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Whenever different age groups come together to celebrate, you've got to make concessions. With wedding reception music, you may have to keep your most radical rhythms in check. But that doesn't mean your bash is bound for banality. The latest trend in wedding reception music? Mix it up! Turn out tunes that will have everyone gyrating, jitterbugging and jazzing it up. Work with your band or DJ to include some or all of the following crowd-pleasing ideas.
Latin
Salsa and merengue have fired up many a fiesta. Well-known salsa artists include Tito Nieves, Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon, and Ruben. Mix in a little Ricky Martin if you must. Cuban jazz, which is a little easier on the feet, is also making a comeback, thanks to The Buena Vista Social Club. Guepa! Is it hot in here?
Swing
Hipsters, old-timers, and teeny tykes alike will thrill to the rousing, upbeat sounds of swing. With its rigorous drumbeats, snappy melodies, and robust brass explosions, swing can motivate nearly anyone to jump and jive. Spread the word so novices can splurge on lessons and stylin' hepcats (your grandparents) can dust off their vintage albums and start practicing. Listen to old-school gurus like Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Louis Prima, then move on to newer crop of zoot suit rioters -- Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra.