If you are starting to think about your wedding day music playlist? Here are five (5) things you should consider before you determine what you want to play.

Does Your Venue Have Any Music Restrictions?

Before you determine your wedding day playlist, check with the venue to ensure there are no music restrictions. Some places of worship have restrictions regarding secular music. And, I have actually had an experience with a reception venue where line dances are prohibited. (What?!? No electric slide!?!)

What Are Your Guests Doing While the Music is Playing?

Your wedding guests will want to catch up with old friends and loved ones during the cocktail reception and dinner, so consider saving the loud music for dancing. Instead, play some lively background music for cocktails and dinner.

How Do You Want Your Wedding Guests to Feel?

Do you want your ceremony to feel light and romantic? Consider hiring a harpist, flutist, or an acoustic guitarist to play during the prelude and the ceremony. Do want your reception to feel like a dance party? Do your research and secure the best deejay or band your money can buy.

Who Is Coming to Your Wedding?

If you and your groom are from two different regions of the country, your guests may enjoy two different genres of music. Talk to your deejay or bandleader to ensure they can play a nice mix of both. Also, you may enjoy the most current music, but you may want to mix those songs with some retro ones if most of the wedding guests are your parents’ friends.

How Large is Your Venue?

Before you hire a band, make sure you have enough space and power to accommodate their needs. There is nothing worse than having a band “overpower” a reception room. Blackout anyone? Once you address the five considerations above, you should have a playlist that everyone will love! Now, you can start thinking about your specialty songs for your wedding day.

Interested in Learning More About Your Wedding Day Music?

Check out our Wedding Day Music Planning Guidebook. It will help you cover so many more details than just hiring a deejay or a band for your wedding day.

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

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