What colors should I use and what songs to play to get everyone dancing??

I need help with table centerpieces and table linens. I decided to have my bridesmaids wear red dresses for my latin theme. http://www.landadesigns.com styleM65.


I don't really know what colors to use for flowers and linens. I thought about using red and fuschia linens?? I'd like to use tall centerpieces with limes and a flower arrangement on top and then smaller flower arrangements with lots of small votive candles. The place where I'll be having my reception looks very latin already. The website is http://www.guadalupecenters.org/gcipictu...








What are some good songs to play during the dance to get everyone dancing? We are Christian so we really can't be playing music where it's talking about shakin your @$$.=)

What colors should I use and what songs to play to get everyone dancing??
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Reply:For songs, I would make sure to play the following 2:


1. Shoulder Lean


2. Smack That





I wouldn't worry much about the colors.
Reply:If you're going to do the red and fuschia, I would recommend throwing some orange in there too, to brighten things up, otherwise it might just look like things are clashing... maybe red and orange linens with fuschia napkins. I used to work at a banquet hall and I have seen an event with lime centerpieces, and it looked great...





You should use some old school songs like "La Bamba" and "Love Shack" to get everyone up dancing.
Reply:when I think latin, I think bright vibrant colors. Think about the time of year you are getting married, and go from there. But I would stick to complementary colors, maybe yellows, and bright greens, white would tie everything in nicely, as well as your original idea of fuschia, as long as the fuschia is the same tone as the red....other wise the colors will compete. As far as music goes, when I got married a couple of weeks ago, we played a variety of stuff and everyone loved it. Just play off your tastes, and if you are dancing everyone else will follow you.





Check google, or yahoo for dance party songs. Fast or slow, but really just play whatever it is you like, and everything will follow suit! Congratulations!~
Reply:I'm not sure about the colors, to be honest, I like soft colors for weddings, not bold and not black. But as far as the music goes, my family (Italian/Catholic) always gets up and gets going to "We Are Family," by the Pointer Sisters -- everyone gets up and starts singing and dancing to that -- and the traditional chicken dance, tarantella, macarena, and my family really, really loves songs people can jitterbug to and polka to! May not be something we do in our everyday lives, but at weddings, they get up and dance!
Reply:As a person who's DJed several weddings, I can honestly say that the Music (and the colors) TOTALLY depend on YOU, your friends and your family. Music is very personal. You should pick music you and your partner like, and that will appeal to everyone. I suggest thinking of your fondest times, and what music, or genre was playing then. Whether that's Motown, 80's, Disco, Rock, Pop, whatever...you will know, and if you ask some key guests, they will know too. Have songs picked for 1st Dance, Dances with Parents and Cake Cutting Music. Have a microphone for speeches and the ceremony, and have someone in charge of the music who has experience doing it. You'll want someone there live to deal with the spontaneity of the moment (vs. iPod set-list). It can be a friend, but go someone who knows equipment and is responsible, as there are a million little things that can go wrong -- the last thing you want to do on your wedding day is have to fix things, or pick up things you've forgotten (like an extension cord). Have someone there to deal with it, because it's your day to enjoy. Hey -- and if you're going Latin and it's a summer wedding, it sounds like some Salsa would work well, put that into your mix.
Reply:At my wedding, the dancing started to slow down so the DJ played the hokey pokey. Everyone from 5-55 years old was dancing in no time!
Reply:The most important part is not necessarily the songs that are played but the D.J. That is the most important. He/She can make or break the reception.
Reply:A live band playing "oldies but goodies" (classic Rock 'n' Roll) is good. Whatever you do, don't make the music too loud, though, or people won't want to be on the floor.
Reply:I like the song Shout from the Isley Brothers. It is a good song that a lot of people know and like to dance to, all ages can join in. I'm going to be using it for my wedding in October! As for your flowers, I would suggest taking cues from Latin countries. Use native in season flowers from there. Good luck!
Reply:I'm a sound engineer and work with a lot of wedding bands so I see what gets played at a lot of weddings. Most of them seem to have the same basic set of songs and a few twists but you really need to think about what your guests like. Some that always seem popular with almost any age group





Electric Slide - its easy to dance when you are being told how to


September - Earth Wind and Fire


Signed, Sealed, Delivered


Disco Inferno


Crazy - Gnarls Barkley


Crazy In Love - Beyonce


Get the Party Started


Can't Get You Outa My Head





a few slow ones...


Crazy Love


What a Wonderful World


At Last





Thats what I can think of off the top of my head. Oh yeah most of these wedding are religious, Christian or Jewish and we never have any complaints.
Reply:Definitely use some of the theme songs with the choreographed dances that everyone knows or at least can catch on to. The pop culture ones like the electric slide, cha cha slide and some of the "cleaner ones" without a lot of the booty popping.
Reply:We are Family and Celebration are good wedding songs. I would definitely give the DJ a play list to make sure you are not running up to the stage all night. Also, you can search itunes for wedding dance music.





Red and white looks very elegant, so maybe white flowers with the tips sprayed red?