live band vs. DJ

Re: live band vs. DJ

• Wiscisbliss

  

  June 2011

  You didn't have my choice listed, which is either. 
  
  My #1 concern with a band is taking too many breaks.  Make sure the band you have has a way of playing some music during breaks (like that new Gaga hit) to keep the party going. 
  

  

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• jessicabessica member

  

  June 2011

  As long as they wear those awesome lobster glasses, no preference. 
  
  Seriously, though, I think that the bandleader or DJ's ability to read the crowd and shift gears can make or break the entertainment (plus there's more risk with a band because they could be really sucky, whereas I think there's only so much a DJ can mess up, although I'm sure I could be proven wrong).  I personally wouldn't go with a band that couldn't play more modern stuff, because I want variety at my wedding, but I have had an amazing time at a party where the band was only playing oldies. 

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• GoodLuckBear14 member

  

  June 2011

  If you go with a band, be sure that they can play different styles of music like a DJ would.

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• acwm member

  

  June 2011

  I'd say either. Though personally, I don't love music as much as most people, so I sometimes prefer a DJ because they play songs I know-- and they sound the way I know them. I get sad when bands play my favorite songs and make them sound different, because I have little to no music appreciation. I think I'm in the minority there, though.

  
  

  But I agree that it's really about the crowd-- if the DJ or band can get the crowd going and having a good time, you're set either way.

  
  

  PS: I love Brittany in the lobster glasses!

  

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• CassandraPotter

  

  June 2011

  thanks for the opinions this helps!

  

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• aemahm

  

  June 2011

  I'm not a big fan of live bands at weddinss either. I'll go with the DJ anytime...

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