Crossover Entertainment
Many couples want the versatility of having both a live band and a DJ at the wedding reception. They want certain songs to sound exactly as they remember, plus the energy that a live band can bring to the reception. But since you're doubling your entertainment cost, it can be expensive. The compromise: a combination of both options called "crossover entertainment," where a three- to five-piece band accompanies a DJ. Rockville, MD’s NYX Entertainment, 301-984-0500, nyxentertainment.com, can provide a DJ to mix songs (anything from Frank Sinatra to 50 Cent), and the band jumps in adding drums, guitar, horns and a keyboard. If you're looking to hire talent à la carte, we've found that crossover entertainment is almost half the cost. Prices start at $3,500 for four hours.
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