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Lynnie, on June 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM

What's your entertainment style? Are you down for a DJ who can play all the current hits, or do you like the dance vibe of a live band?? DJ? Photo from DJ Dro Entertainment in Miami, FL Or Band? Photo from OMG Ocdamia Music Group in Anaheim, CA Next Question: Sweetheart or Head Table? Back to the...

What's your entertainment style? Are you down for a DJ who can play all the current hits, or do you like the dance vibe of a live band??

DJ?

Photo from DJ Dro Entertainment in Miami, FL

Or Band?

Photo from OMG Ocdamia Music Group in Anaheim, CA

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Just Said Yes September 2019
Halima · on July 3, 2019 at 10:09 PM
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Dj all the way...
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Beginner October 2019
Shantel · on July 9, 2019 at 12:05 AM
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Definitely a dj !!
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Dedicated August 2019
Emily · on July 9, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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A band is considered a more formal choice. If you have a more casual wedding or a super young guest list, a DJ is probably fine!
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Master January 2021
Andrea · on July 9, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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Dj for us. More afforable, plus bands aren't really our thing.
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Beginner November 2019
beverly · on July 18, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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Definitely DJ
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Dedicated May 2021
Just Us Two · on July 18, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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We will have a band and a DJ. The band will perform first, after dinner is served the DJ will finish the evening.
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Devoted September 2019
ALYSSA · on July 23, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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DJ all the way! I want my dance floor to feel like i'm at the club and the DJ keeps playing my favorites.
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Devoted October 2019
Rachel · on August 16, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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DJ!!! I want someone that can adjust to all different types of music and we felt a DJ would do that best.
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Devoted May 2020
Chelsie · on August 29, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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We have a string band for the ceremony and cocktail hour and during the reception we have a DJ.
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Expert April 2021
Paulette · on October 3, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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My FH's best friend is the DJ
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Master May 2020
Kari · on October 12, 2019 at 3:44 PM
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Your live band should have a sound system and will typically play recorded music when the band takes breaks (to eat, drink, use the restroom, etc, they aren't going to perform non-stop for hours on end). If there are only a handful of songs you want that you don't think your band can replicate, ask them if they'd be willing to play the professionally recorded original tracks for you. That way you get the best of both worlds!
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Expert February 2020
Jessica · on October 22, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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Definitely a DJ! Even though I love live bands they just don't seem to go over well for many weddings.
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Super November 2020
Ashley · on November 5, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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DJ for sure!
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Devoted December 2021
Natalie · on December 17, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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We really want to opt for a live musician! They say you get more dancers on the dancer floor with a DJ, but the overall “vibe” we’re reaching for is a laid back, beach wedding with great music. I just don’t see my guests being much of the partying type - however that’s for my wedding personally! The weddings I’ve been to have always been so much fun with a DJ!
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Devoted March 2022
Sweet'N'Rhodes · on December 25, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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Portable music device for us too, most likely. But maybe a stereo at his mum's house afterwards.
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VIP October 2020
Anna · on April 6, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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DJ, although he’s just a friend of mine and acting as emcee. I’m creating our playlist and borrowing a speaker.
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Master October 2022
Jana · on April 13, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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A dj all the way. They play music how people are used to hearing it and have a wider variety of music they are able to play.
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Devoted June 2023
Squeezy Bean · on December 25, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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I like the idea of having a live band. We're both audiophiles, so that seems like a natural choice.
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