I like to switch it up and keep it interesting. But the one thing I love to do is to build the energy up as we get closer towards dancing time, that way by the time we open up the dance floor, people can't wait to get down. I'll start off with the lovey dovey stuff, preferably stuff that people can sing along too, then hit up some oldies to please the elders, then gradually pick it up with funner songs, songs that used to be good dance songs, but are no longer good enough to play during dancing. Just have fun with it.
Also, I know most respectable DJ's wouldn't ever do this, but I've seen some guys who I thought were legit DJ's break this rule. Don't play sad-sappy-moodkiller songs about breakups or heartbreak at a wedding. It's such a downer and so inappropriate. Know your tunes. You also shouldn't be playing songs that are blatantly explicit or contain strong sexual references. These are family events people.
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