The following list is just a sample of the most commonly selected songs for the Special Dance Requests section of the GTI Reception Planner. Several of the songs are interchangeable making them appropriate for any of the dances. Remember, it is your special day so please feel free to include your personal favorites and be creative!

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Introduction Ideas
Please keep in mind that it is best to choose only one song for the introductions and it is best to use an instrumental selection.
  1. 2001 Space Odyssey
  2. Austin Powers Theme
  3. Blues Brothers Theme - Peter Gunn
  4. College Fight Songs
  5. Get Ready To Rumble/Ready for This
  6. Going To The Chapel
  7. Here Comes The Bride - Disco Version
  8. James Bond Theme
  9. Linus & Lucy - Peanuts
  10. Mission Impossible
  11. Newlywed Game Show Theme
  12. Pink Panther Theme
  13. Raiders Of The Lost Ark
  14. Rocky Theme
  15. Sirius - World Championship Introduction
  16. Southampton - Titanic Soundtrack
  17. Star Wars
  18. Start The Commotion - The Wiseguys
  19. Stone Cold Steve Austin Intro
  20. Survivor Theme
  21. William Tell Overture
  22. Any Sports Or Movie Theme (Wordless Is Best)
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Top Cake Cutting Selections
This song can be either a pretty love song or a festive song (which may indicate someone is going to wear some cake).

Pretty Love Songs
  1. Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
  2. Grow Old With Me - Mary Chapin Carpenter
  3. Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
  4. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - J. Taylor, M. Gaye
  5. I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
  6. Ice Cream - Sarah McLachlan
  7. My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
  8. Recipe for Love - Harry Connick, Jr.
Festive Cake-Wearing Songs
  1. Better Be Good To Me - Tina Turner
  2. Cut The Cake - Average White Band
  3. Eat It - Weird Al Yankovic
  4. Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
  5. Ready For This - 2Unlimited
  6. Sugar Sugar - The Archies
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Top First Dance Selections
  1. A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
  2. All My Life - K Ci & Jo Jo
  3. Amazed - Lone Star
  4. At Last - Etta James
  5. Back At One - B. McKnight, M. Willis
  6. Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
  7. Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
  8. Dreaming Of You - Selena
  9. Even Then - John Michael Montgomery
  10. For My Wedding - Don Henley
  11. From This Moment On - Shania Twain
  12. Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
  13. How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes
  14. I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain
  15. I Cross My Heart - George Strait
  16. I Do (Cherish You) - 98 Degrees, M. Willis
  17. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith, M. Chestnutt
  18. I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
  19. I Promise You - John Berry
  20. I Turn To You - Christina Aguilera
  21. I'll Always Be Right There - Bryan Adams
  22. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
  23. It Had To Be You - Harry Connick, Jr.
  24. It's Your Love - Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
  25. Just You And I - Eddie Rabbit & Crystal Gayle
  26. Keeper Of The Stars - Tracy Byrd
  27. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  28. Love Of My Life - Jim Brickman
  29. Marry Me - Neil Diamond
  30. Me And You - Kenny Chesney
  31. My Best Friend - Tim McGraw
  32. Pledging My Love - Marvin Gaye & Dianna Ross
  33. Power Of Love - Celine Dion
  34. Someone Like You - Van Morrison
  35. Thank You For Loving Me - Bon Jovi
  36. The Wedding Song - Kenny G.
  37. True Companion - Marc Cohn
  38. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
  39. We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
  40. When I Fall In Love - Natalie Cole
  41. When I Said I Love You - Clint Black
  42. When You Say Nothing At All - A. Krauss, R. Keating
  43. Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
  44. Your Love Amazes Me - John Berry
  45. You're Still The One - Shania Twain
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Top Parent’s Dance Selections
You may choose to have the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance separate or combine the two dances for one Parent’s Dance. Some family arrangements may be unique or require some T.L.C. If this is true for your event, customize the dances to fit your family’s needs.
  1. A Song For Mama - Boyz II Men
  2. As Time Goes By - J. Mathis, J. Durante
  3. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
  4. Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
  5. Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross
  6. Daddy's Little Girl - Al Martino, Mills Brothers, K. Brannon
  7. Father's Love - Bob Carlisle
  8. I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
  9. I Owe You One - Aaron Neville
  10. I'll Be - Reba McEntire
  11. It's Your Song - Garth Brooks
  12. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
  13. Long Line Of Love - Michael Martin Murphy
  14. Love Remains - Collin Raye
  15. My Girl - The Temptations
  16. Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler On The Roof
  17. Thanks Again - Ricky Skaggs
  18. The Best Day - George Strait
  19. The Way You Look Tonight - F. Sinatra, T. Bennet, S. Tyrell
  20. There You'll Be - Faith Hill
  21. Through The Years - Kenny Rogers
  22. Turn Around - Harry Belafonte
  23. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole, Nat and Natalie Cole
  24. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong, Kenny G. w/ L. Armstrong
  25. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Middler
  26. You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
  27. Father and Daughter - Paul Simon
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Top Wedding Party Dance Selections
Since many of the couples may be dancing with someone other than their significant other, we recommend friendly, neutral songs.
  1. Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
  2. Celebraton - Kool & The Gang
  3. Count On Me - Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
  4. Dancing Shoes - Faith Band
  5. Friends - Michael W. Smith
  6. Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
  7. Glory Of Love - Peter Cetera
  8. Have I Told You Lately - V. Morrison, R. Stewart
  9. Hero - Mariah Carey
  10. I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
  11. I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders
  12. Love Is All Around - Wet, Wet, Wet
  13. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
  14. That's What Friends Are For - Dionee Warwick & Friends
  15. The Dance - Garth Brooks
  16. You're The Inspiration - Chicago
  17. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
  18. You've Got A Friend In Me - Toy Story
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Bouquet Toss Ideas
Single girls to the floor.
  1. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
  2. Girls, Girls, Girls - Motley Crue
  3. I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
  4. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  5. It's Raining Men - The Weathergirls
  6. Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
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Garter Toss Ideas
Single guys to the floor.
  1. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
  2. Girls - Beastie Boys
  3. Just A Gigolo - D. Lee Roth, L. Primo
  4. Man Song - Sean Morey
  5. Oh Yeah - Yello
  6. Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
  7. Sports Theme

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Garter Removal

  1. Get Ready - The Temptations
  2. Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye
  3. Hot Legs - Rod Stewart
  4. Jeopardy Theme
  5. Legs - ZZ Top
  6. Mission Impossible Theme
  7. The Stripper
  8. You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
  9. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
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Dollar Dance Ideas
  1. Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
  2. Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
  3. Dancin' Shoes - Faith Band
  4. Danny's Song - Loggins & Messina
  5. Friends - Michael W. Smith
  6. Have I Told You Lately - R. Stewart, V. Morrision
  7. I Wanna Be Rich - Calloway
  8. If I Had a $1,000,000 - Barenaked Ladies
  9. Love Is All Around - Wet, Wet, Wet
  10. Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
  11. That What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick & Friends
  12. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
  13. You've Got A Friend in Me - Toy Story
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