The Most Important Wedding Playlist You Can't Forget to Make
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Those who have planned a wedding know there is a lot of music to select: father-daughter dance songs, pop music to get guests dancing, music to walk down the aisle to, first-dance songs — the list goes on and on. But what about the music you don't want to hear? Before her wedding, my sister-in-law casually mentioned her "No-Playlist," all the songs she has banned from her wedding. Some are understandable, but some are kind of shocking. Take a look at every song she banished from the DJ booth, and why, and then think about what would be on yours.
"Chicken Dance" by Werner Thomas
Why? This one is pretty self-explanatory, but according to the bride, it's "overplayed."
"YMCA" by Village People
Why? It's "overrated."
"Conga" by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
Why? The whole conga-line thing is kind of a "waste of time."
Journey
Why? "Joe [the groom] said absolutely no Journey; apparently he got his fill in high school. I love Journey, so to compromise we can play my favorite Journey song."
"Cha Cha Slide" by DJ Casper
Why? She's really just not into these synchronized dances.
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
Why? It's also "overrated."
"Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees
Why? It's too cheesy.
Any Recent Justin Timberlake Songs
Why? "I'm not a huge fan of Timberlake's singles. I loved 'N Sync so maybe one throwback would be awesome, but for the most part, none of Timberlake's solo songs excite me."