Planning: For atmosphere, choose a DJ not an IPod!
By Kristal Johnson (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Wedding Planning): Event Source Northwest: http://www.eventsourcenw.com/kristal.html
With these economic times couples are tightening up their wedding budgets and downsizing their celebrations…
You can still have an amazing wedding on a tight budget as long as you know how to prioritize what’s most important to you and allocate your budget based on that.
One way couples think that they can save money is by forgoing a DJ and using an I-Pod for their wedding music. If the object or goal of your wedding is to get your guests to leave early and not dance than an I-Pod will do the trick. Music and interaction is KEY to any successful event. Without a DJ and a good MC your event will quickly fizzle out. Creating an ambiance with good entertainment will set the mood for the entire celebration.
From my experience, I can tell you that no one will care if you have the best decor, flowers, linens, chair covers, or a full bar. They will notice though if there is no energy, interaction, or good entertainment, which will cause them to eat and run. So, when you’re analyzing your budget, think about what’s most important to you, and spend your money where you’re going to get the most bang for your buck, but try not to use an I-pod in place of a DJ if you can help it.