It can be difficult to know what type of live wedding music to choose. Often a difficult question is whether to get a live band or a DJ and it is something that many couples agonize over when planning their wedding. There are many advantages to hiring a DJ. They are much cheaper for a start and there is just one person to feed on the night (sometimes two if they bring a partner). A band on the other hand have several members so their overall fee tends to be much higher and they will all need to eat!

A DJ takes requests from the guests, whereas a live band has one repertoire that they cannot deviate from. Perhaps this isn’t such a big deal, but it is something to think about when making the decision. The average age of the guests at a wedding should be considered too – the style of music from a DJ is usually very modern, and if there are plenty of older guests then a live band is often the most sensible route to take.

Wedding bands can be a lot of fun, but have you thought about the time in between sets? Wedding bands need to take breaks every now and again, and it can be a real atmosphere killer in the time when they are not playing. A DJ plays continuously without a break in the music until the end of the night, so the fun atmosphere is never broken in this way. Also the obligatory first dance can often be more memorable or more suited to a live band than a DJ. These are just some of the things to take into consideration when choosing music at a wedding.

Whatever you decide, it is important to listen or see a demonstration of all the DJs and other live wedding music you are considering. Personal recommendations are very useful too and ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.