{"id":12245,"date":"2019-07-25T16:43:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T16:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/?p=12245"},"modified":"2019-07-25T17:06:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T17:06:14","slug":"12245","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/firstdancesongs\/12245\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Cake-Cutting Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span class='et-dropcap'>M<\/span>ost couples cut their cake immediately before or after dinner \u2013 before dancing is in full swing. Playing some background music during the cake-cutting serves two purposes: 1) It lets your guests know that something is happening that they should pay attention to and 2) It provides a segue into the dancing portion of the reception. Without further ado, here are our top cake-cutting song picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026; font-family: ephorigenic;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #303030;\"><em><strong>\u201cSugar, Sugar\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 The Archies<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h9nE2spOw_o<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sweet song was originally recorded by The Archies, a fiction band in the \u201cArchie\u201d universe. It reached No. 1 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 and remained there for four weeks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic; font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">2.<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\"><em><strong>\u201cI Can&#8217;t Help Myself\u201d (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) \u2013 The Four Tops<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Four Tops-I Can&#039;t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s3bksUSPB4c?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Are you noticing a theme here? Any song that mentions sugar is sure to please during the cake-cutting. We love this classic written and produced by Motown&#8217;s main production team: Holland-Dozier-Holland. It is one of the most well-known Motown recordings of the 1960s and among the decade&#8217;s biggest hits.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">3. <span style=\"font-family: karla; color: #303030;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: karla; font-size: 24px; color: #303030;\"><em><strong>How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)&#8221;\u2013 Marvin Gaye<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - Marvin Gaye (1964)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/beW9AH1Goxg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1964, this song was also popularly covered by James Taylor in 1975. Lyrics include: \u201cI needed the shelter of someone&#8217;s arms and there you were\/I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were\/With sweet love and devotion\/Deeply touching my emotion\/I want to stop and thank you baby\/I wanna stop and thank you baby, yes I do.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"color: #cf2026; font-family: ephorigenic; font-size: 24pt;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"color: #303030; font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong>\u201cSugar\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Maroon 5<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maroon 5 - Sugar (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/09R8_2nJtjg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">The first song on our list recorded in this decade (2015), \u201cSugar\u201d is a must-have at any wedding. The music video even features the band \u201ccrashing\u201d several weddings (as if anyone would be upset about Adam Levine showing up on their special day!).\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\">&#8220;Cake by the Ocean\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 DNCE<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DNCE - Cake By The Ocean\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vWaRiD5ym74?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Yes, this song came about because of a misuse of the phrase \u201csex on the beach,\u201d but it specifically mentions cake so it&#8217;s a shoo-in for a cake-cutting song. Bonus points if your wedding is oceanside!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">6.<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #303030;\"><em><strong>\u201cA Moment Like This\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Kelly Clarkson<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This (Official Video)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7b8ADhadJU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">This 2002 song is especially perfect for a memorable moment such as your cake-cutting, which while only a small part of your reception is something you&#8217;ll remember forever. Lyrics include: \u201cA moment like this\/Some people wait a lifetime\/For a moment like this\/Some people search forever\/For that one special kiss\/Oh, I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s happening to me\/Some people wait a lifetime\/For a moment like this.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic; font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">7. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #303030;\"><em><strong>\u201cI Want Candy&#8221; \u2013 The Strangeloves<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Strangeloves - I Want Candy [HQ] original\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G6Vw9RGm1tM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965, this song reached No. 11 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Looking for a segue into dessert (especially a candy bar?)? This song is it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">8. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #303030;\"><em><strong>\u201cHit Me With Your Best Shot\u201d \u2013 Pat Benetar<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Remastered)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JRD80XRMT7s?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Some couples gently feed each other a piece of their wedding cake while others go for the smash. If you fall into the latter category, consider this playful hit from 1980. But be careful what you wish for!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: ephorigenic; font-size: 24pt; color: #cf2026;\">9. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\">\u201cHoney Bee\u201d <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #303030;\">\u2013 Blake Shelton<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Honey Bee\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DpBca7IAjkY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Is there anything sweeter than a Blake Shelton song? The highly talented \u201cThe Voice\u201d star will always be one of our favorites, especially for all the sweet references in this 2011 hit: \u201cYou&#8217;ll be my soft and sweet\/I&#8217;ll be your strong and steady\/You&#8217;ll be my glass of wine\/I&#8217;ll be your shot of whiskey\/You&#8217;ll be my sunny day\/I&#8217;ll be your shade tree\/You&#8217;ll be my honeysuckle\/I&#8217;ll be your honey bee.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: ephorigenic; color: #cf2026;\">10.<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #303030;\"><strong><em>\u201cToday Was a Fairy Tale\u201d \u2013 Taylor Swift<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Today Was A Fairytale\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rLiXLzd2Ol8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: karla;\">Written and recorded by T. Swift, \u201cToday Was a Fairy Tale\u201d is a perfect summary of your wedding day. Enjoy your fairy tale \u2013 and a piece of cake! <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ost couples cut their cake immediately before or after dinner \u2013 before dancing is in full swing. Playing some background music during the cake-cutting serves two purposes: 1) It lets your guests know that something is happening that they should pay attention to and 2) It provides a segue into the dancing portion of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[33,16,170,171,172,173,174,11],"class_list":["post-12245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-firstdancesongs","tag-cleveland-wedding-entertainment","tag-sound-precision-entertainment","tag-top-cake-cutting-songs-wedding","tag-top-cake-cutting-songs-wedding-cleveland","tag-top-ten-cake-cutting-songs","tag-top-ten-cake-cutting-songs-cleveland","tag-top-ten-cake-cutting-songs-wedding-cleveland","tag-wedding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spedj.com\/spe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}