I shoot all kinds of lovely weddings – from huge events at hotels in the city, to forty-person shindigs at barns in Maine, to three-person celebrations at city hall. For some smaller weddings, it doesn’t make sense to hire a ten piece band or even a DJ. In those cases, I have seen couples choose to make a killer playlist on their computer or iPod, and play it through the dancing part of the evening. I’ve seen it done well and I’ve seen it done not-so-well.
I say it’s a DO, but you have to some forethought. It’s important to pay close attention to the order of the songs, and to include a few slow songs in the mix to appease the older guests and allow people to rest their feet. If possible, try to shorten the pause between each song to avoid awkward silences and breaks in the dance party. Appointing someone to keep tabs on the computer or iPod is also a must. Someone needs to be in charge in case anything goes wrong, or to change up the order of songs if the dance floor doesn’t seem interested in what’s playing.
You can’t replace the expertise of a professional wedding DJ, but for some smaller events it just makes sense to DIY. Just make sure to play “Shout.” Can’t go wrong with that one. 
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