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18 Cake Cutting Songs for Your Wedding Reception Music

September 22, 2017

Here are 18 great songs to pick from for your Cake Cutting at your wedding reception. All Around Raleigh DJ Company is based in Raleigh, NC and we are Raleigh wedding DJ specialists! We would love to hear from you if you have any thoughts on additional songs!

1. Sugar – Maroon 5

2. Whatever It Is – Zac Brown Band

3. Sugar, Sugar – Archies

4. Joy to the World – Three Dog Night

5. I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

6. How Sweet It Is – James Taylor or Marvin Gaye

7. Better Together – Jack Johnson

8. Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard

9. Love Makes the World Go ‘Round – Deon Jackson

10. Sweetest Thing – U2

11. Just One Look – Doris Troy

12. Love Grows – Edison Lighthouse

13. A Kiss To Build a Dream On – Louis Armstrong

14. When I’m 64 – Beatles

15. It Had to Be You – Harry Connick Jr.

16. Love and Marriage (Married w/Children) – Sinatra

17. Cut the Cake – Average White Band

18. Honey Bee – Blake Shelton

101 Wedding First Dance Songs

August 23, 2017

Here are 101 first dance songs for your wedding reception…in no particular order. Remember, every wedding is different and special. These may not work for you but they should help get you closer! Good luck! – All Around Raleigh DJ

