Selecting the entertainment for your wedding reception is one of the more challenging parts of wedding planning. Your wedding is a gathering of many people with likely dissimilar interests, and you need to find one person or group to entertain them all. Most couples end up choosing between two performers: the DJ or the live band. Which is better" Let?s look at the pros and cons.
The DJ: More Musical Variety and Cheaper Cost

A DJ, or disc jockey, brings a huge library of the greatest hits to your wedding reception. He or she will play tracks from your favorite artists around emceeing your event, introducing your bridal party, announcing when it?s time for dinner and dancing, and generally keeping the energy up all evening long.
Pros The Selection: Most wedding DJs book countless ceremonies every year, and they know that every couple has different musical tastes. As a result, most DJs compile an extensive musical library, with everything from oldies to the Billboard hits of today. If you?re looking for someone who can keep your teenage cousins out on the dance floor and make your octogenarian grandmother happy, the DJ?s got your back.
The Cost: These days, wedding costs have swelled to insane numbers, and couples usually need to pinch every penny they can. Compared to other entertainers, DJs are relatively inexpensive; the average cost to book a DJ for a wedding in the U.S. is around $1,000. If you and your future spouse want a great performance at your reception for a...