Why Couples Are Choosing Live Wedding Bands in 2025–2026 Couples planning weddings in 2025–26 are increasingly choosing live wedding bands over DJs  for the authentic atmosphere, high energy and personalised experience they create. Live musicians bring something unmistakably real to a wedding day, adapting in the moment, engaging guests and shaping the mood from emotional highlights to packed dance floors. Unlike pre-recorded playlists, live bands respond to the room in real