The key to a fun wedding reception is a full dancefloor, and the key to keeping your guests dancing is to curate the perfect playlist. Whether you’re going for a wedding band or a DJ, you should have a list of non-negotiable songs to set the tone for your reception.
How do you make the perfect playlist for your wedding reception? Check out our Omaha weddings experts’ tips here.
Mix genres
You’re hosting a lot of different people for your wedding reception, from your grandparents to your college friends. So, it only makes sense that you cater to a broad range with your music choices. Include a little bit of every genre: pop, rock, rap, country, and everything in between. Also, think generationally. Include new popular songs but mix some timeless classics in as well to keep your older guests interested.
Take requests
If you really want to cater to your guests, allow song requests at your event. Not only will this allow guests to feel involved in your reception, but you might also be surprised by some of their choices. Hopefully in a good way, but if not, that’s what the “Do Not Play” list is for, which we will get into later.
One slow song for every five fast
The perfect playlist is a balanced one: one that will have you shaking and shouting one second, and slow dancing the next. The accepted rule is to play one slow song for every five fast ones. While you want your guests to have fun, your wedding day is an emotional day to celebrate love. Include those softer, romantic songs to slow dance with your new spouse.
Choose songs with meaning
For those traditional dances between the bride and groom or the father and bride, choose songs with deeper meaning that remind you of the person you’ll be dancing with. Discuss potential options with your partner to see if they have any sentimental songs to incorporate into your Omaha weddings.
Check the charts
If you don’t have any songs in mind, there is no shame in taking your search to the charts. While you want your playlist to be unique and hold meaning to you, sometimes songs are the most popular choice for a reason. Look up what songs people use most commonly for weddings and what the best songs to dance to are so you can add them to the list.
Make a do not play list
Some songs just aren’t wedding appropriate. Avoid any songs with too much subjective language or that are too cynical. Create a do not play list to guide your DJ and guests in making their selections.
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