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Music has the power to set a mood, get the crowd fired up, or, in the worst case scenario, put everyone to sleep. To make sure your reception is truly a celebration, make sure your DJ has some of these guaranteed winners cued up and ready to blast.

1. “You & Me” by Dave Matthews Band
Who will like it: The bride, the groom, and the rest of the lovebirds
When to play it: The first dance

2. “Say Hey (I Love You)” by Michael Franti and Spearhead
Who will like it: Everyone
When to play it: The cocktail hour or between dinner courses

3. “Only You Can Love Me This Way” by Keith Urban
Who will like it: The country-music lovers
When to play it: During the photo slideshow

4. “I Got a Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
Who will like it: Your guests who are ready to party
When to play it: As you make your reception entrance

5. “Never Had Nobody Like You” by M. Ward
Who will like it: The romantics and nostalgics
When to play it: The cake cutting

6. “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson
Who will like it: Your best girlfriends (who think life would suck without you)
When to play it: During the bouquet toss

7. “Hey Soul Sister” by Train
Who will like it: All the couples
When to play it: As one of the first slow songs

8. “Down” by Jay Sean
Who will like it: The younger, dancing crowd — single and taken
When to play it: Following a slow song to get everyone back on the dance floor

9. “Blame It (on the Alcohol)” by Jaime Foxx and T. Pain
Who will like it: Your guests who like to dance
When to play it: Late (when the older folks have made their exit)

10. “Everyday” by Vetiver
Who will like it: All the couples
When to play it: As the last slow song of the night