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Top 10 Best Wedding Reception Songs

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There’s so much more to a wedding these days than the sacred act of exchanging vows with your beloved. If that was truly all that mattered, we wouldn’t really bother ourselves so much with plans of color schemes, flowers, and guest arrangements at the tables. We’re looking forward to the wedding reception just as much, if not more. After all, it’s a moment when plenty of people gather together to celebrate and toast to love, to get groovy, and to enjoy some good cake. What’s the necessary element to any party? Of course it’s music. So, if you’re trying to figure out what to add to your playlist, we are here to suggest the Top 10 Best Wedding Reception Songs.

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#1 “All of Me” by John Legend

Here is your ideal opening dance song. One problem that you hear being uttered by a lot of people is the general belief that modern music is incapable of sounding natural and not loaded by synthetic alterations and instruments that don’t exist. This song is simple, it’s emotional, it’s touching, and it won’t require the groom to invest thousands of dollars in tango dancing classes. One of the best wedding reception songs.

#2 “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Unrelated, but does anyone really refer to this song as Mark Ronson’s? Didn’t really think so. Everyone knows it as that one funky Bruno Mars that brought back the groovy magic of the 80’s with a refreshing modern take. If you want all your guests to stand up and sway on the dance ring, this is your song.

#3 “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

Sometimes you need to appeal to the generation barrier and give something that everyone can gather around and dance to. Whitney Houston managed to be the mastermind behind an impressive array of fantastic songs, but this one is just an incredible combination of great beats, fun vibes, and a feeling of empowerment, making it one of the best wedding reception songs.

#4 “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars

We’re not going to lie, there are many other Bruno Mars Songs that we could have fit in. It’s almost like he writes songs the best wedding reception songs with full intention. One of his earliest hits, this song is now iconic among modern tunes and it’s a great way to promise eternal love through somebody else’s lyrics.

#5 “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran

But, wait! There’s someone who’s challenging Bruno’s status as the wedding cake topper? Ed Sheeran has made quite the reputation for himself curtsy of his emotional, raw, and very simple love songs. If you’ve ever dreamed of dancing to soothing guitar tunes, just put all of his albums on loop.

#6 “With or Without You” by U2

Save up on money for choreography lessons and prepare to set the dance floor ablaze with a dance performed to the rhythm of this classic rock ballad. It starts of lightly and softly and it gradually grows in intensity until it explodes with passionate voice bends and guitar strings.

#7 “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls

Speaking of rock ballads, if you prefer one that’s lighter on explosive drums and guitars toward the end, we recommend yet another incredible classic. The song is beautifully expressive thanks to its lyrics and it lives up even today as one of the best wedding reception songs.

#8 “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis

The King of Rock managed to give us plenty of memorable songs, both worth jamming to and tear-inducing. There are few songs in history that can pull at our heartstrings like this particular gorgeous track.

#9 “We Will Rock You” by Queen

People might not be exactly able to dance to this legendary tune, but they’ll be fist bumping all the way to the morning if you let them. This Queen classic is guaranteed to have people sit up and feel empowered.

#10 “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj

And lastly, we recommend throwing in some modern songs too. They’re definitely not worth ignoring and this particular song bring together three giants of modern music. The three divas collaborated and, bang, they gave us something to get down to.

Top 10 Unique Wedding Venues To Consider

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Your wedding day is said to be the most important day of your life, so why not make the best out of it? Future bridges spend copious amounts of hours (and money) on the dress of their dreams, and they want to ensure that everything is perfect to the smallest of details. However, if you truly want a unique and memorable experience that will get both you and your guests talking for years to come, then opt to tie the knot in one of these unique wedding venues.

#1 Treehouse Point, Issaquah, Washington

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Located only 30 minutes away from the urban buzz of Seattle, Treehouse Point manages to stand out by letting brides and grooms exchange vows in, you guessed, a treehouse. More than that, the landscape and nature that surround the treehouse do nothing but boost the magical vibes received at a ceremony hosted in such an environment. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll be glad to know that you also get night accommodations!

#2 Union Hill Inn, Sonora, California

For those couples who wish to keep it all rustic, nice, and simple, Sonora’s Union Hill Inn is the best place to head for. The inn oozes of familiarity, warmth, and a certain coziness that are guaranteed to make you feel like you’re at home. You can exchange rings in front of a peacefully crackling fireplace and spend the next two days at the inn, visiting Yosemite and Lake Tahoe to complete the experience.

