Ambient DJ Service

Congratulations on your engagement!

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! One-third of our events are wedding receptions, giving us the necessary experience to deliver a smooth, fun and memorable event. We have performed at many of New Jersey's finer banquet facilities, including the Inn at Spring Lake, the Nassau Inn, Farrington Manor, the Old Yorke Country Club, the Mansion at Voorhees, Shannon's Country House, Tulipano's, the Chart House, the Liberty House and many more.

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 should be the focal point, not an overbearing 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 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
35. Heavy Action (Theme from Monday Night Football) - Johnny Pearson
36. Sirius - Alan Parsons Project
37. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
38. Vertigo - U2
39. Theme from Superman (one couple entered in capes!)
40. Theme from Pirates of the Caribbean

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
75. Smash into You - Beyonce
76. Crush - David Archuleta
77. These Arms of Mine -Otis Redding
78. You Make Me Feel Brand New - Norman Brown
79. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - Franki Valli
80. I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson
81. It is You (I Have Loved) - Dana Glover (from Shrek)
82. All That You'll Be - Emma Baunton
83. Happyeverafter in Your Eyes - Ben Harper
84. You are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
85. Spend My Life with You - Eric Benet f/Tamia

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
19. Perfect Fan - Backstreet Boys

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
19. Sweetest Thing - U2
20. Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
21. Lips Like Sugar - Echo and the Bunnymen
22. Spin Spin Sugar - The Sneaker Pimps
23. Cuts Like a Knife - Bryan Adams

Suggested Bouquet & Garter Songs

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

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!)
26. Over the Rainbow -"Iz"
27. Time of My Life -David Cook
28. Brighter than Sunshine - Aqualung