Wedding Song Request List Template for DJs: Must-Play, Do-Not-Play, and Guest Picks
Use this wedding song request list template to collect better requests from couples and guests without derailing the dance floor.
Most wedding request problems happen before the first song plays.
If the couple and DJ do not align on must-plays, no-plays, and guest requests, the night becomes reactive fast.
Use this template to lock in clear rules before event day.
Why a structured wedding request list matters
A structured list helps you:
- protect key couple moments
- avoid conflict with family requests
- reduce booth interruptions
- keep dance floor momentum
If you are already accepting live requests, this pairs perfectly with a wedding DJ request system.
Wedding song request template (send to your couple)
Copy this section into your intake form, email, or planning doc.
1) Must-play moments
Please fill these out:
- Processional:
- Recessional:
- Grand entrance:
- First dance:
- Parent dances:
- Cake cutting:
- Last song:
2) Must-play dance floor songs (top 15)
Please list 10-15 songs that absolutely matter to you:
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
- Song - Artist
3) Do-not-play list
List any songs, artists, or genres to avoid:
- Song(s):
- Artist(s):
- Genre(s):
- Special notes:
4) Guest request rules
Choose one:
- Open requests all night
- Requests after dinner only
- Requests by QR only
- No guest requests
If open requests are enabled, clarify:
- "Requests are considered, not guaranteed."
- "Couple priorities come first."
5) Family and cultural priorities
Add any must-include traditions or family songs:
- Cultural set(s):
- Family favorites:
- Special dedications:
6) Content guidelines
Select content preference:
- Clean edits only
- Mixed clean/explicit by time of night
- No restrictions
7) Backup direction
If the floor drops, which direction should the DJ move first?
- Throwbacks
- Pop singalongs
- 90s/2000s hip-hop
- Latin/Afrobeats
- Open format
That backup direction is one of the most useful parts of the whole template.
How to collect guest requests without chaos
Best practice:
- Collect couple priorities first (must-play and do-not-play)
- Collect guest requests through one channel only
- Route all live requests through QR instead of booth walk-ups
Use QR code song requests for DJs so every request lands in one queue.
Day-of workflow for the DJ
Before doors:
- Review top 15 must-plays
- Tag do-not-play songs mentally or in your prep notes
- Confirm request policy with planner/couple
- Post request QR in 2-3 visible areas
During event:
- Prioritize couple timeline moments first
- Use guest requests to shape open dance segments
- Skip requests that break couple rules
After event:
- Save requested-song data for future package discussions
- Use tip/request insights to improve your upsell strategy
You can combine this with request tipping strategy once the core flow is stable.
Bottom line
A wedding request list should not be a random spreadsheet. It should be a control system.
When the structure is clear, couples feel safe, guests feel heard, and DJs keep the room moving.
PlayThatNext supports this exact process: one QR request channel, real-time queue control, and optional tips without losing control of the set.
Written by
PlayThatNext Team