To me the two most important parts of your reception are food and entertainment. Our menu selection is on the back burner for now as the time has come to decide on entertainment. We plan to have music and dancing along with some toasts and maybe a slideshow or game as well. Traditionally couples hire a DJ or live band, but now music can be a DIY too thanks to Steve Jobs!
The iPod wedding seems to be a controversial notion and the web is full of triumphant and disastrous stories. A DJ is able to read the crowd and adjust the music accordingly, can take requests (or ignore them as needed) and will usually help you plan out the reception or act as emcee. They take care of all the set up and bring high-quality sound equipment plus extras like lighting effects and props depending on the package you choose. They also require a significant investment and what if you end up with a cheesy and/or awful DJ?
On the other hand, an iPod lets you completely control the music selection, saves the $500-$1500 cost of a DJ and guarantees a cheese-free reception. Using an iPod also means you have to spend precious time and energy to create your own playlists (18-20 songs per hour), manage the logistics of speaker rentals, come up with a laptop or second iPod as a backup option and find people willing to set up and monitor the music during your reception.
If you're down with the iPod choice, I'd recommend reading these tips, advice and suggestions before you begin.
J and I decided to risk a cheesy DJ for the peace of mind that comes from having a professional who will set up his own quality sound equipment. It was very tempting to use an iPod especially since J's sister generously offered to help us with the playlists. But at this point, I'm very happy to hand the reins over to someone else on this front and focus my attention on fun stuff!
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