Jacobs
  • Recessional song is ‘Higher and Higher’ by Jackie Wilson

7:00 – Cocktail Hour Begins

8:00- Grand Entrance Song is ‘It Takes Two’ by Rob Base

  • Alexa’s Parents
  • Jeff’s Parents
  • Song is ‘Levels’ by Avicii (start at ~1:07)
  • Groomsmen
  • Song is ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’ by Harry Styles (start at ~58s)
  • Bridesmaids
  • Song is ‘Shake Your Tailfeather’ by Nelly
  • Alexa & Jeff!!

8:05 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Joy of My Life’ by Chris Stapleton (fade out when they dip) 

8:10 – Father/Daughter Dance

  • ‘Always Be My Baby’ by Alan Jackson (end at ~2:13)

8:13 – Mother & Son Dance

  • Song is ‘How Sweet It Is’ by James Taylor-stop around 1:10 

8:15 – Dinner

  • Welcome Toast by Alexa’s Dad

8:45 – Cake Cutting song is ‘Sugar Pie Honey Bunch’ by Four Tops

9:00 – Toasts by Maid of Honor, Best man Jeff’s Dad

9:30 – Dancing!

  • Join Alexa & Jeff ‘How Do I Live’ by LeeAnn Rimes -> ‘Boogie Shoes’ by KC and the Sunshine Band

11:40 – Expected end of Alexa & Jeff’s wedding

  • Last song is ‘American Pie’ by Don McLean (short version)
  • Private last dance song is ‘I Cross My Heart’ by George Strait

 

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Alexa & Jeff’s Wedding at The Cotton Room Durham, NC by Kate Overton Photography

Janae & Greg’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill

Janae & Greg’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Sometimes your clients are just FUN!  Janae & Greg had an amazingly fun wedding celebration at The Barn of Chapel Hill and we were so lucky to be a part of one super cool wedding.  Janae & Greg loved being involved with the music selection and it showed with tons of fun, party music.  Their wedding ceremony was special and touching with tons of personal touches in the vows.  The amazing team of wedding coordinators with Magnolia Grove made sure it looked fabulous with perfect a perfect color scheme.  Janae & Greg definitely weren’t afraid to let their personalities show throughout the night with the ‘Make it Rain’ surprise…watch the video!

After the ceremony, their guests enjoyed the perfect weather on The Barn of Chapel Hill’s perfect porch.  We brought everyone in then we announced the bridesmaids to ‘That’s My Girl’ by Fifth Harmony, the groomsmen to ‘Let’s Get it Started’ by Black Eyed Peas and then Janae & Greg to ‘Best I Ever Had’ by Drake.  Talk about setting the tone for the night!  Onto the super romantic first dance and always special Father/Daughter then Mother/Son Dance.  Then came the toasts and they were very entertaining!  Greg & Janae then did a quick, unannounced cake cutting which led to an immediately full and spirited dance floor party.

This wedding was truly timeless and memorable and we hope Greg, Janae and their friends and family remember it fondly forever!

Janae & Greg’s Fabulous Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Catering:  Rocky Top Catering

Venue:  The Barn of Chapel Hill

Photographer:  Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Ceremony Audio and Microphones:  All Around Raleigh DJ

Wedding Coordinator:  Magnolia Collective

Hair and Makeup:  Mena Garcia Beauty

Florist:  Wild Flora Flowers

Rentals:  Curated Events

Janae & Greg’s Wedding Day Timeline

 

4:00 – DJ Set Up for the Ceremony with mics | Officiant is George

  • Family members song is ‘We Could Happen’ by AJ Rafael
  • Bridal party song is ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Daniel Jang
  • Janae’s song is ‘You Are the Reason’ by Daniel Jang
  • Recessional song is ‘Accidentally in Love’ by Counting Crows

5:35 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘That’s My Girl’ by Fifth Harmony
  • Bridesmaids!
  • Song is ‘Let’s Get it Started’ by Black Eyed Peas
  • Groomsmen!
  • Song is ‘Best I Ever Had’ by Drake
  • Mr and Mrs Greg and Janae!

