10 Songs That Belong on Your "Do Not Play" List

Weddings are a time to revel in the celebration of newly sealed nuptials. No couple wants this mood interrupted by a cheesy wedding song. These songs can disrupt the flow of the dance floor or, even worse, completely empty it.

Throughout my experience as a DJ, I’ve learned that no two weddings are the same, and this is even more evident in the "Do Not Play List." No two couples ever request the same songs for this list. And like mom, a DJ knows best! Here are my choices for songs that belong on a “Do Not Play” List.

1. Heavy Metal

Although this genre maybe splendid for your workouts, it doesn't cater to guests who want to enjoy a night of celebration.

2. Gansta Rap

I started out as a hip hop DJ, but a reception could get awkward if I played some "N.W.A." Trust me when I say taht aunts, uncles, and parents may not appreciate Dr. Dre’s and TuPac's early work.

3. "Mambo No. 5" - Lou Bega

Many couples consider this late 90's Latin pop record overly cheesy. Although its uptempo melody and radio-friendly chorus lends to a celebratory mood, once Radio Disney started to re-mix it, its stock fell.

4. "The Chicken Dance"

For obvious reasons.

5. "YMCA" - The Village People

You might think that this '70s classic warrants a spin at each and every wedding, most couples dislike organized dances. It feels forced upon loved ones, and most couples opt out of playing it altogether.

6. "I Want It That Way" - Backstreet Boys

Although a pop classic, this should remain in the vault of lost boy bands... and stay there.

7. "Achy Breaky Heart" - Billy Ray Cyrus

No one wants to do a country line dance in a tuxedo or gown. Also, the sentiment is totally inappropriate for a wedding.

8. "I Touch Myself" - Divinyls

This '90s pop hit is way too awkward for any reception dance floor.

9. All Dave Matthews Band Songs

Many couples love DMB, just not for their wedding.

10. "Macarena" - Los Del Rio

This mid-'90s Latin pop hit has lost its luster at weddings, and the song can make any wedding feel dated. Once everyone mastered this rump-shaking dance, the fad soon passed.