1. At Last – Etta James (Beyonce has an excellent version too)

2. All My Life – K-Ci and JoJo

3. Amazed – Lonestar

4. Always – Atlantic Star

5. All of Me – John Legend

6. La La Means I Love You – Delfonics

7. I Swear – All For One

8. Marry Me – Train

9. I Cross My Heart – George Straight

10. Me & You – Kenny Chesney

11. Amazed – Lonestar

12. Keeper of the Stars – Tracy Byrd

13. Angel – Aerosmith

14. Then – Brad Paisley

15. I Can Love You Like That – All For One

16. That’s Where It’s At – Sam Cooke

17. Make You Feel My Love – Adele (Garth Brooks too)

18. I Do – Paul Brandt

19. Kissing You – Des’ree

20. I Choose You – Andy Grammer

21. Home – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

22. Never Let Go – Hanson

23. You and Me – Dave Matthews Band

24. Steady As We Go – Dave Matthews Band

25. This Must Be the Place – The Talking Heads

26. You’re My Best Friend – Queen

27. Lucky – Colbie Cailat and Jason Mraz

28. My Best Friend – Tim McGraw

29. You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

30. Keb’ Mo’ – One Friend

31. Thank You – Led Zeppelin

32. One – U2

33. Stolen – Dashboard Confessional

34. La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong

35. Love Song – Cure (311 too)

36. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

37. Sweet and Low – Augustana

38. I’ll Be – Edwin McCain

39. You’re Just Too Good to Be True – Lauren Hill (Four Seasons too)

40. Everything – Michael Buble

41. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

42. Love and Happiness – Al Green

43. Fade Into You – Mazzie Star

44. Lovely Day – Bill Withers

45. Just The Two Of Us – Grover Washington

46. I Wanna Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler

47. Rhythm of Love – Plain White T’s

48. A Kiss To Build A Dream On – Louie Armstrong

49. A Wink and a Smile – Harry Connick Jr.

50. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

51. Unforgettable – Nat King Cole (With/Without Natalie Cole too)

52. I Can Love You Like That – John Montgomery

53. From This Moment On – Shania Twain

54. Our Love Is Here To Stay – Harry Connick Jr.

55. No Ordinary Love – Sade

56. When You Say Nothing At All – Allison Krauss

57. As Time Goes By (A Kiss is Just a Kiss) – Michael Feinstein (Johnny Mathis too)

58. Faithfully – Journey

59. The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

60. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

61. I Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis (UB40 too)

62. Someone Like You – Van Morrison

63. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Haley Reinhart

64. When a Man Loves a Woman – Otis Redding

65. I Will – Dean Martin

66. Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

67. Better Together – Jack Johnson

68. Feels Like Home To Me – Chantal Kreviasuk

69. Like Red on a Rose – Alan Jackson

70. Always and Forever – Heatwave

71. Loving You Is All I Know – The Pretenders

72. Into the Mystic – Van Morrison

73. I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders

74. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

75. The Luckiest – Ben Folds

76. Lost in this Moment – Big & Rich

77. Wicked Games – Chris Isaac

78. Breathe Me – Sia

79. It Won’t Be Like This for Long – Darius Rucker

80. Sunday Kind of Love – Etta James

81. That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding

82. You Are My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White

83. You Are My Special Angel – Bobby Helms

84. Romeo and Juliet – Mark Knopfler

85. Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am

86. Forever and Ever Amen – Randy Travis

87. For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder

88. Eternal Flame – The Bangles

89. You Are the Sunshine of my Life – Stevie Wonder

90. I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos

91. In My Life – The Beatles

92. I Will – Beatles

93. I Just Want to Make Love to You – Etta James

94. Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

95. Fly Me To the Moon – Frank Sinatra

96. Save the Last Dance For Me – Drifters with Ben E. King

97. Whatever It Is – Zac Brown Band

98. L.O.V.E. – Nat King Cole

99. Truly, Madly, Deeply – Savage Garden

100. You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker

101. Fields of Gold – Sting

Alexandra & Marcus’s Romantic Wedding at The Umstead in Cary, NC

March 28, 2017

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

How much do we love our job?! We are so incredibly lucky to provide the very best wedding DJ service to the very best people at the very best wedding venue in and around Raleigh, NC and all over North Carolina! Alex and Marcus were so amazing to work with and their wedding was something to behold. They were married at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC on a brisk early spring day with all of their special family and friends around them. As you’ll see in the photos, the ceremony was timed to perfection with the sun setting over the courtyard providing a gorgeous orange glow to the evening light. Their wedding reception was stunningly beautiful in the ballroom at The Umstead

Here is the amazing team of vendors that helped make this wedding perfect:

Joe Payne Wedding Photography – Thank you Joe for these amazing photos.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa – When you are looking for the best hospitality, food and accommodations you look to The Umstead.

A Southern Soirée Wedding and Event Planning – Gina was incredibly helpful and made the event run so smoothly.

Embellished Blooms – The photos below do not do Embellished Blooms justice. Look closely and you’ll see amazing floral work.

Simply Cakes – Check out the amazing 4-tier wedding cake below…wow!

Rev. Barbara Lodge – Barbara is one of our absolute favorites to work with. She always make it so special for the bride and groom.

Florian Music – Florian provided beautiful music for Alexandra & Marcus’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They have carbon fiber instruments!

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alexandra & Marcus Wedding by Joe Payne Photography at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Olivia & Joseph’s Rustic Bohemian Wedding at The Cloth Mill at Eno River in Hillsborough, NC

March 16, 2017

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Flowers in her hair? Off the shoulder bridesmaid dresses? Lots of exposed brick and textures? Different place settings for every guest? Suspenders, macrame ceremony backdrop and rugs? CHECK for all of the above!! Olivia & Joseph had their absolutely stunning rustic boho wedding at The Cloth Mill at Eno River and we were lucky enough to be invited to this gorgeous event. So many details were absolutely perfectly done by the talented wedding vendors below to make our couple’s wedding day so special. We hope that you take a look at them because they are all the very best!

Decor: Green House Picker Sisters – Amazing one of a kind decor rentals that are unique and beautiful.

Table Settings: Southern Vintage Table – Providing vintage plates and goblets … 200 of them!

Caterer: Beau Catering – Wonderful chef inspired local flavors with the “Beau Show”.

Florist: Bowerbird Flowers – Creating surprising and inspiring floral work.

Makeup: Michelle Clarke Markup Artist – Transforming an ordinary day into a stunning day.

Planner: Vision Events – Dedicated, certified wedding and event planners who will bring your dreams to life.

Rentals: Party Reflections – One of the area’s premier event rental companies.

Videographer: Sam Keel Productions – As you can see below, Sam did a fantastic job!

Olivia & Joseph’s

Wedding Timeline

January 28th, 2017

The Cloth Mill, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 pm – DJ set up and playing music with mic for officiant, groom, guitar and singer (same person)

3:30 – Wedding Ceremony begins with lapel mic for officiant and 1 mic for the reader/singer

Prelude music is piano/classical
Family members Bridal Party and Bride all enter to 8 (circle) – Bon Iver
Footwashing song is by bridesmaid on guitar (mic’d up)
Recessional song is ‘00000 Million’ by Bon Iver

4:00 – Cocktail Hour

3rd wireless speaker on the patio
Indy: Bon Iver, Lumineers, Iron & Wine

5:15 pm – Introduction to First Dance Song

Mr and Mrs Joseph and Olivia!!
Such Great Heights – Iron and Wine

5:30 pm – Dinner Begins

Welcome by Joseph and Olivia
Blessing by Brian
Crooner style and Indy style music

5:30 pm – Toasts during First Course of Dinner

Best Man, Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor

6:45 pm – Cake Cutting

Song is DJ’s choice

6:50 – Bride’s Dance with the important men in her life

Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
Olivia first dances with John then Terry and lastly Danny
*This is a Surprise for Olivia: “And now Olivia, this is from your Dad…..Gentlemen!”
- Play ‘Bootylicious’ by Destiny’s Child
- The men will shake their butts at the end of the Father/Daughter dance

6:55 – Mother & Son Dance

Like Jesus Does – Eric Church

7:00 pm – Dancing!

