What matters most
Confirm the exact recording — original, live or a specific cover — since versions differ in length and key.
Points to work through
- Decide the edit length; three to four minutes suits most first dances without dragging.
- Mark a clean start point and whether it ends with a fade or a hard stop for a clean transition.
- Send the final file to the DJ in advance and confirm they will play that file, not a streamed version.
- Agree what follows immediately so the floor opens smoothly after the dance.