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January/February 2021 15 Wedding Planner®
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bands | ceremony music | disc jockeys
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The Orient Express Band 585-924-2110
bands
Pied Piper DJ 585-349-4460
Sound Express 585-544-2780
Spectrum Sounds 585-451-1111
Stage Productions 585-247-5460
Special Request | The Party-Connection 585-865-1420
Tones Entertainment 585-338-3132
disc jockeys
dj’s and bands
The music you choose will set the mood for your reception.
Select your band or disc jockey carefully, since they can either
make or break your reception.
Tips on Selecting the Music
• Keep in mind the number and age range of your guests. The music
should not only please you, but should also be enjoyable for your
guests.
• Have your music in keeping with your wedding style. If you are having
a very formal wedding, a heavy metal band may not be appropriate.
• Karaoke is also available through some DJ services and bands, but
you may not have many people getting up to sing. It may also tend
to take attention away from the bridal party, with more attention
paid to the singer. But it can also provide a memorable reception,
especially if you have a lot of people who will have fun with it.
• You may want to have background music provided during the dinner as
well as dance music after. You should consider having a different style
of music played during dinner. The volume shouldn’t interfere with din-
ner time conversations.
• Don’t be afraid to ask the DJ or band to play slower or softer music if
that seems to be the mood of your reception. If everyone is engrossed
in good con versations the music shouldn’t interfere with them.
When to Shop
The best bands and DJs can book up one year in advance or more, so you
would be well advised to start shopping for the music as soon as your recep-
tion site and ceremony site have been set.
Cost
The next factor to consider is cost. This will depend on the time of day, the
location, and the number of hours you want music. The playing time is gen-
erally four to six hours and the fees from $300 to $1000. If your wedding
is during the winter or on an “off night” you may be able to get a bargain.
Just keep in mind, generally, you get what you pay for. When it comes to
entertaining all your guests the “best deal” is not the lowest price, it is the
best you can afford. DJs are usually less expensive than live bands.
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