9:15 pm – Grand Exit/Expected end of Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding

Last song is ‘Ho Hey’ by Lumineers

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Olivia & Joseph with Donuts from Rise by AJ Dunlap Photography

Olivia & Joseph’s Wedding by AJ Dunlap Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

The Best 52 Country Fast Dance Songs – Country Wedding Party Songs

March 1, 2017

Here they are! Your 2017 list of The 52 Best Country Party Songs according to … us! Let me know what you think and if you have anything you want to add to the list just leave me a comment! All Around Raleigh DJ is a DJ company in Raleigh, NC. Please visit www.allaroundraleighdj.com and we specialize in weddings in the Raleigh, NC area.

1. Alabama – Dixieland Delight

2. Summertime – Kenny Chesney

3. Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson

4. Honky Tonk Badonkadonk – Trace Adkins

5. I Like It, I Love It – Tim McGraw

6. Its Five O’ Clock Somewhere – Alan Jackson ft. Jimmy Buffett

7. That’s My Kind of Night – Luke Bryan

8. Cotton Eyed Joe – Rednex (and other versions)

9. Thank God I’m A Country Boy – Jon Denver

10. Here for the Party – Gretchen Wilson

11. Fast As You – Dwight Yoakam

12. She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy – Kenny Chesney

13. Born to Boogie – Hank Williams Jr.

14. Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn

15. Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band

16. Brand New Girlfriend – Steve Holy

17. Kick A Little – Little Texas

18. Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain

19. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” – Kenny Chesney

20. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

21. What Was I Thinking – Dierks Bentley

22. Be My Baby Tonight – John Michael Montgomery

23. Don’t Rock the Jukebox – Alan Jackson

24. One More Last Chance – Vince Gill

25. Any Man of Mine – Shania Twain

26. Down on the Farm– Tim Mcgraw

27. I’ve Got Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks

28. Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus

29. All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight – Hank Williams, Jr.

30. Baby Likes to Rock It – The Trains

31. You Never Even Called Me by My Name – David Allen Coe

32. Family Tradition – Hank Williams Jr.

33. Suds in the Bucket – Sara Evans

34. When The Sun Goes Down – Kenny Chesney

35. Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy – Big and Rich

36. Prop Me Up – Joe Diffie

37. She’s In Love With The Boy – Trisha Yearwood

38. Alcohol – Brad Paisley

39. Ain’t Going Down Til the Sun Comes Up – Garth Brooks

40. Real Good Man – Tim McGraw

41. Fishin’ in the Dark – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

42. All Summer Long – Kid Rock

43. Chattahoochee – Alan Jackson

44. Brown Chicken Brown Cow – Trace Adkins

45. Summertime Blues – Alan Jackson

46. Watermelon Crawl – Tracy Byrd

47. Play Something Country – Brooks and Dunn

48. Alabama – Mountain Music

49. Need You Now – Lady Antebellum

50. Chug-A-Lug – Roger Miller

51. Theme from Dukes of Hazzard – Waylon Jenning

52. Devil Went Down to Georgia – Charlie Daniels

Katrina & Kalep’s Blessed Wedding at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

February 2, 2017

Katrina & Kalep by Sarah Morrel Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Katrina & Kalep’s midsummer wedding was held at The Cloth Mill at Eno River and it was a truly special wedding to be a part of. We started the night off with a very special first dance cover of “Beloved” by Tenth Avenue North performed by the groomsmen (and they did great!). Katrina & Kalep made it very clear to us that dancing at their wedding reception was VERY important so we made sure to really focus on getting the party started right away. And did they dance!! Check out the great photos below from photographer Sarah Morrel Photography and the video from Johl Kuhn Creative. If you want to take a look at a real wedding reception timeline then Katrina & Kalep’s below.

Here is Katrina’s review of All Around Raleigh DJ Company:
“On our initial meeting, Eric had proactively googled around and found our website on the Knot. He used the info to create a “sample” playlist for the evening, which showed me right away that he really wanted to do this thing! And gave me a taste of what he thought we might like.

