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An Indie Wedding: An Alternative Approach to Reception Music

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:29:43 PDT

If your music collection is stuffed with indie rock staples, you don't have to put them aside while planning your wedding playlist. Mainstream dance tunes just aren't every couple's style, and there are plenty of indie songs with a good beat that will get the crowd grooving.

Don't be afraid to wander off the proverbial beaten path when compiling your reception playlist. If this is the kind of music you and your fiancé enjoy most, it will have more meaning. Just because Sinatra didn't croon it (or Timbaland didn't produce it) doesn't mean it's not wedding-appropriate or fun.

I put together a playlist of good reception songs from smaller artists - including some tunes that are pretty and others that are straight-up fun to dance to. Whether you're looking to go all indie or just want to sprinkle in something a little different between your oldies and your retro tunes, these songs are a good start. Are there any indie bands or songs you'd love to hear at a wedding? To check out my playlist,

Slow:

"You & I" by Wilco
"Marry Song" by Band of Horses
"Publish My Love" by Rogue Wave
"The Luckiest" by Ben Folds
"I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie
"Sea of Love" by Cat Power
"Simplest Love" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
"Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine
"Sleepwalkin'" by Modest Mouse
"Waste" by Phish
"Hold You in My Arms" by Ray LaMontagne
"First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes
"Question" by Old 97's
"When the Stars Go Blue" by Ryan Adams
"Ambulance" by TV on the Radio
"Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" by Spiritualized
"Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice
"You Can Have It All" by Yo La Tengo
"Eyes" by Rogue Wave
"Let's Dance" by M. Ward
"Book of Love" by the Magnetic Fields
"Melt With You" by Nouvelle Vague

Upbeat:

"When I'm With You" by Best Coast
"Mushaboom" by Feist
"The Sweetest Thing" by Camera Obscura
"Home" by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
"I Was Made For You" by She & Him
"Heart" by Stars
"Do You Realize" by The Flaming Lips
"Sweet Disposition" by Temper Trap
"I'll Be Your Man" by The Black Keys
"Cameras" by Matt & Kim

Wedding Music: Slow Songs for Everyone

BuzzSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:03 PDT

When planning a wedding, most brides spend a lot of time hunting down one perfect song that captures their relationship with their new husband for the first dance of the night. Another big chunk of time and energy goes into finding the music for walking down the aisle. I've helped many friends with this search, and we always end up with a whole pile of songs that are not necessarily appropriate for the bride and groom alone but are no less romantic and beautiful.

Instead of discarding the leftover slow jams, why not sprinkle a couple in between blocks of the faster-paced fare during the reception? After all, weddings are the only times nowadays that those of us not in high school get to dress up and slow-dance together.

I've compiled a few of my favorite slowish songs that are romantic and universal but usually don't make it onto the "our song" lists. What are some of your favorite romantic songs to sway with a date to? To see my playlist,

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Wedding Music: Getting Down to the '70s and '80s

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:30:53 PDT

I've already talked about general guidelines for choosing your wedding reception "playlist" and suggested a few oldies but goodies, so now it's time to get the party going like they're doing in the picture above. Ha! And what better decades in music history to get folks off their feet and dancing than the '70s and the '80s? From big hair bands to men in tight, tight jeans - these years produced some highly danceable tunes. Plus, if your DJ just can't conceive of a wedding without "YMCA" you'll have a handful of other, not-so-grating anthems from that time period to load'em up with.

To see a handful of the songs that I've loved dancing to at weddings,

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Wedding Music: The Oldies-But-Goodies Reception

BuzzSugar — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:30:47 PDT

Yesterday I gave you some tips on planning your wedding reception music, which can be a challenging task when you try to appease everyone's musical tastes. You and your friends might have a different perception than your grandparents of what constitutes fun dance music - perhaps more "Golddigger" and less "String of Pearls." Yet if you truly want to make the oldsters happy and have a fabulous, danceable playlist (even for people who don't know how to jitterbug), check out my Oldies-But-Goodies Reception playlist.

From The Temptations to Sinatra to Louis Armstrong, you'll be able to shake your moneymaker and make your great aunts smile, so to take a listen,

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What to TiVo: Friday

Maggie Pehanick — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:59:35 PDT

8:00 Shark Tank (new)
9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guest Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

8:00 Undercover Boss (new)
9:00 CSI: NY (new)
10:00 Blue Bloods (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Zooey Deschanel)

8:00 The Finder (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (new)
9:00 Grimm (new)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Kristen Stewart)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Nathan Fillion)

8:00 Nikita (new)
9:00 Supernatural (new)

10 Boredom Busters For Indoor Workouts

Laura Marie Given — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:52:00 PDT

If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts:

Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try the seated row, the stationary bike, the elliptical, or a mix of all four to keep your body guessing.
Head for the hills: Ward off repetition by changing the incline regularly. The best part? You'll tone your muscles and burn extra calories.
Direct your thoughts: If you can't stop thinking about how bored you are, try coming up with a new focus for every minute or mile. Plan your future wedding, imagine a dream home, or brainstorm your favorite songs and movies to distract yourself.
Alternate weights and cardio: Rather than following a full strength workout with a long bout of cardio, mix up the two. Not only will you stave off boredom, but you'll also give your metabolism an extra boost from the intervals.
Change your listening habits: If you're sick of your workout playlists, why not try an audiobook? What about a podcast? If you prefer something with a fast tempo while you run, reserve audiobooks and podcasts for incline walks or cool downs.

Keep reading for more boredom busters.

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:00 PST

8:00 Shark Tank (new)
9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat)

8:00 A Gifted Man (repeat)
9:00 CSI: NY (repeat)
10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (repeat)

8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Chuck (new)
9:00 Chuck (new, series finale)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (repeat)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (repeat)

8:00 Nikita (repeat)
9:00 Supernatural (repeat)

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:59:32 PST

8:00 Shark Tank (new)
9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guests Terrence Howard and Thomas Horn)

8:00 A Gifted Man (repeat)
9:00 CSI: NY (repeat)
10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Dana Carvey)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (with guest Larry the Cable Guy)

8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Chuck (new)
9:00 Grimm (new)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Steven Tyler, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Joan Rivers and Stacy Keibler)

8:00 Remodeled (repeat)
9:00 Supernatural (repeat)

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
9:00 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guest Tracy Morgan)

8:00 A Gifted Man (new)
9:00 CSI: NY (new)
10:00 Blue Bloods (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Regan)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Kristen Bell and Louie Anderson)

8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Chuck (new)
9:00 Grimm (new)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Tilda Swinton and Jennifer Hudson)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Queen Latifah, Miranda Cosgrove, and John Mulaney)

8:00 Nikita (new)
9:00 Supernatural (new)

Bridal Friday Link Time: The Best (Gay!) Wedding Dances

TresSugar — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:21:00 PST

Watch the best gay wedding dance videos - Equally Wed
A history of the good, the bad, and the quick celebrity Vegas weddings - Glamour
Listen to this playlist of first-dance songs - The Bride's Guide
Best DIY wedding tips from 2011 - Green Wedding Shoes
A fun e-shoot plus ideas for where to take engagement photos - The Wedding Chicks
A rockin', eclectic Napa Valley wedding - 100 Layer Cake
How to pick a theme for your big day - Rock n Roll Bride
A super-sweet, tear-filled wedding video - love the vows! - Style Me Pretty
Learn about the new trendy wedding dessert! - YumSugar