Ideas For Selecting Your Wedding Music

What’s one of the best parts of a great wedding? Dancing of course! In order to get everyone up on the floor to dance, you have to make sure you have a great wedding playlist planned out. Whether you choose to have a DJ, or you plan on hiring a wedding band, even if you are just plugging in your good ol’ iPod or iPhone- it is important to have a great wedding music list planned out ahead of time. Not to mention, it can also be one of the most fun details to plan! Here at Saiaf Films, we have enjoyed countless weddings. Luckily, we get the pleasure of capturing the fun on film. Therefore, we have an idea of what it takes to set the mood with great wedding music. Here are our tips for selecting the best wedding music to top of your special day!

Make Sure It Fits Your Style
Wedding music is a great way to reflect your personality and that of your future spouse. It also helps to set the tone for your wedding. Whether you decide to go classy romantic, hip-hop funk, old-school or all of the above- make sure you choose wedding music that you genuinely enjoy and want to listen to. Don’t forget, it’s one of the most important days of your life. Don’t be afraid to mix in a few of your favorites. Be sure to select a few songs that represent the both of you as a couple. After all, this is a celebration of your relationship.

Recognize Your Audience
While you still want to recognize your own personal style, you still want to pay attention to the audience you will have at your wedding. Most weddings include guests from various age groups or different cultures. Whereas some of your songs may seem harmless, just be sure to take notice to songs that may be inappropriate. Although they may seem harmless blasting on your iPod, they could make for an awkward situations when played for a bigger audience. Do a run through of your playlist before your wedding to ensure each song is appropriate for your crowd.

Inform the Hired Help
If you choose to hire a professional to take care of your wedding music, make sure you communicate your preferences. Set them up with a list of “likes and dislikes” beforehand. Everybody’s taste in music varies. What may be popular at someone else’s wedding, you may not want to hear at yours. Don’t want to hear the “Electric Slide” or “Thriller?” Tell your DJ before!

Even though it is near impossible to please everyone on every aspect of your wedding, music is one area where you can switch up the variety. Ask your guest list to pitch in a few recommendations. Either way, your wedding music selection should reflect you and your special day. When it comes down to it, enjoy the vibe, get up, and dance the night away!