DJ or no DJ?

Sac0192

We're planning a low key, laid back wedding and the thought of spending almost $1000 on a DJ makes me uneasy. Has anyone had or been to a wedding where there wasn't a DJ?

Thoughts? Ways to have music without a DJ? Any feedback is appreciated!

mlarchweds

What is your budget for a DJ? A friend of mine got married and her DJ cost her about $500. She seriously recommends him too. 

fallbride1109

The last wedding I went to didn't have one and it came off as a little disorganized. We never knew when any of the events were happening. A DJ really keeps the reception flowing as well as plays music. Check out Melodies and Memories.

raehny

I second Stephiehall...FI's best friend got married a few years ago on a super-tight budget, and while their reception was by no means a disaster, it just wasn't really organized. They had an iPod and would scroll through songs (playing them for a few seconds at a time) until they decided what songs they wanted to play, they were having to basically run the reception, and just had FI making announcements - which is fine, except no one was really listening because his microphone was the same volume as the music. Honestly, a DJ is just one of those things that is actually worth the cost. If you can find an inexpensive DJ, I would definitely try to work it into your budget. If you just HAVE to go the iPod route, just make sure you plan out your playlists and speakers VERY well.

nextrightthing

I agree with PP.  It isn't too hard to find a reasonably priced DJ.

tcam2012

I have been to iPod weddings and some went off well and some went off not so well.  But the same is true for the weddings I went to where there was a DJ.  DJs don't always MC or keep the flow going so if that's what you want, you should probably ask and make sure he/she will actually do that.  If you are thinking of doing the music yourself, you'll want to double-check the speakers and make sure your music files and playlists are all in order.  I have noticed that iPod weddings tend to have more technical difficulties.  Or you could also skip the music... I had a friend do that because music was not important to het at all and she still had a fun wedding.

tiffanygoss

Were using DJ Tommy scott and he is very reaonably priced. I think there needs to be music and a DJ helps with the flow of the evening.

SmallenForever

We are just using an ipod for background music. We have an MC, though, which will help. I would only get a DJ if you plan on having dancing. Otherwise, I'd skip it. 

abkerr

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_dj-or-no-dj?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:265eacf0-e0c7-4b35-be51-57c54e89f35fPost:8805a87f-28cf-4f01-ae76-e51896725691">Re: DJ or no DJ?</a>:
[QUOTE]What is your budget for a DJ? A friend of mine got married and her DJ cost her about $500. She seriously recommends him too. 
Posted by mlarchweds[/QUOTE]

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Sac0192

Yea I guess we'll just have to think about it. We plan on having a low key wedding so it might not be necessary.
Thanks for the feedback!