This is what happened at one of the weddings we had the honor of DJing. What a fun idea ... all ages can participate and the guests had a blast doing it!
Song lists and ideas for Weddings, Birthdays and other events 2Wolves DJ Service, Fort Payne, Alabama
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Games People Play - Weddings and other Party Ideas
Nothing is worse than a dull party. Now you maybe thinking " But GAMES?? We are too old for games!" But you would be surprised how well received and fun they can be - not to mention a great ice breaker.
We have had a few played at parties we have DJed and with much success - here are a few:
We have had a few played at parties we have DJed and with much success - here are a few:
- Trivia - At a recent birthday 60th party, the wife gave me a list of questions about the birthday boy. In between songs, I asked the guests the questions. It provided a fun trip down the course of the Birthday guy's life. Questions like:
- How Many Grandchildren does he have?
- Where was his favorite spot to take his kids on vacation?
- What was his first car?
This could be done for retirement parties, Anniversaries, Weddings also.
- Generations Dance - Honor the longest Married Couple with a Generations Dance. DJ will invite all couples up to dance floor. As song is played and they are dancing, the DJ would have them leave dance floor by length of marriage - 1year , 5 years, etc - until only the longest married couple is still dancing.
Even those who don't dance much love this!
- Door Prize Giveaway via cake plate - Number the bottom of the cake plates. After everyone has a slice of cake - Have DJ randomly draw numbers for small prizes you provide.
This is a good way not to have alot of left over cake and great for adults as well as kids parties
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| YMCA |
- Table Dances - Have line dances written on slips and in a hat. Have DJ get everyone from one table up to dance floor and draw one of the dances. That Table must start the dance - and then the DJ can invite more up to the floor
Great way to get everyone dancing!
Theme Party - American Pride
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| Chambers Wedding - Lebanon Courthouse |
Many of you who are not going to their towns Fourth of July Celebration are having a BBQ or some other form of party at your home. In addition to the standard hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, and some ice cold drinks, playing horseshoes
or lawn darts
, you will probably have some music going. Why not make it something that says you are celebrating the birth of our nation? Fly the flag. 
decorate everything in the Red, White, and Blue, have veterans tell their stories to the kids, and of course play some of the best patriotic tunes.I have some favorites I plan on playing, and you may enjoy this list as well. In no particular order, here is my top ten, with links to the lyrics. Have some fun,(the kids will love this), print out the lyrics, play the tunes and have a patriotic sing a-long! It is guaranteed to make you once again, Proud to be an American
.Great Songs For The Fourth
1. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue
"- Toby Keith - Lyrics (Also know as the "Angry American")2. "American Soldier
" - Toby Kieth - Lyrics3. "God Bless The USA
" - Lee Greenwood - Lyrics4. "This Ain't No Rag, It's A Flag
" - Charlie Daniels - Lyrics5. "In America
" - Charlie Daniels - Lyrics6. "Some Gave All
" - Billy Ray Cyrus - Lyrics7. " I Just Came Back For A War
" - Darryl Worley/Wynn Varble - Lyrics8. " Born In The USA
" - Bruce Springsteen - Lyrics9. "8th of November
" - Big and Rich - Lyrics(And of course for all us Alabamians:)
10. "Sweet Home Alabama
" - Lynyrd Skynryd - LyricsMake this Fourth one of pride in your country by playing songs that clearly reflect on things that have made America great. God Bless The USA.
And for some cool new songs to show your pride in America Check out my list of "Patriotic Songs" on my You tube channel : Patriotic Songs
Pictures are of the decor from Airman Chambers wedding - July 9 - Lebanon Court House in Fort Payne, Alabama
Money Dance - Dollar Dance - Honeymoon Dance
Call it the Money Dance, Dollar Dance, honeymoon Dance, It is a time honored dance where the guests make an Monetary offering for the opportunity to dance with the bride
or groom. This gesture is a way of wishing good fortune upon the newly married couple as well as helping them out financially. The bills can be pinned to the bride and groom or placed in a purse-like pouch
worn by them before the guest has the opportunity to dance with them. Some wear a ribbon sash for pinning the money to.It can be helpful to have "Special Attendants" help by organizing the line-up of guests, handing out the pins, or explaining to the guests to put money in the bag, and signaling when it is time to change partners. Children as well as adults of all ages can enjoy the money dance. Once the money dance starts, it is best to let it continue until everyone who wants to has had a chance to participate. When the dwindles down to zero, the bride and groom may finish the last song by dancing together.
To assure a smooth flow of events, it is best to do the Toasts
and Cake Cutting
immediately after the dinner, before the first dance and other special dances. The money dance is best done immediately afterward, this assures most of the guests are still there. The DJ can then open the dance floor to everyone.This Dance can be used at Graduation parties and other events as well! ..
The day is YOURS - make it special!
The Music
No one knows your guests better than YOU - so pick the style that best suits you and your guests. Traditionally, the most successful songs for this dance has been slow yet upbeat ones. To suggest a few:
Stand By Me Ben E. King
That's What Friends Are For Dionne Warwick
You've Got A Friend James Taylor
Why Don't We Just Dance Josh Turner
Kiss the Bride Elton John
Count On Me Whitney Houston
You’ve Got A Friend In Me Newman/Lovett
Ten Cents A Dance Doris Day
At Last Etta James
Save The Last Dance For Me Michael Buble
My Girl Temptations
The Bridal Dance Polka
Mark Buza OrchestraFaster and 'Fun' Songs suggestions:
Money Pink Floyd
Money Makes The World Go Around Kander
Money, Money, Money ABBA
Hey Big Spender Sweet Charity
The Money Song Monty Python
We Need The Money Chuck Brown
If I Had A Million Dollars Bare Naked Ladies
When I'm 64 The Beatles
Take The Money And Run Steve Miller Band
For The Love Of Money O'Jays
I Got You Babe Sonny & Cher
Mony, Mony Billy Idol
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