You do not need to plan every song in order. Start by telling us what you love, what you would rather skip and which songs have a particular meaning for you. We’ll use those preferences while reading the crowd and choosing the order.
Share must-plays, favorites, and do-not-plays
Look through our current song list together. Put the songs you care about most in a must-play section. Make a second list of other favorites, then a do-not-play list. If an entire artist or style is off limits, say so clearly. Our must-play and do-not-play guide explains the ways you can share those preferences.
A few notes help more than a long list without context. Tell us which song you and your college friends always sing, whether your family loves Motown or if country music matters to you. You can also tell us that you have no strong preferences.
Separate the scheduled moments
Your entrance, first dance, parent dances and last song belong on the timeline as well as the request list. Include the artist, exact version, live or recorded choice and any shortened ending. If there is choreography, flag it before we settle on the arrangement.
Send special requests at least a month ahead so there is time to discuss them. Do not assume a song is arranged for your band lineup just because it appears on a streaming playlist.
Leave room to choose the order
We use your preferences while reading the room. If guests are enjoying a run of soul songs, it can make sense to stay there a little longer. If a different style fits later in the night, we can move toward it.
Keep your preferences together on the planning page and share any updates with your planner and the band. Clean versions are the default, and do-not-play choices apply to live sets, recorded breaks and DJ music. To get started, email a few favorite artists or songs and we’ll help narrow it down.