The Spotify playlist is below and you can grab it here as well. Following the Spotify playlist is a Youtube Playlist for all the songs just in case you don’t use Spotify. Or if you would like it, there is a text version of all the songs right at the end. Here is a link to a first dance Spotify playlist I made earlier this year – Click here for that.

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Spotify Playlist:

Youtube Playlist:

Playlist in Full:

Vanessa Amorosi – Absolutely Everybody
Six – There’s A Whole Lotta Lovin’ Going On
Mickey Harte – We’ve Got the World
UB40 – Kingston Town
Blue Lagoon – Break My Stride – Radio Edit
Inner Circle – Sweat (A La La La La Long)
Mr. President – Coco Jamboo
Eddy Grant – Gimme Hope Jo’Anna
Blue Swede – Hooked on a Feeling
Shaggy – Angel
Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten
Eternal – I Wanna Be the Only One (feat. Bebe Winans)
Samantha Mumba – Gotta Tell You
Gipsy Kings – Bamboléo
Michel Teló – Ai Se Eu Te Pego
Bob Sinclar – Love Generation – Radio Edit
Las Ketchup – The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) – Spanglish Version
Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight
Tight Fit – The Lion Sleeps Tonight
TOTO – Africa
The Romantics – What I Like About You
The Cure – Friday I’m in Love
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
CHIC – Le Freak
Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men – Single Version
Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) – 12″ Version
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive – Remastered
Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way – 2004 Remaster
Train – Drive By
MIKA – Grace Kelly
Imagine Dragons – On Top Of The World
The La’s – There She Goes
Stereophonics – Have A Nice Day
The Rembrandts – I’ll Be There for You – Theme From “Friends”
Smash Mouth – All Star
The View – Same Jeans
Spin Doctors – Two Princes
Bloodhound Gang – The Bad Touch
Outkast – Hey Ya!
Scissor Sisters – I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’
Lipps Inc. – Funky Town
The Bangles – Walk Like an Egyptian
Culture Club – Karma Chameleon
Elton John – I’m Still Standing
Kenny Loggins – Footloose – From “Footloose” Soundtrack
The Blues Brothers – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
ABBA – Mamma Mia
The B-52’s – Love Shack
Damien Leith – Got My Mind Set On You
Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…)
Ricky Martin – Livin’ la Vida Loca
KC & The Sunshine Band – Give It Up
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Remastered
a-ha – Take on Me
ABBA – Waterloo
Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
Westlife – When You’re Looking Like That – Single Remix
Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Radio Edit
Spice Girls – Wannabe
Five – Keep On Movin’
S Club 7 – Don’t Stop Movin’
Dan Hartman – Relight My Fire – Single Version
The Pointer Sisters – Jump (Original Mix)
Robbie Williams – Rock DJ – 2004 Mix
Kylie Minogue – Spinning Around
Peter Andre – Mysterious Girl – Radio Edit
Vengaboys – We like to Party! (The Vengabus) Six Flags
SNAP! – Rhythm Is A Dancer
Corona – The Rhythm of the Night
Culture Beat – Mr. Vain – Radio Edit
Gala – Freed From Desire
Alice Deejay – Better Off Alone (Remastered) – 1999 Original Hit Radio
House Of Pain – Jump Around
The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight – Single Version
MC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This
Run–D.M.C. – It’s Tricky
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Mowgli’s – I’m Good
Jain – Come
Kygo – Higher Love
Shane Codd – Get Out My Head
Paul Woolford – Looking for Me
Joel Corry – Head & Heart (feat. MNEK)
Malia Civetz – Broke Boy
Little Mix – Holiday
Lady Gaga – Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande)
Jonas Brothers – What A Man Gotta Do
Daði Freyr – Think About Things
George Ezra – Paradise
DJ Ötzi – Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh)
The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Tina Turner – The Best – Edit

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The Spotify playlist is below and you can grab it here as well. Following the playlist is a text version of all the songs. Here is a link to a first dance Spotify playlist I made earlier this year – Click here for that.

