Ask Carley: Having an iPod wedding

Q. Is it really OK to have an iPod wedding?
A. The short answer is yes, as long as you're OK with it.
The best part of an iPod wedding is the guarantee that you'll hear all your favorite songs. The downside is that you'll still need someone to man the iPod to make sure the first dance and other songs play at the right time. This could be a bummer for a guest who just wants to dance and enjoy the party.
Also, if the iPod malfunctions, you're out of luck.
You might consider playing an iPod mix at the cocktail hour and then hiring a band or DJ for the actual reception.

(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com.)

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