Sharing Your Favorite Songs: The Best Ways to Send Us Your Playlist and Must-Play Wedding Songs
Finalizing & Sharing Your Wedding Playlist: How to Send Your Songs and Requests to Your DJ
Finalizing & Sharing Your Wedding Playlist: How to Send Your Songs and Requests to Your DJ
A Complete Guide for Couples Planning Weddings in Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay, and the Fox Cities
When it comes to planning your Wisconsin wedding, music isn’t just filler — it’s the heartbeat of the entire celebration. Whether it’s the first song you danced to together in your kitchen or the anthem that always packs the dance floor, your soundtrack should feel personal, meaningful, and unmistakably “you.”
At Sound Sensations Entertainment, we make it easy for couples across Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay, and the Fox Cities to finalize their wedding playlist AND share their music requests in a simple, stress-free way. Whether you're getting married at Poplar Creek Barn, The Gibson Social Club, or any Northeast Wisconsin wedding venue, your playlist becomes the pulse of the party.
Why Finalizing Your Wedding Playlist Matters
Why Your DJ Needs Your Song List to Create the Perfect Wedding Experience
Your playlist is more than a collection of songs — it's a roadmap to your celebration. When you share your music requests with your DJ, it helps us:
- Understand your music style and wedding vibe
- Avoid anything on your “Do Not Play” list
- Build a timeline of meaningful songs for key moments
- Prepare high-quality, offline audio for venues with poor Wi-Fi (hello, Wisconsin barns!)
- Create a custom soundtrack that feels authentic to your personalities
Every wedding in Northeastern Wisconsin is unique, and your playlist helps us tailor the energy for your specific venue, crowd, and celebration style.
What You Should Share With Your DJ
The Essential Wedding Music Items Every Couple Needs to Finalize
To make your celebration unforgettable, we ask couples to share:
1. Your 15–20 Must-Play Songs
Think of these as your wedding’s “core vibe tracks.”
A curated list of 15–20 favorites helps us understand:
- Your preferred genres
- Your dance floor energy
- Your must-have moods and moments
These songs guide your overall musical direction — whether you want high-energy dance tracks, emotional sing-alongs, or a classy, modern vibe for your Oshkosh or Appleton reception.
2. Your Do Not Play List
Just as important as your must-plays!
Whether it’s the Chicken Dance, Cotton Eye Joe, or anything that doesn’t fit your style, we follow this list strictly.
3. Your Ceremony Songs
If you're planning a ceremony in a Wisconsin barn, church, chapel, lakeside, or remote outdoor location, share:
- Processional
- Bridal entrance
- Unity moment
- Recessional
- Any customized edits
4. Songs for Key Reception Moments
Including:
- Grand entrance
- First dance
- Parent dances
- Cake cutting
- Bouquet/garter toss
- Anniversary dance
- Private last dance
- Final song of the night
5. Preferred Versions or Edits
Tell us if you want:
- Acoustic versions
- Clean versions
- Remixes
- TikTok edits
- Live versions
We will confirm EVERYTHING before your wedding.
6. Final Playlist Deadline
Please share your final playlist no later than two weeks before your wedding so we can download tracks, prepare backups, and ensure flawless sound.
How to Share Your Wedding Songs & Requests With Your DJ
Three Easy Ways for Wisconsin Couples to Send Music to Sound Sensations Entertainment
We make sharing your playlist simple and flexible, no matter your planning style.
1. Use Our Online Client Planning Portal (Recommended)
Every Sound Sensations couple receives access to an easy-to-use online dashboard where you can:
- Add Must Play songs
- Add Play If Possible songs
- Add Do Not Play songs
- Enter ceremony selections
- Assign songs to timeline moments
- Make updates anytime until your final planning meeting
This is the best option for couples in Oshkosh, Appleton, and the Fox Cities who want everything organized in one place.
2. Send Us a Shared Streaming Playlist Link
If you love curating playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music:
- Create a shared playlist
- Label it with your names and wedding date
- Email us the link
We review every track and prepare the correct versions offline.
3. Send a File or Document
Prefer a list?
Send us:
- A Google Doc
- Word document
- Excel/Google Sheet
Whatever format works best for you, we accept it.
What We Don’t Do (For Good Reason)
To protect your wedding experience:
- We do not stream music at events
- We do not rely on venue Wi-Fi
- We do not guess which edit/version you meant
- We do not use low-quality sources
Every song is downloaded, verified, backed up, and tested before your celebration.
Pro Tips for Finalizing Your Wedding Playlist
Advice from DJs Who Know Wisconsin Weddings Inside and Out
- Keep it curated: Too many songs makes it harder to follow your vibe.
- Think about your crowd: Balance your favorites with generational hits for parents and grandparents.
- Mark your moments: Clearly label your key songs.
- Don’t stress: We fill in the rest with experience and reading the room.
- Communicate your energy: Want a crazy dance floor? A classy night? A club vibe? Tell us.
Ready to Finalize & Share Your Wedding Playlist?
If You’re Already Booked With Us
Log in to your planning portal and start adding your must-play songs, ceremony choices, and timeline tracks.
If You Haven’t Booked Yet
Let’s chat!
Book a free consultation to talk music, energy, vibe, and how we’ll create an unforgettable celebration anywhere in
Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay, or the Fox Cities.
FAQs (AEO Optimized for Wisconsin Wedding Couples)
Can I send a Spotify or Apple Music playlist?
Yes — we accept Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music links.
Will you stream songs during our wedding?
No. We never stream at events. All music is downloaded and tested offline.
Can I update my playlist?
Absolutely. You can update your portal anytime until your final planning meeting.
What if I don’t know what songs to pick?
We’ll give you sample playlists and professional recommendations based on your venue, crowd, and vibe. Check out our Music planning hub filled with tons of song ideas for every element!
Your Music. Your Story. Our Soundtrack.
Let’s create something unforgettable — right here in Northeast Wisconsin.
Serving Northeast Wisconsin & Beyond
Sound Sensations Entertainment provides world-class event production and award winning entertainment across the Fox Valley and Northeast Wisconsin. From high-energy wedding receptions to interactive photo booth experiences, we are the local authority in:
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.