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   Discussion by shawnarae722 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   So having reception at casual park pavilion. I found a dj for $300 however my fiancé says we don't need one bc people won't dane. I thought we need music and equipment to play it anyway. Plus the dj could be emcee. The pavilion we rented is small, but there is a space in front people could dance. Here's a picture of it. So…

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   Reply by thisismynickname2 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   What time of day is the reception? Afternoon? How long have you planned it for- basically enough time to eat and mingle, or several hours? If it's shorter, I'd go with no DJ, but if you expect people to hang around awhile, a DJ would be nice to encourage dancing for those who want to. It's also "know your crowd." If your…

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   Reply by Jen4948 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   A DJ for $300 is a steal. Book him -- if your crowd would go for dancing.

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   Reply by SP29 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   You could definitely create a playlist on your ipod and hook it up to some speakers- but you should price out the cost of renting speakers and a microphone. $300 for a DJ is a great price!

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   Reply by MesmrEwe · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   For $300, hire the DJ and don't question! $300 is well worth the time just to have the sound system available for announcements, toasts, etc. and not have to lift a finger yourselves picking up, renting, attending to, and returning a sound system (this from someone who owns a sound system for work) whether you have dance…

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   Reply by JediElizabeth · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   This is a know your crowd issue. I don't care what time of day it is or whether or not I have alcohol. I will dance. Even if the DJ sucks or the Spotify playlist veers randomly from classic rock to Latin to EDM from song to song, I will dance. For $300, I think it's definitely worth the investment, even if you just have a…

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   Reply by [Deleted User] · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   A DJ is nice because like you said, they can act as the MC introducing the bridal party, you & FI. Tell people to please take their seat for dinner, it's time for the first dance, it's time for the cake cutting. They will bring in the speakers and mic so people can not only hear him, but any toasts that will be made. Just…

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   Reply by southernbelle0915 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   For only $300, I would definitely book the DJ. You're going to need a sound system and microphone regardless - even if you play music from a phone. Once you look into how much that costs, plus delivery, set up and pick up...plus creating your own play lists, plus being your own emcee.... I think you'll find that this is…

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   Reply by shawnarae722 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

   It be on the cement patio. It's actually pretty flat there. I let my fiancé have final say on this park. Now I'm very hesitant about it but trying to make it work. The rooftop has seating. Inviting about 100. Hopefully I can make it look nice and it works. The reason he picked it is bc it has a gorgeous view of the…

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    Reply by shawnarae722 · February 2017 · Home› Wedding Discussion Boards› Wedding Party

    It's from 4-9. His family prob won't dance but my friends and family might. Do you think the space in front of pavilion will be enough room?