If you’ve been to parties with DJs and other parties with bands, you already know there are differences between them on an experiential level. Bands typically play songs beginning to end while DJs mix in and out of songs at certain cue points. Bands with good chemistry and energy can perform popular songs in new ways and bring with them the cumulative force of multiple band members, but they tend to be more rigid in the songs they are prepared to play, while DJs can change up their sets on the fly. Most bands have one of their members designated as the MC, in addition to the instrument they are responsible to play. While the quality of bands and DJs vary, most who look at their experience will find that the average DJ/MC tends to be more specialized as an MC than the typical band member who plays as MC. While this is not a rule, the fact that it is so common leads many couples with the budget to get the best of both worlds and hire an accomplished DJ/MC in addition to an awesome Band! When professional Hockey Player Sheldon Dries got married that’s what he did, hiring both the blue water kings’ band and DJ Seth Michaels of Michaels Entertainment. The band performed the ceremony music and DJ Seth orchestrated the special moments through the reception. They then teamed up on the dance floor, interacting with each other and the audience all night long. It was awesome! The answer to what you should decide when it comes to band vs. DJ depends on you, but if you have the budget, get both!