30 songs for your wedding cocktail party

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After pronouncing your vows at the wedding ceremony, one of the moments that guests will enjoy the most will come: the cocktail party. That moment when family and friends will taste the appetizers while waiting for the bride and groom to return. Which music selection to choose? In order not to hinder the interaction between one another, we recommend soft and melodic songs. Write down the following onelist that you can take inspiration from.

Jazz

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It stands out among the favorite genres to set the mood for a cocktail party due to its elegance and the rhythm of its songs, regardless of whether you are celebrating your wedding outdoors or indoors in a hall, in jazz you will always find a safe bet Whether it's live or packaged music, you'll add a very distinguished touch to your wedding if you go for this style of music. Combine instrumental pieces with songs performed by great voices.

  • 1. Milestones - Miles Davis
  • 2. Let's do it (Le's fall in love) - Ella Fitzgerald
  • 3. Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra
  • 4. The girl from Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
  • Moanin - Art Blakey
  • 6. Sing, sing, sing - Benny Goodman
  • 7. Fever - Peggy Lee
  • 8. What a wonderful world - Louis Armostrong
  • 9. Unforgetable - Nat King Cole
  • 10. Old devil moon - Chet Baker

Soul

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If you've taken care of every detail personally, then you can't leave the music to chance. And if it's the reception, soul is another great style to set the mood. You can choose from classic African-American exponents or delve into neo soul through more contemporary artists. Check out these songs you're sure to know Some of them with love phrases to dedicate very ad-hoc with the context in which they will sound.

  • 11. Stand by me - Ben E. King
  • 12. Feeling good - Nina Simone
  • 13. I say a little prayer for you - Aretha Franklin
  • 14. Let's get it on - Marvin Gaye
  • 15. Easy - The Commodores
  • 16. Superstition - Stevie Wonder
  • 17. Smooth operator - Sade
  • 18. Fell in love with a boy - Joss Stone
  • 19. No one - Alicia Keys
  • 20. You know I'm no good - Amy Winehouse

Pop-rock

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If you prefer a playlist inspired by the poprock universe, you will also find very nice songs to set the mood for the reception. Themes that will add a modern touch to your marriage Check out these songs from bands and soloists with very special melodies.

  • 21. Electric feel - MGMT
  • 22. A sky full of stars - Coldplay
  • 23. Sovereign lights coffee - Keane
  • 24. Royal - Lorde
  • 25. What will come - Travis
  • 26. Too young - Phoenix
  • 27. Songbird - Oasis
  • 28. Summertime sadness - Lana del Rey
  • 29. Break the night with color - Richard Ashcroft
  • 30. Candy - Paolo Nutidi

It's going to be hard work, but you'll definitely appreciate it when the big day comes.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.