Erin met Matt while he was DJ’ing a monthly party with a mutual friend. Matt’s a musician and Erin actually had some of his songs on her iPod without knowing, only his name was misspelled (awww I imagine that was a cute bonding moment). A few years later, they moved in together and the amount of combined media was a bit daunting. In moved, with Matt, about 1,000 records, a million CDs and rare videos on VHS. Eventually Erin decided that she wanted to start DJ’ing with Matt. Donned with the moniker “DJ Stepmom” a local dive bar agreed to let them play records during happy hour.

Fast forward to a cross country move to New York (where they got engaged). When they started planning the wedding, Erin really wanted to be sure Matt’s interest came through. The 7″ records were used for the table numbers and vintage cassettes were found on ebay and acted as the escort cards. Each person got a different tape to keep! Their pal, DJ E da Boss, made sure the dance party rocked on!

Pre-ceremony
Gonzales – Solo Piano record

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Processional: “Never Tear us Apart” by INXS
Bridal Processional: “You’re the One” by the Black Keys

I love this idea! They asked for song suggestions on the RSVP cards, which provided for the Cocktail Party and Reception Playlists.

Cocktail Party
Hand in Glove – The Smiths
1979 – Smashing Pumpkins
I Wanna be Adored – The Stone Roses
What’s Love Got to Do with It? – Tina Turner
Mad World – Tears for Fears
Dock of the Bay – T.Rex
I Need a Dollar – Aloe Blacc
Holiday Romance – Detachments
Velvet – The Big Pink
I wanted to Tell Her – Ministry
Police & Thieves – The Clash
Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Animal – Miike Snow
Baby Hold On – Eddie Money
Ceremony – New Order
If You Leave – OMD
Love My Way – Psychedelic Furs
Evil – Interpol

Dance Party
First Dance: “Follow You, Follow Me” by the Red House Painters (a Genesis cover)
Parent Dances: “Leather and Lace” by Stevie Nicks and “At Last” by Etta James
Dance Party Kick Off: “Precious Little Diamond” by Fox the Fox (they have matching diamond tattoos that they got just before the wedding)
The Way You Move – Outkast
The Glamorous Life – Sheila E
Talk to Me – Peaches
All Night Long – Mary Jane Girls
Automatic – Pointer Sisters
Rumors – Timex Social Club
Girlfriend – Pebbles
Two of Hearts – Stacey Q
Call Your Girlfriend – Robyn
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
Ignition (Remix) – R Kelly
Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z
Give it To Me – Timbaland
Controversy – Prince
I Can’t Go For That – Hall & Oates
Rude Boy – Rihanna
Pony – Ginuwine
I Can’t Wait – Mary J. Blige
When I Hear Music – Nu Shooz
Last Song: “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi

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Photos: onelove photography