Did you pick every song for the entire 5 hours of your reception or did you ask for a few specifics (first dance, father daughter, etc) and let the DJ fill the rest?
2007-08-09 13:39:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Our DJ is a longtime family friend, so he's basically just letting us do it however we prefer. i was just looking at what other people did. He did my mother's wedding (their DJ never showed up) and the guests had SUCH a good time because he is so much fun. Just looking at everything, that's all =)
2007-08-09 14:10:48 · update #1
I picked all the music for the wedding ceremony & any music played at the church. As far as the reception, we did have set songs for traditional dances etc. but, the rest of the reception we gave guidelines like stick with certain types of music like motown etc. & I did list certain songs I didn't want played. We had a band though & had seen them perform at other weddings, so we knew what their typical sets were like. In the case of using a DJ, I have had many friends say you have to be more specific, as some really can stray into music that isn't the mood the couple want. I would suggest visiting them on another wedding site, so you hear their typical playlist. I know many experienced wedding DJ's will give you a copy of their standard music list & you can add or delete songs according to your tastes. I did go to one wedding where the DJ went from Sinatra to 50 cent alot & it didn't fly. Because weddings usually draw a diverse age group, standard dance tunes usually are the best! Good luck!!
2007-08-14 10:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by ` 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How close a family friend is the DJ? If very, then the DJ will probably know what would be good to play at your wedding.
Whether close or not, you can request specific songs to be played at specific points during the reception, such as your first dance as husband and wife, father/daughter dance, etc.
If you have no idea about specific songs, but do have some sort of "theme", such as nice and easy, or R&B, Country, and so on, you want your music to be, just let the DJ know.
2007-08-14 13:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by elewishs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are paying the DJ you are paying him to do a job. What's the point if you are coming up with the entire playlist?
You should pick the songs you want for all the major events like the first dances, cake cutting, tosses, etc. If there are any must play's go ahead and let him know but don't feel obligated to find music for the whole reception.
Let him know where you and your guests tastes lie and usually it's a good idea to go ahead and give him a do not play list if there is something you and your new husband just can't stand. For instance, no matter who requests it or how many times we don't want any Britany Spears or Boy Band music. We've also told him nothing that requires a radio edit (No "its hot in here, take off your clothes...." to scandalize grandma). A few others but you get the point.
2007-08-09 20:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is what I am going to do...pick the songs I want for the special dances and what have you, pick some other songs that I want played, and have a DO NOT play list. Other than that, the DJ should get an idea of what kind of music you like and he should play some of his and your guests requests.
2007-08-16 18:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Cici 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put together 2 lists for my DJ. One was a "play" list, and the other was a "do NOT play", list. If there are songs or artists you do not want to hear (Chicken Dance, Makerana, Village People, ect) let your DJ know. Let him know also if he gets any requests from guests for things on the "do NOT play" list, to tell them the Bride has asked that he not play it. You want your guests to be reasonably happy, but it is YOUR day and you and your husband should be the ones who have the final say.
2007-08-09 21:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Debbie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, you do not need to choose the playlist for your whole reception. That is what you hire a DJ for. A good DJ will know what music to play when. You will just need to pick a few key songs for the introduction and special dances. That is what I did!
Good luck!
2007-08-09 21:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we didn't pick every song! We had the first several dances chosen specially, and otherwise we had to provide the dj with the ethnic music selections we wanted sprinkled throughout the night. People could also make requests from him, which is always great!
2007-08-10 08:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I picked my specifics then asked the DJ to play a few of our favorites and then asked for country than anything else but also told him to play what ever the guest were asking for
2007-08-09 20:47:02 · answer #8 · answered by heller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just picked the ones that I definetely wanted played that meant something to me. Let the DJ do his job....after all he knows what people like and don't like. Guests can also make requests too. That way, everyone is happy!
2007-08-17 11:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my boyfriend has dj'ed weddings, and he's stepped in for his friends at times. most of the time, you decide what songs you want specifically for when, and certain songs you may not want played, but good dj's understand that this is an important day and will choose music appropriate for the occasion. I mean, who wants to hear "move, b*tch, get out the way, get out the way, b*itch..."at an inopportune time? my mom would stroke out. lol choose what music you want for special moments, and let the dj do the rest. if he's a close friend, he'll do it justice, trust me. good luck on your special day!
2007-08-15 09:49:56 · answer #10 · answered by flgalinms 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