Finalizing Your Playlist: What We Need From You & When !
Finalizing Your Playlist: What We Need From You & When
Let’s Lock In the Soundtrack of Your Life
Your wedding playlist? It’s more than a list of songs—it’s your vibe, your style, your story. Whether you’re walking down the aisle or turning up the dance floor, we want to get every note right. After all, you've been thinking about this day forever! Here’s what we need from you to make sure we nail your vibe—and when—to make the magic happen.
What We Need From You
To create the perfect soundtrack, we’ll need:
Your Must-Plays
Songs you absolutely want to hear—no questions asked. This includes your:
- Ceremony songs (Processional, Bride’s Entrance, Recessional)
- First dance
- Parent dances
- Reception entrances
- Dance floor bangers
Your “Do Not Play” List
Got a song that gives you the ick? Let us know! Your “No Way” list is just as important as your “Heck Yes” list.
Any Custom Edits or Mashups
Want a fade-out for your first dance? A surprise remix halfway through the parent dance?
We’ve got you. Just tell us early enough to make it happen. Let us know which songs, and the time stamps for where you want the edits, we'll take care of the magic, and send back a preview before your big day, so you can make sure it's perfect!
When We Need It
We ask for your final playlist no later than 2 weeks before your wedding. This gives our team time to review, download, test edits, and get everything prepped to perfection. If you're working with a planner, they’ll often remind you of this deadline—but feel free to send it earlier!
Best Ways to Send Your Playlist:
We’ve made this easy. Use whatever method is most comfortable for you. You can choose as much or as little of the music as you would like. At a minimum, it's best to share with your assigned DJ at least 15-20 songs from different genres you like to give us an idea of your vibe and what you like.
1. Use Your Sound Sensations Planning Portal
Choose songs in the music section of the portal. It’s organized, secure, and helps us keep everything in one spot.
2. Share a Playlist Link
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube—send us a direct link. Be sure to include any notes for specific versions or custom edits.
3. Old-School Style
Prefer a good ol’ Word doc or PDF? No problem—just email it to us!
A Quick Note on Streaming
We never stream music live at your event. Every track is downloaded in advance to ensure there’s zero risk of buffering, Wi-Fi issues, or interruptions.
Final Checklist for You:
- Submit your “Must-Play” and “Do Not Play” songs
- Confirm any special edits or mashups with timestamps & song versions
- Share the playlist link or choose songs in the
portal
- Double-check your key moments (first dance, entrances, etc.)
- Get it to us at least 2 weeks before the big day
Let’s Make It Legendary
Music is the heartbeat of your celebration—and we’re here to make sure it pumps with your personality. Have questions? Want help picking songs?
Book a
quick music consult with us here
Send your playlist directly through
the planning portal
Follow us on
Instagram for playlist ideas and real wedding inspo!
FAQ
Q: Can I change my playlist after I submit it?
A: Minor tweaks? Sure. But please try to finalize it no later than two weeks out.
Q: Do you need the exact version of every song?
A: If there's a remix, acoustic, or live version you love—definitely let us know.
Q: I have no idea what songs to choose. Can you help?
A: Absolutely. We’ve got planning tools, sample playlists, and killer ideas to share.
We Help Couples Create a Memorable, Fun & Engaging Experience!
Every Sound Sensations Entertainment DJs/MCs has at least 15 years of experience at more than 1500 events all over Northeast & Southeast Wisconsin. DJs Bob V, Nick C, Devon L, or Ed E would love to be a part of your day. Our DJ/MCs help couples create a memorable, fun & engaging celebration that keeps guests involved and engaged from the cocktail or social hour until the end.
Entertainment experiences are more than just a DJ showing up and pressing play. It’s also more than just knowing how to choose songs and mix them together. Being a Wisconsin DJ is about creating experiences and atmospheres for you and your guests. We don’t want to just provide the perfect music, we want to help you create a fun, engaging & memorable celebration that EVERYONE will REMEMBER. We want to create the perfect day with you.
What Do You Do Now?
Contact our amazing DJ team today to find out pricing and availability for your upcoming event. We offer wedding DJs, Event DJs, Photo Booth Rentals, Uplighting & Monograms, Slide Show Creation, Event Planning & Wedding Planning.
Let's schedule a quick Zoom chat & guide you through the planning process, share a few ideas about what's possible on your day including:
- Understanding Your Vision for your day & Your story
- Fun, Engaging Ideas for the cocktail/dinner hours
- A couple of fun introduction ideas
- How to keep the timing & flow of your celebration moving
- FUN ways to release guests to the buffet (if applicable)
- FUN Kissing Activities & FUN ways to Involve Kids (if applicable)
- We'll show you how to make sure the dance floor is packed from the beginning
- How to have a Memorable & FUN Celebration & MORE!
- We'll share all of this & more BEFORE signing a Contract/Agreement
Our service areas include NE Wisconsin including Appleton, WI, Oshkosh WI, Fond Du Lac WI, Green Bay WI, and everywhere in between.
We also travel to SE Wisconsin including Milwaukee, WI, Menominee Falls, WI, West Bend, WI, Richfield, WI, Pewaukee WI, Sussex WI, Hartland, WI and everywhere in between frequently.