The following statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine. Sources include: Simmons, USA Today, National Bridal Service, The Knot and Brides Magazine.

72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their wedding dress, attire, followed by the reception site and caterer – reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities!
Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment (Band / DJ).

It is impossible to imagine a reception without your favorite songs being played. Some people even call music the heart of the party. This calls for a talented DJ or band to make this day even more magical and memorable for you and your partner.

If you reside in South Florida; especially near Miami, choosing the right entertainment for your wedding reception can be challenging, because there is a vast variety of bands and DJ’s to choose from. If you can’t decide wether to hire a DJ or a live band for your wedding near Miami, Florida, we are here to help you discover the biggest differences of both types of entertainment services. Be prepared to answer a few questions in order to find out which service best suits your wedding.

The Band

Imagine being greeted by a 12-piece band when you arrive at your reception. There is simply no replacement for such a grand welcome and it has the ability to excite any kind of crowd. An experienced live band knows how to interact with the crowd and keep everyone on the dance floor from the beginning to the end of the wedding reception. Live bands have an organic full sound and will add an impactful high energy effect to your special day.

A great wedding band should take special song requests; however, if the band does not cover all special requests, they will typically learn from 3-5 new songs per wedding. One of the major things to consider when hiring a band is that bands have a lot more members and equipment and they will cost more than if you hire a DJ.

The DJ

The presence of a DJ may not be as impactful as the presence of a band, but a great DJ will know exactly how to keep your guests dancing all night. When you hire a DJ, you can just sit back and relax, because the DJ would handle all of your music requests. With an unlimited access to all music, a DJ will be be able to find any song right away and play it on the spot.

Also, DJ’s know how to keep the crowd engaged and on the dance floor by switching songs before the crowd looses interest in the last song playing. These talented music gurus typically also offer MC’ing services for an additional fee or sometimes it comes already included when you hire the service. And last but not least, if you are on a budget, one of the biggest perks of hiring a DJ is that it costs much less than the price of a live band.

Most importantly…

It’s much safer to hire a DJ under an agency than an individual DJ that you may find surfing the web. DJ’s that work under agencies are well trained, and are required to have years of experience. Also, try to be covered by all means and make sure the company you choose to book with has back up DJ’s on call in case of an emergency.

Keep in mind…

Certainly there are quite a number of options when it comes to hiring a band or DJ for your wedding in Miami, Florida. First of all, you must decide on the type of music you want to be played on your big day.

Figure out the budget for entertainment, and remember that after food and drinks, the music is the most important part of the wedding reception. After that, you can start thinking about your special requests to add your personal touch to your wedding.

DJ Live Bands

Why settle for one when you can have it all?

If you still haven’t decided, because both DJ’s and bands have undeniable perks that you want in your reception, there are acts that do an amazing job at mixing a DJ with a live band. This is considered: Drum roll… a DJ LIVE BAND. This is how you can get the best of both worlds and let your guests have an unforgettable night by enjoying the high energy and action of a live band and also enjoying the song flexibility and nonstop music flow of a DJ.

Example: Rhythm