When planning your wedding, you may be overwhelmed by the number of choices you have to face while making arrangements. For example, one important decision you'll need to make is whether to hire a live band or a DJ to handle the music and keep the crowd engaged during your big day. While both options have their benefits, here's a guide to help you determine which is right for your wedding.

Live Band

A live band at your reception can energize the crowd and encourage a more intimate celebration. The band can also tailor their songs to you and your new spouse or take requests from other guests to help everyone celebrate and enjoy themselves. However, you'll also need to ensure that you have enough space for a proper stage set-up, without sacrificing too much of the dance floor for you and all the guests. The venue will also need to be able to accommodate the band's electrical equipment without overtaxing its power system. Due to the number of people involved in a band, as well as the more extensive set-up of instruments and amplification equipment, live bands tend to also come with higher costs, which may affect the budget for the rest of your ceremony.

DJ 

Alternatively, a DJ can provide many of the same benefits while being more cost-effective for most ceremonies. For example, DJs can typically offer a wider variety of music for your wedding than a traditional band. While a band is limited to the songs they know how to play or are familiar with, a DJ has a much more extensive library of genres, meaning you can likely find a song for nearly any taste. Meanwhile, a DJ can be just as lively and engaging, encouraging your guests to hit the dance floor with a creative playlist and energetic style.

Additionally, a DJ's set-up takes up considerably less space, so you'll be able to have a bigger dance floor for your guests to dance and celebrate. Since hiring a DJ involves less equipment and fewer people, the rates are also often more reasonable, allowing you to devote more of your budget to other aspects, such as the food or the wedding dress.

To make sure the music is perfect for your big day, contact Party Pleasers Services in both Cincinnati and Columbus, OH. Their knowledgeable and experienced DJs will personalize your experience and meet in person beforehand to go over all your plans and expectations for the big day. Whether there are fifty or five hundred guests, they're prepared to ensure the music is the life of the party. Contact them at (513) 984-1074 or go online to schedule a consultation today.