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Mix CD favor dilemma!

theellstertheellster member
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So I have this elaborate plan for the ultimate wedding mix CD to use as an inexpensive but personal, memorable, and useful favor for our guests...  However, a thought occured to me earlier today that might just dash my hopes.  At least the hopes of it being inexpensive. 

The music companies don't like it when people steal music, so I buy mine.  However, that music is not supposed to be endlessly distributable, and I can't see how they'd like me burning 200+ copies of their songs...

Is this a real issue (or am I making it up??), and if so, how do I work with it?
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Re: Mix CD favor dilemma!

  • bbyckesbbyckes member
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    edited December 2011
    You're making it up.  You're not going to get sued.  You're not making money off of the songs.  Come on.

    Plus, quite honestly, it's a non-issue as most of your guests will NEVER and I mean NEVER even listen to your CD.  Sorry.  Plus, honestly this was a big novelty in the late 90's and early 2000's, no one is really doing this anymore.  Who actually listens to CDs anymore? 
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    edited December 2011
    It's not illegal.  At least I don't think so.  What it IS, however, is a huge waste of $$, time, and effort.

    Honestly, you're assuming that all 200 of your guests will have the same musical taste as you do.  And that's not happening.  I have never, ever kept a mix CD that someone burned for me.  And chances are good that I wouldn't keep yours either.

    I'd find a different favor.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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  • Mrs.B6302007Mrs.B6302007 member
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    edited December 2011
    If I tell you yes, it's stealing, will you change your mind on the CD as a favor and do something edible instead?
    The Bee Hive Est. June 30, 2007
    "So I sing a song of love, Julia"
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  • theellstertheellster member
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    edited December 2011

    Super!  Thanks for answering my original question!  That was really sweet of you.

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  • Divernon24Divernon24 member
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    edited December 2011
    I still like CD favors, but I've never met anyone else who has :). If you have the perfect songs already in mind, try just making a playlist and listening to it with your bridesmaids while you're prepping to walk down the aisle
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  • cjq0507cjq0507 member
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    edited December 2011
    Technically yes it is illeagl..but highly unlikely anyone will really notice or make a deal about it.

    And I think your idea is great, I am actually doing the same thing.

    BTW- 100 pack of CD's for as low as 7.99 at microcenter.com

    Good luck!
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  • kelly105kelly105
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    edited December 2011
    Yea, I wanted to do this too.  I got a CD from my roommate in college for her wedding, and I still listen to it... I love most of the songs on there.  Maybe you'd want to make 1 per couple if you're worrying about cost.
    I think it's a great idea!
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