reception music....

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 08:54

Im currently picking the songs to be played for our wedding reception and im having trouble.......i want to play loads of songs that Corker and i love but no-one else will know quite a few of them (or i dont think they will).....
how do you pick which songs to play?
should i ask a few others what their fave song is?
what about for the older people?eg grandparents......i dont want anyone wishing they could go home cos the music is not to their liking

'erindoors · 13-09-2008, 09:04

I talk to alot of brides to be on a forum, and afew of them have got in touch with there guests and asked them to list 2 or 3 songs of their choice to be played at the reception! Is this something you could do??

Gail xxxx

AccyLass · 13-09-2008, 09:07

Just get a 60's/70's/80's/90's and 2000 collection going on

There are loadsa albums designed just for that kinda music

Then the party stuff for the kids

Send them a txt asking em to bring some music, preferably on cd lol

Lilly · 13-09-2008, 09:46

We didn't choose any of the music played at our reception apart from the song for the first dance. The DJ just played a good mix of everything.

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 10:05

What did you have for your first song Lilly?

Lilly · 13-09-2008, 10:09

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Originally Posted by misskitty

What did you have for your first song Lilly?

Endless Love by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 10:18

Awww, we can't decide on a first dance song

he wanted paul weller-you do somthing to me

and i wanted Avril lavigne-innocence.

Studio25 · 13-09-2008, 12:02

We're in the middle of doing promotional photography for a DJ we've seen at three weddings now. There are a lot of good DJs out there, these two just seemed better at keeping everyone dancing...

...except at one wedding where they struggled. Turns out, the B&G had given them a playlist of their own favourites. After 20 minutes of tumbleweed rolling across the dancefloor, they abandoned they playlist, and went with their own choices. It rocked after that.

The moral? Trust your suppliers. They do it week in, week out. If you have a DJ, let him pick the music, because if he's not getting the required results, he'll tweak his choices on-the-fly. At that particular wedding, it was "cheese" that was needed (his description, not mine). As soon as "YMCA" was put on, the guests piled onto the dancefloor.

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 12:03

Hmmm maybe i will leave it to him n just give him a couple of 'our' songs....

maxwell silver · 13-09-2008, 12:07

'Pretty Vacant','I Want to break free',D.I.V.O.R.C.E.',Under My Thumb,Highway To Hell...Only joking,just get a good DJ,he'll know what to play through experience & will proborbly play those songs anyway

Best of luck,where's the do?

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 12:30

Pop club......i cant wait.....gona be soooo good

maxwell silver · 13-09-2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by misskitty

Pop club......i cant wait.....gona be soooo good

When?Sorry my maths is'nt so good at the mo,but it's ages since i've been to a wedding do(if you're inviting).I'll even blag my way onto the DJ's stage and spin you a disc,free of charge(in fact if i have a window in my diary & you could find the equipment i would gladly serenade yourselves & your guests all night free of charge.

mrskitty · 13-09-2008, 14:40

Were in two minds whether its an open invite to our reception........will get back to people about it.Its not gona be that great anyway cos were on such a tight budget...

BERNADETTE · 13-09-2008, 14:46

misskitty plenty of money does not ensure a great day, you will have a wonderful time believe you me

emzy · 13-09-2008, 15:02

Whatever you decide to do, please can you let me have your playlist in advance

If you need a few suggestions ref 1st dance give me a shout lol