How to Save Money on Wedding Music

When a bride and groom are looking at their wedding budget, the wedding music is generally one of the items that is allotted the least amount of money. However, keeping to a music budget can be tricky when you factor in the DJ, the equipment rental or that musician you've been dying to hear. With that in mind, following a few simple guidelines and cutting some corners can make the prospect of supplying wedding music cheaper and less of a hassle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Look for someone in your family, or a friend, who is a DJ or knows a DJ. Friends and family tend to work cheaper than professionals that you have to pay by the hour. Not to mention that you may be able to bribe them with cake, alcohol and a free meal to cut the costs even further.
2. You know that cellist who's in the high school band with your little brother? Why not ask him to play the music for your processional? Any relative or friend of a friend will work of course. Those high school kids are better than you think, and they work for a lot less money.
3. Download your own music, then rent your own equipment and enlist the services of a trusted and charismatic friend or family member. This option saves money on not only the DJ but also the equipment rental. It also opens up your music choices, so you're sure to have the music you love.

Tips & Warnings

• Audition musicians you want to use. If they aren't up to par or within you price range, you can always use recorded music.
• Check with your ceremony venue to see if they have sound equipment that either comes with your wedding package or is available to rent.

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