We were just going to use an iPod but I like the idea of having someone to emcee and not having to worry about the right songs coming on on the right moment. Also their sou d system will be much better. The reception is at the wicked spoon in the private room, the only dancing with be our first dance and parents dances. The rest of the music.will be for cake cutting and background music....is it worth hiring someone for the three hours so I wouldbt have to worry about anything?