[Seahawk]

In college I worked for a caterer that did an s-load of weddings. I was a bartender.

Great gig, trust me.

So I have attended close to 100 weddings, which have run the gamut from BIL spinning records to DJs to live bands and even a number of "Big Bands" with horns/strings, the whole deal.

I always tell people, no one will remember the food or the place the wedding was held...a good band or professional DJ, coupled with an open bar are foundational building blocks.

After the wedding dance and the family dance, the best way to get folks on their feet (which is the important thing) is do a few kid dances first...kids, especially little girls, have no qualms about dancing.

Next get the old folks involved...when I was doing weddings that meant 40's music, now I thinking a mix of 40's, 50's and 60's.

By this time, everyone is a few Merlots or cocktails into the reception so, depending on what part of the country you are in, an electric slide or "Shout" gets every on the floor.

Oh, make sure to tip your bartenders.