Can We Give Our DJ a “Do Not Play” List? (Gen Z Wedding Guide)
Can We Give Our DJ a “Do Not Play” List? (Gen Z Wedding Guide)
If you’re planning your wedding in Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay, or anywhere in the Fox Cities, one big question always comes up: Can we give our DJ a “do not play” list?
The short answer? YES, and you absolutely should.
At Sound Sensations Entertainment, we’re here to make sure your wedding soundtrack feels like you, not like a recycled playlist from the last couple. And that means creating space for the songs you love and protecting you from the songs you never want to hear.
What’s a “Do Not Play” List?
Think of it as the musical boundaries for your wedding.
- It could be that one overplayed wedding song you can’t stand.
- Or maybe a breakup anthem that hits too close to home.
- Or just tracks that don’t match your vibe (sorry, “Chicken Dance”).
Your do-not-play list gives your DJ clear direction on what to avoid so you don’t have a single cringe moment on the dance floor.
Why Gen Z Couples Love This Option
Gen Z couples aren’t about cookie-cutter weddings. You want:
- Personalization = playlists that match your TikTok trends, road trip bangers, and Spotify Wrapped vibes.
- Authenticity = music that feels like you two, not your parents’ greatest hits.
- Control
= making sure one bad guest request doesn’t hijack your dance floor energy.
Your wedding = your rules. A do-not-play list locks in those rules.
How We Handle Guest Requests
Here’s the truth: guests will always try to sneak in a request. But with Sound Sensations Entertainment, your do-not-play list is law.
If a guest asks for a song on your “no-go” list, we’ll politely decline and pivot to a track that keeps the dance floor hype without breaking your boundaries.
Translation, no awkward “why is this song playing?” looks between you two.
How to Build Your List
We make it stress-free with our planning tools. Here’s how most couples do it:
- Brainstorm together.
What songs make you both roll your eyes?
- Use Spotify/Apple Music. Create a quick “nope” playlist.
- Think about timing.
Ceremony vs cocktail vs reception (some songs might work early but not on the dance floor).
- Share it with us. Drop it right in our planning app or send it via link.
We've got a huge
Spotify Playlist Hub that features hundreds of playlists from every category, get inspired!
We’ll keep it on file and build your night around it.
Pro Tip
Keep your “do not play” list focused. A mile-long list can handcuff your DJ’s creativity. Instead, focus on the biggest offenders, the songs that would totally kill the vibe for you.
Why This Matters When Choosing a DJ
Not every DJ respects a do-not-play list. (Wild, right?) Some will treat it like a “suggestion” instead of a rule.
That’s why it’s important to find a DJ who values your input and builds the night around your vision.
For a full guide on creating your wedding vibe — from playlists to guest requests to keeping the dance floor packed — check out our blog:
How to Choose the Right Wedding DJ in Wisconsin (Gen Z Edition)
Bottom Line
Yes, you can (and should) give your DJ a do-not-play list. It’s one of the easiest ways to make sure your wedding soundtrack stays 100% you fun, stress-free, and no awkward “why is this playing?” moments.
At Sound Sensations Entertainment, we’ll always respect your list, protect your vibe, and keep the party going strong all night.
Ready to build your playlist (and your do-not-play list)? Book a consultation with us today!
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
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