#3 Big Daddy’s Antiques, San Francisco & Los Angeles, California

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Antique shops have always had this particular appeal to them, always making you feel like you’re traveling in time the moment you step through the threshold. This one allows you to do more than purchase vintage clocks since it’s available for booking as a wedding venue.

#4 Dunfillan Ruins, Kunde Estate in Kenwood, California

There are many places you can get married at and be in the heart of nature, free of any urban and technological distractions. But the Dunfillan Ruins offer one of the most memorable experiences. Arrange a table, some seats, all the other required elements of your dream wedding in the heart of some historical ruins with lots of stories behind them.

#5 Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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The Thorncrown Chapel is an architectural beauty made of roughly 6.000 square feet of glass. The design of the venue, almost entirely composed of glass walls and windows, is enough to make your wedding day a breathtaking experience. It doesn’t hurt that it’s spacious enough to seat 100 people either.

#6 Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mill City Museum is the perfect location for brides and grooms who have a knack for industrial locations and fancy the idea of exchanging vows in a such-themed venue. The museum was built amid the rusty ruins of a flour factory, and now it makes for an amazing location for all urban lovers.

#7 Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami, Florida

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The location of Vizcaya Museum is the closest you can get to Venice without actually having to travel to Italy. The unique setting is located in the heart of Miami, and it’s considered to be a gem for all couples who aspire for that European-feel wedding.

#8 Beaulieu Garden, Rutherford, California

Weddings hosted among beautiful flowers and trees are always the epitome of classiness, but the Beaulieu Garden manages to stand out. The location is a green paradise, complete with serene-looking fountains and artsy sculptures.

#9 Bear Flag Farm, Winters, California

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Farmers everywhere, unite. Bear Flag Farm is everything that a lover of the rural could ever want. It’s located right next to a Ferris wheel, there are tall grain and vegetable crops to the side, and there is even a rusty truck parked nearby to complete the picturesque image.

#10 Camp Wandawega, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

For those of you who love camping, how about you do that for your wedding day too? Camp Wandawega is a resort that has its doors open for all outdoor enthusiasts who wish to exchange vows before heading to sleep the night away in a tent.

A Non-Traditional Wedding

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A couple who opted for a non-traditional wedding in the woods.

Thinking about tying the knot? How ’bout you make that knot as tough and impressive as the Gordian one of legend, by choosing a unique wedding that will surely bring you and your better-half closer together by virtue of the awesome memories you’ll have of the event.

And I do mean awesome in the true sense that the word had before everybody started using it so much it now has less of an impact than that embarrassing relative hitting on the bridesmaids, which in all honesty has no impact whatsoever, since you all expected it to happen when you planned your “traditional” wedding.

That’s probably what many couples have started thinking lately since you can hear of relatively more cases of them wanting to do something different and shy away from the tried and true path of logistical, financial and not to mention psychological hell that a traditional wedding almost invariably tends to involve. Seeing how it’s designed to make everybody happy except the bride and groom.

Plus, as Herbert Swope said: “I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: try to please everybody.” And, as an editor and journalist at the New York World paper, he should know since he’s heard a few things, right?

Not having to please everyone is the main point behind a non-traditional wedding.

So, how about you at least take into consideration a non-traditional wedding, see if it would be more to your liking and then start thinking if maybe your family, friends and relatives might not be interested to go along for the ride as well?

The changes you can make for your wedding as opposed to a traditional one can range from small ones like what to put (or NOT to put) on the table, to the wedding vows, to the location (as mentioned earlier), to having a minimalist to the extreme wedding (read groom and bride) if that’s what makes you happy. Sky’s the limit and you are the bosses.

An example of a relatively small change? As a woman, you’re a Trekkie in real-life but not that die hard as to “upset” people on this most important day? Nonsense. It’s YOUR most important day. So if you wanna dress up like a Vulcan on your wedding day (complete with ears), and shun the traditional white dress, go for it.

In Not having to please everyone is the main point behind a non-traditional wedding you can do whatever you want.

Are you two love-birds also endowed with a great sense of humor and believe it to be one of the most important things in the world? Great. Write your wedding vows accordingly and skip the sweet non-provocative versions that usually come up. Spice things up to your taste.

Do you feel like you just want a more intimate, less hectic wedding because you’re both sort of reclusive people? Why put yourselves through the ordeal of socializing with a group of people consisting of 80% acquaintances and relatives you’ve seen once before in your lives and the other 20% (max!) family and friends.

