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pinkcottoncandy7pinkcottoncandy7
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Did you guys give your DJ a "don't play this" list? Also did you give him a suggested song list or told him the style the vibe etc? This DJ situation is stumping me. Thanks.
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  • flasweetheartflasweetheart
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    edited December 2011
    Yes all of the above. You can give him songs that you don't want played. Cause the last thing you want is not to hear the chicken dance and one of your guest go and request it.  We also gave him music styles that we wanted played and certain songs that were a must have.
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  • MrsAllenToBe1123MrsAllenToBe1123
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    edited December 2011

    Yes to every thing you said. I gave him a "must be played list" as well

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  • pinkcottoncandy7pinkcottoncandy7
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    edited December 2011
    must be played...good one didnt think of that
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  • FabbiegirlFabbiegirl member
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    edited December 2011
    If I had to hire a DJ, what he could not play was any R. Kelly?
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  • happe2getherhappe2gether member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_dj-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:60d14ce8-4916-4c40-8214-04ffb77a4f2bPost:1a2da968-2928-4dfb-9583-0c87e6a53d32">Re: DJ help</a>:
    [QUOTE]If I had to hire a DJ, what he could not play was any R. Kelly?
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    Sounds like me.  I'm ok with Happy People,  But not the raunchy stuff.  R. has to be played in small doses.  
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  • codomcodom
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    edited December 2011
     we gaave our dj the basics (processional,recessional, reception entrance, 1st dance, daddy daughter dance, mother son dance) but other than that, that was about it!! our dj was passionate about not having a "playlist" b/c he said it tends to get stuffy, he was like you want everybody to be happy within reason so let them suggest some songs to get everybody moving......we did however want our dj to "audition" and hear him spin and i can say the reception is gonna be more like a night club than anything.....which is what i wanted anyhow...i want everyone up and dancing and having a good time!
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  • 2010Bride2be2010Bride2be
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    edited December 2011
    We're giving our DJ all of the above. He actuall has a format that we need to complete which asks these questions as well as song  choices for other things (bouquet toss, cake cutting, etc)
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  • lil01lil01
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    edited December 2011
    We gave our DJ a must-play list and a list of songs we like to party to (old & new school), which was pretty long....etc. He also threw in some that we didn't think of during our last meeting. The only thing we requested to not hear was house music cause it gives me headaches...lol.
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  • pinkcottoncandy7pinkcottoncandy7
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah I did all of the above ladies thanks for your help
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