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I'd love to have both, but I don't know if I can afford it

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Yea, it can get real expensive.

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Totally I was thinking burning some cds and bring in the boombox

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I only had a band. Olga, I was very happy with Accoustics but their american music is a little weak. (FYI). I didn't mind that much because we wanted mostly greek anyway. We paid $3500 for 5 hours & a klarino, plus key boardist during cocktail hour (1hr).

If you guys need a DJ, try Europa Sounds. The contact is Steve, 516-790-5909. They are awesome. Several of my cousins used them for various functions.

Good luck girls!

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It's ok - we really don't want much english. Is there anyway to get a band to put on like an english cd or something??

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I think they will do it b/c I gave them cds for intro, first dance, father/daughter, mother/son & last dance.

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If that's the case, then that will work. They seem reasonable priced. About how old are the Accoustics - like the individuals how old?

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I would say late thirties, early forties...but I'm not sure. I think they work with various lead singers (?? not sure but ask them)......the guy we had is named Christos. He is really good.

They were much cheaper than all the other bands we researched.

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yay CHEAP IS GOOD I wish they had a website or sent out demo tapes! I want to hear them!

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we are getting both a band(powerstation) and a dj (bravo sound international). Bravo sound is amazing!! I had them for my e-party and I had to book them for the wedding-they were that phenomenal!!!

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Hi girls! I'm going to butt in here too, sonce I'm Greek even though I'm already married. I think I've chatted with some of you in FM. Anyway, just wanted to share my experiences:

Bands: They are unbelievably expensive!! We had Papastefanou and along with the DJ, violi and clarino (I'm from Kefalonia and DH is from Chios) we paid $4800. The truth is - he was wonderful! The kefi was unbelievable and I was glad we had him. So I highly recommend him, but the thing is that I got the same price quote from some of the lesser known bands too so don't be surpirsed by what you hear in terms of $$$!

Also, if you guys have the opportunity to buy anything from Greece - do it! Greece carries such beautiful things. My mom bought my stefanothiki and eikones from there - I wanted dark wood with sterling silver. And we saw the same thing here for almost twice the $$$.

For boubounieres, we went to Noufaro in Astoria because they have the most updated styles and best prices there. There is a small place on Ditmars right off Steinway called 'Eleni's' or something. She also has gorgeous things - the wrapping she does is very unique and chic (not the usual white paper). But she is super expensive IMO. Noufaro also has updated stuff with nice wrapping, but their prices are better.

Anyway, sorry I'm babbling. Hope this helps.

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i was going to do a band, but I decided to have 2 dj's come - one american & one greek with 2 mc's!

that way i'll get my fill of everything!!!!!!!!

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Ugh - bands are ticking me off - other than papastefanou I don't know where to go =( WHY IS HE BOOKED GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

I want a non-yucky greek band who can sing english without that horrible accent =( I have a feeling we'll settle for a dj and I really want live music! Acoustics just called me and said I need to book ASAP but I'm not supposed to see them until MAY 17th!!!!! ughhh total venting because FItobe says its to early to even be thinking about music!

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It's not too early because good bands get booked years in advance. Do not book anyone without hearing them first. Why can't they hold the date for you? I wish I had my wedding video to show you but it's not ready yet.

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People are asking for the dates right around there - UGHHHHh just ughhhhhhhh I'll figure something out. I just called them and she's like if I get a call for that specific date I will let you know and we can work something out. We'll see

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The band with Olympia and her husband is singing at my cousin's wedding in July. He said they booked her because they'd seen her someplace else and she was excellent. (Papastefanou was already booked on their date.) They aren't sure about the American stuff though - I think they're having a DJ for that.
Honestly, the DJ with Papastefanou was not that great. Not even one person danced so I told them to start playing Greek music again after 2 or 3 songs - literally!
For $5000, I was making sure everyone danced!!! With the Greek stuff, noone sat down. So I guess my advice is, if you book Papastefanou, either get another DJ or be very specific with him about the music you want.

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I'm just so worried that we'll get some gross otb band I don't have time to go see these bands until May and well, that seems to be too late! I'm just majorly venting because I wasn't planning on doing anything but booking the hall and church till school was done!

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Thanks for the advice Demetra.

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I hear Greek girls like the buttsex. Is that true

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I am not greek but my fiance is. We're getting married at St. Demetrios in Astoria.

We're probably going to used The Aegean Connection as our band.

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Any of you girls consider getting married in Greece...Somedays I wish I was. Originally we were going to get married there but then I figured it would be much easier just to do it here.

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my Fitobe WOULD LOVE TO GET MARRIED IN GREECE!!! But I said who is gonna plan the wedding killa If I did nothing but sit on my butt all day I'd go to greece 3-4 times and plan it but me being a student and soon to be full time working girl it just ain't happening!

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I've heard that too - most of the ones I know are those who have VERY ACCOMIDATING JOBS!!! I'm not really close with my family in Greece, but FItobe's is there and he's very close with them. Also, I love that weddings get done up here - I love bridal parties and limos and all that fun stuff! - yes it might be a waste to some, but I do like it!!!

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My cousin is getting married in Greece this summer...it is much cheaper than here but I don't think I would be able to do it. I have a feeling it is going to be disorganized and chaotic. I hear people don't rsvp & others just crash.