Hey Mr. Dj, Play the funky Music!

Aah, music. A big time love of mine here is a song I'm lovin right now! John Legend feat Andre 3000 in "Greenlight". Its so cool and its fun sexy. I love dancing! I want to dance all night long at my wedding. I guess most people do. But today some of the DJs and musicians are charging crazy amounts to host a four to six hour event. So what can a bride do to make sure she doesn't get robbed of her hard earned cash? Ladies here are you options: 1. Have an ipod wedding. 2. Hire a DJ 3. Hire a musician 4. Hire a band Ipod weddings are an affordable trend. With a vast variety of songs and the ability to have more control over your special event makes this a great option. Jeff Fortin the super cool owner and creator of Youdjit (http://www.youdjit.com/) says "The ipod wedding is brilliant for the budget minded bride as well as the bride who wants to be in control of the music at their reception and their playlists." Youdjit lets you keep your equipment for 24 hours for only $199! You can also rent an Ipod. Use it for your rehearsal dinner, your reception and your ceremony. Whatever you need music for! They will also do set up for you at your site. Jeff has made a promise to future couples and party lovers everywhere: " Youdjit is in the process of franchising across the country. Expect to see a Youdjit soon in a town near you!" Jeff has some tips : 1. Host a playlist party. Where you and your bridal party can pick your jams. 2. Invite your guest to be part of the entertainment and re leash their inner DJ. Give your guest an opportunity to make toast, bring their own ipods. 3. Play your favorite music and don't worry about music selection. 4. Look for a family member or friend who loves being on the mic. Select an outgoing personality or the "life of the party". 5. You do not NEED a dj to have a wedding. Some Dj are threatened by the ipod and companies like Youdjit are paving the way to budget friendly weddings. Nevertheless, some brides want a DJ to host their weddings. Here are some tips: 1. Book directly with the DJ, in order to avoid outstanding agency fees. 2. Look on sites like Craigslist for DJs who are affordable or for dj discounts. 3. Look for talent underground: night clubs, hot spots, local college events etc. For brides who want musicians like a violinists or harpists. 1. book direct with the musicians 2. Ask around and listen to referrals 3. Check out local universities and music schools: there are alot of undiscovered musical talent there. 4. Also there may be a family member who is musically talented. Bands are great and can be an elegant touch to your wedding. Here's how to save money: 1. Once again avoid agencies with outstanding fees 2. Look for referrals from restaurants. ( if you are in a Jamaican restaurant then look for a steel drum band). 3. Check out hot spots like night clubs or elegant party spots. 4. Sites like Myspace have tons of undiscovered talent. 5. local university music students can easily become a string trio or quartet. Good hunting. love ya