Wedding Entertainment Guide > Wedding DJ vs. Live Band
Wedding DJ vs. Live Band
There are positive and negative aspects to choosing a wedding band or DJ for a wedding. A band requires more setup time and more human components to make things work. A DJ is going to be able to instantly match the mood of the crowd with the appropriate music. Changing between various live music sets and programmed DJ beats may keep the crowd entertained.
A DJ may provide breaks between sets of music during a long evening. A DJ is also going to have an extensive repertoire of almost any type of music to play our mix into a song in any given moment.
A wedding band is typically found at more formal events, and wedding bands add the classic wedding feel to a reception.
The musical component of any wedding must follow the sentimental and emotional roots of the event. If a band is slow between songs or is not flexible enough to change sets, the mood may pall. Likewise, a DJ that is too aggressive in contemporary may spoil a traditional event. A live band is the more traditional approach.
A Live Band
A wedding band should entertain with professionalism and style.
A band should have a live demonstration of past performance capability.
A band for a wedding should be able to play planned music, both fast and slow songs.
A band should be able to work with an emcee or the requests of the wedding party.
A live band should present an appearance that is conducive to live formal events and a family celebration.
The bride and groom should make sure the band is capable of playing their favorite songs the way they expect them to be played.
A Wedding DJ:
A wedding DJ should have good references and video clips.
A wedding deejay should be experienced in assessing what is the best equipment for a given wedding reception and musical wedding event.
A wedding DJ should be able to conform to the wishes of the bride and groom regarding music selections.
A wedding deejay should present a polished, professional, and convivial appearance and conduct themselves accordingly at the style and formalities of the wedding.
A wedding deejay should be capable of entertaining the crowd in building trust and rapport between the wedding planners, a bride and groom, and the planning elements of the facility.
A wedding deejay should have experience assessing sound and acoustics for a given venue or wedding hall and make appropriate suggestions and arrangements beforehand to optimize the wedding music experience.
Wedding DJs should be sure they don't become the center of attention - they are only one part of the bride and groom's special day.