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PRIORITIZE Remember that your guest's attention will be drawn to the music as soon as they enter the room. And if you have a real party band, they will not be as interested in how elaborate your floral arrangements are, nor will they want to eat so much that they are too stuffed to dance. (Alcohol? – well, that’s always popular no matter what else is going on.) A seated dinner or fancy buffet is not a requirement when your focus is a party atmosphere. There is certainly nothing wrong with either a seated dinner or a fancy buffet, if you have the budget. But your guests will most likely eat another three meals the next day. The food will soon be forgotten. However the excitement that they experienced during hours of dancing will create a lasting memory about your reception. Below is a very revealing poll taken by www.weddingzone.net regarding the most important element for a wedding reception. THE RESPONSE IS OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOR OT THE ENTERTAINMENT AS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF THE RECEPTION, coming in at 46%, with food in second place at 25%. THE ATMOSPHERE WITHOUT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Think of receptions you have attended. If there was no band or deejay, you probably were drawn to the flower arrangements, the ice sculpture, the cake, food, etc. You probably didn’t stay very long either. You shook a few hands, hugged the bride and groom and were "outta there." THE ATMOSPHERE WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT With a band, or with any live entertainment for that matter, anyone entering the room is immediately drawn to the sound and what is producing it (OK, admittedly the bar is a main attraction, too). Sad but true, flowers, and décor become secondary interests. The pace of the reception will be in the hands of the entertainer.