Wedding DJs: The No-Stress Way to Take Song Requests (and Earn Tips)

Weddings are a unique DJ environment.

You're playing for multiple generations, multiple cultures, and a room full of opinions. Everyone wants "just one song"—and somehow all those "one songs" show up at the exact same time.

The goal isn't to stop requests. It's to control them.

Here's a wedding-friendly way to take requests that keeps the dance floor happy *and* helps you earn more.

Why wedding requests get messy

Guests don't know your process, so they walk up mid-mix
Multiple people request the same song (or contradict each other)
The couple has "must play" and "do not play" rules you need to protect
You're balancing energy, announcements, and timelines

A QR request platform solves the "walk-up interruption" problem instantly.

The best wedding flow: QR requests + optional tipping

At weddings, tipping works best when it feels like appreciation, not a bribe.

A simple approach:

Guests scan a QR code
They request a song
They can optionally tip if they want to show love

You still control the order and whether it fits the moment.

Where to place the QR code at a wedding

Your conversion rate depends on visibility. Put it in 2–3 places:

A screen near the DJ booth
Table tents (or a small sign) at the bar
Near the guestbook / entrance

And make the instructions one sentence: "Scan to request a song (and tip the DJ if you'd like)."

What to say (script)

Use one line after dinner starts:

"If you want to request a song tonight, scan the QR code on the tables. Drop it in the request queue and I'll do my best to fit it in!"

That's it. No long explanation.

How to handle do-not-play lists

This is where a digital request system shines. You're no longer relying on memory while someone's waving a phone in your face.

Your policy is simple:

Requests are reviewed in your queue
Anything that conflicts with the couple's list doesn't get played
You never have to argue in person

Bonus: Voting (optional)

Voting is great at weddings when:

The crowd is large
There's a lot of overlap in requests
You want the room to "self-sort" what matters most

It turns "random requests" into "popular requests," which makes the dance floor happier.

What couples love about this

Couples don't want awkward booth negotiations. A QR request system:

keeps the DJ area clean
reduces interruptions during key moments
makes the night feel more modern and organized

It also gives you a professional differentiator you can mention in your packages.

Your wedding DJ package upsell

If you offer tiers, "Requests + Tips" can be a premium add-on:

QR request page for guests
Live queue control for you
Optional tipping enabled

This is an easy way to increase revenue without adding hours.

Try it at your next wedding

PlayThatNext gives you a clean song request system and a way to earn tips from requests—without losing control of the night.

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