Sunday, January 26, 2014

Band Or Mobile Wedding DJ?: Questions For Planning

By Marissa Velazquez


Getting engaged is a huge, exciting event in one's life, and the wedding is an even bigger event. In between, however, comes the planning. Putting a wedding together can be a fun, but it can also be very stressful. It presents many questions, such as whether to hire a wedding planner, how many people to invite, how to cater the event, who should be in the party, and whether to hire a band or a mobile wedding DJ.

Hire a wedding planner or plan the event yourself? There are a lot of things to consider when making this decision. If you have a large budget and plan on inviting a lot of people, it may make sense to hire someone to help out. However, if event planning is something you like to do, and you have the time to make the arrangements on your own, that might be the best decision. You could ask your friends to help, which could make the planning more fun.

How many guests should we have? If both people in the couple have large families, but the budget for the event is small, the guest list can be a source of stress. In this situation, many people find it best to have a small ceremony and reception, with a very limited number of guests. Another option is to invite many people to the ceremony itself, but fewer people to the reception.

Where should you have the ceremony and the reception? If you are religious, you may want to have the ceremony in a place of worship. Sometimes this costs money, as some churches and other religious buildings require that they people who get married there are members or undergo counseling before the ceremony. This is something to explore and consider. Cost is of course a factor, so you will want to check prices and find out which venues, churches, etc. Are available for a price that fits your budget.

Should you hire a professional caterer? This is an area where you can be creative and possibly cut costs. If your funds are limited, consider having a family member or a friend cater the reception. Another possibility is to serve a small menu and/or limit the alcohol to only beer or wine.

Who should stand up in the ceremony? This issue can cause a lot of dissension, especially when there is a large number of friends and relatives who expect to be included. If that is your situation, it might be best to have only a best man/maid of honor, rather than having to deal with people who are angry that they didn't make the cut.

Should I hire a band or a dj? This is another tough one. It depends on the type of music you envision, the set up of the venue, and of course, your budget. A full band is generally more expensive than a DJ, unless you know a band who would play for a low cost.

Likewise, if you know a mobile wedding DJ, or have a friend who knows one, you may be able to get a good deal. Ask around and explore your options regarding both Djs and bands.Begin your planning as soon as possible, in order to avoid the added stress of a time crunch. Remember, getting married should be fun. It should be memorable in good ways, rather than memorable for the stress it caused. Planning ahead will help to make this a reality.




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