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Jennifer
VIP September 2012

Anyone know of a good playlist template for the ceremony and reception?

Jennifer, on May 13, 2012 at 6:41 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 10

Due to budget limitations we are going with a coworker who volunteered to do the MC and handle the music for the wedding. First, I already know a lot of you are going to voice your concerns of this, but we have faith in him and think it will be fine. He has professional grade equipment, is very mature and responsible and he does this kind of thing pretty often. He has actually done this for a few other weddings and, from what I understand, they have turned out very well.

So, the only thing he really lacks is that he doesn't have one of those templates or forms that most DJ's and MC's give you to fill out to go by. The people he has done this for in the past have come up with their own template, but I'm not very good at those kinds of thimgs. Does anyone know where I could download something that will give me and the MC, not only a place to put our specific songs, but that has a general timeline to follow? Thanks!

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Latest activity by Jen H., on May 14, 2012 at 5:41 PM
  • Jen H.
    Master October 2012
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    I can draw something up for you, if you like. Just tell me what you'd like included. =)

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  • Caren Jeanty
    Caren Jeanty ·
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    Http://www.findweddingsongs.com/

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  • Caren Jeanty
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    Http://www.findweddingsongs.com/

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  • Jennifer
    VIP September 2012
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    Thanks ladies, but I'm looking for more of a timeline. The issue is that I don't know what songs I need where, Like for example, how many songs should I have the DJ play before the ceremony begins, I get the processional and recessional, but how many songs do I need for the reception? Do I need one for the attendants and then a seperate for us? I need more of some kind of list where it tells me what I need to put in for each time slot so that I can just plug in the actualy song I want.

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  • Amber Z
    Expert November 2016
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    Hey date twin! I have something like this at home that my DJ gave me, it sounds a lot like what your talking about. I'm at work but when I get home I could scan and email it to you if you want. We haven't filled it out so its still blank.

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  • Jen H.
    Master October 2012
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    Give me your timeline and when things are going to happen and maybe I can help.

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  • Jennifer
    VIP September 2012
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    Amber - I think that is exactly what i need, thanks so much.

    Jen H. The ceremony is supposed to be from 5:30 - 6:00, pictures & cocktails hour until about 6:30-6:45 then the grand entrance. It's a buffet, so I'm thinking they should start setting out the dinner foods at 7:00 and I'd like to go ahead and do the first dance then, but I'm not sure about any specific dances after that. I'm assuming toasts then cake cutting and bouquet toss, then open dance?

    If either of you need my email, just send me a message, thanks for offering to help!

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
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    30 min of music before the ceremony for when the guests arrive.

    Timeline on here on how the night can go. How late do you have the location?

    http://www.nuptialnet.com/timeline.htm

    A break down in Minutes - not actual clock time....

    -0:15 - 0:00 people arrive (bride in bridal room doing touch ups)

    0:00 - 0:30 Ceremony

    0:30 - 1:30 Cocktail hour

    1:30 - 1:35 Guest find seat - WP lines up

    1:35 - 1:45 Introductions - people make their way to the table

    1:45 - 1:55 B&G 1st dance

    1:55 - 2:00 Prayer - Start Dinner

    2:00 - 3:00 Meal (have toast During dinner, no reason for staff to wait until 3 toast are done to start bringing out the food)

    3:00 - 4:00 Open Dance Floor

    4:00 - 4:15 Father/Daughter - Mother/Son dance

    4:15 - 5:00 Open Dance Floor

    5:00 - 5:15 Bouquet/Garter

    5:15 Cut Cake

    5:20 - 5:55 Open Dance

    5:55 - 6:00 Last Dance

    Move the cake to where you want it... some regions do it near the end, some cut it right after dinner. Ask your hall when they need to/like to do it?

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
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    Here is a music worksheet

    http://www.russellandhazel.com/PDF/wedding/MusicWorksheet.pdf

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  • Jen H.
    Master October 2012
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    Sent you a PM =)

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