When I first started planning my wedding, I thought that having a live DJ was a must. The DJ is the one who gets the party started and guides the reception right? How can a wedding run without someone to play the music, announce the new couple, cue the music for the first dance, and tell everyone what is happening? However, when I started to do some research on getting a DJ, I came to the realization that having a live DJ is quite expensive. The average fees for having a live DJ for 4 hours was between $1,500 and $2,000. Since we were having a wedding on a tight budget, I realized that if I wanted to have a DJ at my wedding I would have to make major sacrifices to the decorations, wedding favors, and refreshments at my reception. Faced with having to make a decision between a live DJ and being able to afford a beautiful reception that I would be proud of, I decided to explore some other options.
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Posts Tagged ‘wedding budget’
Save Big Money On Your Wedding Entertainment
Posted on January 19th, 2011 by April Knobles in Wedding Reception, WeddingsEasy Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Kori Ellis in Wedding FavorsWith the struggling economy and the rising costs of planning a wedding, you are probably looking for simple ways to save money. Here are a few easy ways to cut back on your wedding costs without sacrificing style. More »
