music for the reception.......POLL

tinadansr Posted: Jul 24, 2007 06:52 PM

music for the reception.......POLL

Which do you prefer Band or DJ? As a guest and a Bride!

I'm having second thoughts about having a DJ and would like to also check out having a band, If anyone can FM prices they got that would be great
First I need to see if it's in my budget...

TIA

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 24, 2007 07:41 PM

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I didnt vote b/c there wasnt a choice for both!!!

I think its cool to have a DJ so you hear the way the song really sounds, but have live instruments to accompany the songs so you get that band feel without spending all that $$

ggcopying Posted: Jul 24, 2007 07:43 PM

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I like DJ more, coz they can play more different kinda music

july06bride Posted: Jul 24, 2007 07:53 PM

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I prefer a band as a bride and as a guest (as long as the band the bride chooses is a good one!)

To me, music was VERY important!
If a bride can afford to have a band- find a GREAT one! If money is tight for the bride and groom and you can't find a great band in your budget- go with a great DJ!

Nowadays there are so many options! Bands are VERY diverse! My band-heart and soul played all kinds of music-from the oldies to 'our' up to date music! We have been to weddings where the band was awesome and it REALLY brought life to the reception... HOWEVER, we went to two weddings where they had horrific bands and a DJ would have been MUCH preferred!

There is another option- some DJs are now having live music add ons- like a drummer or a singer ETC... this is good too- never been to a wedding like this, but I imagine it would be cool!

Papillon25 Posted: Jul 24, 2007 07:56 PM

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I always thought DJ and that is what we are using - especially because we are playing a lot of rock music that I think would be hard to copy.

However, we went to a wedding on Sat, and the band was beyond incredible. UNBELIEVABLE. They played everything from old italian classics to new stuff from the pussycat dolls - and each one sounded like it was a recording.

The bride is on her honeymoon but when she gets back, I need to find the band's info, it was really specatular! !!!

dazies1011 Posted: Jul 24, 2007 08:07 PM

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I say dj

minibride08 Posted: Jul 24, 2007 08:12 PM

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Many DJ companies offer live instruments such as a percussionist to play with the DJ and add a 'live music' sound. Might be an inexpensive, creative option to concider....

JTsGal829 Posted: Jul 24, 2007 09:25 PM

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i voted for a DJ.. i like to hear music by the original artist .. and i feel like there are a lot more options of what u can play with a DJ... JMO

AeroJenn Posted: Jul 25, 2007 10:02 AM

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Posted by JTsGal829

i voted for a DJ.. i like to hear music by the original artist .. and i feel like there are a lot more options of what u can play with a DJ... JMO

I agree. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I hear a song I love and its not the original. It alwasy throws me off and I tend to get annoyed. DJs can also play such a variety and they have every song, whereas a band can only play what they know how to play.

DCLM726 Posted: Jul 25, 2007 12:49 PM

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We are all for the DJ. We briefly entertained the idea of a band because of the live music feel but after going to a showcase recently and watching them sing a song that is out on the radio now and it being horrible, we quickly reconsidered the idea. The band was great with older stuff but we like more clubby music. IMO we like to hear the original artists sing.

Not to mention that the band was over 6000!

jteach711 Posted: Jul 25, 2007 12:54 PM

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I got a dj w/ a live percussionist

GinaZ Posted: Jul 25, 2007 12:58 PM

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I like both! It depends on the atmosphere you are going for.

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 25, 2007 01:20 PM

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Posted by jteach711

I got a dj w/ a live percussionist

Could you tell me what the price range is on this setup & which Dj's you looked into... You can FM me if you dont want to post on here....

TIA!!!!

Licee15 Posted: Jul 25, 2007 01:30 PM

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I said band...Because I love love love live music and well The Mystic is amazing!!! And I couldn't do a DJ after I heard them....

little34 Posted: Jul 25, 2007 01:40 PM

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I also say DJ...you get more variety that way you can switch it up and people of all ages get to dance and enjoy it....I also like the idea of having a live percussionist to go along with the DJ.

Kara and Todd Posted: Jul 25, 2007 02:08 PM

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Band for me. Hands down.

wo0shply Posted: Jul 25, 2007 02:13 PM

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Posted by Papillon25

I always thought DJ and that is what we are using - especially because we are playing a lot of rock music that I think would be hard to copy.

However, we went to a wedding on Sat, and the band was beyond incredible. UNBELIEVABLE. They played everything from old italian classics to new stuff from the pussycat dolls - and each one sounded like it was a recording.

The bride is on her honeymoon but when she gets back, I need to find the band's info, it was really specatular! !!!

Ohh please tell the info about the band!

catsgirl Posted: Jul 25, 2007 03:05 PM

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def.a dj

lunabride Posted: Jul 25, 2007 03:11 PM

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I prefer a DJ, especially since our guests are so diverse and come from such different backgrounds. It gives us a chance to cater a little bit to everyone's entertainment needs