5:40 – First Dance for Janae & Greg | ‘I Don’t Love You Like I Used To’ by John Legend

5:45 – Father/Daughter Dance | ‘My Little Girl’ by Tim McGraw

5:48 – Mother/Son Dance | ‘No Matter What’ by Calum Scott 

5:50 – Dinner | Blessing by George

6:50 – Toasts | Maid of Honor| Best Man| Janae’s Dad | Greg’s Mom

7:00 – Unannounced Cake Cutting | DJ’s Choice

7:05 – Group Photo to Open Dancing!

  • 8pm – Bouquet Toss song is ‘Dear Future Husband’ by Megan Trainor

10:00 – End of Janae & Greg’s Wedding 

  • 9:30 – Sparkler Grand Exit

Greg + Janae Wedding Highlight Video from Scorsone Films on Vimeo.

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Janae & Greg The Barn of Chapel Hill by Jaclyn Auletta Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Rom Com Wedding at Carolina Grove

When your clients produce movies and TV shows you know you are going to have a blast!  Grace & Kevin live and work in New York, NY but wanted a classic Fall wedding complete with ‘the barn’ and loads of autumn colors and that is exactly what they got with their spectacular wedding at Carolina Grove in Chapel Hill, NC.  It was truly an amazing day and we are so happy that their wedding was everything they hoped for!

Thanks to our friends at Harmony Weddings & Events, everything at this highly produced wedding went off so smoothly.  From the custom microphone setup for their wedding vows to the surprise (LIVE) trumpet recessional, everything was even more unique and custom than most weddings.

Jamie Vinson and her professional team of photographers did an amazing job capturing the true soul of this movie script wedding and you are going to love the photos below.  We were also lucky enough to work with Mike from Steeple Films who worked extra hard to make the amazing wedding film you can watch below.  Great job Jamie & Mike and every amazing wedding vendor that helped create a work of art wedding for Grace & Kevin!

 

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Venue:  Carolina Grove

Catering:  Beau Catering

Videographer:  Steeple Films

Decor Rentals: Curated Events

Photo Booth:  Raleigh Photo Booth Pros

Photographer:  Jamie Vinson Photography

Wedding Coordinator:  Harmony Weddings & Events

Transportation:  Triangle Corporate Coach

Wedding Cake: Sugar Euphoria

Bartender: Oak City Bubbly

Florist: Color Fields Farms

Hair:  Jade Marion Hair

Makeup:  Prisbeauty

Band: The Blue Tips

 

Grace & Kevin’s

Wedding Day Timeline 

 

3:30 – DJ Set up with two wired mics on stands for officiant for the ceremony

  • Groomsmen / Groom Family entrance song is ‘September’ by Taylor Swift
  • Bridal Party song is ‘Invisible String‘ by Taylor Swift
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘Moon River’ on acoustic violin by wedding guest
  • Recessional Song is ‘All You Need Is Love’ cover by Matt Bradshaw, followed by ‘Baby I Need Your Loving‘ by Was (Not Was)

5:40 – Grand Entrance / First Dance for Grace & Kevin 

5:50 – Dinner

6:45 – Champagne Toasts | Best Man  | Maid of Honor | Brides Dude | Kevin & Grace say a few words 

7:00 – Cake Cutting Song is ‘Love You Madly’ by Cake

7:02 – Father/Daughter Dance | Song is ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations (fade out at ~1:20)

7:05 – Mother/Son Dance | Song is ‘Days Like This’ by Van Morrison (start from the top, fade out at ~1:20)

7:10 – Dancing! 

