Wedding Music Planning Guide
Planning your wedding day music can feel like a lot of small decisions all at once. This guide walks through every moment where music matters — what to expect, what's worth deciding on, and what you can safely leave to us.
Before you dive in: everything below is a possible option, not a requirement. Every wedding is personal and custom. If something here doesn't fit your day, skip it without a second thought.
[Download the Full Planning Guide PDF →]
The Ceremony
It typically takes far less time to walk down the aisle than couples expect, so picking a separate song for every person in the wedding party isn't always the most practical choice — but if that personal touch matters to you, go for it. If you want music timed to a specific moment, like the kiss at the end of the ceremony, just tell your DJ and your officiant your expectations ahead of time.
The Grand Entrance
Decide what song you want and how you'd like your wedding party introduced — everyone entering together, one at a time with names announced, or something fully custom.
First Dance & Special Dances
Many couples fade their first dance out at a certain point rather than playing it in full. If you have a timestamp in mind, just let your DJ know.
Special Reception Moments
Cake cutting, garter and bouquet toss, send-off — decide which of these you want, and whether you want a specific song or want your DJ to pick something that fits the moment.
The Open Dance Floor
You can be as involved or hands-off here as you want. With well over 100 million songs on streaming platforms and only time to play 60-80 of them in a night, our job is making sure the right ones make the cut. We often encourage couples to build a 15-20 song moodboard playlist — not required, but it helps us dial in the vibe fast.
Working With Your DJ
We typically reach out about four weeks before your event to go over these details together — earlier if you'd like. You set the parameters for requests and do-not-play lists; we're happy to accommodate whatever you envision.