Our Raleigh wedding DJ is back with a few more wedding music mistakes to avoid!
As our Raleigh wedding DJ loves to say, music is a key factor during every moment of your wedding day. From the walk down the aisle to the cocktail hour and your reception finale, music is with you throughout the entire day. More important, it’s a reflection of your, and your to-be’s, personalities. Whether it’s searching for the live band for the ceremony or Raleigh wedding DJ for the reception, music matters. In saying that, be sure to avoid a few commonly made mistakes that couples are guilty of when planning their wedding music.
A Sad Song From the Past
While you should trust your Raleigh wedding DJ to guide the music, it’s a good idea to provide a short must-play list and, perhaps more important, a short do-not-play list. You certainly don’t want a song with painful associations, for you or your guests, to pop up unexpectedly.
Talk with your Raleigh DJ on what types of music you like and dislike. According to theknot.com, you should sit down with your to-be and go through your music to create the must-play and do-not-play lists. You are each allowed veto power, of course. If you decide to use a band, give them ample time to review your list, in case they have to add a song to their repertoire. If your must-play list gets too long, create a third list. This can be more of a wish list of songs you’d like to be played only if your guests respond positively to them. Hand over the lists and then leave the rest up to your Raleigh wedding DJ.
Club-Level Volume
While your reception might seem like a fun college party, club type setting, it’s important to remember that over-the-top loud music will frustrate older family members and other guests.
When coordinating the playlist with your Raleigh wedding DJ, be sure to give input on volume for the various transitions: low for dinner chat, loud for the introduction and final songs. On the wedding day, leave yourself stress-free and ask a bridesmaid or your day-of consultant to keep volume in check. One of them can serve as the point person for dealing with the Raleigh wedding DJ, based on your requests.
Be sure to visit back with our Raleigh wedding DJ, next post, for a few final mistakes to avoid when planning your wedding day music!
