It’s party time! We’re talking all about the pros, the cons, and best practices for both wedding DJs and bands! The decision to hire a DJ or a band for your wedding is always a big one. And honestly, there is no right answer because each wedding and each couple is so different! So what we’re going to do is talk through pros and cons with each and some personal opinions to help you decide which option is best for you! DJ:What we love:Your music selection is more customizableSpecific songs are guaranteed to be the versions that you loveUsually, DJs are fantastic MC’s that know how to guide and maintain a dance floorThey usually come with really cool lighting and uploading options that create a party vibeThey leverage technologyHave a ceremony and cocktail hour optionThey are more budget friendly!What we don’t love:They can be over or under energetic or your specific party feelThey can have terrible transition timesThey can control the party a little too muchSometimes their set-ups aren’t quite aesthetically pleasing When I recommend a DJ instead of a band:Tighter budgetIf the couple is super picky about the version of certain songs and is requesting a larger variety of genresIf the couple is wanting more of a club feelIf the guests need a lot of handholding to get on the dance floorIf the venue does not have room for a band Bands:What we love:They give a very grand and energetic vibe to the receptionIf you have a good one, they keep the dance floor packedThey give a classic feel with live instrumentsSome bands can offer one or two musicians to play instruments for the ceremony and or cocktail hourThe musicians make the guests feel like they are part of the performanceWhat we don’t love:They are expensiveThey take up a lot of room in the reception space.Sometimes they are not the best MCsThey need to take breaks during your dance floor timeSometimes their versions of songs aren’t exactly like the originalsSome bands are very set in their list and don’t offer a lot of customizationSometimes they can have a lot of requirementsWhen I recommend a band over a DJ:When the couple has the budget for itIf the couple is a huge fan of live musicIf the couples guests are pretty self-sufficient in getting the party startedIf the couple is OK with a more traditional wedding reception set list Again, this is not a comprehensive list of pros and cons for bands and DJs, this is just a good starting point for you and your fiancé to have a discussion and weigh the options to help you ultimately make a decision!We love them both and just want you to feel empowered to choose whatever option works best for your wedding. Love what you heard? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Reach out to us on social media or drop a comment on our website. [email protected] @beforeidopodcast @jacksonandjuneevents And check out our website for all your wedding planning needs: www.jacksonandjuneevents.com

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