Posted by Patti Wellington on Tue, Jul 13, 2010 @ 07:10 AM
As the Canadian wedding is getting more costly by the minute, trends are shifting toward personalization, which can also mean you have to pay a higher price for the things you like. Luckily, there is one wedding trend high on personalization, low on price - using an iPod for your wedding music.
The music at your wedding sets the tone for the event and shows off the life and personality of the bride and groom. While using an iPod for your wedding music may seem like the answer to your budget predicament, there a few things to mull over before making the decision:
Pros Save Money - With all the cash you save on a wedding DJ, you can purchase a new sound system for your home. Most couples already have at least one iPod between them, and if they don’t, they can use a new iPod long after their wedding day.
Unique entertainment - You can choose wedding songs that mean something to you both – whether it’s your first dance or the song that ends the night – this is one more way to put a personal spin on your wedding day.
Total Control - Some wedding DJs are all about getting noticed. Using bad jokes to cliché songs, you don’t want your friends and family cringing when they hear the “Chicken Dance” or the “Macarena”. When you create your own wedding song list, you won’t have to worry about any songs you don’t like being played.
Cons Supervising the iPod Station - Always check with the wedding reception location about what kind of sound system they have and if they’re going to charge you for using their system. You'll also need someone to keep and eye on the iPod Station to make sure the right songs are playing at the right time.
Predictable - This might in fact be a bad thing. You’ll know what each and every song will be and when it’ll be played. You won’t have the chance for a unexpected song to catch you off guard or for the wedding guests to make requests.
Wedding Master of Ceremony Still Required - Even if you don’t want a DJ, you still need a microphone and someone in charge of wedding introductions, making announcements for the cake cutting and bouquet toss.
According to Real Simple Magazine, 40 is the average number of songs needed for a three-hour wedding reception or party. Make a wedding mix that’s sure to please by signing up for a free account at songvote.com. Then let friends vote on and submit tunes they most want played at your wedding or special event. Once the votes are tallied, the site links you to iTunes or Amazon.com to purchase the chosen tracks.
Please note: Real Simple Magazine cannot be held responsible for any “Macarena” or “Chicken Dance” requests.