Planning
4 min read
How to write a do-not-play list
It matters as much as the must-play list. Here’s how to write a good one.
A good do-not-play list is short and honest. Five to ten songs is plenty.
Be specific
“No cheesy songs” means something different to everyone. Write the actual titles.
Think about your guests
If one song reminds a family member of someone they’ve lost, put it on the list. We’ll never play it, even if a guest asks.
N° 02 — Keep reading
More from the journal.
Song ideas
Forty first-dance songs for 2027
From the slow and classic to the ones that turn into a party halfway through.
Planning
Ceremony music, minute by minute
Walking in, signing and walking out: what to play and how long each part really takes.
Venues
Five Cotswold barns that sound brilliant
High roofs, stone walls and timber beams. What we’ve learned about sound in barns.
June 2027 — 2 Saturdays left
Which Saturday is yours?
Free Saturdays are marked in gold. Tap one to send us your date, or ask about Fridays and Sundays — they’re often free.