10:00 – End of Grace & Kevin’s wedding | Last Song is ‘I Need You’ by The Wonders

  • Private Last Dance Song is ‘Lover’ by Taylor Swift (fade out at 2:20)
  • Sparkler Exit Song is ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding at Lavender Oaks Farms in Chapel Hill, NC

 

Lavender Oaks Farm Wedding DJ

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Welcome to a wonderful couple’s wonderful wedding!  Sometimes we get to DJ weddings that seem just perfect for the clients in every way.  This was definitely one of them!  Rachel & Will’s family and very close friends got to celebrate a wonderful day with them at one very GORGEOUS wedding venue called Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill, NC.  The wedding day was upbeat, classy, family oriented and very, very fun!  Check out the photos from our friends with Azul Photography (<–The best btw) below.  Pay special attention to the fifth and sixth photos down there and see if you can guess what happened during the Grand Entrance.  One thing that Rachel & Will did that we think more couples should do is the private last dance of the night when all of their guests were out getting ready for the sparkler exit … even us after firing up ‘Speechless’ by Dan + Shay.  It was a really spectacular wedding with an amazing vendor team for an amazing couple that had the night of their lives.  We can’t to see Rachel & Will at future local weddings!

 

Rachel & Will’s Wedding Vendor Team


Wedding Photographer: Azul Photography

Wedding Planner: Happily Ever After

Officiant: Perry Hardison

Venue: Lavender Oaks Farm

Caterer: Old North State Catering

Rachel & Will’s

Wedding Timeline

 

3:30 – DJ set up and playing processional music. Mic on officiant 

  • Prelude music is DJ’s choice (instrumental music)
  • Family Members song is ‘From the Ground Up’ by Dan + Shay
  • Bridal Party song is ‘A Thousand Years’ by Piano Guys
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘Wedding March’ by Piano Brothers
  • Recessional song is ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd

5:30 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by Black Eyed Peas
  • Bridal Party
  • Matron of Honor and Best Man
  • Mr and Mrs Will and Rachel!!

5:45 – Dinner

  • Blessing by Perry Hardison

6:20 – Toasts 

  • Rachel’s Dad, Best Man, Open Invite

6:30 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith

6:45 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Promise to Love Her’ by Blane Howard 
  • Rachel and Will

6:50 – Father/Daughter Dance

  • Song is ‘My Little Girl’ by Tim McGraw 
  • Rachel and Harry

6:55 – Mother/Son Dance

  • Song is ‘Lovely Day’ by Bill Withers 

7:00 – Dancing begins!!

  • ~8 pm: Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce; Garter Removal song is ‘Pony’ by Ginuwine; Garter Toss song is ‘Legs’ by ZZ Top

9:45 – Expected End of Rachel and Will’s Wedding

  • Last song of the night is ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ by Tom Petty
  • 9:45 – Private last dance song is ‘Speechless’ by Dan + Shay
  • Grand Exit song is ‘American Girl’ by Tom Petty

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Downtown Raleigh Wedding at Market Hall

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

We had the pleasure of being a part of Jonathan and Whitney’s big day at Market Hall in Raleigh, NC! The ceremony was incredible, filled with heartfelt tunes and led by Whitney’s brother, Jordan Haywood.  Everyone in the room could feel the love that the couple had for one another through their heartfelt vows.  The grand entrance that followed the ceremony set the tone for the evening as the bridal party and newlyweds made a spectacular entrance to songs by Saweetie and Heavy D & The Boyz.  After a touching blessing and introduction by the father of the bride, the guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and listened to toasts by the couples’ Maid or Honor and Best Man, shining some light on how perfect the two are for each other.  The dancing was no less lively than the grand entrance where everyone, including the DJ, danced the night away to an electrifying mix of oldies and hip-hop hits. As the clock neared its end, the couple bid farewell to their guests amidst a shower of sparklers, leaving behind beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. It was a privilege to be a part of such a magical celebration, and we can’t wait to create more cherished moments for our future couples!