His easygoing, super friendly personality and professionalism immediately put me at ease and I walked out of the meeting going, “I DEFINITELY want to hire him!” It was a fabulous decision–he played a huge role in keeping our friends dancing all night, and even let me (the bride) come pretend to be the DJ, which was freaking awesome. So hilarious!! Thank you Eric so much from the bottom of our hearts.” – Katrina & Kalep

Here were the wonderful vendors we got to work with:

Venue: The Cloth Mill at Eno River
Photographer: Sarah Morrel Photography
Florist: Meristem Floral
Linens: CE Linen
Videographer: Joel Kuhn Creative
Wedding Planner: Martha Stilwell

Kalep and Katrina | The Cloth Mill at Eno River by Joel Kuhn Creative on Vimeo.

Katrina & Kalep by Sarah Morrel Photography at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Katrina & Kalep Wedding Timeline

4:00 – DJ set up and ready for sound check with musicians

7:30 – Grand Entrance

Song is ‘Remember the Name’ by Fort Minor
Caitlyn escorted by Bobby
Suzanne escorted by McLean
Maylot escorted by Daxton
Meredith escorted by Michael
Allyson escorted by Derek
Maid of Honor Jamie escorted by Best Man Colby
Mr. and Mrs. Kalep and Katrina!!

7:35 – First Dance

Song is ‘Beloved’ by Tenth Avenue North performed by musicians

7:40 – Dinner Begins

Welcome and Blessing by Bride’s Father

8:30 – Toasts

Katrina’s Brother Derek, Maid of Honor Jamie and Best Man Colby

8:45 – Father/Daughter Dance

Song is ‘Drops of Jupiter’ by Train

8:50 – Mother/Son Dance

Song is ‘Have I Told You Lately’ by Rod Stewart

9:00 – Dancing!

11:00 – Expected end of Katrina & Kalep’s Wedding

Last Dance song is DJ Choice (fast!)

Beau & Emily’s Wedding – Real Wedding Planner By All Around Raleigh DJ

February 22, 2013

We had the pleasure of joining Beau & Emily for their wedding on October 20th, 2012 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church of Raleigh. They met at the same church a few years back so it made for an extra special evening. Special thanks to Rachel Linder at Blue Barn Photography for the great photos which are just below the planner!

Beau & Emily’s Wonderful Vendors:

DJ – All Around Raleigh DJ Company | Photographer – Blue Barn Photography | Caterer – RockyTop Catering | Venue – UUFR

Real Wedding Ceremony Music Selections:

1. Prelude (Guests arriving and taking their seats) – Classic Love Songs like Van Morrison, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson

2. Pre-processional (Seating of Parents and Grandparents) – Four Seasons by Vivaldi

3. Processional (Bridal Party Entrance) – Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B

4. Bride’s Entrance – Canon and Gigue in D

5. Recessional – Married Life from Pixar’s movie Up

Real Wedding Reception Music Selections:

1. Grand Entrance – I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

2. First Dance – The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

3. Combined Mother Son Dance & Father Daughter Dance – Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

4. Cake Cutting Song – Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard

5. Bouquet Toss – Just a Girl by No Doubt | Garter Toss – None

6. Last Dance -Make You Feel My Love by Adele

7. Grand Exit – None

30 Great Father Daughter Wedding Dance Songs

August 16, 2011

We’ve put together a this list of 30 father/daughter slow dance songs for your wedding. Some of these are very unique and I’ve never actually seen used while some are obvious but you’ll hear why when you listen to them.

1. I Loved Her First – Heartland

2. Daughters – John Mayer

3. Keeper of the Stars – Tracy Byrd

4. How Sweet It Is – James Taylor (Marvin Gaye too)

5. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle

6. Father and Daughter – Paul Simon

7. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion

8. My Girl – Temptations

9. In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride

10. Unforgettable – Natalie & Nat King Cole

11. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

12. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

13. You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker

14. Landslide – Fleetwood Mac

15. Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

16. Lullabye – Billy Joel

17. In My Life – John Lennon

18. All You Need Is Love – Beatles

19. Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

20. Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch – Temptations

21. Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses

22. You’re My Best Friend – Queen

23. Stand By Me – Ben E. King

24. Through the Years – Kenny Rogers

25. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

26. My Little Girl – Tim McGraw

27. Darius Rucker – It Won’t Be Like This For Long

28. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle

29. My Wish – Rascal Flatt

30. Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman

All Around Raleigh DJ Company Blog

Here are 101 first dance songs for your wedding reception…in no particular order. Remember, every wedding is different and special. These may not work for you but they should help get you closer! Good luck! – All Around Raleigh DJ

Here is the amazing team of vendors that helped make this wedding perfect:

Olivia & Joseph’s

Wedding Timeline