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One of the most memorable facets of your wedding reception will be the musical entertainment. Ambient DJ Service is there to provide the right aesthetic for your special day.  We believe that a reception should be both elegant and fun, and always in good taste.  We play the songs that you want to hear. Equally as important, we honor your Do Not Play list.  Controversial line dances?  That's your call!  The volume is totally in your control at all times.  One-third of our events are wedding receptions, giving us the necessary experience to deliver a smooth, fun and memorable event.
 
Couples can select a customized play list of songs. Alternatively, if you need ideas, we will offer you our suggestions. Our website contains menus of popular wedding categories including First Dance, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Dance, Cake Cutting, and Last Song.  See our suggestions in the Wedding Song Lists section for details.
 
 Ambient's philosophy towards wedding receptions is that the bride & groom are the focal point, not the DJ!  While we make professional announcements, entertain guests and keep the dance floor moving, we do not engage in excessive chatter or cheesy antics. 
 
After hiring Ambient, we will provide you a detailed wedding reception planner.  Much of the work for a wedding reception takes place weeks and months in advance.   Every couple and family is unique, and we strive to understand all of your needs and expectations.  Whether seeking a classic wedding reception with a wide variety of musical styles, or a non-traditional party, we can assist you in putting together the perfect program.  In the final weeks before the wedding reception, we review the wedding reception planner with the client couple - typically this is done in-person.  
 
On the date of your reception, we will arrive at least 90 minutes early, set up our equipment and be ready for the arrival of your guests.  Throughout the course of the reception, we serve as your Master of Ceremonies and keep the program on course, coordinating closely with the photographer and banquet hall manager.  Late in the evening, we will get your guests dancing!  Ambient excels in dance music and you can expect an animated dance floor!  Numerous references from satisfied couples who entrusted Ambient for their wedding receptions can be provided upon request.  See Testimonials »
 
We only perform one wedding reception per day, so we are never in a hurry to leave and can completely focus on your event.
 
For those couples desiring a higher energy event, we suggest our two person tag team - consisting of two Ambient DJ personnel who share the responsibilities of mixing music and MCing. 
 
 Regarding attire, the DJ will dress in a dark colored business suit, dress shirt and tie.  A tuxedo or other attire can be worn upon request. 
 
 
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Suggested Grand Entrance Songs:

  1. Love Boat Theme Song - Dionne Warwick
  2. Austin Powers Theme Song
  3. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
  4. It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
  5. Sandstorm - Darude
  6. Another One Bites the Dust (original or high energy dance mix)- Queen
  7. Rocky Theme - Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti
  8. Beautiful Day (original or dance remix) - U2
  9. Chariots of Fire - Vangelis
  10. Only Time - Enya
  11. Olympic Fanfare - John Williams with the Boston Pops
  12. The Pink Panther Theme - Henry Mancini
  13. I Just Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
  14. Yeah! - Usher
  15. 20th Century Fox - Drumroll and Fanfare
  16. Star Wars (Theme) - John Williams
  17. Imperial March (from Star Wars) - John Williams
  18. Fanfare for the Common Man - London Symphony Orchestra
  19. The In Crowd - Ramsey Lewis Trio
  20. Hail to the Chief - U.S. Marine Band
  21. The Price is Right - Gameshow Theme
  22. Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
  23. 100 Years - Five for Fighting
  24. Walk This Way - Aerosmith
  25. Chank - John Scofield
  26. I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth
  27. Unspeakable Joy - Kim English
  28. Rico Suave - Gerardo
  29. Feels Good - Tony, Toni Tone!
  30. Feel Good, Inc. - The Gorillaz
  31. Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Game - Of Montreal
  32. Put Your Hands in the Air - Danzel
  33. I'm Shipping Up to Boston (from The Departed) - The Dropkick Murphys
  34. You'll Be Mine (Party Time) - Gloria Estefan
 
 
Suggested First Dance Songs:

