35 movie songs to get you into the banquet

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Once you are more relaxed, after the wedding ceremony, you will enter the banquet, where your family and friends will be waiting for you. How to do it in a triumphant way? You can choose an upbeat song to enter dancing or, if you prefer, to the sound of a ballad that will take you to the clouds. The important thing is that, just like the bouquet toss or the moment of splitting the wedding cake,set your arrival at the banquet to music with a special song. Check out the following selection of movie soundtracks.

Pop/Movies

Marriage of Catherine & John

If you want to improvise some dance steps, like the ones in "Pulp Fiction", then go for a lively theme that sets the mood They may even arrive with their wedding glasses ready to toast as soon as the dance floor has finished playing.

  • 1. (I'm gonna) love me again - Elthon John (Rocketman, 2019)
  • 2. Swan song - Dua Lipa (Battle angel: The last warrior, 2019)
  • 3. Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake (Trolls, 2016)
  • 4. Just like fire - Pink (Alice Through the Looking Glass, 2016)
  • 5. Happy - Pharrell Williams (My Favorite Villain, 2013)
  • 6. Fireworks - Katy Perry (Madagascar 3, 2010)
  • 7. Lust for life - Iggy Pop (Trainspotting, 1996)
  • 8. You can never tell - Chuck Berry (Pulp fiction, 1995)
  • 9. My sharona - The Knack (Reality bites, 1994)
  • 10. Pretty woman - Roy Orbison (Pretty woman, 1990)
  • 11. Staiyn alive - Bee Gees (Saturday Night Fever, 1978)
  • 12. You're the one that I want - John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John (Grease, 1978)
  • 13. Jailhouse rock - Elvis Presley (Jailhouse rock, 1957)

Ballads

Butterfly Banquets

There's nothing more romantic than a ballad and in the movies you'll find plenty of inspiration. Songs with soft melodies that will set the pace for your entrance to the banquet. Together with the moment when the rings are placed, it will be one of the most emotional moments and, as such, it deserves a song that touches the heart.

  • 14. A whole new world - Zayn (Aladdin, 2019)
  • 15. Shallow - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born, 2018)
  • 16. Perfect - Ed Sheeran (Me Before You, 2017)
  • 17. Love me like you do - Ellie Goulding (50 Shades of Grey, 2015)
  • 18. A thousand years - Christina Perri (Twilight, 2011)
  • 19. May it be - Enya (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001)
  • 20. When you say nothing at all - Ronan Keating (Nothing hill, 1999)
  • 21. I don't wanna miss a thing - Aerosmith (Armageddon, 1998)
  • 22. My heart will go on - Celine Dion (Titanic, 1997)
  • 23. I'm kissing you - Des'ree (Romeo & Juliet, 1996)
  • 24. Kiss from a rose - Seal (Batman forever, 1994)
  • 25. When a man loves a woman - Percy Sledge (When a man loves a woman, 1994)
  • 26. (Everything I do) I do it for you - Bryan Adams (Robin Hood, 1991)
  • 27. Unchained melody - The Righteous Brothers (Ghost, 1990)

Ochenteras

Environment

If you are movie lovers, can also integrate the thematic to other items Check out these songs from classic '80s movies to enter the reception in VHS mode.

  • 28. Kokomo - The Beach Boys (Cocktail, 1988)
  • 29. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship (Mannequin, 1987)
  • 30. Take my breath away - Berlin (Top gun, 1986)
  • 31. (I've had) The time of my life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Dirty dancing, 1987)
  • 32. Footlose - Kenny Loggins (Footlose, 1984)
  • 33. True - Spandau Ballet (Wanted Boyfriend, 1984)
  • 34. What a feeling - Irene Cara (Flashdance, 1983)
  • 35. Eye of a tiger - Survivor (Rocky III, 1982)

If you choose a song for its romantic lyrics, such as "Dirty Dancing", you can include it in your wedding decorations, either by writing a verse on the invitations, on the minutes or on rustic chalkboards. And even, why not engrave a phrase on your wedding rings? It will be a nice way to immortalize your favorite song and the theme that accompanied you in your marriage.

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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.