Here’s the love story between the DJ and the Dancer! The Groom, Jon Simon (AKA DJ Gatsby) has made quite a name for himself in the New York City club and events circuit. As well, his wife Sarah in the modern dance scene. Both being so into music, Jon curated quite an incredible list of songs for the day to unfold to. There was not a moment without groove, rhythm or soul. From getting ready, to the ceremony, to cocktail hour and the reception. Sarah even choreographed a whole amazing routine to their first dance! The obsession continued with the vinyl topped wedding cake with figurines of Bride and Groom dancing. That night, the reception tent had a pulse, and the source and heart beat was undeniably identifiable.

Playlists created by DJ Gatsby and spun by DJ DB Wonder

Groom & Wedding Party Processional: Fats Waller – “My Very Good Friend the Milkman” (special wedding-appropriate lyrics)
Bridal Procession: Katherine Jenkins Palchelbel Canon (a Vocal alternative to the trite piano or
strings version)
Recessional: SWV – “Right Here”

Pre-Ceremony Playlist
The Makings Of You – Curtis Mayfield
Love’s In Need Of Love Today – Stevie Wonder
Come Close – Common feat. Mary J Blige
I Love Your Smile – Shanice
Head Over Heels – Tears For Fears
Autumn In New York – Charlie Parker
Star Dust – Louis Armstrong
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away – The Beatles
And I Love Him – Esther Phillips
Baby Be Mine – Michael Jackson
Be My Baby – The Ronettes
Just One Look – Doris Troy
Love is Strange – Mickey & Sylvia
Possession – Sarah McLachlan

Cocktail Hour Playlist
Inspiration Information – Shuggie Otis
Caring is Creepy – The Shins
Babys Got Sauce – G Love & Special Sauce
St. Stephen – Grateful Dead
This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) – Talking Heads
My Love Is Forever – Prince
I Love Every Little Thing About You – Stevie Wonder
Little Things – india arie
Get Involved feat. Q-Tip – Raphael Saadiq
The Light – Common
Electric Relaxation – A Tribe Called Quest
Set Adrift On Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
Bassa Kele – Mamou Sidibe (Malian)
I Feel So Good – Muddy Waters
Good Times – Sam Cooke
I’m In Love – Wilson Pickett
Life Is Better (Featuring Norah Jones) – Q-Tip
Blow Your Mind – Jamiroquai

Intro to Reception
Sylvester Levay – Harley Ride (from the movie “Mannequin”)
Steve Winwood – Higher Love

Bride & Groom Intro Song: A-ha – “Take On Me”
First Dance: Michael Jackson – “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”
Father/Daughter Dance: Fiddler on the Roof – “Sunrise Sunset” right into a special Greek song for Father from Mykonos
Mother/Son Dance: James Taylor – “Something in the Way She Moves”
Cake Cutting: Starship – “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”
Bouquet Toss: Kaoma – “Lambada“

Dinner Playlist
Rock Wit’cha – Bobby Brown
Chan Chan – Buena Vista Social Club
I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
Me And Those Dreamin’ Eyes Of Mine – D’Angelo
Nickel Bags – Digable Planets
What I Am – Edie Brickell
He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) – Jill Scott
Save Your Love For Me – José James
Freedom And Its Owner – Kings Of Convenience
Because I Love You – Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Just Wanna Be Close To You – Maxi Priest
Fade into you – Mazzy Star
Oh Girl – Raphael Saadiq
Cherish The Day – Robert Glasper Experiment
The Sweetest Taboo – Sade
Satyam Shivam Sundaram – Thievery Corporation
Baby-Baby-Baby – TLC

Reception Dance Highlights
Adina Howard – Freak Like Me
Still Not A Player – Big Pun
Brand New Girl – Billy Garner
Everybody Everybody – BlackBox
Know You Got Soul (Long Version) – Bobby Byrd
Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See – Busta Rhymes
Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
They Want EFX – Das EFX
Rhythm Of The Night – Debarge
You’re Unbelievable – EMF
Put your back into it – Ice Cube
Get On The Good Foot (better) – James Brown
Like I Love You – Justin Timberlake
Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
I’m a Dreamer (has intro) – Livin Joy
Real Love – Mary J.Blige (f. Notorious BIG)
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
OPP – Naughty by Nature
Even Flow – Pearl Jam
Set Adrift On Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
It Takes Two Rob – Base & DJ EZ Rock
Let The Music Play (12′ Mix) – Shannon Shannon
Who Am I (What’s My Name)? – Snoop Dogg
My Boo – So So Def Bass All-Stars
Once In A Lifetime – Talking Heads
Feels Good – Tony! Toni! Tone! – Tony! Toni! Toné!
I Get So Emotional – Whitney Houston
Rump Shaker – Wreckx-N-Effect

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Photographer: ChelliseMichaelPhotography
Floral Designer: Love’s Flowers
Cake Designer: Sugar Flower Cake Shop
DJ: DB Wonder
Officiant: Rabbi Roger Ross
Restaurant: The Would