We’ve written about the myriad of songs that we won’t have played at our wedding reception (see here and here).
I’m compiling the list of songs we do want to be played to send to the DJ, so now we’d like your input on what you would like to hear. Please post your suggestions in the comments section.
(The following people’s taste in music is so poor, however, that their input, while appreciated, will not be necessary: Fat Ben, Matt H., Keith, Liam, John H. The Fifth, James H., and Margaret. Magnus, you’re encouraged to make as many suggestions as you want. And, Pam N., we would like to have that song played too, but decorum prevents it.)
The gift was perfect; Margaret loves the CDs. And now I’ve added all of the tracks on them to our do-not-play list (read this post to see what other songs you won’t be hearing).
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I first met Erin when I was working with her mother in Hagerstown, MD, at the local Sheraton (since downgraded to a Four Points Inn). Erin’s parents had just moved to Hagerstown and apparently she was not looking forward to spending any more time in that rural town. Mere minutes after I got a job in Washington, DC, Erin declared, with much passion, she was moving too as she would not stay in a town without an Old Navy for a moment longer.
Shortly after moving to Washington, DC, Erin was introduced to John by a mutual friend at a club where John was a DJ. I knew that John was a good guy when he humored my request—or couldn’t take any more of my whining—and played Meat Loaf several times.
Erin and John were excited when Zach proposed to me, but saddened to learn they would no longer be part of the seasonal tradition and task of picking out and setting up the perfect Christmas tree—an event that usually takes a few hours.
Erin and John have been married now for several years and live in Reston, VA. Reston is a far away place that is in Northern Virginia, past the beltway.
If you have the good fortune to strike up a conversation with Erin and John ask then about 80Â’s music, Thurmont’Â’s claim to fame, and local radio talk show stars.
Having been scouting DJs for our wedding reception, we’ve been thinking about what songs we want to hear. Having just gotten married hisself, Jamie reminded me that there’ll be some songs we won’t want to hear.
Here’s what we have so far for the do-not-play list we’re going to give to the wedding DJ:
