Wedding playlist guide
How to collect song requests from wedding guests
The simplest way to collect song requests from wedding guests is to add one question to your RSVP and link to a one-page form where guests submit a song from their phone. Skip the group chat, the spreadsheet, and the Google Form — they all leak requests and stress out your DJ.
Last updated May 17, 2026
The 4-step setup that actually works
- Add one question to your RSVP. "What song will get you on the dance floor?" with a link to your request page.
- Cap requests per guest. One to three songs is plenty — more than that and you'll bury your DJ.
- Print a QR code for the venue. Display it near the bar and the dance floor for last-minute requests.
- Send your DJ a clean list. A live link or CSV they can open the morning of the wedding.
Why couples switch away from spreadsheets and Google Forms
Google Forms collects the answers, but you'll spend the week before the wedding cleaning duplicates, fixing typos, and chasing your DJ to confirm the format they want. WhatsApp threads are worse — half the requests scroll out of view, and your DJ won't read them on the day.
A purpose-built tool removes those four jobs: it dedupes, it validates the song title against a real music catalog, it lets guests preview the track before submitting (fewer wrong songs), and it exports in the format DJs use — name, artist, and who requested it.
What to put on the request page
- Guest name — so you (and your DJ) can call them out when their song plays.
- Song search — typing free-text causes typos and "Wonderwall" by Oasis vs. "Wonder Wall." Use a real catalog search.
- A short note (optional) — "play this when my dad is on the floor" goes a long way.
Skip: email, phone number, table number. Anything that isn't strictly necessary will lower your response rate.
The DJ hand-off
Five days before the wedding, lock the form and send your DJ a single link (or a CSV). Highlight 3–5 "must-plays" — songs you personally want to hear. Mark anything on your do-not-play list as blocked. Most DJs will weave 60–70% of guest requests into their set; the rest is their professional judgment, which is what you're paying them for.
On the day
Keep the QR code visible at the bar and near the dance floor. The best moments of the night usually come from a song someone submitted at 11:47pm with the note "this is my mom's favorite, please."
Frequently asked
How do you ask wedding guests for song requests?
Add one short question to your RSVP or wedding website — 'What song will get you on the dance floor?' — and link to a single page where guests can submit a song in under a minute. Don't ask in a group chat: it gets messy fast and you'll lose half the answers.
When should we start collecting requests?
Start as soon as RSVPs go out — usually 6–8 weeks before the wedding — and keep the form open until 3–5 days before, when you send the final list to your DJ. A QR code at the venue lets you take last-minute requests on the night.
How many songs should each guest be allowed to request?
One to three songs per guest is the sweet spot. One keeps the list tight and personal; three lets enthusiastic guests contribute without flooding your DJ. AisleClub lets you set a per-guest cap so you don't have to police it manually.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests open a link or scan a QR code and submit from their phone's browser — no account, no download, no friction. The lower the friction, the more requests you get.
What if guests request something we hate?
Use a do-not-play list. Add the songs (or artists) you never want to hear, and any matching guest submission is filtered out before it reaches your DJ. You stay in control without being the bad cop.
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