It may be a while before dance floors are packed again. But music remains a priority for couples, even when hosting intimate socially distanced weddings and celebrations in person or via video conferencing apps and platforms. Hiring a D.J. for your reception — even a virtual one — offers several advantages.

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Everybody Dance Now: 20 Songs to Get the Party Started
Wedding D.J.ʼs share their top tunes that are guaranteed to get all of your guests dancing.
By Leigh Crandall
July 7, 2020
It may be a while before dance floors are packed again. But music remains a priority for couples, even when hosting intimate socially
distanced weddings and celebrations in person or via video conferencing apps and platforms. Hiring a D.J. for your reception — even a
virtual one — offers several advantages.
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Leigh Crandall
7 min read
Everybody Dance Now: 20 Songs to Get the
Party Started
Field Notes
Wedding D.J.’s share their top tunes that are guaranteed to get all of your guests dancing.
Credit...Chris Gash
It may be a while before dance floors are packed again. But music remains a priority for
couples, even when hosting intimate socially distanced weddings and celebrations in person or
via video conferencing apps and platforms. Hiring a D.J. for your reception — even a virtual one
— offers several advantages.
A great D.J. will often start planning a mix of songs well before the event. “It’s about creating a
soundtrack that highlights their vision,” said Arman Naféei, a Los Angeles-based D.J. whose
recent gigs include Gwyneth Paltrow’s wedding to Brad Falchuk. “We’ll have a conversation
where I’ll ask about vibe and style, their favorite music, and take that all into consideration.”
The ability to adjust a set to the crowd is one of the upsides to hiring a D.J. “You never know
how things will flow,” said William Grand, a D.J. based in Manhattan. “I prefer to have my music
meticulously organized so I can react rather than sticking to a predetermined script.” Mr.