For those that had outdoor ceremonies...

SylvieB Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:24 PM

For those that had outdoor ceremonies...

Did you use a microphone or some kind of PA system? The Dj is suggesting, but I'm not sure I want to spend an additional $250. RH doesn't have one.

jaiese Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:26 PM

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I'm going to. I think it's worth it for your guests to be able to hear. Maybe the DJ could do better on the price though?

D's Girl Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:27 PM

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Yeah, we had the microphone. IMO, I think you should have something just because the guests won't be able to hear a thing.

MalteseMommy Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:29 PM

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Our DJ gave us the micrpophone but he didn't charge us for them. He did say if we didn't use them no one would be able to hear us. Hopefully your Dj can work with you on price a bit...$250 sounds steep to me!

tbone66 Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:45 PM

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we decided to use one as well and our band is charging us $300

PreshusSmurf Posted: Sep 14, 2007 01:49 PM

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It is absolutely worth the extra expense.

We were just at an outdoor wedding, and it was nearly impossible to hear ANYTHING!!!!

JennyJim Posted: Sep 14, 2007 02:13 PM

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the officiant might have one too

ostrichhh Posted: Sep 14, 2007 02:14 PM

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def worth it. we had one and the guests STILL couldnt hear. this tho, was due to the BM bc in my opinion he should have immediately recognized the error and fixed it. grr. anyway, worth it.

acsm Posted: Sep 14, 2007 03:10 PM

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def get one..
but see if you can negotiate the $250.. does that include ceremony music as well?? seems a bit much..

Dani731 Posted: Sep 14, 2007 03:22 PM

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Definatley do it. I didn't even think about requesting one until the day of & it was too late at the point. Our DJ didn't even mention/suggest it to me before hand either. MY RH had one but it was not wireless & the cord was not long enough. Many of my guest did not hear our vows because of this. Not having a MIC is one of my biggest regrets.

ETA: I just realized you are using my DJ. He is probably suggesting it to you because of what happened with me. I will FM you with more details.

August12 Posted: Sep 14, 2007 03:35 PM

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You definitely need it.

We didnt have to pay extra for it though. Why isnt that included????

SylvieB Posted: Sep 14, 2007 07:50 PM

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Posted by Dani731

Definatley do it. I didn't even think about requesting one until the day of & it was too late at the point. Our DJ didn't even mention/suggest it to me before hand either. MY RH had one but it was not wireless & the cord was not long enough. Many of my guest did not hear our vows because of this. Not having a MIC is one of my biggest regrets.

ETA: I just realized you are using my DJ. He is probably suggesting it to you because of what happened with me. I will FM you with more details.

Yeah, it may have been b/c of your wedding that he even suggested it.
I've always felt that the ceremony is THE most important part of the wedding so, I guess I'll do it, but I am going to try & negotiate the price!!

Oh, and it does include ceremony music.