DJ
- More affordable (less people and equipment=less money out of your pocket)
- Wide selection of songs for request
- Can find or play your unique and sometimes obscure song preferences
- Takes up less room in the reception space
- Will play continuously throughout reception
- Since almost anyone can claim he/she is a DJ, the talent can be hit or miss – be careful when interviewing you DJ to make sure his personality will fit the feel and age group of your wedding and that he/she is experienced
- More expensive than DJ (several people who want to get paid!)
- While good cover bands know a wide selection of songs, sometimes requests can be limited
- Takes up more space in the reception space
- Can bring a more formal flavor to your event
- Might have restricted playing time broken up by breaks
- A good band will learn your special songs if they don’t already know them – some can be huffy about it though – steer clear of these bands
After selecting DJ or band, you must be smart in shopping for which vendor to use. In a following post, I will discuss some things to consider when selecting either option.
Happy Planning!
Hey Emily!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you have people in the AR area that want a DJ, my friend, Jefferson Talbot, is great and lots of fun!! He pledged Sig Tau at UCA Spring '04 and is from Whitehall. He's great with music of ALL kinds and is very affordable. He managed to keep my husband's family and friends (from Brazil!) happy the whole time! Haha, I felt like that was a huge accomplishment. He even let one girl plug in her IPOD to play some random Brazilian songs. He was great and relaxed, and went with the flow. He brings everything he needs and sets up and takes down quietly without bugging you! Here is his contact number: 870-489-1472
A lot of social groups, friends, and clubs use him for events, wedding receptions, parties, etc. He's based out of Conway, but doesn't mind traveling. I give him 2 high fives!! :)
<3 you,
Sarah (Holaway) Luz