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1. DJ vs. Band?

   

   Discussion by spanglerwedding2012 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   My fiance and I are getting married at the Knowlton Mansion in Philadelphia, Pa. We are trying to decide between having a band or DJ for entertainment at our reception. Both of us love the way a band brings energy to the event and his parents have made it clear that they would prefer a band. However, we are stuck on the…

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   Reply by Stacylynn702 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   Bands are really awesome but we couldn't afford it. We had a DJ and we loved him and lots of our guests actually asked us for his info after the wedding. I don't think it makes too big of a difference personally. I think a great band is better but if you have a DJ instead, no one is gonna say "Man, they shoulda hired a…

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   Reply by spanglerwedding2012 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   That's great! Would you mind sharing what DJ you decided to go with? And CaitC, if you have any info on EBE bands or DJ's that you enjoyed, could you share or PM them to me? We are planning to go to a showcase but any recs would be awesome! My FH and I have $$ saved for the wedding and probably could afford a band but I…

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   Reply by [Deleted User] · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   We're using No Macarena for our DJ.

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   Reply by Stacylynn702 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   I forgot to add that our DJ was under $1000 too. 

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   Reply by CaitC21 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   I am personally having a band, and yes they are expensive. My FI and I are huge music people so it was important to him. Plus my dad is a huge music person and he is footing 95% of the bill for the day so we went band. Our wedding is on a Friday so that made it cheaper. I am working with EBE but not an e-fusion band. I…

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   Reply by nicole8586 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   We had a band, it was actually a surprise to me from DH. I was in the "I really want a band but we just can't afford it boat." Little did I know what was being planned behind my back! I agree that a live band brings a different kind of energy but if you have people who like to dance at your wedding they will enjoy them…

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   Reply by Beagle211 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   We are having a band- originally I was on the "bands are too expensive" boat. But FI really wanted one, did a lot of research, and found a reasonably priced one that is awesome. (under 5k for ceremony, cocktail hour, and 5 hour reception music, plus learning special songs for us). FI's parents are paying for the band,…

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   Reply by [Deleted User] · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

   It's really a personally decision. We're doing a DJ and paying $975 with a holiday weekend extra charge. I just can't spend $10K on a band right now. I also like to hear music from the original artist, although if you get a GREAT band it doesn't matter, but I think you really have to pay good money to get the great band,…

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    Reply by angel33284 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

    I attended a wedding at the Knowlton Mansion with a band and there was so much echo that you couldn't hear the singer all night. The Knowlton Mansion is just one big echo chamber. A band would be a complete waste of money, IMO.