These facts were presented in a previous newsletter article of the American DJ Association, and are just as true today as they were back then. They should give you another perspective on why professional entertainment is critical to your wedding:
After The Vows, 72% of All brides Say
They would have spent MORE TIME Choosing their Reception Entertainment!
After The Vows, 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!
Within One Week After Their Reception, 78% of Brides Say
They would have made the Entertainment their Highest Priority!
When Asked, 81% of Guests Say
The Thing They Remember Most About a Wedding is the Entertainment!
65% of All Couples who Chose a Band to Entertain at their Wedding, Said
If they had it to do over again, They Would Have Chosen a Disc Jockey!
These statistics were published in the St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003.
Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002;
National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.