BYO music4 of 7If you can't afford a band or disc jockey -- or simply want to spend the money on your honeymoon -- make a playlist on your MP3 player and rock the house for free!Event planner Sara Gaum, owner of vendorbar.com in Boston, recommends appointing a friend or relative to monitor the music and cue up the first dance and other highlights. The playlist should have a good mix of music that will appeal to all generations, and the music should be timed properly, with lower-key cocktail music during the first couple of hours. "No one will want to hear Lady Gaga while you're still eating dinner," says Gaum. Related Articles:Wedding insuranceWedding savingsSave on an off-season weddingFrugal wedding secretsRelated Links:Savings goal calculatorMarriage and taxesName change checklistHow marriage impacts taxes advertisement
If you can't afford a band or disc jockey -- or simply want to spend the money on your honeymoon -- make a playlist on your MP3 player and rock the house for free!
Event planner Sara Gaum, owner of vendorbar.com in Boston, recommends appointing a friend or relative to monitor the music and cue up the first dance and other highlights. The playlist should have a good mix of music that will appeal to all generations, and the music should be timed properly, with lower-key cocktail music during the first couple of hours. "No one will want to hear Lady Gaga while you're still eating dinner," says Gaum.
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