How to Pick the Right Wedding Playlist

Planning for your big day? Don’t forget to pick the right music!

Start Early

You’d be surprised to know how long it can take to come up with the perfect playlist once you get started.Narrowing down choices can be extremely difficult as you start going over the various parts of your ceremony you’ll want music for and figuring out the song sequence you’d like.

Avoid the last-minute panic and begin crafting your playlist early on. You’ll also have the chance to revisit certain tracks you selected months ago on your wedding day, which will amplify your experience when listening to them after a while.

Break It Down

Wedding music has a lot of different elements to it. There’s the pre-ceremony music as guests arrive, traditional tunes as the bride walks down the aisle, and of course, the post ceremony music.

The latter includes everything from cocktail hour, dinner reception, and the actual dance floor music. It’s important to remember that every part of the wedding is unique and thus requires its own set of music. Therefore, don’t spend all your time devising a playlist for the dance floor and neglect the melodies for the other crucial moments!

Shake It Up

We know weddings are all about romanceand sentiments, but you don’t want to fill up your playlist with just slow songs. Add some variety to your musicto keep the mood mellow and fun for all your guests.

It’s important that you play lively music and slow-dance numbers at the right moments without repeating the same genre too frequently. Furthermore, consider your audience as well. While it most certainly is your day, you don’t want to select music that may be inappropriate for the occasion or offend your guests!

Pick Dances with Guests

After the couple shares the first dance on ‘their song’, the dance floor is open to all. In midst of all that dancing, you might want to set aside a particular song for key guests. For instance, the bride and groom’s dances with family members and in-laws can be on songs you pre-select, adding a personal element to the moment. You may also specify songs a close relative or friend is fond of and have it play while they dance with you (or each other).

Talk to Your Partner

Finally, and most importantly, talk to your partner about the kind of music you both want! Just like how you’re both involved in planning the wedding, creating the perfect playlist too requires mutual agreement and efforts. Discuss in detail the type of music you want for your event and add your personal touch to it as much as possible.

Get in touch with Royal Lewis Music Services in Raleigh and have a professional wedding DJ set the tunes on your big day, just the way you’d want!