The Wedding Do-Not-Play List: What Actually Belongs On It?…

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What should you put on your wedding do-not-play list, and how long should that list actually be? A wedding do-not-play list tells your DJ which songs, artists, or types of music you don't want played at your reception. But there's a big difference between giving your DJ helpful direction and creating so many restrictions that it becomes difficult to read the room. In Episode 16 of We Love That For You, Limelight Entertainment Event Hosts Chris and Joe break down exactly how they recommend couples approach their wedding do-not-play list, must-play songs, guest requests, and overall wedding playlist. Wedding Planning Takeaways: What is a wedding do-not-play list? Do you actually need one? How many do-not-play songs is too many? Songs vs. artists vs. genres on your do-not-play list Why a 30-song do-not-play list can become restrictive How many must-play songs should you give your wedding DJ? What to do if you already have a 100-song Spotify wedding playlist What happens when a guest requests a do-not-play song How DJs balance your music preferences with your guests Why notes about when you want an important song played can help How much creative freedom should you give your wedding DJ? How DJs read the room and decide what song comes next At Limelight, our couples can submit up to 30 total song requests between their must-play and do-not-play lists. We've found that this gives our Event Hosts enough information to understand what you love and what you don't while still giving them room to react to the dance floor throughout the reception. The biggest takeaway? Your do-not-play list should give your DJ direction, not create a rulebook for the entire night. Planning a New Jersey wedding? You can find more wedding planning resources, real wedding inspiration, and information about working with us at LimelightWedding.com. If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of We Love That For You. 🎧 New episodes drop bi-weekly. Follow us for more. 💬 Looking for YOUR Wedding Dream Team? DM us,leave a comment or email at jackie@limelightentertainmentnj.com. And remember, Wherever you're planning and whatever you're dreaming, we love that for you. Tell us in the comments: What's one song or artist on YOUR wedding do-not-play list?