The Problem with Relying on Spotify Playlists at Your Wedding
The Limits of Pre-Made Playlists Playlists can never truly capture the ebb and flow of your day. You might pick your favorite songs, but Spotify’s algorithm will still make calls on what to play next. That means sudden genre swaps or awkward gaps. One moment you’re lost in a sentimental ballad; the next, you’re jolted by an upbeat pop song that doesn’t fit the mood. In contrast, a live band reads the room. They sense when guests are ready to dance or when it’s time for a soft interlude. No kind of data model can replace that human touch. Technical Glitches Can Kill the Mood Everyone’s seen the horror story: the Wi-Fi drops, the Bluetooth disconnects, or the streaming app crashes. You scramble with your phone, praying the groom’s uncle doesn’t catch every awkward second on camera. I’ve been to weddings where the audio hiccuped right as the vows began. This is almost guaranteed if you rely solely on a streaming service. With live musicians, you sidestep buffering and login is...