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1. DJ vs Ipod

   

   Discussion by f1uff · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   I'm not sure which to go with a DJ or just using an Ipod. I'm having a small reception of about 35-45 guest, 3 hours, and maybe about 1/2 of the guest might actually dance. I want some kind of music but not sure if I should just go bigger and hire a DJ to do the announcing and music stuff, or just get an Ipod and have a…

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   Reply by ahhhitsshannyn · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   The only reason I say DJ is because I was worried about the flow of things. "Okay everyone look at us we are cutting the cake" "okay everyone stand back we are going to make our entrance" I did not want to put that burden on any of my friends and family to make them announce for us, so we got the DJ. I figure if things get…

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   Reply by aegrish · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   I'm not having either- instead we're having Travis Allen (Young Elvis) come for a few songs and photos. Much less expensive than a DJ and less hassle than the ipod. Although if the Ipod option was cheaper at our venu ($275) we'd probably have some songs playing in the background during dinner. For a smaller wedding the DJ…

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   Reply by vegasgroom · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   I'd definitely go with a DJ. The last thing you should be worrying about on your wedding day is trying to queue up music or deal with play lists, or having someone else that's there do it so they can't enjoy as much of the party. I think a DJ adds a lot of entertainment value in addition to playing music, and a good one…

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   Reply by f1uff · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   Thank you so much for all the input. From reading all the comments I think I might have to go with DJ just because it will be in the evening, several drinks will be available, and its going to be in a hall vs. a suite. Sorry I forgot to add that part in the beginning. I think I would of easily gone with an Ipod if the…

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   Reply by MizLynn · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   I voted for the Ipod, simply because of the budget. Like PPs said, you quickly realise how extras get tacked on and if you can save some dough, go for it. But, that said, I think it depends on your venue, your crowd and when your reception is. I'm having an early afternoon lunch reception, and it's going to be a dry one…

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   Reply by f1uff · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   Oh, and I almost forgot to mention to all the brides out there. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Have a wonderful day today!

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   Reply by shaq123 · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   We are having a private dinner reception at Maggianos I am sure that we are going to use a Ipod .

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   Reply by wiwicaty · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

   We're having an in-suite reception so the iPod will be hooked up. I'm creating playlists for every different moment but I doubt that our guests will feel like dancing, as one does in a ballroom. I just want to make sure that music plays during the reception. I put a "your song request" on our RSVPs so I'll make sure to…

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    Reply by bcschuman · February 2011 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Nevada-Las Vegas

    We are not doing a formal reception... just drinks, finger foods and cupcakes. All the traditional wedding reception stuff will be done at our AHR. With that being said, we will be doing the IPOD because it is less expensive and we can pick music for background noise and not too focused on dancing or special songs.