Music is a key part of any wedding, and your guests will naturally want to hear songs that get them moving on the dance floor or connect them to special moments. While guest requests can add a fun, personal touch to your reception, it’s important to manage them in a way that keeps the night flowing smoothly and fits your vision. Here are the top 5 ways to handle song requests at your wedding.
1. Discuss Requests with Your DJ Before the Wedding One of the best ways to handle song requests is to work with your DJ ahead of time. During your planning session, you can share your preferences on whether you want to allow requests, and if so, how much flexibility you’re comfortable with. Some couples are happy to leave things wide open, while others have a specific playlist they want to stick to. Your DJ can also help you curate a “must-play” and “do-not-play” list to set clear guidelines for requests.
2. Use Your RSVPs to Gather Requests A fun way to involve your guests in the music planning is to include a song request section on your wedding RSVPs. This gives them a chance to suggest songs they’d love to hear in advance, allowing you and your DJ to vet the requests and see which ones fit your overall vibe. This can also help reduce last-minute requests at the reception and ensure that the most meaningful or fun songs are already worked into the playlist.
3. Limit Requests to a Specific Time If you’d like to allow guest requests but want to keep them from derailing your carefully planned music, you can designate a specific time for requests. For example, you might have an open request period during the cocktail hour or after dinner, so guests can enjoy hearing their favorites without interfering with key moments like the first dance or cake cutting. Your DJ can manage the flow and make sure requests fit within the vibe at that point in the evening.
4. Trust Your DJ to Filter Requests A professional DJ will have the experience to filter song requests, ensuring they fit your desired atmosphere and keep the energy on the dance floor. Some requests may seem fun but might not match the moment or mood of your wedding. By trusting your DJ to handle requests, you avoid awkward transitions, inappropriate songs, or tracks that don’t fit the crowd. Your DJ can also prioritize songs that will get people dancing or create special moments.
5. Provide Guests with Request Guidelines If you decide to allow requests, you can provide your guests with some fun but clear guidelines. For example, you could ask guests to keep requests upbeat and dance-worthy or to avoid certain genres. You could even put up a sign at the reception letting guests know the types of songs you’d love to hear (and what to skip). Setting these expectations can help your DJ handle requests and keep your reception playlist aligned with your vision.
Handling song requests at your wedding doesn’t have to be stressful. By planning ahead, setting boundaries, and working with your DJ, you can give your guests a say in the music while keeping the overall flow of your reception exactly how you envisioned it.
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