Music - at a total loss

[gilda]

 

So, I'm trying to nail down the music for my wedding next march.

I'm having an intimate ceremony with 20 guests at Hacienda San Angel.

 

My ideal scenario would be:

 

Ceremony (1 hour): trio

Cocktail hour (1 hour): mariachi

Dinner (3 hours): DJ

 

The problem is that HSA has informed me that the HOURLY rates are

$195 for trio

$600 for mariachi

$250 for DJ

 

That's insanely expensive for hourly rates! or is this normal?

[Jenn6603]

At Dreams, the mariachi is $700/hour... the trio is quoted at $300 or $500 (I can't remember)... the DJ is $170/hr but I think that is with me providing my iPod and/or CDs... if they have to provide the music it would be even more expensive.

 

Jenn

[gilda]

hmmm. ok, then this isn't so far fetched. thanks for the reality check

[lmg970]

we plan to bring our laptap with our play list already done up and plan on renting the speakers to hook in to. we will just have someone hit the buttons at certain times.

[Kat81]

I used an IPOD and docking station for our dinner and reception.

[~Kate~]

Those prices don't seem too far off-base to me. At Playa Fiesta, the trio is $500 per hour, the 10 piece mariachi band is $700 per hour, and the DJ is $600 for the entire night (flat fee).

[Katiebelle]

I am getting married in Hilton Head, but just to give you the comparison to here.

 

My dj is $650 for 4 hours (he is the least expensive one) & my ceremony solo violinist is $275 for 1 hour (she is the least expensive).

 

So, you are doing really good with those prices I think! Plus it will be what you want!

[kate.com]

I am at PF like Kate.

It does make you almost swallow your gum, doesn't it? I have the same ideal as you... now if I can afford it.........

[BachataBride]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kat81 I used an IPOD and docking station for our dinner and reception.

I think we are doing the same!! I am assigning one of my friends to be "DJ"!! He's taking care of the music!!

[dinogomez.com]

Those are pretty normal prices, I hope you find what you're looking for!