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WEDDING DJ BLOG

Tips, playlists, and behind-the-scenes insights to make your celebration epic

Planning a wedding in Calgary, Banff, Edmonton? You’re in the right place.

Every post here is written by me — Mico Migliarese, founder of Mico Entertainment and a Calgary-based wedding DJ with 14+ years of experience (including a few great seasons in Australia and Mexico).

I’ve worked with incredible couples, vendors, and venues over the years, and I learn something new at every wedding.

This blog is my space to share real, practical insights to help you create a day that feels natural, fun, and epic.

Let’s make it happen.

bride in white dress looks at groom in light suit surrounded by their besties at their wedding in Calgary

6 Guaranteed Dance Floor Fillers for Millennial and Gen Z Weddings

I’m a 90s kid who grew up burning iTunes playlists onto CDs. After DJing hundreds of weddings across Calgary, BC, and even Australia, I’ve learned exactly what makes Millennials and Gen Z fill the dance floor — songs that hit nostalgia and still feel fresh. Here are six tracks to keep in mind for your wedding D floor.

DJ Mico Migliarese

Oct 163 min read

DJ Mico performing in shirt and tie at a Calgary wedding, Deane House was the venue

The Top 11 Most Requested “Do Not Play” Songs at Weddings

After hundreds of weddings, I’ve seen clear patterns in what couples never want to hear again. From the Chicken Dance to Cotton Eye Joe, here are the top 11 songs most often banned from wedding playlists — straight from real DJ experience.

DJ Mico Migliarese

Oct 74 min read

bride and guests celebrate at a tented wedding near calgary alberta

8 Underrated Wedding Dance Songs That Deserve More Love

Wedding playlists often repeat the same big hits — but some of the best moments come from unexpected tracks. Here are 8 underrated songs that surprise the crowd, spark nostalgia, and keep the dance floor buzzing.

DJ Mico Migliarese

Oct 13 min read