Why not choose to have the wedding with just the family and friends. Or just one of these groups if the other bothered you in some way (although, granted it would have to be a serious boo boo made by a friend or a close family member to warrant you not wanting to spend time with them).

You and your partner are the most important thing in Not having to please everyone is the main point behind a non-traditional wedding.

Or, in the extreme, if you feel like you don’t want absolutely anyone around you on that day, go have a wedding revolving around just the two of you. As your whole life will anyway. And as a couple did when they decided completely on a whim to just go exploring isolated Iceland until they’d find the right spot to get married which they would know when they saw. They went all over the place, taking their time and visiting, until they found a ruined church that was the only thing left (partially) standing after a lava flow from a past eruption. That was it. Perfect for them. So they exchanged rings, said their vows and married there. All alone.

Because that’s what THEY wanted and only they will live and see if it was the right or wrong choice. What’s certain is that it sure was unique and special not only to those who heard about it, but most importantly… to them.

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The 7 Strangest Wedding Traditions That Defy Evolution

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The 7 Strangest Wedding Traditions That Defy Evolution

Weddings are not only about joy and cuteness as we can all imagine. However the terror isn’t about the bride’s panic attacks, or the groom’s constantly having second thoughts. It’s about the pressure coming from tradition. Some habits are really strange and seem extremely ridiculous in today’s world. But people seem to cling to them in spite of all evolutionary barriers. Here are the 7 strangest wedding traditions that defy evolution.

#7. The South Korean Balaka

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Smelly fishy men feet are among the most appealing things ever. Especially for women to sense and discover! According to the South Korean tradition, friends of the groom beat the bottom of the groom’s bare feet with a smelly fish called Yellow corvine on the night of his wedding. His ankles are tied with a knot. It is believed that this will make the groom stronger before the first marriage night. Sometimes a stick is also used, to increase the pain. But nowadays it has become a subject for infinite fun.

#6. The Indian Marrying a Tree

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Indian women, who are unfortunate enough to be born when Saturn and Mars are both under the astrological 7th house, are known as Manglicks. And Manglicks are supposedly cursed to have their marriage end in their husband’s death. In order to break this curse they must be married first to a tree, which is destroyed afterwards.

#5. The Chinese Inspecting a Baby Chick’s Liver

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The liver of a poor baby chick holds the secret to a happy marriage. Fair enough! So as the couple is about to set their wedding date, the two, sharing the same knife, slice open a chick to inspect its liver. A healthy liver means they can set a date and the marriage will flourish. Otherwise they just have to keep trying until they find a healthy one. Poor chickens!

#4. The Swedish Kissing Party

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During Swedish weddings, whenever the bride or the groom have to use the toilet, the other gets frantic kisses. So I suppose the best solution would be for both of them to have to use the bathroom at the same time. Otherwise every one at that wedding kisses the remaining one.

#3. The French Trashy Time

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This is a very unusual tradition considering the French, who are very delicate individuals. Well bare in mind the fact that a toilet drinking tradition is what lifts their spirits after the wedding party is over. The friends of the newly-weds collect all of the leftovers, bits of trash, and anything else they deem to be sufficiently gross within a toilet bowl that they would then force the bride and groom to drink out of. Apparently the trash is replaced with chocolate nowadays, but still… Drinking out of a toilet? What for?

#2. The Scottish Blakening the Bride

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For Scotland’s tradition of blackening of the bride, which has expanded to now include the groom, absolutely anything goes. It is a cure for humiliation that the couple is believed to have to face at some point in their lives. They are covered in anything that could cross your mind, from sushi, to sour milk, flour, dirt, garbage, or rotting food and are then publicly laughed at. Well at least this goes on prior to the wedding.

#1. Tidong tribe No Toilet Ritual

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In Tidong community in Northern Borneo newly married couples are not allowed to empty their bowels or urinating for three days and nights, under any circumstances. It is believed that if they fail to do so, it will bring bad luck. Before the process the couple is starved and given little water. To ensure that they adhere to the rules, close family members guard their bathroom around the clock. It is believed that if they can go through this 72-hour ordeal, they can cope with anything together.

So pick your favorite and go ahead with it. All of them are funny, but discouraging I’d say. I must admit I could never complete #1. Never!

Glamorous cats in New York cat fashion show

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We have all heard about New York Fashion Week, but what about the New York Cat Fashion Show? It’s a posh show that takes places in the lobby of Algonguin Hotel, and the participants are different kinds of cats dressed up in Haute Couture outfits.

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