Rumor has it, Jay-Z wants to dive into the world of wedding receptions. Taking time away from rapping, songwriting, and producing, this media mogul wants to try his hand at the turntables. He plans to put on quite a show too, complete with a video screen playing behind him and live backup dancers. His services won't come cheap, of course. The multi-millionaire artist plans to research the highest paid DJ, and then charge double! While the wedding reception would certainly be talked about for years to come, I'm thinking he may steal some of the spotlight from the couple, no? Would you hire Jay-Z to DJ your wedding?

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With Father's Day coming to a close, I started thinking about the timeless father-of-the-bride tradition, the father-daughter dance.  

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Somewhere between the toasts and cake cutting, teary-eyed fathers spin their daughters around the dance floor to a carefully selected tune.  For most brides, the dance is thought of well before the wedding day as the inevitable question of song selection rears its head.  

Having trouble choosing your song?  Don't feel confined to the traditional picks.  There is no law that says you have to dance to "Butterfly Kisses"! My recommendation?  Make your dad a CD of songs you both enjoy, and let him choose his favorite.  It will get him involved and take the pressure of choosing the perfect song off of you!  

A few ideas to get the brainstorming started...

"The Way You Look Tonight" by Louis Armstrong

"Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole

"In My Life" by the Beatles

"Thank You" by Led Zeppelin

"There You'll Be" by Faith Hill

"Gracie" by Ben Folds

Whether you choose rock and roll, swing or country, just make sure it's a song you'll have a blast kicking up your heels to!