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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

Frequent user April 2021 Ontario
Megan · On February 24, 2020 at 13:19
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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 · On February 24, 2020 at 11:31
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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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Anna · On February 24, 2020 at 11:03
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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 · On February 23, 2020 at 21:38
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Thanks so much, everyone. It's great to hear these opinions!
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Devoted August 2020 Saskatchewan
Stefanie · On February 23, 2020 at 21:11
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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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Shannon · On February 23, 2020 at 19:44
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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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Curious June 2022 Quebec
Lynne · On February 23, 2020 at 19:19
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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 · On February 23, 2020 at 18:32
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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 · On February 23, 2020 at 16:46
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Yeah for sure! Thanks for the suggestions
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Erann · On February 23, 2020 at 16:46
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Awesome, thanks for your input!!!
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Frequent user June 2020 Ontario
Sasha · On February 23, 2020 at 16:10
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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 · On February 23, 2020 at 14:27
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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 good luck! Lots to think about
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Erann · On February 23, 2020 at 14:25
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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 · On February 23, 2020 at 14:22
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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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