well depends on your budget, but a live band is more expensive than a DJ. Another option would be to use a DJ but add elements of a live band into your reception (ex- like using a percussionist, etc.) Most DJ's have these add ons available if you would like them.
I am using a DJ but a steel drum player during my CH. Its something that works w/ my budget as well!
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I agree, it mainly depends on your budget, but like Jenny said you can have the dj with the add ons, just a matter of preference
MrsTwizz
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we're using a live band. Just think it has a more personal feel
Goldie39
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I'm using a DJ, but bands are nice. I seen a really nice one at a bridal show I went to. I'm at work now, but when I get home i'll FM the website to you.
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I have done so much research and gotten a lot of quotes from both Dj & Bands.
Depending on your budget, I've seen Dj's for around $1000 all the way up to $5000.
Bands, range from $5500 all the way up to $30,00!!!
Out of all the dj's I saw, body rock was the best. They were just so professional.
All the bands, Vali Entertainment was by far the best, but very expensive. Soul Revival was good and very reasonable.
SummerBride10
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I'd rather a band, but a DJ is more in our budget!
JoanneAndJustin
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I want a band in the worst way... so we're looking into it. I feel our budget is more set for a DJ with a percussionist and live singer.
FH is afraid the band won't be good at all types of music, he's a country guy (I know...) and I like dance and rock so.... we might go with a DJ to ensure everything is played well.
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I booked a band. They are awesome and sing great, FM me if you want any info
LouMar2010
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i'm doing a DJ. the main reason is my FH is so into music and we are afraid that the bands will change up the songs they cover and we wont like it. and our wedding song that we picked is from a norwiegen singer that it not popular here.
CloudNine
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i prefer a dj with a percussionist...bands sometimes just dont sound right, not the same effect, plus i like the loud boomin base lol
Mich2010
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I prefer a DJ because I like the music by the original artists. I hate hearing the spin the band puts on my favorite songs!
GinaBambina08
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It's a matter of preference, I had a choice because FH's family offered to pay for entertainment but I chose to have a DJ, I like to hear songs from the actual artists and I felt that I could have more of a variety of music with a DJ....but the band at the bridal extravaganza blew me away!
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Posted by Mich2010
I prefer a DJ because I like the music by the original artists. I hate hearing the spin the band puts on my favorite songs!
I totally agree! DJ all the way!
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If you have a good band thats 100% the way to go!!! I used the Projket and they are amazing!! My sister used TImes Square and let me say that dance floor was even packed for dinner!! BOTH AMAZING!!!!
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Posted by jenny8484
well depends on your budget, but a live band is more expensive than a DJ. Another option would be to use a DJ but add elements of a live band into your reception (ex- like using a percussionist, etc.) Most DJ's have these add ons available if you would like them.
I am using a DJ but a steel drum player during my CH. Its something that works w/ my budget as well!
ditto....we weren't fans of having a live band--and probably wouldn't have been able to afford it. so we had a percussionist play with the DJ.
but if you have a band that you love and can afford---thats great!
