The Ultimate Wedding Playlist

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The ESSENCE.com staff compiled a list of the top 10 songs that make the first dance at a wedding reception complete. See who made the cut (in no particular order).

"With You" - Tony Terry

"For You" - Kenny Lattimore

"At Last" - Etta James

"You're All I Need to Get By" - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

"Here And Now" - Luther Vandross

"Let's Get Married" - Jagged Edge

"Always Be My Baby" -Mariah Carey

"Ribbon In The Sky" - Stevie Wonder

"Spend My Life With You" - Tamia featuring Eric Benet

"Because You Loved Me" - Celine Dion

Did your ultmate wedding song make our playlist? Leave a comment and let us know!

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