After DJing over 500 weddings in Missouri, we can confirm: couples want first dance songs that feel meaningful without  being the same ones everyone else uses. Here are our favorite underrated romantic tracks you can use for your 2026 wedding. Soft & Emotional Indie Picks “Bloom” – The Paper Kites “I Get to Love You” – Ruelle “You’re My Best Friend” – The Once (acoustic cover) “Forever” – Ben Harper Soulful and Smooth “Beyond” – Leon Bridges “Best Part” – Daniel Caesar ft. H.

If you’re planning a wedding in Kansas City, St. Louis, or Columbia, this 2026 music guide will help you plan every important moment. After 12 years and 500+ weddings, we’ve curated the songs and trends Missouri couples actually  love — and what keeps your dance floor full all night. Ceremony Music That Sets the Tone Your ceremony sets the emotional tone long before the dance floor opens. Top 2026 Ceremony Trends String covers of pop songs Soft indie romance Cinematic piano t

Based on 12 years of weddings in Missouri, here’s what we predict will shape 2026’s wedding soundtracks . Trend #1 — Indie Romance Is Back Expect softer, emotional, intimate songs from artists like: Novo Amor Noah Kahan Leon Bridges Lizzy McAlpine Perfect for first dances and ceremony entrances. Trend #2 — “Throwback Energy” Dance Floors 90s and early 2000s bangers continue dominating.Think: Usher Rihanna Beyoncé Nelly (a Missouri classic!) Trend #3 — Custom Song Edits & Mash

December is peak season for both holiday parties  and early wedding planning , and many couples wonder whether the DJs are interchangeable. After 12 years of DJing both, here are the real differences. Difference #1 — Structure vs. Freestyle Holiday parties are open-flow. Weddings have a structured sequence with key moments: Ceremony First dance Parent dances Toasts Announcements Wedding DJs must be expert MCs — holiday DJs don’t always need that skill. Difference #2 — Crowd V