I am trying to decide between a DJ and Band. Ultimately, I think I would like to go with a band, but I don't know how the price of bands compares to DJs. Although, I think it is a few thousand higher. I was quoted for a band at $4500, but think I can probably get a DJ for around $2500 (mc included). Does that sound about right to you? Can you throw out some average prices of DJs?
Thank you!!!!
allsmiles830
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I don't know what the average is...but I'm spending quite a bit with my DJ. Because... we have the DJ (so we have original music) and we added a pianist for the cocktail hour...and percussionist, saxaphone player and guitar for the entire reception. My DJ also has a lighting business so he's doing our uplighting as well!!! We're paying MORE than a band costs...but we're getting a LOT!!! There are plenty of options out there....
MrsS2011
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2500 seems a little high for just a dj and mc, we're paying 2300 for the dj, mc, jazz guitarist for cocktail hour, and uplighting for around the room.
peaches42587
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2500 is about right depending on what you are getting. we are probably going with a band because FH and his dad rally want a band.
NYgirlinTX
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I agree with the other girls that 2500 for just a DJ/MC is high... You can def get a lot more for that price. If your stuck between the two you can always do something along the lines of a live cocktail hour, with a percussionist or pianist or steel drums.
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I am paying $1,600 for a DJ & MC and a dinner singer. Oh and that includes an extra hour on the reception. I might add uplighting, which will bring the bill up to about $2,400.
cateydee
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i thinnk you can get just the dj and mc for about $1300. that quote sounds high to me. i think im going with a band because my dad is insisting...
bluj786
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We are paying $3000. That's for ceremony, cocktail hour and party... I also added steel drums, the TV's with the pictures, and up lighting.... I also wanted the next step up in lighting and he threw that it... IM getting dj/mc/light tech.
halfbaked
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The basic package (DJ & MC) with Body Rock was $1700. They have a lot of add-ons like a percussionist which we might do! Good luck!
MarjorieFrank
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I am paying $1000 for a DJ and the cheapest I have heard of for a band starts at $6000. We are going with a DJ because that is more our taste and we can justify spending so much on one single vendor.
meganbrandon
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i think that DJ price sounds a little bit high, but that band price seems normal depending on how many people are in the band!
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Posted by bluj786
We are paying $3000. That's for ceremony, cocktail hour and party... I also added steel drums, the TV's with the pictures, and up lighting.... I also wanted the next step up in lighting and he threw that it... IM getting dj/mc/light tech.
Wow, who do you have? The past 2 that we went to offer this for over $4K. Thanks.
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I lovveeee my DJ- Body ROck. We're getting a dj/mc team for 1500. I like the idea of a DJ because they can play ANY song!
