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If your confused about whether to hire a band or a DJ for your wedding reception, here are the pros and cons of each.
PROS OF A LIVE BAND
* It gets people moving-if you wouldn't be caught dead on a dance floor, you might be inclined to get up and watch the live performance
* You can hire a band that specializes in almost any type of music, from swing, to country, to jazz.
* The sound quality is always better
* A band can manipulate the speed of the songs to fit the mood.
* In these tough economic times, most bands are willing to negotiate there fees.
CONS OF A LIVE BAND
* On the average, live bands cost more than the DJ's.
* The repertorie is limited to the amount of songs the band knows.
* They're harder to book than DJ's.
* Songs never sound the same as the original recordings.
* If the band takes a break, the music stops.
* If the band has only two volumes-loud and louder-it might feel more like a rock concert, rather than a wedding reception.
PROS OF A DJ
A DJ charges less than a band
* A DJ plays the music the way it was recorded. There is no surprise and no fear that singers will try to sing like Aretha Franklin one minute and Barry Manilow the next.
* DJ's have massive music collections which means a broader range of music.
* A DJ is generally a natural emcee, but you will need to make sure of that
* There is no reason to have a break in music
* DJ's have the equipment to fill a room of any size and with any number of guest with an appropriate amount of sound.
CONS OF A DJ
* You're at the mercy of a one-[erson show. you'll need to edit the song list; otherwise you might end up with the standard wedding songs rather than your own tastes.
* DJ's are notorious for bringing along enough equipment for a small army. if you don't want the diso ball or the bubble machine, say so before you write the check
* If your going through and agency, read the contracts carefully. Contracts can be misleading who will really be working at your wedding.
* The DJ may take more effort than a live band to get the crowd engaged.
* Some guests may think a DJ is too casual for a formal reception.
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