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Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!)
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
The Jacksons – Blame It on the Boogie
Stevie Wonder – Superstition – Single Version
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Jackie Wilson – (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Remastered 2011
The Contours – Do You Love Me
The Beatles – Twist And Shout – Remastered 2009
Los Lobos – La Bamba
Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
Paddy Reilly – Black Velvet Band
The Fureys – The Red Rose Cafe
Sharon Shannon – The Galway Girl
Nathan Carter – Wagon Wheel
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising
Dire Straits – Walk Of Life
Hal Ketchum – Past The Point Of Rescue
The Saw Doctors – I Useta Lover
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Pharrell Williams – Happy – From “Despicable Me 2”
Mark Ronson – Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse) – Version Revisited
Bill Haley & His Comets – Rock Around The Clock
Elvis Presley – Hound Dog
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
The Monkees – I’m a Believer – 2006 Remaster
Joe Dolan – Good Looking Woman
Tony Christie – Is This The Way To Amarillo
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You
Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone
Wham! – Last Christmas
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
U2 – With Or Without You
The Lumineers – Ho Hey
The Temptations – My Girl
Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
Kenny Loggins – Footloose – From “Footloose” Soundtrack
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
ABBA – Mamma Mia
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…)
KC & The Sunshine Band – Give It Up
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Remastered
a-ha – Take on Me
Sia – Cheap Thrills
Luis Fonsi – Despacito
Joel Corry – Head & Heart (feat. MNEK)
Paul Woolford – Looking for Me
Tones And I – Dance Monkey
Kygo – Higher Love
Lizzo – Good as Hell
Westlife – When You’re Looking Like That – Single Remix
Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Radio Edit
Spice Girls – Wannabe
Five – Keep On Movin’
Peter Andre – Mysterious Girl – Radio Edit
SNAP! – Rhythm Is A Dancer
Corona – The Rhythm of the Night
Culture Beat – Mr. Vain – Radio Edit
Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam – Edit
Gala – Freed From Desire
Darude – Sandstorm
Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 – DJ Gius Mix, Radio Edit
Alice Deejay – Better Off Alone (Remastered) – 1999 Original Hit Radio
4 Rhythm – Maniac 2000 (Unreleased Instrumental) [feat. Shelley Bukspan]

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This is something I often do during my full day wedding package. It is a great ice breaker and also adds some fun to a part of your wedding meal. A great idea is to do it just before speeches. Get everyone laughing and engaged before the first speech. The trick is to pick the correct mr and mrs quiz questions. See the tips below to find out how. Connect with me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/paudiewalsh_dj/ and Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/djhiremunster/.You Can also check availability here

Tips for Throwing the Best Mr and Mrs Quiz!

• The best piece of advise, give these questions to someone in your bridal party. Ask them to pick the 20 most suitable questions for you as a couple. Some questions below may not relate to you. The questions vary from general questions, funny ones and some naughty questions too. A member of the bridal party will know what will work best for you as a couple. Also asking someone else to pick the questions will mean you don’t know what is coming up. Adding to the excitement!
• My advise would be to narrow the 50 questions down to about 20. It will take about 30 seconds or so for each question so 20 questions will mean it can be all done in less than 10 minutes. In my experience, guests will lose interest if it goes on for a long time.
• Ask the person who will be MC’ing to ask the guests for their predictions on the questions before you raise your hand. This will add to the atmosphere and also help get the guests involved. Mix up the Mr and Mrs quiz questions too. Vary them around.

Here is the list of 52 Mr & Mrs Quiz Questions [Updated 2020 Version]

1. Who made the first move?
2. Who paid on the first date?
3. Who was the first to declare their love?
4. Who proposed?
5. Who’s more romantic?
6. Who plans more elaborate date nights?
7. Who wears the pants in the relationship?
8. Who’s the best driver?
9. Who’s more likely to talk their way out of a speeding ticket?
10. Who’s better when it comes to directions?
11. Who’s the best chef?
12. Who’s a pickier eater?
13. Who handles the groceries?
14. Who’s a better tipper?
15. Who’s more likely to steal all the covers on a cold night?
16. Who snores louder?
17. Who’s more likely to say something embarrassing in their sleep?
18. Who wakes up first?
19. Who stays up later?
20. Who’s the better shower singer?
21. Who spends more time staring at their phone?
22. Who’s more likely to start an argument?
23. Who’s more likely to finish an argument?
24. Who’s more likely to max out their credit card?
25. Who’s more likely to save all their money?
26. Who’s clumsier?
27. Who’s chattier?
28. Who’s funnier?
29. Who’s messier?
30. Who’s more dramatic?
31. Who’s more stubborn?
32. Who’s more organised?
33. Who’s more athletic?
34. Who’s more of a thrill-seeker?
35. Who’s more adventurous?
36. Who’s better at keeping secrets?
37. Who would last longer on a deserted island?
38. Who’s more outgoing?
39. Who’s handier?
40. Who’s more likely to cry during a sad movie?
41. Who’s more likely to scream at the sight of a spider?
42. Who’s more likely to arrive late to an appointment?
43. Who’s needier when they’re sick?
44. Who’s the best gift-giver?
45. Who has a bigger wardrobe?
46. Who has the best style?
47. Who takes the longest to get ready?
48. Who’s more likely to lose their keys/wallet?
49. Who does the dishes more?
50. Who does the laundry more?
51. Who’s a better dancer?
52. Who’s the bigger party animal?

