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I think people would enjoy it - I was at a restaurant yesterday and they started playing his songs, I think as a tribute. Everyone in the restaurant started clapping, and I think while it was a little sad, people enjoyed it. He was the King of Pop, after all! 
I agree, plus it'll be a week. I think the shock would wear off by them. His songs are too good not to enjoy them.
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You MUST play Michael Jackson. He made his music for us to enjoy it and dance to it. Honestly, I think that's what he would have wanted.
I was thinking about this on the way to work this morning. I wondered if people would have more, or less michael jackson. I'm thinking more. I have heard tons of it on the radio since yesterday. (Thriller no less than three times). I wondered how many people were planning on doing the Thriller dance at their weddings already.
You HAVE to play MJ at your wedding! I wouldn't have skipped it before he death, and I wouldn't skip it since. His music holds such great memories for so many people and it just makes you want to dance. Honestly, if someone started playing MJ at work right now I would start bustin some moves!
I really think it goes along with the spirit & intentions of Michael's music to play it at a celebration like a wedding. I imagine this is what he would have wanted, people enjoying his music for years in all sorts of ways... actually I imagine this is what most artists want.
I don't think it would be a problem... especially if the DJ just subtly mixes it in while people are already dancing, that way it won't bring down the spirit of things.
what better way to memorialize him! my day is approaching and I am actually bumping up the number of MJ songs to be played. lol. best wishes!!!
If you were going to play it anyway, then keep it on, but I would maybe make a note to the DJ to not play ALL MJ stuff, especially if you are allowing people to make requests. If all the radio stations and tv stations are playing MJ, I think I'd be MJed out by next week... Just my thoughts.
I was actually annoyed when I saw a friend's FB status saying that they were happy that they danced to Thriller at their wedding "when it was still appropriate". Frankly, he albiet an icon, hasn't been "alive" since the 1990's (before the contraversy). Why would you stop playing his music now that he IS dead?! Who could pass up a little "Beat It" or "Thriller"?!
It would still be appropriate!
Did any of your guests know MJ personally? No? Then play them!
I'm really upset about the whole thing, I think it is a HUGE loss in the entertainment and pop culture world but I'm getting a little weirded out with all the facebook and twitter statuses that make it sound like people were his BFFs. MJ would want you to rock on!
I may even add a few songs
i was going to do thriller
I always thought he became a little odd but I still loved his music despite his personal life
we will have thriller
I may add Billie jean and beat it; I dont know if it's morbid but I always did like his music
he's a modern day elvis very very popular, he's the kind of artist who will live on even 40 years after his death
Thanks for all of the input - this is really helpful!
We were thinking Thriller, and then didn't write anything about playing or not playing other songs. I just know that after hearing about his death and listening to his songs in stores and on the radio all week, as soon as an MJ song starts, people will think "he died" -- which seems odd for a wedding. This could just be me though! :)
I think it will evoke great memories. Michael Jacksons music has touched so many in different ways, and not having any MJ music would be odd, and sad. I think.
I would play some, maybe a medley. ;)
Nifty fact: I stopped by Best Buy to have my laptop repaired, and the GS staff said that in several stores including their own, people had come in the day before and bought EVERY SINGLE MJ item in the store, and lined up at 6am this morning to get more- crazy!
Actually, one of my guests used to work for him, but I don't think she's broken up about his death. He was an icon of my childhood, and one of my favorite artists, I can't imagine a reception without him (strange, right?).
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No, you should play them! It's a tribute to the amazing career he had and his influence on music. Unless someone that personally knew him is going to be there, go for it!
He has so many amazing dance to songs and beautiful love songs, esp Jackson 5 songs like I'll Be There. I say if you like his music and were wanting to play it before, play it for sure!
I was at a wedding last night and they did 3 in a row and it turned into a tribute EVERYbody was on the dancefloor. It was fantastic. He made his music to be loved and enjoyed so we should play it and listen to the amazing musician despite his death.
To help out, I was at a wedding this weekend as well, and everyone was out on the dance floor anytime the DJ played MJ. I say go for it!
He has amazing songs. I loved his thriller days to be sure..I wish his life had taken a different turn the last 15 or so years though. Wish him peace. Not sure I'd have him played at my wedding..I'm a mom ya know.
Now Kanye? Bring it onnnnn!
I am so sad! I've cried every day a little bit since Thursday. I know I know its pathetic. I wouldn't play his slow stuff. I'd start bawling.
I was very young when Elvis died (I'm from Memphis and my mother knew him and Priscilla and she was her dance teacher btw and they were friends) and the entire city mourned. I was getting shots for 1st grade down the street from his house when they announced it over the radio station playing at my pediatrician's office. My doctor began crying, my mom was inconsolable and the nurses all cried as did the people in his office. Me too.
I guess I feel for MJ because I think he was a victim of the situation and of the fame..I wish I could be ok with playing his music..I just have reservations as the mom of a boy.
I've added more MJ songs to my playlist after his death, I already had a few, but I've added about 5 more. Everyone will love to hear him, and the dance floor will be filled for sure.
I was at a wedding this weekend and a few MJ songs were played - and well enjoyed! They were hits when we were growing up, so the nostalgia was definitely a big part of it for us.
Definitely play his songs. People would enjoy it. "DONT STOP TO YOU GET ENOUGH" is a must! I have enjoyed hearing his music over the radio since he's passing - it reminds me of growing up & being little dancing to his music. However, dont make your wedding a Michael Jackson tribute LOL!
I just stumbled on this and I just hope your wedding was beyond what you ever dreamed and I hope your new marriage is as well. :D
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Eh... I hope it isn't too soon to be asking this question.
My wedding is a week from today. Should I put Michael Jackson on the Do Not Play list? A few of his songs are great for dancing, but I'm afraid it will be depressing?