Guest Music Requests at Weddings - Interactive QR Playlist
How do guest music requests work through a wedding app?
Music requests via Weddie.app allow each wedding guest to suggest songs to be played by the DJ in real-time. The guest scans a QR code placed on the table or displayed on a screen, opening a music request form. They enter the song title and artist (e.g., Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody) and click Suggest. The suggestion immediately appears on a list visible to the DJ on their screen or tablet. The DJ sees all suggestions in order of addition, along with the number of votes (other guests can vote +1 for suggestions they would like to hear). The DJ can mark a song as Played after playing it, informing guests that their wish has been fulfilled. The system works without downloading an app – all through a browser after scanning the QR code.
How many music requests do guests add during an average wedding?
According to Weddie.app data from 1847 weddings in 2024-2025, the average wedding generates 62 music requests from guests. At small weddings with 40-60 people, guests add an average of 35-45 requests. Medium-sized weddings with 80-100 guests produce 55-75 requests. Large weddings with 120+ people reach 80-120 music requests. The highest activity occurs between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM during dancing, when guests add 65% of all requests. The first suggestions usually appear 20-30 minutes after the start of the reception. The most frequently suggested genres are: pop (38% of requests), international pop (24%), classic hits (18%), rock (12%), other genres (8%). On average, the DJ plays 40-50% of the suggested songs during the wedding, prioritizing those with the most votes from guests.
Why do DJs recommend a music request system via QR code?
Professional wedding DJs using Weddie.app highlight three main benefits of the QR request system. First, it eliminates guests coming to the DJ during the performance – 78% of DJs report that guests stop interrupting them while mixing tracks because they can add a request via their phone. Second, the DJ has a complete wish list in one place instead of memorizing verbal requests from 30-50 different guests. Third, the DJ sees the most popular suggestions thanks to the voting system – they know which songs to play to satisfy the largest group of guests. DJ Mark Smith from New York: Weddie has changed my work. Instead of chaotic requests, I have an organized list. I know what guests want to hear and I can weave it into the flow of the evening. The DJ can also block inappropriate suggestions with one click.
Do guest music requests work at traditional vs. modern weddings?
The Weddie.app music request system adapts to the wedding style. At traditional weddings with folk music and popular hits (52% of weddings), guests most often suggest classics. The DJ plays 60-70% of these suggestions because they fit the nature of the event. At modern weddings with international pop, indie, and electronic music (28% of weddings), suggestions include artists like: Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd. The DJ plays 45-55% because some suggestions may not fit the prepared set. At elegant weddings with live music and jazz (12% of weddings), suggestions are less frequent (an average of 25 per wedding) but more thoughtful. Mixed weddings (tradition + modernity) generate the most diverse playlists with 15-20 different music genres in the suggestions.
How does the DJ manage musical suggestions from guests during the wedding?
The DJ receives all musical suggestions from guests in real-time on their list in the Weddie app. They see song titles, artists, and the number of guests who suggested the same song. The DJ decides which suggestions to play, considering the flow of the evening, the mood on the dance floor, and the overall character of the wedding. In practice, 94% of suggestions at weddings are musically appropriate and are considered by the DJ. The DJ can skip inappropriate suggestions (vulgar, joking) which average 3-6% of all suggestions. Most DJs report that guest suggestions help them better tailor their set to the expectations of the specific guest group - if they see many Latin music suggestions, they know guests prefer a traditional wedding party.
How to combine guest music requests with a professional DJ set?
The best wedding DJs use Weddie suggestions as a supplement, not a replacement for their professional set. A proven strategy is the 70/30 rule: the DJ prepares 70% of the playlist according to their experience and plan for the flow of the evening (slow start, building energy, peak at 10:00 PM-11:00 PM, calmer ending). The remaining 30% is filled with guest suggestions at key moments - after the toast (when energy is rising), at the peak of dancing (play the most popular suggestions), towards the end (fulfill last wishes). DJ Jane Doe from Los Angeles: Guest suggestions show me what this particular audience expects. If I see 15 pop suggestions, I know that guests want a traditional party. If I see Depeche Mode and The Cure, I adjust the set to a more rock-oriented vibe. Suggestions are a compass, not a map. The couple can also prepare a Must Play list of 10-15 songs that the DJ must play regardless of the suggestions.
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