There was an article in the Wall Stree Journal on 8/24/2006 about couples using iPods instead of DJs for their wedding music.  We find this to be an interesting trend.  It’s true that iTunes has a great selection of music, and iPods will import music from CDs you’ve purchased.  An iPod can even overlap songs for a cleaner transition.

Despite this level of sophistication, iPods aren’t a comparable replacement for a wedding DJ.  For starters, there is the light show many DJs bring.  Then there are the props and games DJs use to keep your guests involved in your reception, if you want them to.  DJs announce your grand entrance, the champagne toast, the first dance and the parents’ dance.  If you use an iPod, you’re planning your music in advance, and hoping you’ve created the proper mood.  A DJ can read the crowd at your reception, and adjust the music to keep your guests involved.  A DJ can take requests, which your iPod cannot (unless you have a gargantuan music budget, you probably won’t even come close to the music selection a DJ carries).

In every wedding, there are decisions which need to be made to balance budget and desires.  While it may be tempting to do away with a DJ based solely on cost, the bulk of your wedding’s budget will be spent on your reception, and a DJ is an important part of creating and keeping the mood of your reception.