Wedding DJ/Music Timeline

Ceremony Music (min)

Cocktail Hour (min)

Dinner Music (min)

Special Dances Count

Open Dancing (min)

Toasts/Speeches (min)

Formula

Total Time = Ceremony + Cocktail + Dinner + Special Dances + Dancing + Toasts

How long should a wedding DJ play?

A typical wedding DJ plays for 4-6 hours, covering cocktail hour through the last dance. Ceremony music may be separate.

How many songs should be on a wedding playlist?

Plan for approximately 15-20 songs per hour. A 5-hour reception needs about 75-100 songs, plus specialty songs.

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