Mr & Mrs Quiz Questions

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Building a fitting melodic playlist for a wedding can be an overwhelming assignment. Unique tunes, for example, parent dances can be especially challenging.  Regrettably, there are numerous mediocre wedding playlists circling the web that were not accumulated by working wedding professionals. To that end, The larger part of the tunes in this blog were used by our real customers, while the rest were chosen with great consideration concerning verses, state of mind and danceability.  I by and large exclude  tunes that are self-contradicting in nature, yet at times make special cases to suit tracks that have gotten embedded into mainstream society.

The Best Celebrity First Dance Songs:

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry – “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”  – Whitney Houston

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanion – “Beauty & the Beast” (Tale as Old as Time) – soundtrack – into “If I Can’t Have You” – Yvonne Elliman

David Tutera and Joey Toth  – “Rise Up” – Andra Day

Idina Menzel and Aaron Lohr – “Por una Cabeza” (from Scent of a Woman) – Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux – “Chandelier” – Sia (live performance)

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – “It Had to Be You” – Frank Sinatra

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia deRossi – “Ribbon in the Sky” – Stevie Wonder

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odum – “Angel” – Anita Baker

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto – “On the Ocean” – K’Jon

John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette – “Forever in My Life” – Prince

John F. Kennedy and Jackie O. – “I Married an Angel” – performed by The Meyer Davis Orchestra at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC

Prince William and Princess Kate – “Your Song” by Elton John, performed live by Ellie Goulding

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama – “You and I” – Stevie Wonder

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz – “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Tosh – “Make You Feel My Love” – Bob Dylan

Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko – “My Baby Just Cares for Me” – Nina Simone

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman – “No One’s Gonna Love You” – Band of Horses

Fergie and Josh Duhamel – “Sweethearts Together” – The Rolling Stones

Ivanka Trump and Jason Kushner – “This Years’ Love” – David Gray

Michael Buble and Luisano Lopilato – “Everybody Loves Somebody” – Dean Martin

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian – “When It Don’t Come Easy” – Patti Griffin

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban – “At Last” – Etta James

Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebauld – “I’m Your Man” – Michael Buble

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton – “No Doubt About It” – Neal McCoy

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes – “Songbird” – Fleetwood Mac

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards – “Open Arms” – Journey

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan – “Last Night on Earth” – Green Day

Katherine Heigl & Josh Kelley – “Heavenly Day” – Patti Griffin

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott – “Amazed” – Lonestar

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher – “Love Never Fails” – Brandon Heath

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin – “Why Shouldn’t I? – Cole Porter

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries – “Angels” – Robin Thicke

Paris Hilton (for her future husband) – “I Need You” – Paris Hilton

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The Chat:

Also I outlined the array of sets on offer. The old school late night DJ after a band to a full night of DJ, to dinner background music, to dining interactive entertainment, to reception or cocktail hour music, to ceremony music. Sets can be a mixed of the above, all day or just one of the mentioned sets. Flexibility and tailoring by modern DJs for Weddings is almost endless.

Ideas:

I chatted about some ideas to add to a wedding night. These included The Craic Box of fun props for the dance floor. As well as many ways you can entertain guests in his full day packages, be it the links speech bingo or classics like Mr & Mrs. As well as that, we chatted about ways to include all the guests with the music selection.

Tips:

Additionally, I shared some tips on searching for a DJ via a band or independently to the band can be one more task but Paudie outlines how not overlooking the DJ can finish off your Wedding with the best atmosphere. Check out reviews, follow their activity, have a chat with them and many more ways to find the right DJ. Considering a professional DJ be sure and get in touch. Cork Wedding DJ Paudie Walsh.

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A good DJ is critical part of your nights entertainment. Many of your guest’s memories from the wedding will be of the entertainment and fun on the dance floor. In fact, the last memory of your wedding night, that the guests will leave with, is the DJ. A good professional wedding DJ makes the difference. Someone who will play music to suit a full dance floor, include everyone and inject great fun into the small hours. Above all, my after band wedding DJ set is the best party in Ireland. Promise!