Check out Whitney & Jonathan’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team

 

Wedding Cake: Ashley Cakes

Venue & Caterer:  Market Hall

Photographer:  Casey Rose Photography

Wedding Planner: Melanie Turner, Premier Party Planners

Transportation:  Carolina Classic Car Rentals

Photo Booth:  All Around Raleigh DJ

Videographer:  Oak Hill Media

Florist:  Faux Real Flowers

Rentals:  Curated Events

Whitney & Jonathan’s

REAL Wedding Timeline

4:00 pm – Ceremony

  • Family members
    • ‘Marry Me” by Train
  • Bridal party
    • Continue ‘Marry Me’ by Train
    • ‘Invisible String’ by Taylor Swift
  • Bride’s entrance ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Boyce Avenue 
  • Recessional/Exit
    • ‘Thank God’ by Kane Brown
    • If everyone has not exited play ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder

5:00 pm – Cocktail Hour

6:10 pm – Introductions!

  • Bridesmaids’ song is ‘Get It Girl’ by Saweetie
  • Groomsmen song is ‘Tap In’ by Saweetie
  • Bride and Groom song is ‘Now That We Found Love’ by Heavy D & The Boyz, Aaron Hill

6:15 pm – First Dance song is ‘Remedy’ by Adele

6:17 pm – Father daughter dance song is ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations

6:19 pm – Mother son dance song is ‘A Song for Mama’ by Boyz II Men

6:20 pm – Welcome Speech and Blessing

  • Given by father of the bride

6:25 pm – Dinner 

7:30 pm – Toasts

  • Maid of Honor
  • Best Man

7:40 pm – Cake Cutting song is ‘Birthday Cake’ by Rihanna

7:45 pm – Dancing!

9:50 pm – Expected end of Whitney and Jonathan’s wedding

  • Last group dance is ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You’ by Lauryn Hill
  • Last private dance is ‘Best Part’ by HER
  • Sparkler exit

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding Celebration at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst, NC

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

We had the awesome pleasure of being a part of Kristiana & Teno’s very fun and very multicultural wedding at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst, NC!  They were trusting with us for their music playlist and we had a ton of fun crafting the playlist for the and their guests.  We don’t get to do the Snake Dance (aka Vibora de la Mar) too often and the whole wedding vendor team came to watch.

The day started off with their wedding ceremony at The Village Arboretum which was right down the road from The Fair Barn.  What a pretty and private ceremony site!

We played a fun cocktail hour playlist that spanned tons of genres, ethnicities and decades.  After the cocktail hour, we introduced the bridal party to ‘I’m on Top of pthe World’ by Imagine Dragons which was a GREAT choice.  After some entertaining toasts ,which got a lot of laughs, the bride and groom had their First Dance followed by the Father Daughter and Mother Son dances.  We opened the dance floor after the Cake Cutting and the dance floor was packed for the next THREE HOURS!  What a seriously fun group of people we got to spend a fun evening with.  The playlist was about 50% classic American wedding music and 50% classic Mexican and new Latino hits.  

Enjoy the gallery of photos from the very talented Jennifer B Photography below!

Congrats to Teno & Kristiana!

Here is Kristiana & Teno’s Talented Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue:  The Fair Barn

Caterer:  Elliot’s on Linden

Photographer:  Jennifer B Photography

Wedding Planner:  Annie Truesdell Magnolia and Gram Events

Lighting:  Ward Productions

Rentals:  Curated Events  

 

Kristiana & Teno’s

Wedding Timeline

Reception is at The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road S, Pinehurst, NC 28374

Ceremony is at The Village Arboretum 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374

  • DJ Set Up for the Ceremony with lapel mic on Officiant and lapel mic on Teno
  • Bridal Party song is ‘Canon in D Major’ by Pachelbel
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘No Day but Today’ by Jonathan Larson (Instrumental)

5:35 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘I’m On Top of the World’ by Imagine Dragons
  • Flower Girls and Ring Bearers 
  • Bridal Party
  • Maid of Honor and Best Man
  • Mr and Mrs Teno and Kristiana!

5:45 – Champagne Toasts by Matron of Honor & Best Man 

6:00 – Dinner | Welcome by Kristiana’s Parents 

6:40 – First Dance for Kristiana & Teno | ‘Marry Me’ by Train

6:45 – Father/Daughter Dance | ‘You Are So Beautiful to Me’ by Joe Cocker 

6:50 – Mother/Son Dance | ‘Te Amo Mama’ by Marco Antonio Solis

6:50 – Cake Cutting | DJ’s Choice

7:00- Dancing! 

