Guest Post: Christian and Dance Songs to Love!

I'm still without internet and working out of McDonald's Wi-fi and waiting on the movers to arrive, but while I'm missing in action, I've got another guest blogger for you. If you love music, Colleen's blog, Soundtrack to I Do, is one you should check out. She is so kind to now provide a wedding song list for the readers of Wedding Pickle!

Hi guys! Colleen here from Soundtrack To I Do. I’m so happy to be guest posting for Melina, I’ve been a fan of the Wedding Pickle for some time now. One of the things that I love about Melina and her blog is her dedication to and openness about her faith. So I wanted to tie that in with the focus of my blog – music!

I may be biased, but I happen to think that music is one of the most important details on your wedding day. It sets the mood and it says a lot about the bride and groom (whether they want it to or not!) Something to consider for Christian couples (and non-Christian too!) is song lyrics and whether the songs played are appropriate for your guests and/or fit you as a couple. Especially when it comes to the reception music, because a lot of dance songs these days have some pretty scandalous lyrics. You can always give your DJ a no-play list, but if you are especially worried about it, you may want to give him or her a yes-play list (not that you would actually call it that – but you know what I mean.) Create a list of songs that represent you both as a couple, or at least don’t misrepresent you. I wanted to offer up some great songs that you may want to use on your wedding day, if you’re interested.  First, a few sweet love songs by Christian artists in case you need inspiration for a first dance or ceremony song. And secondly, a list of great dance tunes that have clean lyrics but are also great for getting people out on the dance floor! (They also span the last few decades – so you can cater to the younger and older crowds!) Hope you like them!

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Christian Songs

Dancing In The Minefield – Andrew Peterson

When I Say I Do – Matthew West

God Gave Me You – Dave Barnes

Hold You Up – Matthew West

Amen – Dave Barnes

They Danced Alone – Matthew West

He Was Walking Her Home – Mark Schultz

Wouldn’t Change A Thing – Matthew West

On A Night Like This – Dave Barnes

When Love Comes Home – Matthew West

{We Heart It}

Dance Songs

Do You Love Me – The Contours

Don’t Stop Believin‘ – Journey

She-Wolf – Shakira

Twist And Shout – The Beatles

DJ Got Us Falling In Love – Usher

Livin‘ On A Prayer – BonJovi

Celebration – Kool & The Gang

Put A Ring On It – Beyonce

Hey Ya! – Outkast

Shout – The Isley Brothers

Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO

Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

Vogue – Madonna

Firework – Katy Perry

Sweet Home Alabama – LynyrdSkynyrd

I Want You Back – The Jackson Five

Beat It – Michael Jackson

Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas

ChaCha Slide – DJ Casper

Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera

Now That We Found Love – Heavy D and the Boyz

Dynamite – Taio Cruz

We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Holiday – Madonna

Crazy In Love – Beyonce

Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Segar

1999 – Prince

Only Girl In The World – Rihanna

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Forever – Chris Brown

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Paper Planes – M.I.A.

Last Dance – Donna Summer

Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti & Spearhead