Request with Finesse: The Art of Suggesting Songs Without Killing the Wedding Vibe w/ DJ ESG

What's up guys? Dj ESG season number seven honest wedding advice. And today I'm talking about song requests From everybody else not named bride and groom, or bride and bride or groom and groom. I'm very LGBTQ friendly. So this is how you walk up to a DJ or a band and request a song. This is the requesting of the song.

Etiquette Number one know the protocol. Understand the setup at the weddings. Some weddings may have a designated DJ or a band who manages song requests, while others may have a more informal setup where you can approach the DJ or the band directly. You'll figure that out within the first five minutes, trust me. Timing Choose the right time to request a song.

Avoid interrupting key moments like speeches or important dances. Typically, there may be a designated time during the reception when the DJ or band invites song requests. Don't walk up to me while I'm in the middle of talking and ask for something. Or don't walk up to me while I'm in the middle of mixing two songs together and look over my DJ booth and say can you play this? You will know by looking at me if I am in the middle of doing something or not, on the microphone or on my mixer. Don't walk up to me during that. Wait until I am literally not doing anything. That happens there's times. It's like a chef If you see him flipping over the steak, don't bother him. If you see him sitting there with the steak covered and it's steaming around it and he's just looking around the sky, you can bother him Two different times.

Trust me, approach the DJ or the band. If there's a DJ or band, approach them during an appropriate moment. I just want to take in a breaker in between songs. I just said that. Be polite and respectful. That is always a given. Most people are dicks. Nicer you are, the more ample I am to do what you ask.

Be specific, clearly. Communicate the song you'd like to request. Provide the title and the artist are possible to avoid any confusion. If there are multiple versions of the song, specify which version you prefer. Don't walk up and be like what do you have? What's in there? What can I request? Have the song ready to go so when you walk up, we're not sitting there staring at each other like we both have six heads, and make sure the song's clean and works. You know, don't walk up and say, hey, can you play this song and it's filthy, dirty, no, consider the audience.

Keep in mind the preferences of the couple getting married and the diverse taste of the guests. Choose songs that are appropriate for the occasion and the majority of the guests will enjoy that sort of goes with. Be specific, don't request shit. Respect the DJ or band's judgment. Understand that the DJ or band may not be able to accommodate every request. They have to consider factors like the flow of the event, the mood of the crowd and any restrictions or guidelines set by the couple. Remember that we are there to please the couple. We are not there to please you. So if you want a song that sucks and you're gonna argue with us about it, dude, just walk away. Have realistic expectations.

While it's great to request songs, it's also important to realize that the DJ or band has their own playlist and may not be able to play every requested song. Be understanding if your request doesn't get played, trust me, it's not that we don't want to. It might not work with the couple and the couple might not be interested in any other songs that you're requesting. There might be a do not playlist. It might be a playlist, but I know, as a DJ, the vibe of the couple and if it works, I'll play it, and if it doesn't, I ain't playing it.

Alternative methods Some weddings may have alternative methods for song requests, such as suggestion box or an online form prior to the event. If these options are available, take advantage of them. Yeah, get your request in early. If it doesn't get played, oh well, have more vodka. Group requests Consider making group requests with family or friends and members to increase the likelihood of your request being played. This can also add to the fun and the camaraderie of the event.

So if, like, seven or eight of you walk up to the DJ together and all ask for the same song, he or she are more ample to play that when a group of people want it. Then one person says I'm asking for a friend. You're never asking for a friend, you're asking for yourself or some goofy person. Your boyfriend or girlfriend is like go up and ask the DJ because you're the more personable one. And then you run right back to the same person that asked five minutes ago for the same song. At least, if you're gonna do that, hide. So when you run right back to the person that asked five minutes ago for that song and I'm just like come on, guys, I told you I would do it, if I can, and enjoy the moment.

Remember, ultimately it's a wedding, it's a celebration. It's about love and commitment. It's not about getting your song request or not. So if you don't get your song played, dude, don't let it ruin your night. Don't let your panties get into a bunch. Enjoy the fucking wedding. Have fun. Pretend you're having a good time. There's so many songs out there. Figure out a way to dance to one of them. Trust me, if the DJ really sucks that bad and he's playing terrible music, the couple will tell him or her and that DJ will have to fix that immediately. If the couple's having a good time, it ain't the couple, it ain't the DJ, it ain't the band, it's you. Trust me, it's great advice. Take it or leave it. I'm DJ ESG, peace, love and God love, and I'm not the way.