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Hot New First Dance Wedding Reception Song for Fall 2016

Every year you’re almost guaranteed to have one new track that makes it as that year’s “Hot New First Dance Wedding Reception Song “. As Wedding DJs, we can spot them pretty quickly. I mean, that’s part of the job right?

Hot New First Dance Wedding Reception Song

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Usually, it’s almost always after a Grammy performance, which takes place in February, just before the Spring wedding season begins. I can’t prove that theory scientifically but it sure feels like it’s been that way the past few years. In 2014, it was “All Of Me” by John Legend. Last year, it was, without a doubt, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud”. Up until a few months ago, the top contender for 2016 had been “Die A Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett. This country tune had a lot of the same elements as Ed Sheeran’s track but turned out to have enough crossover appeal that it has been used by a ton of diverse brides and grooms and not relegated to just country music lovers. If you haven’t heard it, check it out below.

But then a song came along that has been slowly gaining momentum over the last month or so. I never saw it coming to be honest. It’s categorized as a “folk” genre track but definitely appeals to the masses. This artist has had a ton of tracks placed in television shows and films like The Loft, Revenge, The Originals, Sleepy Hollow, Reckless, and DaVinci’s Demons (just to name a few). This is her first single to have such mainstream success. Have we kept the suspense going long enough? Well, you’ll have to wait a while longer and get the title/artist through the video below. Let us know if you think this has what it takes to dethrone Thomas Rhett as 2016’s wedding song of the year. Enjoy!

Danny and Jennifer’s Rustic Sandestin Wedding

This past Saturday’s Sandestin wedding was pretty amazing. When we have the entire B-Boy Productions team in place for the majority of the services, the events just seem to go flawless. This wedding was no exception.

Venue: Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Coordination, Design and Florals: Christen Cowgill with B-Boy Rentals & Event Design
Officiant & Entertainment/Production: Eric Partin (officiant), DJ Brian B with B-Boy Productions, Inc.
Photo Booth: B-Boy Photo Booths
Photography: GwyneMark Photography

Sandestin Wedding

Sandestin Wedding on the Elation Lawn

It had been a while since I personally had done a wedding on these particular properties. The ceremony took place on the Elation Lawn. It is so private and the lawn is very well manicured. When you have a stunning couple with a gorgeous background, it makes for a perfect wedding combination. The bride, Jennifer, wanted a rustic look so our team brought it some fantastic decor pieces, including the barn doors, floral pots, etc.

Bridal Party Processional: “A Thousand Years” by The Piano Guys
Bride Processional: “Cant Help Falling In Love” by The Piano Guys
Recessional: “Pompei” (DJ Brian B Edit) – Bastille

The reception space (Azaela Ballroom) is upstairs and the best part, the A/C was working flawlessly! The humidity outside was on another level! This particular ballroom is perfect for the 150 or so attendance range which is what we had on hand. We not only had the decor/uplighting around the room but we brought in one of our signature DJ tables, as well as our intelligent lighting on truss sticks with a lighting designer/operator. This type of lighting allows us to spotlight the grand entrance, dances, and toasts as well as color washes during dinner and accentuate the dance floor during the dance sets.

Azalea Ballroom Sandestin Wedding

We lined all the guests up to make a “human catwalk” for our bridal party entrance and that set the party tone right away.

Grand Entrance (Bridal Party): “Thuderstruck” by ACDC
Grand Entrance (Bride/Groom): “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” (DJ Brian B Edit) by Kenny Chesney
First Dance: “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton
Father/Daughter Dance: “It Won’t Be Long” by Darius Rucker
Step-Father/Daughter Dance: “When You Need Me” by Bruce Springsteen
Mother/Son Dance: “The Baby” by Blake Shelton
Doughnut Cut: “Love & Marriage” by Frank Sinatra
Bouquet Toss: “Girls Girls Girls” by Motley Crew
Garter Removal: “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
Garter Toss: “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N Roses
Last Dance: “Let Me Love You” (Scooter Wordplay Mix) – DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber & Mario

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