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This transitional period is more than just a chance for guests to sip drinks and snack; it’s a great opportunity to set the mood for the rest of the celebration. A well-chosen song list along with talented musicians can transform this time into a memorable experience. We consulted with Jason Jani of SCE Event Group, who always creates the “just right” playlist for every occasion. For your wedding cocktail hour, he knows how to enhance the ambiance and encourage your guests to mingle and relax. Whether you prefer classics, current hits or a blend of genres, the music during this hour can set the tone for the entire evening. So, as you dive into your wedding planning, don\u2019t underestimate the importance of your cocktail-hour music\u2014it’s a chance to showcase your personality and ensure that everyone feels the love and joy surrounding your special day.Cocktail Hour SongsHere are Jason’s top 57 song picks for your cocktail hour. Click here to listen along to “Wedding Cocktail Hour Q2024” on Spotify.Paradise by SadeSlow Hands by Niall HoranSomething in the Orange by Zach BryanBeyond by Leon BridgesJamming by Bob Marley & The WailersGreatest Love Story by LANCOWe Belong Together by Mariah CareyChasing Cars by Snow PatrolDrops of Jupiter (Tell Me) by TrainBody Like a Back Road by Sam HuntI Like Me Better by LauvCollide by Howie DayXO by John MayerI Choose You by Sara BareillesHoly (feat. Chance the Rapper) by Justin Bieber, Chance the RapperHappy Now by Kygo, Sandro CavazzAdore You by Harry StylesWatermelon Sugar by Harry StylesSure Thing by MiguelBeautiful People (feat. Khalid) by Ed Sheeran, KhalidUpside Down by Jack JohnsonRhythm of Love by Plain White T’sLove Song by Sara BareillesLet Me Love You by MarioI Feel It Coming by The Weeknd, Daft PunkReelin’ In the Years by Steely DanDaylight by Matt and KimYou Belong With Me (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor SwiftHandClap by Fitz and The TrantrumsDancing in the Moonlight by King HarvestBest Day of My Life by American AuthorsFor Once in My Life by Stevie WonderYou’re My Best Friend-Remastered 2011 by QueenYou Make My Dreams (Come True) by Daryl Hall & John OatesLocked Out of Heaven by Bruno MarsBest of My Love by The EmotionsDo You Believe in Magic? by The Lovin’ SpoonfulBurnin’ Up by the Jonas Brothers(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher by Jackie WilsonWhere Did Our Love Go by The SupremesMore Today Than Yesterday by The Spiral StaircaseEverlasting Love by Carl CarltonCome and Get Your Love-Single Version by RedboneYou Are the Best Thing by Ray MontagneHome by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic ZerosEverything by Michael Bubl\u00e9Loving You Easy by Zac Brown BandComing Home by Leon BridgesDie A Happy Man by Thomas RhettHotel California (Spanish Mix) by Gipsy KingsHaven’t Met You Yet by Michael Bubl\u00e9Home by Phillip PhillipsMi Tierra by Gloria EstefanWaiting On the World to Change by John MayerDjobi Djoba by Gipsy Kings, Jahloul Bouchikhi, Los Reyes, N. 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