Reply To: Music or Not?

Why is recorded music bad idea? I get it that live band or singer makes an impression and enlivens it more, but then you are limited to one voice and certain songs. With recorded you can have a variety of popular songs and lively music with the actual voice of the original singer. Once the real dancing begins you probably want the best music you can get. I guess a one man band who can turn into a DJ after and switch tracks would work best. Does getting a famous singer work against you? Does the focus shift to them rather than the chosson and kallah?

People probably do watch the video but I’m sure the most interesting part is the chuppah. Dancing is nice, but when you are actually there. The videos almost never justify the real simcha as experienced in person. So I really wonder if it’s viewed more than once.

So you choose music. Makes sense I guess video is out if you don’t have music so really it would have been between enjoying the moment and having a great simcha with no pictures like the olden days, or have pictures of chuppah and everything which you can cherish forever. Interesting choice.
Btw these questions are not theoretical. Most people have all 3.