Wedding Wednesday: Playlists

As we get closer to the date, we find a lot of the big things are done and decided and it's all the little things that require our attention. Little things like decorations, flowers and playlists. 

When planning a wedding on a budget, one must make decisions. One of the decisions Jack and I made was to spend extra on our photographer [who was still an amazing deal! *shameless plug*] and forego a DJ. I've tried, a number of times, to write out our feelings regarding wedding DJs but nothing comes out right nice, so I will leave it at this: we have decided to build playlists. One playlist for the cocktail hour and dinner portion of the evening, and one for the reception/dance. DEFINITELY let me know some of your favourite dance floor tunes because, let me tell you, it's not been the easy.

Cocktail Hour & Dinner ----------------------------

Sorry Bublé, Tennis has got you trumped. Along with some cults, bjork and beck we're going for a laid back, breezy vibe with some edge.

 

 

 

Reception & Dance -----------------------------

Great mix of all kinds of dance tunes to keep our toes tapping. Our actual list will have both MUCH cooler, and much MUCH lamer music.

Building these playlists has obviously lead me down the road of "what ifs" mainly - what IF we could afford not only a great DJ but our dream DJ, who would we get?

DREAM DJs:

1. James Murphy. obviously. I really don't know what else to write because "obviously" sums it all up. James Murphy has an amazing handle on music that cuts right through me, sending me into a tizzy and blinding me with the need to dance [in the privacy of my own home - clearly]. Every time I listen to Daft Punk is Playing at My House, I sub in James Murphy and imagine my wedding. Seriously; dream. come. true.

2. Ali Shaheed Muhammad of Tribe Called Quest. This guy is amazing. We were lucky enough to score tickets to his set at Halifax Jazz Fest two summers ago. He was spinning, opening up for De La Soul and he stole the show. It was amazing. Not only have I never danced so hard in my life BUT he was so friendly and it was infectious. Best. Show. Ever.