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Although your budget will play a big part in your decision of whether you have either a DJ, a live band or a playlist to entertain you and your guests, here’s our list of pros and cons to help you choose how you’ll dance the night away.

DJ

Pros –

• likely to play requests from guests
• medium budget
• a good DJ will read a crowd and adjust the music as they see fit
• most will have a very large selection of music from all eras

Cons –

• disco lights and smoke machines may not be your thing – always check what is included in the price
• beware the bored or over excitable DJ – make sure you meet them beforehand and you like their “vibe” or if you get the chance check them out in action before booking

Live Band

Pros –

• will get people up on the dance floor quicker than a DJ or Playlist may
• interactive with the audience
• sound quality is usually better
• a specific band can really make a theme – a 1930’s swing band would be ideal for a Hollywood Glamour themed wedding

Cons –

• expensive
• may have to provide food for them which will add to the evening buffet head count
• can be very loud

Playlist

Pros –

• can choose your own music (no matter how obscure)
• you can get your guests to choose a song they would like played prior to the big day
• inexpensive

Cons –

• no backup and stressful for you if there is equipment failure on the day
• time consuming choosing and uploading songs
• your taste may not match the majority of your guests which may mean an empty dance floor
• no one to make announcements such as cutting the cake and first dance etc.