The Perfect Summer 2015 Wedding Playlist

Lots of weddings will be going on this Summer around the country, many of which feature some of my friends and co-workers.  Whether you have a small wedding party at a cabin or a huge one at a convention center (I've done both), here are some of the hottest songs out there as well as some old classics that will be an instant hit at your reception. 

The First Dance

Lee Brice "I Don't Dance": This song took country radio by storm last year, and it's such a sweet soft song that will make both of you, especially the bride, feel very special. 

Lonestar "Amazed": Just another awesome slow song.  This one's a little older of course, but it still speaks volumes about how the groom may feel about the bride. 

Bouquet Toss

Beyonce "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"  This song is perfect for your bouquet toss, because normally it involves all the single ladies in the room.  It's not really what the song is about, but in context it works. 

The Spice Girls "Wannabe": This is kind of a wild card choice for throwing flowers in the air at a bunch of bachelorettes, but again, it works :) 

Garter Toss

Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty": This song is just all out disgusting in my honest opinion, and make sure you get the clean version from the radio if you're going to have little kids around, but it has a nice sound, and it's perfect for this activity. 

The Weather Girls "It's Raining Men": Another song that fits the garter toss category.  It has a nice rhythm to it and will most certainly have the married couples dancing in the back. 

Dollar Dance

Aerosmith "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing": The perfect backing music to dance the night away with the newly minted bride and groom, or to enjoy a slow dance with someone else in the corner.  

Maroon 5 "She Will Be Loved": There are points in this song where it's not all that slow with the tempo, but the message it conveys is so perfect and the backing track is amazing.  I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. 

Nate Ruess "Nothing Without Love": This song really signifies something to all of us.  We are nothing without love.  We need to love others and have the love of others to truly thrive, and this song highlights that. 

The Rest Of The Night

Taylor Swift "Shake It Off":  Want to see everyone at the reception stand up and dance?  Tell the DJ to throw this one on for the best result.  

Maroon 5 "Sugar": Just another awesome Maroon 5 song that really deserves to be played at all gatherings.

Def Leppard "Pour Some Sugar On Me": Play this one after the little ones have left.  This is the chance to bust out some very odd dance moves and just have a ball! 

Lou Bega "Mambo #5": I am against the lyrics of this song because it is about a man seeing multiple women, but if you can put that aside and listen to the rhythm it's really good. 

LMFAO "Party Rock Anthem": Currently the classiest song out there by LMFAO, this one will have your wedding party moving and grooving to the beat. 

Walk The Moon "Shut Up & Dance": Here's a good way to have everyone that's still around up on the floor and moving again, just having a good time. 

The Macarena: Here's one to get everyone involved too. 

At Night's End

Semisonic "Closing Time": Believe it or not this song actually is not about the end of the night at the bar, it's about the closing of one chapter in life and the start of a new one.  It's strange I know but it's awesome.  The instrumental also provides a nice spot for people to toss out their best air guitar solos during the instrumental break. 

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton "Can't Hold Us": The perfect stomping tune to go out on a high note, and this tune shows that you don't plan to stop partying anytime soon. 

And there you have it, my suggestions to make your Summer 2015 wedding one of the best ever for the music.  Of course, there may be something I forgot, so sound off in the comments with your picks!  I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!