Must Play vs Do NOT Play Lists

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of must-play and do-not-play lists for weddings and how to manage them effectively.

Send us a message Two lists can make or break a wedding: the must-plays that define the couple’s voice, and the do-not-plays that guard against landmines. We pull back the curtain on how we handle both without tanking momentum, from planting a clear 25–50 song inspiration list to avoiding negative framing that leads couples down a rabbit hole of “don’ts.” We get candid about when to push back on rigid must-play demands, how to protect the dance floor for every guest, and why RSVP song polls a...

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Bunn, Brian B

Topics covered

• wedding music
• must-play lists
• do-not-play lists
• dance floor management
• couple's voice

Keywords

• wedding music
• must-play
• do-not-play
• dance floor
• RSVP song polls

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