Poll- Ceremony music Live or DJ

Original post by nrvbrd

May 29, 2003 10:03 AM

Hi.

I just want to know what you all are using.

I orginally was going to have my DJ do my ceremony music, but I hired a pianist. I really like the idea of live music at a wedding ceremony.

curly2003 Posted: May 29, 2003 11:57 AM

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Hmmmm, He charged $125 for ceremony and $75 for cocktail hour. $200 total for 2 hours

Jordan Posted: May 29, 2003 12:14 PM

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We're having a band for the reception...a violinist, pianist & another string for the ceremony...a jazz trio for the cocktail hour. So I'm obviously biased - like the idea of live music!

NYCMeghan Posted: May 29, 2003 12:17 PM

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our church requires that we use their organist - which is fine with me as he is really talented!

mich Posted: May 29, 2003 10:22 PM

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we're having the dj do our ceremony... hope this is the right decision...

Tammy5-03 Posted: May 29, 2003 10:25 PM

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Either one is fine but if you're considering live music anywhere-ceremony, cocktail or reception I think ceremony is the best choice.

DaniRN Posted: May 29, 2003 10:25 PM

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Live music

JodiBabe Posted: May 29, 2003 11:28 PM

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We also are using Jim Lowe for Ceremony & cocktail hour for $200

I did not meet with him but spoke to him & listened to him over the phone for about 45 minutes. He is very nice!

MarciaD Posted: May 29, 2003 11:29 PM

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We are using piano players for both the ceremony and reception.

Marcia

eternityawaits Posted: May 29, 2003 11:56 PM

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We are using our DJ since he gave us a good deal (ceremony is free since we booked for cocktail hour as well) and we are trying to save money for other things.

maysie18 Posted: May 30, 2003 12:19 AM

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Live music, my church band will play Mostly pianist for the procesional, but on the recessional the whole band will play something.

yabbobay Posted: May 30, 2003 01:37 AM

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we used live...string trio...$250 each...for 2 hours (ceremony and cocktail)

we used Encore - they advertise on this site...

it turns out one of the muscians was a teachers from my moms old school!! and my MIL and her BIL were professional muscians (played with Sinatra...and the whole deal)...they sat down next to them at cocktails...and LOVED it...they said they were great!!

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: May 30, 2003 06:43 AM

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live bagpipes

Jen_n_Dale Posted: May 30, 2003 07:28 AM

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We are having a harp. I love the sound. One of the most beautiful instruments out there.

tracyg Posted: May 30, 2003 08:19 AM

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how much for a harp? FM me if you'd rather not post it.
THanks

DrmnBlnd Posted: May 30, 2003 08:40 AM

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DJ, for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

tracyann74 Posted: May 30, 2003 08:55 AM

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I would definitely say live. I had a violinist and a cellist play at the ceremony and cocktail hour. It was so beautiful, it really added something special. I used Encore music and for two and a half hours it was $600. Good luck!!!