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Ragan
Super May 2016

Song to open up the dance floor!

Ragan, on May 11, 2016 at 9:19 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 48

I'm trying to think of a song to get people onto the dance floor. This will be right after first dance/mother&son, etc. Help! My DJ wants to play the Cha Cha Slide.... I need an alternative.

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Latest activity by GryffinBride, on May 13, 2016 at 10:54 PM
  • KellyIngyBaker
    Expert May 2016
    KellyIngyBaker ·
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    BUMP BUMP BUMP. I'm having such a hard time picking songs. I need ideas too!

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  • Elena
    Super June 2017
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    Def something upbeat. I wouldn't do cha cha slide but depends on your crowd.. Tonight by neyo, anything pitbull, Black eyed peas, etc - the groups/singers that are always giving upbeat songs, usually nothing super dirty BC u want everyone up

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
    FreshToDeathAng ·
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    Do you have a mix of old and young people? I feel like I usually hear kind of the classic traditional songs that everyone loves in the beginning, and then as the night goes on, it's more geared towards the younger crowd. What about "I wanna dance w/ somebody" Whitney Houston or "Oh What a Night" the four seasons? Or if you want something more "young" you could do "I gotta feeling" Black Eyed Peas.

    We're starting ours off with September, Earth Wind & Fire, because... well we're getting married in September, and I love it.

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
    Ragan ·
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    My mom usually line dances and she and her friends (who will be present) don't like the Cha Cha Slide. Neither do I and our BP won't dance to that for sure. Something upbeat and popular is a good idea... Need a "warm up."

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
    Ragan ·
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    Whitney Houston is a great idea!!! Our guests are a good mix of ages- we are in our 30s and parents 60.

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
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    Whitney Houston always is a good idea! I think your first few songs to open the dancefloor should be something everyone knows

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
    Ragan ·
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    Or Everybody by BSB maybe?

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
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    I always enjoy BSB, all day every day.

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  • Private User
    VIP August 2014
    Private User ·
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    Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqV7DB8Iwg

    "Let's Get it Started" by the Black Eyed Peas

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  • TMNT Bride
    Super October 2016
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    I agree with "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston. If you want something newer, perhaps "Happy" by Pharrell.

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  • Willie  Hooper
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    Ok DON'T let him play the cha cha slide. Ok heres what I play depending on the couple's music taste

    Shut up and dance, You Shook Me All Night, Shout (usually not the very first song but still), Old Time Rock and Roll or Wannabe are some my first choices. Lines dances are lame and lazy as a first song choice IMO.

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
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    I cannot stand Happy or Black Eyed Peas so Whitney and BSB it is! Thanks!!!

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  • Willie  Hooper
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    Whitney is a great choice too!

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  • Catie
    Expert October 2016
    Catie ·
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    I think that we are going to do, shut up and dance- walk two moons. I love the song and its nice and upbeat to get people dancing.

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  • Chrises
    Super November 2016
    Chrises ·
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    The new JT song.

    Boogie shoes

    You make my dreams come true

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  • Chrises
    Super November 2016
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    @catie walk the moon! Lol. They're from here. Went to high school with one of them.

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  • Future Mrs. R Perez
    Super July 2016
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    I'm using Shut up and dance - by walk the moon.... it just brings back memories of our first night together and it's upbeat to get everyone started...

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
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    "We Found Love" by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris

    "Shut up and Dance" Walk the Moon

    "Let's get it Started" Black Eyed Peas

    "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell

    "This Is How We Do It"-Montell Jordan

    Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    “Dancing in the Streets” by Martha & The Vandellas

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  • TheRascal
    Super July 2016
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    The Cup of Life by Ricky Martin.

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  • Ragan
    Super May 2016
    Ragan ·
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    N2Deep Back to the Hotel.

    Kidding

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