As a Kansas City wedding DJ, its can be said with certainty that original versions of classic wedding songs, recorded by the vocalists that made those songs famous, will add style to any wedding reception. But, there are a number of beautifully updated & modern remakes of those classics songs, sung by today’s most popular artists, that can give a refreshing lift to every stylish wedding reception.
Check out these updated remakes of classic wedding music alternatives for your wedding reception in Kansas City, MO.
Jason Mraz
Originally recorded by: Etta James
You may enjoy: “At Last” by Jason Mraz
Great music choice for: Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: Louis Armstrong
You may enjoy: “What a Wonderful World” by Eva Cassidy & Katie Melua
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner, Father & Daughter/Mother & Son Dances
Lauryn Hill
Originally recorded by: Franki Valli
You may enjoy: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Lauryn Hill
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner
Originally recorded by: Nat King Cole
You may enjoy “L-O-V-E” by Joss Stone
Great music choice for: Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Mary J. Blige
Originally recorded by: Stevie Wonder
You may enjoy: “Overjoyed” by Mary J. Blige
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner, Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: The Carpenters
You may enjoy: “(They Long to Be) Close To You” by The Cranberries
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner
The Cranberries
Originally recorded by: Judy Garland
You may enjoy: “Over The Rainbow” by Nikki Yanofsky
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner
Originally recorded by: Frank Sinatra
You may enjoy: “Someone To Watch Over Me” by Amy Winehouse
Great music choice for: Father & Daughter/Mother & Son Dances
Jamie Cullum
Originally recorded by: The Flamingos
You may enjoy: “I Only Have Eyes for You“ by Jamie Cullum
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner, Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: Elvis Presley
You may enjoy: “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Ingrid Michaelson
Great music choice for: Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Ingrid Michaelson
Originally recorded by: The Penguins
You may also enjoy: “Earth Angel” by Death Cab for Cutie
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner, Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: Frank Sinatra
You may also enjoy: “Strangers in the Night” by Cake
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner
Cake
Originally recorded by: Phil Phillips
You may also enjoy: “Sea of Love” by Cat Power
Great music choice for: Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: The Platters
You may also enjoy: “Only You” by Train
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour,
Dinner, Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Train
Originally recorded by: The Righteous Brothers
You may also enjoy: “Unchained Melody“ by Cyndi Lauper
Great music choice for: Bride & Groom’s First Dance
Originally recorded by: Buddy Holly & The Crickets
You may also enjoy: “Everyday” by Rogue Wave
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
- Colbie Caillat
Originally recorded by: The Jackson 5
You may also enjoy: “I Want You Back” by Colbie Caillat
Instead of: The Jackson 5
Great music choice for: Wedding Reception Guests Arrival, Cocktail Hour, Dinner
Which, if any, will you choose for your wedding reception?
