Cocktail Hour Music
Background music that supports conversation, not competes with it.
Cocktail hour music plays while guests mingle before the reception — it should support conversation, not compete with it.
Tips for choosing:
- Keep the volume moderate so guests can talk comfortably.
- Mix genres and eras to match your full guest list.
- Jazz, acoustic, and lounge covers work especially well here.
- Avoid jarring tempo or volume changes between songs.
Song Ideas Across Styles
Jazz
Fly Me to the Moon
Frank Sinatra
Acoustic
Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson
Lounge
L-O-V-E
Nat King Cole
Acoustic Pop
Better Together
Jack Johnson
Bossa Nova
The Girl from Ipanema
Stan Getz & João Gilberto
Soul (instrumental)
My Girl
The Temptations
Indie
Home
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Classic
Come Fly with Me
Frank Sinatra
Song suggestions to spark ideas — your DJ can help you find (or fine-tune) the right pick for this moment.
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