Why Book Me As Your After band Wedding DJ?

• I offer an above average afterband wedding DJ service where the results are fun, smiles and an unforgettable night.
• The music is fully inclusive. No guest is left behind and I play a great selection of fun, energetic music to suit young and old. Aunt and Uncle friendly!
• I offer good positive energy from the band finishing to the last dance of the night.
• It is a personal and unique service to you. No two weddings are the same and I try to suit your needs and style, implementing them into the music I play.
• Most importantly, I want your wedding to the one everyone remembers, not only now but for months to come.
• I will read the dance floor, use my experience. In other words, absolutely pack your dance floor.
• As well as that, the transition from the band to afterband wedding DJ will be very slight, making the night feel seamless and fun.

What’s Included – My Difference?

• 2 hour fun afterband wedding DJ set.
• Fully inclusive night for all your guests.
• Setup alongside the band directly after the meal.
• Stylish disco with up to date, latest technology sound and light equipment.
• Seamless and smooth transition from band to DJ.
• Use of modern booking system to easily handle contracts and credit card payments.
• As well as that, most importantly you get Paudie (me). A full time afterband wedding DJ who is available every day to answer your calls and emails. I will be able to liaise with the band and venue if needed. Therefore queries and calls are answered the same day. In other words, no waiting or late night calls. I am always contactable throughout the whole process.

Here are some video footage from different afterband wedding DJ sets:

Venues in this afterband wedding DJ video:

Lakeside Hotel Killaloe
Garryvoe Hotel
Killarney Oaks Hotel
Heights Hotel Killarney
Inn at Dromoland
Muckross Park Hotel
Ballyseede Castle
Bunratty Castle Hotel
Anner Hotel
Parknasilla Resort
Dungarvan Park Hotel

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If you are booking a DJ for The Woodlands House Hotel, here are a few questions to ask:

1. Have you worked in the venue previously?
2. Can we discuss music prior the date?
3. Is it to okay to include a few “do not play”?

Also here are a few questions for you to consider when booking a DJ for The Woodlands House Hotel:

1. How easy is it to get along with the DJ?
2. When contacting the DJ, how quick do they respond to emails?
3. How good are the testimonials on the site?

Does your venue know the DJ? Worked with them in the past? Would they recommend them? This shows a lot of trust in the DJ if the venue have had them in the past and are happy to give them a reference. As well as a good reference you know the DJ will be familiar with the layout of the room and logistics of setup etc on the day will run a lot smoother.

Having worked in the Woodlands House Hotel numerous times I am aware of the different layouts and how the evening should flow. You can view lots of testimonials here and many are from the Woodlands House Hotel weddings as well as many other Limerick Wedding Venues.

Enjoy The Woodlands House Hotel Wedding Clips from various weddings in the venue:

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Wedding DJs in Tipperary Setup:

I setup alongside the band on the stage in the function room. There is ample space for both the band and DJ to setup together. The wedding band on the night were Vegas Nights Wedding Band. They are Tipperary based and travel nationwide. As Wedding DJs in Tipperary I have worked with this band on a number of occasions. Once the band finishes this means I can start immediately. There is no delay in my start and it maintains the atmosphere and keeps the dance floor full. It makes for a far better night.

Enjoy the Wedding DJs in Tipperary video from The Clonmel Park Hotel Wedding:

Suppliers from this wedding:

Hotel – Clonmel Park Hotel
Band – Vegas Nights Wedding Band
Photography – McMahon Studios

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The West Cork Wedding DJ clip below is from the end of the wedding night. I always ask the wedding couple what song they would like to end on. As well as that, I sometimes ask for the 2nd last song too. Just in case they can’t decide on one. The end of the night is as important as the start. Many guests memories will be from the end. It’s really important to finish the night on a high note. Another great reason to finish on a high is to get people’s energy and spirit levels up for the resident’s bar. Certainly as you can see from the West Cork Wedding DJ clip below, people’s spirits were good and high.

Enjoy this West Cork Wedding DJ Video:

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It had been a while since I had played a wedding in Clare so I was delighted to go back. There was a mix of Irish and Polish guests attending the wedding. I was delighted to include some traditional Polish songs. As well as that, I played a mix of up tempo 80s, 90s, 00s and Chart music. The Bride and Groom had supplied some songs in advance of the date and I was sure to include them.

Enjoy the Best Wedding DJs in Clare video:

Wedding Suppliers:

Wedding Venue: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

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