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ARTICLES:
Here's a Checklist of Key Points to Keep in Mind
For Bands vs. DJs
DJs
- Less formal
- Can provide group dance instruction & live entertainment/interactive with guests
- All of recorded music with the original artists are available to you
- Great variety easily available for 'pacing the party'
- Sound levels of music easily adjusted
- Great sound systems
- Continuous music/no breaks
- Minimal space needed
- Trained emcee and coordinator
- No tips required
- Less expensive :
Smaller cities: Minimum of $600-800 for 4 hours & up
Larger cities: Minimum of $1000-1500 for 4 hours & up
Bands
- Brilliant live sound
- Elegant/formal
- Can learn special material (material that may not be available
on CDs)
- Can spontaneously accompany guest performances (make sure
they're willing!!)
- Limited variety of styles
- Take breaks
- May not provide skilled emcee
- Requires more space
- Smaller cities: 4,6, piece band minimum $1,000 to $3,500 &
up
Larger cities: $1500 to $4,000 & up
(Prices increase with each musician)
When To Look & When To Book
Believe it or not, a year or 18 months is pretty standard for booking bands and DJs. Remember that the good ones are also being booked in advance not only for weddings, but for anniversaries, birthdays and corporate events. Top DJ's and bands are booked a year and a half to 2 years in advance. If you know your date, look now. If you know your date and location, look and book! It's much easier when you have an 18 month advance time, especially if you plan to be married during a busy holiday like the Christmas season, Valentine's Day, or in June, one of the busiest months for weddings.
But not everyone can possibly book that far in advance. You might be getting married in 4 months, or less. It's still possible that the musicians or DJs of your choice, and others of the highest caliber just might have an opening on your day. But there's no time to waste.
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