How many songs should I select?

The biggest mistake made by clients is to try to pick all the songs.  Remember you hired a DJ  because you are not one.  Let him do what you are paying him to do.

 

Of course you should select songs for your wedding party entrances.  These would include songs for your parents, attendants and you and your spouse.  Typically couples pick  1-2  songs to be played during introductions.  The proper songs will generate a lot of excitement during the introductions.

You also need to pick songs for the special dances.  One for your first dance, which will probably be "your song" forever.  Another for the father/daughter, one for the mother/son and one for the wedding party.  These are typically slow songs.

You will need a cake cutting song also.  Sometimes couples like to pick the garter/bouquet song and the final song of the night.  There may also be "special songs" like for parents, etc.

As far as what you would like to hear during the dancing part of the reception, keep in mind that your guests tastes will vary depending on many factors, age included.  A good rule of thumb, is that you should select around 10 songs for dancing that you and your friends can relate to.  Leave the rest up to the DJ, because his job will be to read the crowd and keep them dancing.  Don't forget to provide a Do Not Play list so the DJ does not play something you absolutely despise!  Remember that in most cases you will get about 16 to 17 songs per hour.  If the dance portion of your reception lasts 2 hours you will get about 30 to 35 dance tunes.  


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