John and Lenna were married at the Museum of Art, in Monterey. Lenna is Arabic (her father is from Egypt) and so they chose to incorporate bellydancers and Arabic music throughout the event. John is a lover of music (and a talented pianist), and as such he recorded songs for Lenna that were played throughout dinner (how romantic is that?!). These two surrounded their day with music that has inspired their culture, relationship, and lives.

And here’s a kicker to the whole shebang! There was a flashmob performance of “Beat It” at the end of the first dance! Only about 20 guests were “In the Know” and it was a shocking and hilarious surprise for the rest of the guests:

Ceremony Music
A good friend, Malachi Hernández, played acoustic guitar
1. Processional and Wedding Party Entrance:  “Canon in D Major” Johann Pachelbel (acoustic guitar)
2. Bride’s Entrance:  “Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring” Johann Sebastien Bach (acoustic guitar)
3. Announcement of Newlywed Couple and Recessional:  “Say Hey (I Love You)” Michael Franti & Spearhead (original recording used)

Cocktail Hour
Additional acoustic guitar arrangements of the following played by Malachi Hernández:

Name	Artist
The Rain Song	Led Zeppelin
Stir It Up	Bob Marley & The Wailers
You’re Beautiful	James Blunt
Crush	Dave Matthews Band
Fly Like An Eagle	Steve Miller Band
Lucky	Jason Mraz Feat. Colbie Caillat
I’m Yours	Jason Mraz
Collide (Acoustic Version)	Howie Day
Little Bit Of Love	Free
Wonderful Tonight	Eric Clapton
Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March)	John Pizzarelli
Landslide	Dixie Chicks
Redemption Song	Bob Marley & The Wailers

Grand Belly-Dancing Entrance
Bride and Groom, Wedding Party, and Families of the Bride and Groom – Led by Belly Dancer
1. “Doqo El Mazaher” by Ra’esa Afifi

Dinner Music
The DJ played the following music, a couple of recordings were original arrangements and compositions by John Horton, the groom:

Name	Artist
Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partirò)	Andrea Bocelli/Sarah Brightman
#41	John Horton
New Soul	Yael Naïm
Getting Better	The Beatles
Imagine	Jack Johnson
Feeling Good	Michael Bublé
Always On My Mind	Willie Nelson
Hey, Soul Sister	Train
Waiting For Lenna	John Horton
Rain	Samantha James
Love’s Divine	Seal
Free Fallin’	John Mayer
Just The Way You Are	Diana Krall
I Can See Clearly Now	Jimmy Cliff
Haven’t Met You Yet	Michael Bublé
The Way I Am	Ingrid Michaelson
Say (All I Need)	OneRepublic
Hallelujah	Rufus Wainwright
Piano Man	Billy Joel
Can’t Help Falling In Love	Elvis Presley
How To Save A Life	The Fray
Don’t Know Why	Norah Jones
I’ll Be There	The Jackson 5
Some Kind Of Wonderful	Joss Stone
The Gambler	Kenny Rogers

Groom’s Toast/Piano Performance
The groom, John Horton, performed original arrangements of the following during his toast to his new bride:
1. “Fly Me To the Moon” (solo piano)
2. “Man In the Mirror” (piano and vocals)

Special Dances
1. Father Daughter Dance: “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” B.J. Thomas
2. Bride and Groom First Dance: “You Make Me Feel So Young” Frank Sinatra, followed by a flash mob transition to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” (featuring choreography from the original music video, involving 20 of the couple’s close friends)

Dance Music
The following songs were provided to the DJ, which he used in no particular order to mix some great beats and get people out of their seats for the remainder of the evening:

Name	Artist
Summer of ’69	Bryan Adams
Human	The Killers
Nothin’ On You [feat. Bruno Mars] (Album Version)	B.o.B
Easy	Lionel Richie
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 with Akon And will.i.am	Michael Jackson
I Love A Rainy Night (Single/LP Version)	Eddie Rabbitt
Right Round	Flo Rida
Raspberry Beret	Prince
143	Bobby Brackins ft Ray J
Sweet Caroline	Neil Diamond
Bust a Move	Young MC
Bizarre Love Triangle	Erasure
Canned Heat [Album Version]	Jamiroquai
Smooth Criminal	Michael Jackson
Sweet Home Alabama	Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Joker	Steve Miller Band
California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)	Katy Perry
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (Richie Blindz Remix) (Dirty)	Beyonce F. Buju Banton
I Gotta Feeling	Black Eyed Peas
All Right Now	Free
Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues	Eels
Under Pressure	Queen & David Bowie
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da	The Beatles
The Way You Make Me Feel	Michael Jackson
(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To	Weezer
We Danced Anyway	Deana Carter
I Wanna Be Your Lover	Prince
September	Earth Wind & Fire
Brown Eyed Girl	Van Morrison
Don’t Go	Yaz
American Boy (Feat. Kanye West) [Explicit]	Estelle
Live Your Life (feat Rihanna)	T.I.
Don’t Stop Believin’	Journey
Macarena	Los Del Rio
One Note Samba	John Pizzarelli
Why Don’t You Get a Job	The Offspring
Around The Way Girl	LL Cool J
Go Getta	Young Jeezy Feat. R. Kelly
I’m Yours	Jason Mraz
Footloose	Kenny Loggins
Feel Good Inc.	Gorillaz
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)	Simon & Garfunkel
Haven’t Met You Yet	Michael Bublé
Get Down On It	Kool & The Gang
The Fixer	Pearl Jam
Ridin’ Solo	Jason Derülo
Story Of My Life	Social Distortion
Don’t You Want Me	The Human League
Breathe You In	Samantha James
Blister In The Sun	Violent Femmes
You’ll Find A Way Player (Ft. Andre 3000 & Bun B)	Santigold
I Shot The Sheriff	Eric Clapton
Livin’ on a Prayer	Bon Jovi
I’ve Got You Under My Skin	Frank Sinatra
Beverly Hills	Weezer
Heaven	Los Lonely Boys
Ain’t No Fun	Snoop Dogg
Rock Your Body	Justin Timberlake Feat. Pharrell Williams
Paradise City	Guns N’ Roses
U Remind Me	Usher
Soul Steppin’	Will Downing
Stayin’ Alive	The Bee Gees
Love Lockdown	Kanye West
Badfish	Sublime
True	Spandau Ballet
New Sensation	INXS
Sing Sing Sing	Benny Goodman
Butterfly	Jason Mraz
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours	Stevie Wonder
Fight For Your Right	The Beastie Boys
Every Breath You Take	The Police
It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over	Lenny Kravitz
A Higher Place	Tom Petty
Like a Prayer	Madonna
Man! I Feel Like a Woman!	Shania Twain
Foxy Lady	Jimi Hendrix
Such Great Heights	The Postal Service
You Shook Me All Night Long	AC/DC
Fastlove	George Michael
Hey Ya!	OutKast
Higher Love	Steve Winwood
Missing (Todd Terry Remix)	Everything But The Girl
Where the Streets Have No Name	U2
2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted	2Pac & Snoop Dogg
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)	The Proclaimers
Something To Talk About	Bonnie Rait

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Photos: What Shanni Saw