We had a DJ and everyone had an awesome time!

hi piper,welcome and congratulations .we had a dj/disco at our wedding and he covered from the 80's up to present day,for us it was perfect,but every couple has different tastes i guess,which would you prefer hun??

Im not a band person so I think I would prefer a DJ. My future hubbie would prefer a DJ.

It is very addictive!!

It depends what kind of guests you have. We're having a dj, but its to each persons tastes.

ask your venue, they may no someone who has worked their a few times and knows the venue enough to have to bother you with questions on the day xx

We wanted a live band but our venue room isn't that big and it would eat into half of the dance floor. We found some really good ones though that do all kinds of music to suit all generations. Neither me or the h2b are big on dancing. (neither are half of our guests) so we thought about having something like a frank Sinatra tribute guy that also doubles up as a disco. That way it suits more of the guests that are coming as they will like one or the other.

My advice if you do want a band though is go and listen to them live before you book them and check out the song list that they can play. Also make sure they have their own lighting/sound system and in some cases the venues ask them to have public liability insurance for a certain amount. There is nothing better than having a life decent band to liven up the mood.

Dj's can be a good option but again check out what song lists they have and make sure they will play what you want rather than the typical cack that some of them play that empty the dance floor. Again they may need public liability insurance etc.

We're having both too. Starting off with a DJ till around 8pm, then the band do around three hours then back to the DJ. It's your own personal choice and I wouldn't have a band just because you think it's what you should do, especially with them being expensive. I've been to some fantastic wedding that have just been DJ/Disco. You can even give them a playlist and tell them what you want or don't want to hear. Even have your guests send a song request back with their RSVP's then you're catering for your whole party. x

We are having a dj, my uncle has a friend thats going to do it and my uncle very nicely said he would pay any costs that the guy needed.

We are having a dj. I tend to find people don't dance as much at weddings with bands. You a fan of Charmed by any chance? X

Our friends have offered to sing for us as theyre a band but we'll probably have a dj as well x

Our venue came with a dj so we're having him, but we're also having a band as my cousin is in it and theyre brilliant.
I would say never mind the tradition - u have what you and our hubbie wants!x
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