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The pros, cons of wedding reception music
Are you having trouble deciding on the type of
entertainment you want at your wedding reception?
USAbride.com has created a thought-provoking list to
weigh the pros and cons of each.
Band Pros:
* There is nothing like live music in terms of sound
qui
* You dhoose a band based on your own tastes, and
therefore the music will be more personalized to
what you and your spouse like.
* Live music can be more exciting and can get the
crowd more involved.
* A band can vary the speed of the songs, depending
on the mood of your guests and the atmosphere you
wish to create.
* Different instrumental or vocal solos can also be
played throughout the evening.
Band Cons:
* There is only a limited amount of songs a band can
play.
* The songs never sound the
same as the original record-
ings.
* If the musicians need to
take a break, the music stops
as well.
* Bands can sometimes cost
several thousand dollars
more than a DJ.
* It can seem more like a
concert instead of an accent
to your reception.
(Sometimes bands like to
play loud - even if you ask
them to keep the volume at a
reasonable level).
Disc Jockey Pros:
* A DJ comes with a choice
of hundreds of songs.
Therefore, the DJ can play songs to cater to the vary-
ing tastes of several generations.
* They will often cost much less than a band.
* While the music is playing, the DJ can get out on
the dance floor and rev up the guests.
* Your special dances will be played exactly like
you've heard them before.
* There is no reason to have a break in the music.
Disc Jockey Cons:
* The music cannot be changed depending on per-
sonal tastes.
* Contracts can be misleading in terms of who will
really be at your wedding.
* It may take more effort to get the crowd engaged
(versus a live performance).
* Some guests may think a DJ is too casual for a for-
mal reception.
* You might not like the styles of music that are
being played.
For more information visit www.usabride.com.
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