  1. Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
  2. In a Little While - U2
  3. Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart or Van Morrison
  4. Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
  5. Because You Loved Me, or Power of Love - Celine Dion
  6. Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
  7. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
  8. (Everything I Do) I Do it for You - Bryan Adams
  9. Slave to Love - Bryan Ferry
  10. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
  11. Hero - Enrique Iglesias
  12. I Turn  to You - Christina Aguilera
  13. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett
  14. Lady in Red - Chris DeBurgh
  15. Love Will Keep Us Alive - The Eagles
  16. Cheek to Cheek - Fred Astaire, or Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong
  17. Make it With You - Bread
  18. Bellissimo - Ilya
  19. Crazy for You - Madonna
  20. Endless Love - Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
  21. Open Arms - Journey
  22. Color My World - Chicago
  23. Always and Forever - Heatwave
  24. Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder
  25. At Last - Etta James
  26. Through the Fire - Chaka Khan
  27. Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
  28. Goin' Crazy - Natalie
  29. Run Away With Me - Norah Jones
  30. Lovefool - The Cardigans
  31. Fade Into You - Mazzy Star
  32. The Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice
  33. All is Full of Love - Bjork
  34. Beautiful Blue Sky - The Cure
  35. Dream a Little Dream - Mama Kass
  36. Only You - The Platters
  37. It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley
  38. If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
  39. You and Me - Lifehouse
  40. Collide - Howie Day
  41. Dream I Had of You - Schiller feat. Heppner
  42. 100 Years - Five for Fighting
  43. Beautiful - James Blunt
  44. You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
  45. Could I Have this Dance - Anne Murray
  46. Amazed - Lonestar
  47. I'll Be - Edwin McCain
  48. Heaven - Bryan Adams
  49. I Swear - John-Michael Montgomery
  50. Whip Appeal - Babyface
  51. Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  52. Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
  53. I Will - The Beatles
  54. You Sang to Me -Marc Anthony
  55. For My Wedding - Don Henley
  56. Wrapped Around My Finger - The Police
  57. You Go to My Head - Billie Holiday
  58. She's Everything - Brad Paisley
  59. Lost in Love - Air Supply
  60. God Blessed the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
  61. Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips
  62. Fields of Gold - Sting
  63. A Girl Like You - Kevon Edmonds f/Babyface
  64. I'll Be the One - Warren Haynes
  65. You and Me - Lifehouse
  66. Everything - Lifehouse
  67. Lovesong - The Cure
  68. My Love - Paul McCartney
  69. You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics
  70. Far Far Away - Wilco
  71. I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
  72. I Could Not Ask for More - Edwin McCain
  73. The Golden Rose - Johnny Cash
  74. Embraceable You - Nat King Cole
 
Suggested Father-Daughter Dances:

  1. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
  2. Unforgettable - Natalie Cole, or Nat King Cole
  3. My Girl - The Temptations
  4. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett
  5. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  6. Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  7. Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
  8. Lullabye - Billy Joel
  9. In My Life - The Beatles
  10. Song for My Daughter - Ray Allaire
  11. I Hope You Dance - LeAnn Womack
  12. I Loved Her First - Heartland
  13. I Believe in Happy Endings - Neil Diamond
  14. Child of Mine - Carole King
  15. The Golden Rose - Tom Petty
  16. Ballerina Girl - Lionel Ritchie
 
Suggested Mother-Son Dances:

  1. In My Life - The Beatles
  2. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  3. Unforgettable - Natalie Cole, or Nat King Cole
  4. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
  5. Mama - Spice Girls
  6. Through the Years - Kenny Rogers
  7. Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston
  8. You're the Inspiration - Chicago
  9. Mama - Boyz II Men
  10. Forever Young - Rod Stewart
  11. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
  12. Stand by Me - Ben E. King
  13. Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  14. All My Life - K.C. & Jojo
  15. I'll Always Love My Mama - The Intruders
  16. Precious Stone - the Fixx
  17. Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
  18. A Sweet Happy Life - Peggy Lee
 
Suggested Cake Cutting Songs:

  1. I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
  2. Sugar - Trick Daddy
  3. Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
  4. How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You) - James Taylor
  5. Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
  6. That's Amore - Dean Martin
  7. Love and Marriage - Frank Sinatra
  8. When I'm 64 - The Beatles
  9. I Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
  10. The Bride Cuts the Cake - instrumental
  11. Cut the Cake - Average White Band
  12. Opposites Attract - Paula Abdul
  13. Ice Cream - Sarah McLachlan
  14. It Had to Be You - Harry Connick, Jr.
  15. Gymnopedies No. 1 - Erik Satie
  16. Darlin' Companion -Johnny Cash
  17. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy - Ohio Express
  18. Lemonade - Chris Rice
 
 
Suggested Bouquet & Garter Songs

  1. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper (Bouquet)
  2. Girls, Girls, Girls - Motley Crue (Bouquet)
  3. Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison (Bouquet)
  4. Don't You Feel My Leg - Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Garter)
  5. Oh Yeah! (Yello)- From Ferris Bueller (Garter)
  6. Mission Impossible Theme (Garter)
  7. Legs - ZZ Top (Garter)
  8. Tush - ZZ Top (Garter)
  9. I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred (Garter)
  10. Rocky Theme Song (Garter)
  11. Hey Sexy Lady- Shaggy (Garter)
  12. O.P.P. -Naughty by Nature (Garter)
  13. The Final Countdown - Europe
  14. Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
 
   
Suggested Closing Songs

  1. The Last Dance - Frank Sinatra
  2. Save the Last Dance for Me - Michael Buble
  3. Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
  4. I've Had the Time of My Life (from Dirty Dancing)
  5. That's What Friends are For - USA for Africa Singers
  6. Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
  7. New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
  8. Let's Get it On - Marvin Gaye
  9. Last Dance - Donna Summer
  10. Life is a Highway - Rascal Flatts
  11. Tubthumping - Chumbawumba
  12. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day
  13. Goodnight Sweetheart - The Apples
  14. It's the Last Dance - Frank Sinatra
  15. Who Let the Dogs Out? - Baha Boys
  16. More than a Feeling - Boston
  17. Let Go - Frou Frou
  18. I Could Not Ask for More -Edwin McCain
  19. Seasons of Love - from Rent Broadway Musical
  20. Wouldn't It Be Nice -The Beach Boys
  21. Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen
  22. Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
  23. Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  24. Wake Me Up - Wham!
  25. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey (consider the abrupt Soprano's ending!)
 

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