Wedding DJ or Spotify playlist?

A wedding with a homemade playlist? Sure, it's possible, but there are some advantages to hiring a wedding DJ that a homemade playlist just can't match. And here they are:

• A combination of live music and a DJ. Many wedding vendors in the DJ industry offer live instrumentalists as part of their DJ setup. This means that, in addition to the wedding DJ, a musician—such as a saxophonist—joins the lineup. This creates a very special atmosphere, and you can have the DJ play solo at times and as part of a live act with the musician at other times.

• Transitions! The playlist on your favorite music streaming service can't create smooth transitions between songs. A DJ, on the other hand, does it so skillfully that, ideally, you won't even notice the transitions because you're so busy dancing.
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• ‍Austrian DJs. When you thinkof the best DJs, does Austria come to mind? Our little country actually has a lot of experienced DJs to offer. Whether you’re celebrating your wedding near Graz, Vienna, or Dornbirn—many of the Austrian DJs are listed as service providers on Austria Wedding. 

• Are you wondering how long you should book the DJ for your wedding? Compared to a band with multiple members, DJs are generally quite flexible. They can be booked for as little as a few hours, but can also provide musical entertainment for the entire wedding day if needed. Of course, they also need to set up their equipment, but since they often perform alone or in pairs, you can easily and flexibly work out details like the performance duration with them.
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• Atmosphere! A good DJ is especially empathetic and can sense how the crowd is feeling at any given moment. DJs at weddings are incredibly good at connecting with their audience. DJs are truly the ones who set the mood! 

Okay, okay, the benefits of hiring a wedding DJ are pretty obvious. But are you still wondering whether you should choose a wedding band in addition to a DJ? If so, we have a blog post on the topic that will definitely help you decide whether to go with a DJ and/or a band.