The mighty iPod vs. The DJ

An article from the Cincinatti Inquirer covers a trend that seems likely to have some DJs quaking in their boots — more and more techie couples are saying “I do” to plugging their stuffed-to-the-max iPods into a sound system instead of engaging the traditional record-spinner.

Reasons given for picking the palm-sized dynamo include:

- lower cost
- the belief that a DJ wouldn’t have the indie or offbeat music the couple loves
- profound dislike of the Chicken Dance or the “single ladies” dance
- feeling the iPod is especially appropriate for a small, non-traditional wedding

Cost isn’t quite the factor you’d think, though. While a DJ on the low end might run you about $300-400, it’ll cost you about $150 to rent a sound system.

Learn more about wedding day iPods here.