tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402341260922417944.post348621833616407218..comments2023-09-30T12:14:57.116-04:00Comments on Running to the Wedding: Band vs DJ: The Great DebateRunrgurl10http://www.blogger.com/profile/05754424220180919726noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402341260922417944.post-31414016505672449452009-10-29T17:28:58.342-04:002009-10-29T17:28:58.342-04:00So happy to have found your blog and can't wai...So happy to have found your blog and can't wait to catch up on some of your previous posts! I get the dilemma...and your lists are on point. Bands are actually really great, *IF* you find the right one. My GF had a band at her wedding that she raved about and the guests loved. She said that they were high energy, did just about any type of song choice and got it going for the guests...who raved about her band for months after the wedding. Downfall? They cost $7,000!!! Are you kidding me?! Holy moly! My DJ is costing us $1500 and that's for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, Emcee services, lighting (including a GOBO light, cake pin spot lighting & reception room perimeter lighting). I think ultimately, there's no right or wrong...it's a matter of the quality of service you find, what you can afford within your budget and what style you are going for. Something to consider: A band can take up a lot of space! The band I referred to had about 7 members in it and our venue has a room for our reception that we are already going to be packing tightly with guests. There would be no room for the band. The DJ is even going to be half in - half out of the room in an open french door area. Let us know what you decide :)Born to be Mrs. Beeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186370322714278012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-402341260922417944.post-69169433961054957022009-10-29T17:06:55.000-04:002009-10-29T17:06:55.000-04:00I am going through the same dilemma. Isn't it ...I am going through the same dilemma. Isn't it terrible?!?!<br /><br />I saw this fantastic band that I loved in a bridal show. Since then I've been thinking about having them for my wedding but my fiance is trying to convince me that a DJ will do just fine.<br /><br />Still haven't decided what to do...<br /><br />I just saw on your profile that you are planning a rustic, country-chic wedding. This week I posted some pictures over my blog that might give you some insights.<br />http://www.nuflaiir.com/2009/10/david-kendrick-rustic-wedding.html<br /><br />-lilian-NuFlaiir - Planning a Destination Weddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350365648975636576noreply@blogger.com