Wedding Music: 8 Wedding Songs to Skip

I got this list from The Knot.com. (Which is a website that I LOVE!) I agree with their list so i had to share it. nobody wants to go to a wedding where they play the Chicken Dance, I mean come on, it is 2009.


1. "YMCA" -- Village People
Why to Skip It: The fact that everyone knows the words, everyone knows the dance, and that this song fits lots of occasions -- between innings at a baseball game, for instance -- does not automatically qualify it as a must at your wedding.

2. "Chicken Dance"
Why to Skip It: At a wedding, everyone's dressed to the nines and feeling festive. Is this really the best time to flap your arms like a chicken in front of that cute bridesmaid/groomsman/new spouse? Didn't think so.

3. "Stayin' Alive" -- Bee Gees
Why to Skip It: There aren't too many people who know more than one line and one dance move to this song -- leave "Stayin' Alive" to the Saturday Night Fever reruns.

4. "Every Breath You Take" -- The Police
Why to Skip It: The Police are legendary, but the tune is a little high school dance-ish, and the line "Every move you make…I'll be watching you" is a little stalker-ish.

5. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" -- Bonnie Tyler
Why to Skip It: This song is worth skipping if only to avoid any guest from reenacting the profanity-laced rendition made famous from Will Ferrell's wedding in Old School.

6. "Macarena" -- Los Del Rio
Why to Skip It: You may know how to do the dance -- but do you really want to? Besides, everyone has a few certain relatives they'd rather not see get down with that hip swivel move.

7. "My Heart Will Go On" -- Celine Dion
Why to Skip It: We're not passing judgment on Celine Dion, but Titanic propelled this song into the realm of romance cliche. Besides, remember that Leo died in the movie -- a bit tragic for a wedding.

8. "Mony Mony" -- Billy Idol
Why to Skip It: Not sure what Billy Idol is singing in this song? Most other people don't know, either, and when that's the case, a good 10 percent of sing-alongers will find a way to say something objectionable.

I know that one question I get from Brides and Grooms are about DJ's or Bands. They always ask me for a reference. the first question I ask them is if they want someone who is going to get the party going or do you want someone who is going to sit in the background and you wont even know that he is there. Music is a very important part of your wedding- so this is something you really need to think about.

There is nothing wrong with searching around for the right DJ or Band. You should find out if they are DJing or playing another event or venue to se if you can stop by and see how they are. Some companies or Bands have "Open Houses" where you can go and listen to them so you don't have to crash someone else's wedding or party!

Another thing that you can do- meet with your DJ the week before your wedding, tell him that kind of atmosphere you are looking for. and there is ceratinly nothing wrong with giving him a list of songs that you want played, or a list of songs you do not want played that night.

As I said before, the DJ can make or break your wedding, so make sure you have the perfect one for you and your wedding, and have him play some great songs!