Jen and David are very avid music fans and they had firm ideas for the music mix for all aspects of their wedding day - the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception party. We had really useful discussions in the run up to their event as to what they and their guests wanted and we settled on what I think is the best solution for me, and my clients - they gave me their fixed and essential Must Plays and let me do the rest - see the full playlist below.
Jen and David were married early on the Saturday morning with just close family and friends. They wanted their wider group of family and friends to witness their marriage and therefore the ceremony performed at The Elephant Hotel was a repeat performance but far more informal whilst still very emotional. The informality and relaxed ambience carried through the day. It was a great celebration and I was delighted that Jen and David were very appreciative of my services.
For their event I was pleased to supply
advance event consultation
supply of ceremony music and playout
portable battery powered PA for music in the outdoor drinks reception
background music for the wedding breakfast
wireless microphones for speeches
background music to the wedding breakfast
evening reception DJ
The First Dance, with Jen and David dancing to Rodriguez's Silver Words.
All set for the ceremony, portable PA set up to the front left
Onto the drinks reception and again the portable PA is perfect for the job
The PA was thereafter moved in for the wedding breakfast where it was used for background music and PA for speeches. All too soon we moved into transition for the evening entertainment. This man was up for it, supporting wheels and all!! A very inspiring moment.
The full playlist for the day was as follows
Welcoming Music for Ceremony
Elton John & Julian Lloyd Webber - Your Song
Andy Williams - Love Theme From The Godfather, Speak Softly Love
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op. 11
Gabriel Yared & John Debney - The English Patient
Stephen Warbeck - Pelagia's Song (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)
Lisa Gerrard - Elysium; Honor Him; Now We Are Free (With Hans Zimmer)(The Gladiator OST)
Nuremberg Symphonic Orchestra & Alexander von Pitamic - La Traviata Overture (From Pretty Woman)
Elliot Smith - Say Yes
Nat 'King' Cole & George Shearing - Let There Be Love
Peter Grant - The More I See You
Coldplay - Clocks
Peggy Lee – Fever
Processional
Elton John & Tim Rice, The Lion King - Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Recessional
Hans Zimmer, The Lion King - King of Pride Rock
Drinks Reception
Daryl Hall And John Oates - You Make My Dreams
Catey Shaw - Family
Richard Hawley - Tonight the Streets Are Ours
Georgie Fame - Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Joe Cang - Make Love
The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington - I'm Beginning To See The Light
Nuyorican Soul - Runaway
Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London
Taj Mahal - Never Let You Go
Labi Siffre - It Must Be Love
OneRepublic - Counting Stars
Vance Joy - Riptide
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Counting Crows featuring Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi
Avener - Fade Out Lines
Alle Farben Featuring Graham Candy - She Moves
Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me UK Edit
Irma Thomas - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel t
Natalie Cole - This Will Be
Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
Tegan and Sara - Where Does the Good Go
Background Music for Wedding Breakfast
The Shins - New Slang
Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life
Bombay Bicycle Club - Lights Out, Words Gone
Pearl Jam - Wishlist
Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love theme from Top Gun)
Toto - Africa
José Gonzalez - Heartbeats
Imogen Heap - Goodnight And Go
Vega - Life Is Beautiful
Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over
Maverick Sabre - Beautiful Girls - Stand By Me
Eels - Fresh Feeling
Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You into the Dark
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You
Nat King Cole - Unforgettable
Emilíana Torrini - Sunny Road (Radio Version)
BØRNS - 10,000 Emerald Pools
Aslan - Crazy World
Foo Fighters - Everlong (acoustic)
The Postal Service - Such Great Heights (Iron & Wine) (Album)
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Macy Gray - Glad You're Here
HAIM - The Wire
Elbow - One Day Like This
Paolo Nutini - Candy
Passenger - Let Her Go
Temples - Keep In the Dark
Lauren Wood - Fallen
Travis - Flowers In The Window
Kings Of Leon - Wait For Me
Rodriguez - Like Janis
Paul Weller - Wild Wood
First Dance
Rodriguez - Silver Words
Reception Party
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
James Brown - (Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Could You Be Loved
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Rolling Stones - Brown sugar
Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
The Marcels - Blue Moon
Barbara Randolph - I Got a Feeling (Single Version)
Jackie Wilson - I Get The Sweetest Feeling
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - The Night
Sam & Dave - Soul Man
Aretha Franklin - Respect
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
The Monkees - I'm A Believer
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walking
Millie - My Boy Lollipop
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
Elvis Presley - Burning Love
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
R Kelly - She's Got That Vibe
Robin S - Show Me Love
Rihanna - Only Girl (In the World)
Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
Calvin Harris Feat. Kelis - Bounce
Pitbull ft. Ke$ha - Timber
Outkast - Hey Ya!
Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
Usher Featuring Lil John And Ludacris - Yeah
Sisqo - Thong Song
DJ Pied Piper & The Masters of Ceremonies - Do You Really Like It
Sean Paul - Get Busy
Fuse ODG - Azonto
Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro Throw Your Hands Up (Radio Edit)
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
Kenny Loggins - Danger zone
The Proclaimers Feat. Brian Potter & Andy Pipkin - I'm Gonna Be ( 500 Miles)
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
DJ Fresh - Gold Dust (Shy FX Re - Edit)
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It
OMI - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix Radio Edit)
Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc - Wake Me Up
Rihanna - We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
Jess Glynne - Hold My Hand
Beyonce - Crazy In Love
Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
R Kelly - Ignition (Remix)
Ja Rule & Ashanti - Always On Time
Jason Derulo ft. Chainz - Talk Dirty
JAY Z - Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Lulu - Shout
Last Songs
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag