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Robin’s Top Ten Best Wedding Songs

I’m pretty sure each of us can come up with a list of must-play wedding songs, and that each of those lists would be different. Today I offer my selection. I had a blast picking them and I tried to mix it up. New and old. Fast and slow. And one I’m pretty sure none of you have heard of. I’m going to start with that one, as it holds special meaning for me.

1. “Popsicle Toes,” Michael Franks

You’re thinking, huh, aren’t you? This is the song my hubby and I danced to for our first dance. It’s totally untraditional. Totally different. And we totally loved dancing to it. When it came time to select that first dance song, we knew this had to be it. It’s a fun, flirty jazz song with lots of innuendo that we always laughed about. Here’s a link if you want to take a listen.

2. “At Last,” Etta James

Right from the very first note, you know this song. And for me, it evokes a sweeping, bluesy, moody, want-to-close-my-eyes-and-sway feeling. When Etta croons that very first “At Last,” it’s just magic if you ask me. I want to put this song on repeat and dance wrapped in my hubby’s arms over and over again.

3. “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette Midler

This one also holds special meaning for me. Rather than walk down the aisle to the traditional wedding march, I walked down the aisle to this song.

4. “Wild Thing,” Tone Loc or The Troggs

Hey! Two for the price of one here. Depending on the bride and groom’s preference, you’ve got two fun selections. I’m leaning toward The Troggs rendition since I think we should all say groovy a lot more often. These songs shout wedding reception to me. I picture guys on the dance floor pretending to strum their guitars and girls mouthing the words while they point at their dance partner.

5. “Truly Madly Deeply,” Savage Garden

This quiet song is really anything but. Every “I want to” makes me want to. And the rest of the lyrics are just beautiful. I love this song and want to slow dance all night long when I hear it.

6. “Unforgettable,” Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole

I had to include what I think might be the most popular wedding song. It warms my heart every time I hear the edited and remixed duet. I love the horns, the violins, the piano, the lyrics, the feeling I get hearing father and daughter sing “together.” This song is simply unforgettable.

7. “I Feel For You,” Chaka Khan

I’m showing my age here, but I love this song. It makes me want to get up and dance and sing. This could be my karaoke song! (You don’t want to be around for that. I can’t even carry a tune.) Anyway, I think it should be played at all weddings because it’s fun and upbeat. I love the words, too. The video, though, totally cracks me up. It’s so cheesy, you’ve got to check it out.

8. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” Michael Buble

This is one of those songs that I think young and old alike can dance to – with a partner or without. It’s got that big band feel, but mass appeal, and by the end of the song, everyone will be crooning “crazy little thing called love.”

9. “I Do,” Colbie Caillat

This song makes me all kinds of happy. It’s romantic, upbeat, sweet, and fun. Colbie’s signature acoustic guitar sound is contagious and I dare you not to smile when you hear it!

10. “Sunday Morning,” Maroon 5

I love Maroon 5. In fact, I reference them and their song “Moves Like Jagger” in my new release, KISSING THE MAID OF HONOR. Yep, my hero and heroine do a little dancing to it and maybe get a little caught up in each other. With “Sunday Morning,” I love the beat and the feeling the song gives me. Once again, I want to be this close to that someone I love and spend time together.

What about you? What song or songs would be on your top ten list?

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More about Kissing the Maid of Honor

Kissing her best friend’s brother never felt so right…

Sela Sullivan is resolved to be the best maid of honor ever, even if it means tolerating the best man. Insufferable, too-handsome Luke Watters is not only the guy who humiliated her at a kissing booth in high school, but he also happens to be her best friend’s older brother. Positive he’s the same arrogant jock, Sela vows to focus on her duties and steer clear of the frustrating—and frustratingly tempting—Luke.

As a world-renowned extreme-sports photographer, Luke is used to undertaking life-risking adventures. But risking his heart for the beautiful Sela Sullivan, who clearly still hates him for his rejection all those years ago? He didn’t see that coming. Sela inspires a passion he’s never known, and the more time they spend together, the more he craves her. But can he prove to the maid of honor he’s become a man of honor?

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About the author

Robin Bielman lives in Southern California with her high school sweetheart husband, two sons, and crazy-cute mini Labradoodle, Harry Dresden. When not attached to her laptop, she can almost always be found with her nose in a book. She also loves to run, hike, and dip her toes in the ocean. Writing is a dream come true, and she still pinches herself to be sure it’s real.
She is also the author of Worth the Risk and Yours At Midnight from Entangled’s Ever After line. She loves to connect with readers.

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