Meeting Your Musical Match: Pros and cons that help you decide which music professional to hire for your wedding day
If you want to know what guests look forward to most about your wedding day, it’s the food and the dancing. I mean, let’s be honest…people love to eat and people love to party. Food is food, no matter what is served, but a good disc jockey or live band can really make or break your wedding reception!
Wedding entertainment sets the tone for a wedding reception and can be a true reflection of the bride and groom’s personalities. That is why it is important to understand the difference between the services a DJ and a live band offer and which music professional meets the perfect match for your big special celebration.
Jammin’ With a DJ
Disc jockeys play tracks of music in succession at parties and events, sometimes mixing them to blend and using lights to amp up the experience.
Want to know if a DJ is the right form of entertainment for your wedding? Read on to discover the pros and cons that come with jamming with a DJ during your reception.
Pros of Hiring a DJ
- will appeal to most guests as DJs play a variety of music genres from different time period
- will sound exactly how you expect it to
- generally budget friendly
- can make the party last longer
- come with cool lighting setups
- good with reading an audience and performing appropriately
- will introduce bridal party
Cons of Hiring a DJ
- can create a party vibe
- might encourage drinking
- hard to comply with everyone’s song requests
- hard to compromise on song tempo for special dances
- no unique sounds of songs
- requires lots of energy and access for sound system and DJ booth
- could come across technical problems
Cuttin’ the Rug with a Live Band
Live bands play covers of songs for hours at a time at parties and events, sometimes specializing in a particular genre or time period.
Think a live band might be more your style? If you’re a music lover and concert goer, you might have met your match. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of cutting the rug with a band at your reception.
Pros of Hiring a Band
- entertaining to watch
- creates a personalized flare that reflects the couple’s style
- increased interactions with guests
- can change the tempo of songs for special dances
- creates a special, magical reception ambiance
- can play during dinner without ruining the mood
- can amp up a crowd with instrumental solos
Cons of Hiring a Band
- more costly
- offers a smaller selection of songs
- sounds different than common radio versions of songs
- might not be able to play a large variety of genres
- requires breaks for band members
- could create the ambiance of a concert
- could take the attention away from bride and groom during first dance
If you’re still not sure which choice to make and need some further analyzation, check out these articles by The Knot (https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-reception-music-bands-vs-djs) and Perfect Wedding Guide (https://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-music-songs/band-vs-dj-which-is-best-for-you/) to help you choose what is right for your wedding.
DJ or live band, if you hire entertainment that is a reflection of you and your significant other, your reception is sure to liven up the party and help you and your friends and family celebrate the most important day of your life!
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