Real Charleston Wedding DJ Playlist | Becky & Josh At The Hyatt House
Since I've got a bit of relaxing downtime on this Memorial Day weekend, I thought I would catch up on a few blogs from some of my 2018 spring weddings here in Charleston. Becky and Josh were married at the lovely Hyatt House in the heart of the Charleston Historic District at 560 King St back on April 14. I was the DJ for their wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. I met Becky and Josh, along with Becky's mother back in January. I knew from the some of the comments made during our first meeting that we were going to be putting together a playlist that was quite a bit different that what you hear at most other Charleston weddings. But, as the old saying goes: "Different is good." How was the music going to be different?" Well, I knew when her mom said she liked Led Zeppelin and Alice In Chains that things were going to be dramatically different. :) With bands like that, I definitely knew there was going to be some classic rock thrown into the mix at some point. You'll want to read on and see what they added to their Charleston wedding playlist.
About a month before their April wedding, I got together with Becky and Josh over coffee to discuss how they wanted the music to be for their wedding day. These initial meetings are extremely important and necessary for the bride and groom. They are necessary because oftentimes there are couples who have lots of questions about their music. Included in the cost of having me DJ your Charleston wedding are these types of consultations. Not only are these consultations designed to be "information-gathering" sessions to find out more about a bride and groom's personal tastes, they are a time where the DJ can get to know everyone as well. After all, the DJ is the one person you are putting in control of your entire wedding day to execute your timeline and get everyone on the dance floor. Brides and grooms need to be comfortable with their DJ choice and these brief consultations are designed for that very reason as well. During our meeting, I went over the major parts of their wedding ceremony. Ceremony Prelude Music. Parents / Grandparents Processional Music. Bridal Party Processional Music. Bride Processional Music. Recessional Music. Also, during this meeting, we made a decision to design an 80s Music Cocktail Hour, and play more of a classic rock vibe during dinner after the first dances.
Becky & Josh's Charleston Wedding Ceremony
Ceremony Prelude Selections
"Everything" | Michael Buble
"Perfect" | Ed Sheeran
"Crazy Love" | Van Morrison
"All Of Me" | John Legend
"A Thousand Years Part 2" | Christina Perri
"In My Life" | The Beatles
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight" | Elton John
"Have I Told You Lately" | Van Morrison
"Endless Love" | Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Ceremony Music Selections
Parents & Grandparents Processional: "Over The Rainbow" / What A Wonderful World : Iz
Bridal Party Processional Song: "Make You Feel My Love" | Adele
Bride Processional Song: "Keep Breathing" (Instrumental): Ingrid Michaelson
Recessional Song: "I Was Made For Loving You" | KISS
Photo Credit: Art Of Roxy Photography
80s Cocktail Hour Selections
"Down Under" | Men At Work
"Take On Me" | A-Ha
"Don't You Want Me" | Human League
"Tainted Love" | Soft Cell
"Walk Like An Egyptian" | The Bangles
"Let's Dance" | David Bowie
"Kokomo" | The Beach Boys
"The power Of Love" | Huey Lewis & The News
"Rock With You" | Michael Jackson
"Red Red Wine" | UB40
"Electric Avenue" | Eddy Grant
"Hungry Like The Wolf" | Duran Duran
"Take Me Home Tonight" | Eddie Money
"I Can't Go For That" | Hall & Oates
"Karma Chamelon" | Culture Club
"Another One Bites The Dust" | Queen
For more ideas about 80s music atyour Charleston wedding, click the links down below:
The Best 80s Music Part 1
80s Soft Rock At Dinner
Becky & Josh : Charleston Wedding Reception Selections
Bridal Party Introduction Song: "Nothin' But A Good Time" | Poison
Bride & Groom Introduction Song: "Welcome To The Jungle" | Guns & Roses
First Dance Song: "Come Rain Or Shine" | Norah Jones & Wynton Marsalis
Father / Daughter Dance Song: "Daddy" | Abby Anderson
Mother / Son Dance Song: "Stand By Me" | Ben E. King
Photo Credit: Art Of Roxy Photography
Dinner Music Selections
"You're My Best Friend" | Queen
"Love Song" | 311
"Biggest Part Of Me" | Ambrosia
"The Joker" | Abracadabra
"Moondance" | Van Morrison
"You Make Loving Fun" | Fleetwood Mac
"No Excuses" | Alice In Chains (unplugged)
"Bennie & The Jets" | Elton John
"All My Love" | Led Zeppelin
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" | The Police
"Free Fallin" | Tom Petty
"Ramble On" | Led Zeppelin
"Honky Tonk Women" | The Rolling Stones
"Sara Smile" | Hall & Oates
"You're The Only Woman" | Ambrosia
"Deacon Blues' | Steely Dan
"Into The Mystic" | Van Morrison
Becky & Josh's Dance Music Selections
The only guidance that Becky & Josh gave me in regards to their dance music was to leave off the "cheesy" line dance songs that have become very overplayed at weddings all around Charleston. Of course if you have spent anytime at all on my website, you know that I had NO problem with that request. Becky & Josh's wedding at the Hyatt House was another one of the many weddings I've DJ'ed at where the line dance songs were left at home, but yet everyone still got out and danced. It was another wedding where I proved my point that line dances are NOT required to pack the dance floor. :)
"Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" | Michael Jackson
"In Da Club" | 50 Cent
"Can't Stop The Feeling' | Justin Timberlake
"Brown Eyed Girl" | Van Morrison
"Crazy In Love" | Beyonce
"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" | Backstreet Boys
"Feels" | Pharrell
"Hey Ya" | Outkast
"Hypnotize" (radio mix) | Notorious BIG
"Jump" | Kris Kross
"Ignition" (remix) | R Kelly
"Ice Ice Baby" | Vanilla Ice
"Lets Stay Together" | Seal
"Poison" | Bell Biv Devoe
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" | Def Leppard
"Push It" | Salt & Pepa
"Oops I Did It Again" | Britney Spears
"Sexyback" | Justin Timberlake
"PYT" | Michael Jackson
"September" | Earth, Wind & Fire
"Shut Up And Dance" | Walk The Moon
"Signed, Sealed & Delivered" | Stevie Wonder
"That's What I Like" | Bruno Marrs
"The Way You Move" | Outkast
"Thinking Out Loud" | Ed Sheeran
"You Shook Me All Night Long" | AC/DC
Becky & Josh's Last Song Of The Night:
"Tennesse Whiskey" | Chris Stapleton
All in all, it was pretty amazing day and night at the Hyatt House for Becky & Josh who went on to Aruba for their first week as a married couple. If you are just recently engaged and are curious about which Charleston Wedding DJ to hire, I invite you to read over my blog, which is one of the most expansive and detailed in the Charleston area. It outlines real weddings, music ideas, and other DJ tips to make sure that you hire the best Charleston wedding DJ.
Becky & Josh's Award Winning Weddding Vendors
Planning & Design: Loluma
Venue: Hyatt House
Caterer: Tristan Events
Photographer: Art Of Roxy
Chair Coverings: Covers By Nicole
Hair / Makeup: Vanity Salon
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Thank you again for making it to the end of another one of my blog posts, and thanks for getting lost in my musical world. You know I still have some dates for the late summer and fall of 2018 if you are looking for an amazing Charleston wedding DJ. Also, 2019 dates are beginning to fill too. Click the link up above to tell me a little more about the big day, and congratulations in advance on your engagement and let's talk soon.