  • 7:30 – Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce | Garter Toss song is ‘Mission Impossible’
  • ~7:35 – Snake Dance song is ‘Vibora De la Mar’

9:50 – End of Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding 

  • 9:45 – Last Group song is ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi’
  • 9:50 – Private last song is ‘Island in the Sun’ by Weezer
  • 10:00 – Bubble Grand Exit

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding for Katy and Zach in Raleigh, NC

 

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Now, this was one amazing wedding!  Katy & Zach’s Mom contacting us about two months prior to the wedding because they were having troubles with the DJ they had contracted with originally.  Luckily, we had the date available and DJ Eric took charge and got to DJ for this amazing couple and all of their family and friends.  Melrose Knitting Mill is one of the area’s premier wedding venue.  Not only is it gorgeous but the amazing coordinators with Southern Oak Events really helped make the day smooth for us and fun for the clients.  Zach & Katy made it known from step one that ‘the party’ part of their wedding was incredibly important.  They wanted as much time on the dance floor as possible so we took care of all of the formalities early in the schedule so we could pack the dance floor for a few hours of nonstop dancing.  We were incredibly lucky to work with Melissa Desjardins Photography who was unbelievably fun and easy to work with and also provided us with her incredibly good photos.  In fact, she took so many great shots that we had to splurge and post much more than usual.  Make sure you check out her work below!  Our vintage mic looks great in any venue but it looked particularly great at Katy & Zach’s wedding.

Thank you and congratulations to the newlyweds!

Check out Katy & Zach’s Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue: Melrose Knitting Mill

Coordinator: Southern Oak Events

Caterer:  Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar

Photographer:  Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo Booth:  Raleigh Photo Booth Fun

Hair:  Eye Do Makeup and Hair

Florals: Brides and Bouquets

Makeup: Maritza Cosmetics

Transportation:  EcoStyle

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography



Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding All Around Raleigh DJ Katy and Zach

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan are so full of personality that we just knew their wedding was going to be one for the ages!  Add in the location at The Barn of Chapel Hill with an amazing team of vendors and it was just over the top fun the whole night.

A huge shout out to Megan with Megan Kerns Photography for being amazing to work with and for blowing us away with her amazing photography.  Enjoy the gallery below!

The night started off with a cocktail hour full of drinks, great music and lawn games.  After we got everyone seated we brought in the bridal party and then Natalie & Evan to a loud and crazy welcome from their family and friends. The newlyweds First Dance was to ‘Lifetime’ by Justin Bieber and then we moved into a perfect dinner served by Rock Top Catering.  After a somewhat low-key cake cutting we had some very funny and special toasts which led smoothly into Natalie’s Father/Daughter Dance and Evan’s Mother/Son Dance.  Everyone surprised Natalie and Evan with a FLASH MOB led by Natalie’s Mom and family which was an absolute hit and they loved it!  Then things got a little crazy and the dancing didn’t stop or even slow down for hours.  What a memorable and amazing night courtesy of some great clients.

Thank you Natalie & Evan and best wishes!

 

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Catering: Rocky Top Catering

Hair & Makeup: Grace Jansen Beauty

Photographer: Megan Kerns Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Alexia with C&D Events

Venue: The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm

Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters and CE Rental

Transportation: Great Raleigh Trolley

Florist: Wild Flora Flowers

 

Natalie & Evan’s

Wedding Day Timeline

 

4:30 – Cocktail Hour

5:30- Grand Entrance

Natalie’s Family:

Song is’ Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark

  • Mother of the Bride, Father of the Bride, Sister of the Bride and Matron of Honor, Brother in Law, Nephew

Evan’s Family:

Song is ‘Raise Your Glass” by Pink

  • Mother of Groom, Father of the Groom, Best Man/ Brother of Groom, Soon-to-be Sister in Law, Niece, Groomsman and Evan’s Brother, Cousin

Bridesmaids:

Song is ‘Thunderstruck’ by ACDC

Song is ‘You Make My Dreams Come True’ by Hall & Oates

  • Mr and Mrs Evan and Natalie!!

