Band or DJ?

Yesterday, my fiance asked me whether we'd like a DJ or a live band. I'm still kind of undecided. There are good and bad points for either - a live band can be really good if they are talented. And people like live entertainment. On the other hand, good bands are very, very difficult to find. And if they're not used to a certain kind of music, they're going to have to learn it. On the other hand, a DJ has a collection of music that he/she plays. If you're interested in playing music that might not normally be played at weddings, you can always hand the DJ a playlist before hand so he/she can get the music.

Of course, there are bad DJs as well. And selecting one probably isn't as easy as looking at photographers or videographers. DJs don't really have portfolios. The only way to really hear a DJ "perform" is to actually attend events. This isn't something that most people have the time to do!

Space is another issue - our venue isn't that big, so having a live band means that they have to be small - maybe three instruments and a singer. DJs take up less room - all they need is a table for their equipment.

What do you think? DJ or band?