subject: Putting Together The Wedding Playlist [print this page] The music at your wedding has a large effect on the ambience and "vibe" of the evening. It is therefore essential that you engage your wedding DJ to create a wedding playlist that compliments your desired style.
A good wedding DJ will be able to play the right songs at the right time, with a fair amount of diversification so as to meet the many different tastes of the guests.
Creating a DJ playlist must be a collaborative effort between the Wedding DJ and the bride and groom. To ensure that the style of music is suitable, the wedding DJ should be familiar with the details of the wedding such as the theme and type of wedding. Conventional, modern and religious weddings all require specific types of music. There are certain parts of the reception that warrant specific songs, such as the bride's procession, the father/ daughter dance, the mother/ son dance, bouquet tosses and cake cutting. It is essential that the DJ knows when these formalities will take place so that he or she can plan ahead.
If your wedding guests range in age from 5 years to 85 years it is best to ensure that the DJ playlist is well balanced with different genres of music. The main goal is to strike a balance between music the older and younger generations will both appreciate. It would be wise to have a look at the DJ's music collection to ensure that he or she has a little bit of everything in terms of music. Give the wedding DJ a list of songs that are significant to the bride and groom and special to friends and family. The key songs that you choose for the special parts of the reception are a reflection of your own personal taste. Some couples will also give the wedding DJ a list of "do not play" songs, but the DJ must be given some flexibility to do his job. A quality, well experienced DJ should be able to adapt to the crowd, and be flexible enough to work to their requirements or tastes.
Its important to remember that you must diversify your playlist. Try not to have anything more than two or three songs of the same genre in a row. The average song is between three and four minutes long, so three songs are an ideal "dance companion". When the music changes, those who were dancing can rest up while those who like the new style can take to the dance floor. An experienced wedding DJ may be able to play up to six songs from the same genre provided he mixes out of each song quickly, about two minutes or so into the song. An effective DJ playlist is therefore one that seeks to regulate the total amount of time your guests are subjected to a certain style of music.
by: Derek J
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