In this article, I’m going to answer the questions that all engaged couples usually have when choosing the songs they want to play at their wedding reception.
Can we choose the songs for the reception?
Absolutely. But it’s best to leave the order up to the DJ.
Only when you and your guests are already on the dance floor will you be able to know the approximate order of the next songs.
Depending on how the crowd progresses and how they dance, the DJ will modify the list of upcoming songs to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves throughout the session.
How many songs should we choose for the dance?
20 songs is approximately 1 hour of music. From there, calculate whether your playlist exceeds the number of hours you have contracted with the venue where you are celebrating your wedding and with your DJ.
You also have to take into account that if you select more hours of music than you have contracted for dancing, there will be songs that will not be played.
If you are aware of this, and you like all the songs but none in particular, go ahead.
Otherwise, it is always advisable to give the DJ fewer songs. They will take care of playing music from their “library” that suits your tastes.
In case you don’t know it or haven’t used it, Spotify is very useful for making playlists that you can then share. With this website (also available as an app), you can make your own list with all your favorite songs and share it with your DJ to give them more details about your musical tastes.
Here’s my Spotify channel so you can check it out (boom, advertising).
Can we ban songs from being played at our wedding reception?
Of course. It’s your party, and if you have any songs or styles you don’t want played, just let your DJ know.
In summary
The more information you give your wedding DJ, the better. That way, you can relax about the music, let yourself go, and enjoy the moment, your guests, and your new adventure.
And that’s it for today’s article. In a previous article, I talked about how to choose songs for the different parts of a wedding. You might find it interesting.
I look forward to your comments on what you thought of the article.
Do you have any questions? Let me know!