The first time you dance as husband and wife will be a memorable moment. With so many songs out there, it can be hard to choose the ‘perfect’ song. Whether you are looking for an old classic like Unforgettable by Nat King Cole or a more upbeat contemporary tune like Home by Phillip Phillips, we have compiled a list of our favorite classics and contemporary songs to make your first dance extra special. Click on each song to be redirected to YouTube to listen!

Classics

1. At Last- Etta James
2. Can’t Help Falling In Love- Elvis Presley
3. Dream A Little Dream- Mamas And The Papas
4. I Only Have Eyes For You-The Flamingos
5. It Had To Be You- Harry Conick Jr.
6. Unforgettable- Nat King Cole
7. This Will Be- Natalie Cole
8. When I Fall In Love- Clive Griffin and Celine Dion
9.  You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
10. Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
11. Your Song- Elton John
12. Have I Told You Lately- Rod Stewart
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On- Steve Tyrell
14. Unchained Melody- Righteous Brothers
15. L.O.V.E.- Nat King Cole
16. For Once In My Life- Stevie Wonder
17. Sunday Kind Of Love- Etta James
18. That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
19. Stand By Me- Ben E. King 
20. I’ll Be Loving You- Marshall Tucker Band

Contemporary

1. Marry Me- Train
2. You Make My Dreams Come True- Hall and Oates 
3. Ho Hey- The Lumineers
4. Wanted- Hunter Hayes
5. You are the Best Thing- Ray LaMontagne 
6. Marry You- Bruno Mars
7. I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
8. Home- Phillip Phillips 
9. The Way You Look Tonight- Maroon 5
10.  Come Away With Me- Norah Jones
11. Wonderwall- Oasis
12. We Found Love (cover)- Coldplay
13.  The Best is Yet to Come- Michael Buble 
14.  Our Kind of Love- Lady Antebellum 
15. Make You Feel My Love- Adele
16.  You and Me – Dave Matthews Band
17. Crazy In Love- Beyonce and Jay-Z
18. Wagon Wheel- Old Crowe Medicine Show
19. Sparks- Coldplay
20. Then- Brad Paisley 

So, which one will you choose? If you are already married, what song did you have your first dance to?

It’s that time of year again! Fall is in full swing, the leaves have begun to change and there are pumpkins aplenty. Here at The Event Group, we are always using seasonal inspiration for our events and weddings. It is always great to have a few seasonal cocktail recipes up your sleeve. A seasonal cocktail is a great option to serve as a specialty drink at your wedding—it can add just the right amount of the season into your special day! For fall, we have gathered some of our favorites.

Smashing Pumpkin 

Spiked Mulled Cider 

Rob Roy

Fall Sangria

Pumpkin Spice Latte (great nonalcoholic option)

What are your favorite fall libations? Remember to get creative and use things like cinnamon sticks as stirrers, hollowed out apples as glasses or garnish with fall fruits for an extra festive touch.

You have your groom, hopefully you have your venue and vendors but do you have the perfect shoes, like our bride above, to carry you down the aisle? Look no further because here at The Event Group, we love shoes and have picked out some gorgeous options for your ‘I Do’s’.

Left to right:
Manolo Blahnik/ Badgley Mischka/ Valentino/ Manolo Blahnik
Christian Louboutin/ Valentino
Badgley Mischka/ Jimmy Choo/ Jimmy Choo/ Manolo Blahnik

From brights to neutrals, we have pulled a shoe to suit anyone’s taste. Emerald green is Pantone’s color of the year so it would be the perfect color choice. If you’re in need of “something blue”, Badgley Mischka and Manolo Blahnik are the perfect choice. Christian Louboutin, and Jimmy Choo offer some great neutrals and metallics while Valentino offers stunning d’orsay pumps with a sparkling bow.

What do you plan on wearing on your feet for your wedding day? What is your favorite pick from our selection?