For many couples and guests, one of the most memorable parts of your wedding will be the amazing reception in the evening. One thing which can make or break a reception is the music! Music is very personal and can be used at your wedding to reflect who you are as a couple.
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Whilst it is important to take into account that the music played at your wedding should be accessible and fun for your guests, you should also remember that this is your special day. So, when it comes to song choice, you are the ones in charge. The best place to start is with your current music collection. Look through this together and come up with a few must have songs that hold sentimental value to you.
It might be nice to include songs from when you first met, or an important point in your lives together. Set aside some time, or make an evening of it, to plan your playlist.
After making your initial list with your fiancé, you could reach out to your wedding guests and see what requests they have. A really popular way of reaching out to guests ahead of the big day is by using the invitations, leaving a blank space asking guests what song they’d like to hear played at the wedding. You could also leave music request cards by the DJ booth, or on the dinner tables themselves. This is a good way to get guests chatting about their favourite music!
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Host a group zoom call, with all of your bridesmaids, or groomsmen, and throw a party! You could send everyone a mini party kit beforehand with the ingredients to make your signature cocktail, or a mini bottle of bubbly each! Ask each of your friends to list 10 songs that they’d want you to play at the wedding. This is a really fun way to build your playlist with your besties, whilst having a catch up at the same time.
There are a few rules of thumb when it comes to planning your wedding playlist, one that’s relatively important is to remember to play one slow song for every five fast songs. This way your guests won’t be exhausted with 3 hours of partying to go! It can also be a good idea to include a mixture of genres and eras of music. This way it gives a chance for everyone to have a song that they know and can dance along to.
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Take some time this weekend to plan your wedding playlist, you might even find your perfect first dance song! Music really makes the day, which is why it’s so important that you spend some time finding the playlist that really suits you and your fiancé. Once you’ve spent the evening dancing away in your living room with your partner, it will make it all the more exciting for the real thing!