The music and entertainment at your wedding reception should be
organized based on the ages, tastes, and preferences of the guest
who will be in attendance. And, depending on the type of
reception you want to have, you may only want to spend money on
music — or you may not need to spend too much on entertainment at
all. Here are the top ways to save on music and entertainment for
your wedding reception that will keep you within budget, and keep
your guests entertained.
Hire a live band.
Having live music at your wedding reception is a very classy way
to set the mood for the event, and the sound quality is much
better than recorded music. You may also save money when you hire
a live band-- depending on the band’s experience and number of
opportunities to play, they may be more willing to accept a lower
payment than a disc jockey or accomplished soloist. A band can
also vary the speed or variation of songs, depending on the type
of atmosphere you want for the reception. There are times when a
band will cost considerably more than a DJ, but you may be able
to work around this if you agree to feed the band and allow them
the amount of breaks they request. Sites like www.usabride.com,
www.livesuperdj.com, and www.wedalert.com will give you more
information on the pros and cons of hiring a live band, along
with a list of ideas for wedding reception entertainment.
Ask a "qualified" friend or family member to be the DJ for the
reception.
Many couples shy away from having a DJ at the wedding reception,
since a disc jockey may create a casual atmosphere. If you don’t
mind this and want your reception to be more of a party than a
formal celebration, you may consider hiring a DJ to handle the
music for the reception. However, you may not like all the music
that is being played with a DJ, and depending on the contract,
you may not be able to change the music during the ceremony. So,
why not ask a qualified friend or family member to DJ? Make sure
that you know the songs that are going to be played, and that
your family member feels comfortable with the job in front of a
lot of people. You can also create a CD of songs you’ll want at
the reception to use as background music while people are talking
and having dinner, as well as a CD with songs you’ll use for
dancing during the reception.
Decide whether or not you want live entertainment.
You may want more than just music at the reception, and if so,
you’ll need to make sure that you book the live entertainment as
soon as you can. If you want to have someone sing, dance, or
emcee the reception, make these arrangements while you’re
planning the wedding ceremony. You may want to ask for the help
of friends and family members when it comes to entertainment as
well, since they will probably be more than happy to perform at
your reception as a wedding gift. Live entertainment is a great
way to make your reception entertaining, and depending on how far
in advance you can book the entertainment, you can save a
considerable amount of money on your wedding celebration, and
your guest will be talking about the fun they had at your wedding
for years to come.
Findings Deals On The Internet
http://www.WeDj.com -Has a great search engine to find music and
entertainment for weddings. Just enter your city and state and it
will pull up a list of dj\'s. I did a search in New York City and
found 140 listings describing each company, contact information,
website address or email link.
http://www.adja.org/- The ADJA (American Disc Jockey Association)
is an association of professional mobile entertainers. The
mission of the American Disc Jockey Association is to encourage
success for its members through continuous education,
camaraderie, and networking. The American Disc Jockey Association
is an organization of professional Disc Jockeys. You can do a
search for a local dj in your area. All listings show contact
name, phone number and website.
Michelle Ferrell is the author of "How To Plan Your Dream Wedding
On A Limited Budget" - Discover other creative ways you can save
thousands on your wedding at www.bridebargains.com
Michael Ferrell | 
