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WeddingWise: Band vs DJ

by Becky Scott (RSS feed) on Jul 13th 2008 8:01AM

Filed under: Music and Entertainment, Receptions

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Of course you want to have music at your reception. Who doesn't? The biggest question is whether you want to have a live band, or a DJ. Which will it be?

A live band is great. It can provide a sophisticated, upscale feel at your reception. Who doesn't love a live band? But be careful. Ask yourself the following:
  • Do they play the type of music you and your guests will like?
  • Do they have a large enough repertoire to satisfy you and your guests?
  • Is your reception venue big enough to accommodate a band?
  • Will a band fit your budget?
A DJ can provide great entertainment, too. And with the right DJ, you'll have a wider range of music than with a band. Can a band go from country to funk to soul, if that's what you want? A DJ can. But before you decide, think about these things:
  • Do you want a DJ who just plays music and that's it, or do you want a "personality" to entertain the guests?
  • Will a DJ play the music you want, or just what he likes?
  • Will a DJ fit your budget?
  • If you tell her NOT to play the chicken dance, will she listen?
There is no wrong choice when it comes to a band vs. a DJ. It just comes down to what works for you.

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