How Many Songs Do You Need for a Wedding Reception?

Determining how many songs for a wedding reception is actually pretty easy. Unless you’re playing Pink Floyd’s epic 20 minute Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the average song length is 3 minutes. Decide how long you want people to be out on the dance floor and do some simple division. 3-hour reception? That’s 60 songs. 4-hour reception? That’s 80 songs. However, you should probably plan for some downtime for speeches and for the DJ to take a break.

What Songs Do You Need For a Wedding Reception Playlist

Of course, in addition to the general list of songs to be played during the reception and any music for dancing, many couples also include a list of songs to sing at a wedding. This is a great way to engage your guests, not only on the dance floor! Bride and Groom entrance song Bridal Party entrance song Parents of the Bride entrance song Parents of the Groom entrance song Bride and Groom first dance song Mother-Son dance song Father-Daughter dance song Bridal party dance song Cake cutting song Cocktail hour songs Dinner song playlist Dance songs Garter Toss Song Bridal Bouquet Toss Songs Last Dance Song

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