u/MoonStorm89

We have decided to go with Spotify playlists for our wedding, which I will be creating myself but I need a little advice on how to structure the reception playlist.

I was thinking that the beginning of the playlist would start with more fun/dance/party music and then as the evening goes on, slowly transition into some more slower/chilled music instead.

My thought process is that earlier in the evening is when people are going to be in more of a party mode, and we will have kids at the wedding so I figure they'll have a good time (we're going to get them a bunch of glow sticks etc to play with too). And then later on when everyone is starting to wind down, the slower music will be good while people sit and chat etc.

Is this a good way to approach the playlist? How long should each of the two parts go for? (The reception will be about 2-2.5 hours)

Is there any other advice anyone might be able to offer?

Thank you!

EDIT: For context, I have a playlist for dinner already. This will be for after all the 'formalities' are done. It is also a BYO Christian wedding where 30% invited are kids, if any of this helps.

We have decided to go with Spotify playlists for our wedding, which I will be creating myself but I need a little advice on how to structure the reception playlist.

I was thinking that the beginning of the playlist would start with more fun/dance/party music and then as the evening goes on, slowly transition into some more slower/chilled music instead.

My thought process is that earlier in the evening is when people are going to be in more of a party mode, and we will have kids at the wedding so I figure they'll have a good time (we're going to get them a bunch of glow sticks etc to play with too). And then later on when everyone is starting to wind down, the slower music will be good while people sit and chat etc.

Is this a good way to approach the playlist? How long should each of the two parts go for? (The reception will be about 2-2.5 hours)

Is there any other advice anyone might be able to offer?

Thank you!

EDIT: For context, I have a playlist for dinner already. This will be for after all the 'formalities' are done. It is also a BYO Christian wedding where 30% invited are kids, if any of this helps.

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