How this works
Choose the categories you need, decide whether exclusions are strict or flexible, and choose whether ceremony instructions should be separate. The output creates priority labels and event sections that can be copied into a DJ brief.
Methodology and tool assumptions
| Constant | Value | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Available categories | 4 | Songs, Artists, Genres, Special reasons. |
| Strict priority | P1 | Use when listed items should be treated as hard exclusions. |
| Flexible priority | P2 | Use when the DJ should clarify borderline cases. |
| Event sections | Ceremony + Reception | Ceremony is included only when selected; reception remains the main section. |
Worked examples
Short list
Select Songs and Artists, Strict mode, and Reception only to create a compact DJ handoff.
Comprehensive list
Select all four categories, Strict mode, and include Ceremony to cover multiple event stages.
Common mistakes
- Using vague wording such as “nothing cheesy” without examples.
- Hiding exclusions inside a long general music preference list.
- Failing to separate ceremony-specific exclusions from reception exclusions.
- Assuming flexible mode means the DJ should ignore clear exclusions.
Limits of the estimate
The page organizes instructions; it does not know every song title or infer your personal reasons. Fill the generated lines with the actual items you want excluded and review the final list with the DJ.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a wedding do-not-play list?
Group exclusions by song, artist, genre, and any important reason, then give the DJ a clearly labeled priority list.
How long should a wedding do-not-play list be?
It should be long enough to communicate meaningful exclusions but short enough for the DJ to scan quickly.
Should a do-not-play list include genres?
Only when a whole style truly needs to be excluded; specific songs are usually clearer.
Should ceremony songs be on the same list?
They can be, but a separate ceremony section makes the timing context clearer.
What does a strict wedding do-not-play list mean?
It means the DJ should treat listed exclusions as hard instructions unless the couple changes them.