- 72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
- Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
- During wedding planning, brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer – reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities.
Yet, within one week after their reception, 78% say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority.
- When asked, 81% of guests say what they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
- 65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a
disc jockey.
- Entertainment is 5% of your Wedding Budget, but TWICE as many guests will remember the entertainment more than anything else.
*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.
Source: Modern Bride Magazine:
Entertainment is 5% of your Wedding Budget, but TWICE as many guests will
remember your entertainment more than anything else!
|
Cost
|
Remembered
|
Reception Hall & Catering
37% |
Entertainment
38% |
Wedding Ring
23% |
Gown
18% |
Bridal Attire
10% |
Flowers
16% |
Photo & Video
9% |
Reception Hall & Catering
8% |
Gown
6% |
|
Entertainment
5% |
|
Yes, your Gown & your Food are important. Still, the selection of Music & Entertainment can determine the success of your event We can guarantee your guests will stay after dinner to party; the Photographer & Videographer will have something to shoot and your guests will stay long enough to really remember your gown!
Feel free to give us a call at (321) 259-2755 to discuss your wedding reception plans!
DJ Shane Entertainment can also arrange a meeting with you and Professional Wedding Planner, Laurie Hartwell of "A Wedding To Remember".