Dance
Dancing for Dummies
God didn’t create all dancers equally. Some of us have natural rhythm. Some of us don’t. For those who don’t, you can’t avoid the dance floor forever, especially when it’s your wedding day. We found a nice video tutorial that makes dancing for dummies (no disrespect intended) easy: We’ve covered the subject in the past…
Read MoreConsider Broadway songs for your first dance
Music is a wonderful thing. Contemporary couples have access to a staggering library of enticing songs for their first wedding dance. Sometimes we forget that certain categories of songs offer tremendous options, such as great Broadway songs. If you’re looking for passion, try a Stephen Sondheim song from his aptly named 1994 musical, “Passion.” The…
Read MoreSpotify’s odd list of upbeat first dance songs
Spotify features an interesting list of upbeat first dance songs compiled by Bridal Musings. The list features some lively first dance songs we’ve blogged on in the past. But it also includes a rather odd choice, odd because of the subject matter of the lyrics. #1 on the list is Marvin Gaye’s timeless, “How Sweet…
Read MoreThe worst song in history
Music is subjective. What you like, your sister or brother or even fiancé may not like. That’s why Five Star Entertainment offers such a shocking array of the best wedding reception music around. We have music for everyone, regardless of age or musical tastes. It’s kind of fun, though, to take a look at the…
Read MoreThe elegant wedding first dance song
We meet the most interesting people entertaining at Fayetteville weddings. Most couples select a popular song from today or yesteryear for their first wedding dance song. Every now and then, we meet a couple that thinks outside the box and selects a piece of classical music, which really makes for an elegant wedding first dance…
Read MoreHow could one singer create so many beautiful wedding songs?
Nat King Cole wedding songs are one-of-a-kind. No one else has that rare blend of a pitch-perfect baritone voice that soothes the soul with impeccable phrasing. We touched upon his greatness in last week’s blogpost, “The King of the Wedding Song.” When I Fall in Love Nat requires a second blogpost to further explore the…
Read MoreThe King of the wedding song
Five Star Entertainment marvels at the eclectic musical tastes of Millennials and Gen Xers. At Fayetteville weddings, we get requests for first dance songs recorded last year to songs recorded last century. There is little doubt as to whom the King of the wedding song is: Nat “King” Cole Whether you know his name, you…
Read MoreTop country love songs for weddings
Consumer data shows that country music is the third most popular music genre. Just about half of all music listeners say they listen to country music. Only rock and pop are more popular. Perhaps that’s why these top country love songs for weddings keep getting requested as first dance songs. “I will always love you”…
Read MoreTimeless love songs CREATE love
Couples planning their wedding celebration spend a fair amount of time determining their first dance song. For some couples, it’s obvious. That special song was a part of their journey from the start of their relationship. For others, the song they select for their first dance becomes “their song.” So let’s look at the art…
Read MoreBest Mary Blige wedding songs
Super Bowl 2022 fielded a particularly star-studded halftime show: Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Mary Blige. Blige is known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” With a moniker that provocative, this blog thought we’d check out the best Mary Blige wedding songs. “Everything” What’s it like to be in love?…
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