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BRIDAL GUIDE
BAND
OR DJ?
What to groove to
on the dance fl oor
BY JEANELLE D. HORCASITAS
Everyone can agree that the best
part of a wedding is all of the
celebrating and partying that
happens at the reception. These days,
brides and grooms and even entire
wedding parties oft en make quite a
show of fi rst dances. Whether it's a slow
waltz that speeds up into a hip-hop routine
or a 10-minute dance-off between
the groom and his groomsmen, there
have been plenty of videos surfacing on
the internet. What all of them have in
common is music. What sounds better?
The digitized beats of a DJ or the strumming
of a real guitar from a live band?
MAKE IT LIVE
A live band can be a great addition
to a wedding party. Bands carry an
aura of exclusivity; the feeling of
having your own private concert will
make the day even more memorable.
There are plenty of bands that perform
all types of musical genres, from
'80s covers to reggae to rock and roll.
Additionally, bands can perform cover
songs at the request of the wedding
attendees or newly wedded couple.
This can mix up the set list and provide
some musical enjoyment for everyone.
Unfortunately, hiring a band
can be quite costly. In fact, according
to The Knot and WeddingChannel.
com's annual Real Weddings Study,
the average cost for a band at a wedding
reception is $3,084. Therefore,
choosing a live band to perform at
your wedding may be a deal breaker
when it comes to budgeting and costs.
But this does not mean it is impossible!
If you and your partner are open to
the idea, check out local bands or ask
friends and family if they know of a
group interested in performing. You
can hold an audition or see if they're
playing somewhere nearby, and if
you like them, ask if they are willing
to negotiate. Although this may take a
bit more research and work, it could
save on costs and you can have the live
band you always dreamed of at your
wedding.
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GO DJ, THAT'S MY DJ
One of the top choices for wedding
reception entertainment is a DJ. If
you choose the right one, they'll know
how to spice up the party with some
amazing mixes. The best part is that
you and your partner can submit a
list of songs that you specifi cally want
played at your wedding. Another
plus to hiring a DJ for your wedding
is the cost. Compared to the cost of a
live band, hiring a DJ is extremely
aff ordable. The Real Wedding Study
reports that the average cost for a DJ
is $988. Therefore, if you're looking
for entertainment that won't break
the bank, hiring a DJ is the perfect
solution. Moreover, fi nding a DJ has
never been easier. There are plenty of
people, young and old, who perform
at parties, nightclubs, restaurants and
even gyms. Similar to choosing a live
band, fi nding a DJ will require a bit
of research. Many DJs have pages on
websites like SoundCloud where they
share their mixes and you can listen
instantaneously. So if you like what
you hear, you can make the decision
right then and there. Whether you're
looking to play some Top 40, jazz,
techno or hip-hop, a DJ will deliver
and keep your guests dancing all
night long.
If you're feeling ambitious, you
can try to incorporate both a DJ and
live band. However, having both will
raise the price. Overall, the choice is
entirely up to you and your partner.
Whether you enjoy the sounds of live
instruments or the digital sounds of a
mixer board -- they both can bring the
party to your special day.
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