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Erann
Newbie July 2021 British Columbia

Band vs dj

Erann, on February 23, 2020 at 14:19 Posted in Wedding reception 1 14
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HELP! Can't decide between a band or DJ. I keep going back and forth, I can see the pros and cons with each! Any suggestions, tips, advise??


Thank you!!!!

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Latest activity by Megan, on February 24, 2020 at 13:19
  • Megan
    Frequent user April 2021 Ontario
    Megan ·
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    We went with a band for a few hours for something different, and we're going to DJ the rest ourselves thanks to Spotify.

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  • Sarah
    Expert August 2021 British Columbia
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    I would go with a DJ just for the variety of music that can be played.A band would be cool for the ceremony portion if you can afford it.
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    Frequent user August 2020 Ontario
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    We are doing both. The DJ will play between the band sets and also when the band is finished. Cons of a band? Expensive. Very expensive. But, if you can afford it - it takes a wedding to a whole other level.

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  • Erann
    Newbie July 2021 British Columbia
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    Thanks so much, everyone. It's great to hear these opinions!
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  • Stefanie
    Devoted August 2020 Saskatchewan
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    We are going with a DJ instead. The variety of music is better and when he needs a break, music can still be played. We didnt want gaps at our reception.
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  • S
    Expert September 2020 Quebec
    Shannon ·
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    We are going with a DJ, if I can afford it I would hire a band too.

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  • Lynne
    Curious June 2022 Quebec
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    We're getting both. A band for the dinner portion and a DJ later in the evening.
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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
    Amelia ·
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    I would think a DJ would give you a lot more variety. Unless a band has a really diverse playlist and can do some crowd pleasers I would stick with a DJ for dancing.
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  • Erann
    Newbie July 2021 British Columbia
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    Yeah for sure! Thanks for the suggestions Smiley smile
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  • Erann
    Newbie July 2021 British Columbia
    Erann ·
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    Awesome, thanks for your input!!!


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  • Sasha
    Frequent user June 2020 Ontario
    Sasha ·
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    I have inquired about this and bands will mostly play for the dinner portion and DJ will start from 9pm onwards... also some bands have their own DJ. So just inquire. In my opinion, I think you should do a band. That would be awesome. Good luck!

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  • Gloria
    Expert October 2022 Ontario
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    No worries. We were at a wedding that had both. While I enjoyed the band it got a bit too loud during dinner lol. That’s my only complaint. and a DJ was nice afterwards due to variety. We are having a band just for the ceremony portion and during appetizer hr. Then doing DJ during the evening Smiley smile good luck! Lots to think about Smiley smile
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  • Erann
    Newbie July 2021 British Columbia
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    Yeah exactly! I had the same thought about more options with a DJ. I wonder if a band would engage "the crowd" more or if a DJ would be just as much fun. So hard to decide! Thanks for your opinion, Gloria!

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  • Gloria
    Expert October 2022 Ontario
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    Personally I’d say DJ- more options... but if you have a budget that you can get both you can do band for the dinner portion then DJ afterwards?
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