5:35 – First Dance For Natalie & Evan 

  • Song is ‘Lifetime’ by Justin Bieber

6:00 – Dinner

  • Welcome by Natalie’s Dad
  • Jazz/Sinatra Style

6:30 – (not announced) Cake Cutting

6:45 – Toasts

  • Matron of Honor and Natalie’s Sister
  • Best Man and Evan’s Brother

7:00 – Father & Daughter Dance

  • Song is ‘I Loved Her First’ by Heartland

7:05 – Mother & Son Dance

  • Song is ‘I Hope You Dance’ by LeAnn Womack

7:10 – Dancing!

10:00 – Expected end of Natalie & Evan’s wedding

  • Last song is ‘Latch’ (acoustic) by Sam Smith

 

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Javi & Mike’s Latin Wedding at The Fairview in Raleigh, NC

Javi’s review of our service on Google:

My husband and I hired Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ for our wedding based on a recommendation from a friend and he did not disappoint! Our friends barely left the dance floor and the music was on point. Eric was extremely professional and accommodating through the whole process. We couldn’t be happier!!!

 

Javi & Mike’s Wedding Vendor Team


Wedding Planner:  C&D Events

Photography: Sydney Rae Photography

Caterer: Mike Santo’s Catering

Venue:  The Fairview

Florist:  The Purple Poppy

Javi & Mike’s

Wedding Timeline

 

4:30 – DJ set up and ready to go with lapel mic on officiant

5:00 – Wedding Ceremony Begins

  • Prelude music is DJ’s choice
  • Song for the Processional is ‘Thinking Out Loud’ by Daniel Jang (Ed Sheeran cover)
  • Song for the Bride’s entrance is ‘A Thousand Years’ by The Piano Guys (Christina Perri cover) 
  • Song for the Recessional is ‘We Found Love’ by Rihanna/Calvin Harris
    • *start at extremely low volume from the beginning at first kiss then bring up as couple is announced and recessional begins

6:30 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ by Frank Sinatra
  • Mike’s Parents 
  • Song is ‘Scooby Doo Papa’ by DJ Cobra
  • Javi’s Dad and Stepmom
  • Song is ‘Rough Rider’s Anthem’ (clean) by DMX
  • Javi’s Mom escorted by her son
  • Song is ‘Good Feeling’ by Flo Rida
  • All the kids!
  • Song is ‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent (‘go shawty part’)
  • James and Sarah
  • Song is ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars
  • Jeff and Onayda
  • Song is ‘All About that Bass’ by Meghan Trainor
  • Kevin and Nicole
  • Song is ‘I’m Sexy and I Know It’ by LMFAO
  • Keith and Tina
  • Song is ‘Bring Em Out’ by TI
  • Mike and Alexa
  • Song is ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis
  • Brandon and Abi
  • Song is ‘24k Magic’ by Bruno Mars
  • Best Man Steve and Kiersten
  • Song is ‘Hoy Se Bebe’ by Pitbull
  • Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Javi!!

6:35 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Love Someone’ by Lukas Graham 
  • Javi and Mike

6:45 – Dinner

  • Welcome by Javi and Blessing by Mike

7:45 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Sugar’ by Maroon 5
  • Champagne Toast by bridesmaid and Best Man
  • *Best Man will cue DJ to play ‘Watch me Whip’ by Silento at the end of his toast

8:00 – Father/Daughter

  • Song is ‘Vivir mi Vida’ by Marc Anthony 
  • Javi and Alex 

8:05 – Mother/Son

  • Song is ‘Simple Man’ by Shinedown 
  • Mike and Mary Ann

8:15 – Dancing begins!!

  • ~9:30 – Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce, Garter Toss song is ‘Suit and Tie’ by Justin Timberlake 

11:30 – Expected End of Javi and Mike’s Wedding

  • Last song is ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ by Journey
  • ‘I Don’t Care’ by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber