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You can ask just about any person around, and they’ll tell you, the reception is by far their favorite part of any wedding. Not to say that the ceremony isn’t tear-jerkingly beautiful or the cocktail hour isn’t social heaven, but let’s be honest — who doesn’t love a good party!? There’s delicious food, tasty drinks, great company, and let’s not forget about the music! The wedding reception playlist can be a make or break for your guests. From mixing up the genres to playing a good mix of fast and slow beats, there’s an art to creating the perfect playlist, and it’s not something you’ll want to rush! Here are some tips that will help.
This might sound obvious, but before I dive into all of the not-so-traditional ways of choosing your music, I figured I should start with this. Remember, this day is about the TWO of you, so you want your music to reflect that to create the most amazing playlist. Sit down with your fiancé and see what songs he/she would like to be played. Talk about your first dance, what you want to be played during the mother/father dances, and so forth. Don’t forget to run the final setlist with them, as well!
You’ve probably seen this method done at either a wedding you’ve attended, on a wedding blog, or even on Pinterest. Couples are reaching out to their guests to ask them what they’d like to hear at the wedding. Smart, right? Some couples want to plan by adding a “Song Request” line to their RSVPs, while others leave it entirely up to the guests by leaving music request cards on the DJ booth or dinner tables. This method can help add to your night to to create the most amazing playlist.
Pretty self-explanatory, right? You and your girlfriends can all get together, sip some champagne, and have fun throwing out ideas for different songs! Not to mention, it’s a great way to get some bonding time with your bridesmaids.
Remember that I wouldn’t take this method TOO seriously, depending on your group of gal pals. If you’re anything like my friends and me, you’ll spend most of your time listening to throwback NSYNC and Nelly while reminiscing about “the good old days” after too much champagne. To (help) avoid any distractions, have each girl come up with a list of 5-10 songs that she would love to hear played at the wedding. That way, if nothing else gets accomplished, you’ll have at least 30-80 different options. That sounds like a win to me!
We’re in the age of technology, so why not take full advantage of it. On music platforms such as Spotify (my personal favorite!), you can create collaborative playlists that allow family and friends to add. Share it with as many or as few people as you wish, and watch the music suggestions start flowing in!
For your Reception Playlist, make sure to include PLENTY of music
Depending on the length of the reception, think 3-5 hours worth. Don’t forget to have a few different songs for each event if the cocktail hour or processional goes a little long or delayed.
Not everyone will be thrilled to listen to Frank Sinatra all night, and some might be terrified if all you play is Top 40 rap hits. To get a good reaction from the crowd, make sure to mix up classic love songs with modern dance hits, and so on.
It’s super important to keep a fluctuation in the tempo/energy of the music. If you constantly play one quick hit after another, the crowd is going to burn out quickly. Think of it as a graph that oscillates up and down. You want to build the crowd up gradually and then take them back down slowly, so they have a chance to relax.
Trust me; there have been TONS of times where I heard something on the radio and thought, “this is so romantic!” until I listened to the words and realized it was anything but! That being said, choose wisely.
You may not want to do this in one sitting as it could take hours, but it is a good idea to get a feel for the list.
Quite simply, if you don’t like country, don’t play it. If you can’t stand the thought of listening to “Don’t Stop Believin” one more time, that’s fine! Your musical tastes reflect you and your fiancé as a couple, so don’t be afraid to showcase that!
Hopefully, this guide will help lead you on your way to creating the ultimate wedding reception playlist that perfectly suits you and your fiancé. It’s going to take some time, but after you’ve finished, you won’t be able to contain your excitement to get out on the dance floor!
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