Band or DJ...does it really matter????

My dear friend had numerous weddings to attend over the past few months.....I think all said and done it was 6, and after each one we would have a fun evening which consisted of wine and sometimes dinner, and she would painstakingly go over the details of the wedding.... how beautiful it was and what each couple did to make their wedding unique. After the last wedding her phone call (from the road) was one of complete astonishment, "that was the most fun we have ever had at a wedding, I danced all night long (she also hyper extended her knee again ..... but once again that's a whole other blog!).....the band was unbelievable! Band, you said .... band, I had never even thought of a "band" for the reception....I thought DJ's were the thing to do?? I am so not in the "loop"!.... Apparently this "band" consisted of 12 members (which I do think included the "Supremes" that sang to the left of the band leader).....they led the bride and groom into the reception hall with a saxophone and drummer....they played Motown and all the wonderful songs we so lovingly remember, there was a lot of interaction with the guests.......so she set out to investigate this "entertainment venue" for us. She couldn't remember the band name, but she was sure someone told her they were from the Dallas area (even though this wedding was in Oklahoma City) perrrrrfect... they live in Dallas, no travel expenses.....how expensive could they possibly be, besides she could not remember the last time she had so much fun, and did I mention there was a lot of interaction with the guests....she was sure this would be great for Kadie and David's wedding!!!! We were both so excited, what fun this could be......I asked her to let me know what information she could find and in the meantime, I will do some investigating too! Well, I did my research and I located "Mr. Larry T-bird Gordon and his Orchestra".....and I called. Now what I am about to tell you still is unbelievable to me.....Mr. Gordon's "Talent Agent" (should have been my first clue) said he wasn't sure if "my friend" knew how expensive Mr. T-bird was, but for a wedding booking it would be.........in the ballpark of $27,000.....shut up!!.....$27,000 for a wedding band .... couldn't I get the Jonas Brothers for that type of cold hard cash?? They live in the area too for Pete's sake! I guess he heard my voice quiver when I asked him to once again repeat the price .....and that's when he ever so kindly asked what my budget was....well, it certainly isn't $27,000 .... can you recommend another band, maybe some high school kids looking for a big break???? Of course he could, and he did recommend several other "bands" that were in my budget and emailed me the list! But, before I went too much further with this "investigation" I figured I had better email FOB to fill him in .... after someone picked him up off the floor of his office, he very diplomatically said that if that Kadie wants a band at the wedding, she can certainly have a band at her wedding.....the guests can wear their jeans, BYOB and dance the night away, in the backyard.....around the pool! Well, after careful consideration, Kadie and I decided that maybe it's best to wait until the wedding gown and accessories are found, caterers, photographers, florists, bakers and who knows what else is decided on before we determine what is left in the "budget" for reception entertainment! I think I still have a box of old 45's somewhere and I am sure there is some Motown music among them! So Penny..... I hope the memory lingers, your knee will have plenty of time to heal...... because ole' T-Bird won't be making an appearance at this shindig!