Your stupid song request are not welcome.

I say let them give the DJ their request but he only has to play it if it's on your list as well. Then your guests just think he's being a jerk, not you. hehe.

Any good DJ should allow the bride and groom to have a do not play list that no matter who requests it, will not be played, they will just tell them politely that it will not be happening. Do you want just this one song banned or all requests?

Most DJs have a do not play list that they ask you to give them. Put that song on there. haha

You can give the DJ a "Do not play" list

Give your DJ a do not play list with YMCA at the top of it. Or just tell him you don't want requests period. He'll probably just tell people individually that he's not taking requests.

I want no request, at all. FH and I are putting together a very thought out list of songs we want played, that will pretty much take up the entire night.

It's in a pretty specific order, also, starting with music from the 60's through each decade to the late 90's.

Even if your DJ makes this announcement in the most gracious way possible (i.e., "the bride and groom have compiled an extensive and diverse play list, so we won't be able to take any song requests tonight"), people will probably still approach him to play...ick..."YMCA", "We are Family", and a couple of other goodies that refuse to die a dignified death. Tell him to hold firm on your instructions.

You could put a mention of it in your wedding program (if you're having them). Just be polite, and let your guests know that you've covered three decades of music.

You can have a do not play list or you can tell him that a song can only be played one time. that's probably the least bitchiest route.

I wasn't sure if adding it to the program was proper etiquette or not.

I may do that then let the Dj know to stick to a strict playlist.

I'm sure I'll still have a few drunk aunts chase me down and complain but, whatever.

Hahaha sorry that is hilarious.

What everyone else said. Do not play list is golden.

Like said above. We're giving our DJ a "Do Not Play List". We have the final say.

My DJ has been FABULOUS with all of this!! SO worth the money! You can give people an option of requesting songs BEFORE (like with RSVPs) the ceremony, and that way you have veto power. (he even gave me a guest log-in password, so I can see who requested it) Right now, I'm allowing requests as long as they are not on the Do not play list, but my DJ has suggested I change that. There may be something requested that I should have put on the D-N-P list but didn't know I hated it. So something in the invite or on the website that says "all song requests must be submitted one week prior to the wedding to be considered" would work. Some might be good ideas, others you can nix.

Have a do not play list! I plan on having my DJ say "I'll see if I can fit it in but no requests are guaranteed"

A few of my aunts go crazy for line dances... No thank you!!

I say just pop that sucker on the do not play list

Yup, your DJ should ask you for a "Do not play list" I have been very clear with mine that there are NO requests allowed by any guest except me. I hate those cheesy wedding songs. My DJ said if asked he'll simply say "sorry no requests" and just leave it at that.

Def do a "do not play list" or have them request it through u first

I put a line on my RSVP where a guest can request a song. I will be listening to all of them (if I don't know them) and doing my veto's prior to my wedding. My DJ will not be taking requests. AT ALL. Plus we will have a do not playlist. Might be bitchy but I am not having the f-curse cha cha slide at my party.

Let them request songs, but give your DJ a do not play list. He can decline a request if it is on that list. That is what we did.

No requests...Hell no to the YMCA especially not every hour....our music will be what we want & diverse...I will be making it clear to our D.J that I would prefer he not take requests...maybe the last hour can be for song requests. I would explain what you want and don't...explain that you would appreciate if they did not play YMCA AT ALL...Not to sound harsh...they are providing a service which you are paying for.

*raises hand* Achey Breaky Heart. My fiancé's family loves this song in Spanish! A professional DJ will know how to handle unwanted requests. We specified no requests when our DJ asked us. It doesn't matter what the song is, if it Is not on the list then it isn't getting played.