Reception Playlist

If we had a specific playlist, we'd probably decide not to use a DJ. Once we'd put the time into curating a playlist, we'd probably just set it up ourselves, set up some speakers, have someone in charge of pressing play, and save the money. We're paying for our DJ's judgment, not just his time.

You can give the list to your DJ to go off of. Like "here's the kind of stuff we like!" list. Then he can get a general vibe on what kind of music you like, but he won't play every single song off the list. He might pick a couple that he knows will go over well and he can also pick stuff not on the list

We are letting the DJ take charge for most of it. There are a few songs that we asked to be played, and a few songs that we put on the no play list, and of the course the ceremony & 1st dance, father/daughter, mother/son dance but besides that the DJ is going to read the crowd and select.

Our DJ is having us pick 10-20 "must play" songs that we absolutely feel the need to have, outside of the traditional dances. We also have a "would like to be played" section so that he can get a sense of our tastes, but still be accommodating to requests and to make sure the selection is what keeps people on the dance floor.

I definitely made a list lol! Not one song played there will be DJ's choice. But that's just our preference. I don't think the dj "always knows best". I know my guests and my FH and I knew what kind of music we wanted from the get-go. What you could do is give him a few favorite songs and artists, and that'll give him an idea of what style of music you guys want.

I am giving the DJ a list of all songs for the reception, including dinner. To be quite honest I don't trust a DJ enough to just play anything. I am paying them to MC, keep the party going, and play the songs, not curate my playlist. Just my opinion!

No don't make one! Maybe find a way to incorporate some of them into the cake cutting, entrance, bouquet toss etc. The DJ needs to have the flexibility to feel the crowd out. Depending on your audience, they may like it. But realistically, I find weddings where people know the songs the most fun. A good DJ will be able to determine from 10 songs of your choosing what kind of vibe you want to go with. If they have a set play list, you may end up with a 5 slow songs in a row, or ones that don't flow well. Sometimes more flexibility is better.