Valentine’s Day weekend is upon us! In honor of this romantic holiday, we wanted to put together a list of a few of our DJs' favorite love songs for some different date vibes. (First comes the date, then comes the wedding, amirite?) But bonus: no significant other required to enjoy! Love is in season in EVERY season of life. ♥ So without further ado, we present to you our Valentine’s Day “menu” as it were.
And there you have it, friends. Which one would you choose? ♥ Sound Wave Events
Boise Wedding DJ Services www.soundwaveevents.com celebrate@soundwaveevents.com 208-891-0094
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Something old, something new, something.....you know the rest. Something COOL: wedding traditions. Wedding traditions started waaaay back (so vintage) and there are some pretty epic traditions out there. Here at Sound Wave, we were lucky enough to help one of our awesome couples carry on a family tradition on their wedding day.
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EMBRLook at that beauty! We love her a lot ♥ This is our standard booth and does what most people think of when they are looking for a photo booth for their wedding or event:
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BOOMARRAYThis right here is the photo booth of the future. IT IS SO COOL! So here is the deal, this booth is fancy. Super fancy. You just be you and he will make some magic and send it to your phone! This booth captures a set of images of you (being silly hopefully) and will make a boomerang out of them and then text it to you. While this booth doesn't have live prints, guests get their photo booth memories digitally and can then share on social media or through text to other people. If you have ever wanted to star in your very own gif, we've got you covered! You still get a copy of all the digital boomerangs after the event, that super fun attendant we talked about, and the awesome props. |
Choosing Your Booth
As you are planning your event, you can choose the booth you think will be best suited for you and your guests. Here are some good questions to ask:
Contact us if you have any questions or want to chat more. :) :)
- What is the age demographic of my guests? Younger guests may enjoy the Boomarray better
- Do you want guests to have printed photos, digital photos or both? (digital = Boomarray / printed or both = EMBR)
- Do you need/want a green screen? (EMBR it is!)
- Are you trying to be more environmentally aware? (Bommarray has your back)
- Will you have WiFi access at your event? (needed for the Boomarray) (we can provide WiFi if there is good cell service)
Contact us if you have any questions or want to chat more. :) :)
You have dreamed about this time in your life for who knows how long - and it is here! The love of your life has given you their heart (and a ring!) and you couldn't be happier (cue unicorns and glitter bombs). Time for wedding planning (cue fire breathing dragons). Such a happy time....and can also be a bit of a stressful time too.
Over the years we have talked to HUNDREDS of Bride's who share their experiences in wedding planning. It seems that everyone in their life has an opinion and all the advice for all the things. Sometimes details can get overwhelming. The budget is impossible to stick to. There is a lot to do. Too many decisions. It can get stressful. How can all of this equate to a picture perfect day full for fun and cherished memories? We are going to tell you how RIGHT NOW.
There is one piece of advice (that is actually a two part piece of advice) that we wish we could tell every.single.bride in Boise. And everywhere. It is this.......
Over the years we have talked to HUNDREDS of Bride's who share their experiences in wedding planning. It seems that everyone in their life has an opinion and all the advice for all the things. Sometimes details can get overwhelming. The budget is impossible to stick to. There is a lot to do. Too many decisions. It can get stressful. How can all of this equate to a picture perfect day full for fun and cherished memories? We are going to tell you how RIGHT NOW.
There is one piece of advice (that is actually a two part piece of advice) that we wish we could tell every.single.bride in Boise. And everywhere. It is this.......
Yep. You heard that right (we know you heard it - haha!).
LET IT GO.
Well not right now. Don't let it go in the middle of your planning - at least not all the way!
Here is our advice:
The night before your wedding, let it go. Let all the worries, the expectations, the annoying things, the to do items, the stress GO. Wave goodbye as it leaves. This right here is what is going to help you have a wonderfully (im)perfect wedding day. We PROMISE you that things are not going to go 100% as you planned them. Something (or things) is going to go awry. Someone is going to get too drunk. Your MIL will make a stupid comment. Your ring bearer will refuse to wear his bow tie. Dinner will be late. And you know what? IT IS OKAY. It is all okay. Take a deep breath because if you have let it go before it happens, it is all just part of the fun.
This, my friends, is your secret to having the perfect wedding day: Accept things as they are and HAVE THE BEST FREAKING TIME ANYWAYS.
Part 2 of this advice: make sure you have a great vendor team. It is so much easier to "let it go" when you know you have a team working together to make sure things go (nearly) perfect. Top notch vendors will step in to help with things that have nothing to do with their job, they will lend a listening ear (or sewing kit), and they will handle situations before you even knew they happened.
How do you get the best vendors?
1. Read reviews - past brides will tell you what's up
2. Talk to your other vendors - the good ones know the other good ones ;)
And that is that. That is our top wedding advice for every person who ever needed to know. Now go....and let it go :)
Kristin
Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Events
Boise Wedding DJ
208-891-0094
LET IT GO.
Well not right now. Don't let it go in the middle of your planning - at least not all the way!
Here is our advice:
The night before your wedding, let it go. Let all the worries, the expectations, the annoying things, the to do items, the stress GO. Wave goodbye as it leaves. This right here is what is going to help you have a wonderfully (im)perfect wedding day. We PROMISE you that things are not going to go 100% as you planned them. Something (or things) is going to go awry. Someone is going to get too drunk. Your MIL will make a stupid comment. Your ring bearer will refuse to wear his bow tie. Dinner will be late. And you know what? IT IS OKAY. It is all okay. Take a deep breath because if you have let it go before it happens, it is all just part of the fun.
This, my friends, is your secret to having the perfect wedding day: Accept things as they are and HAVE THE BEST FREAKING TIME ANYWAYS.
Part 2 of this advice: make sure you have a great vendor team. It is so much easier to "let it go" when you know you have a team working together to make sure things go (nearly) perfect. Top notch vendors will step in to help with things that have nothing to do with their job, they will lend a listening ear (or sewing kit), and they will handle situations before you even knew they happened.
How do you get the best vendors?
1. Read reviews - past brides will tell you what's up
2. Talk to your other vendors - the good ones know the other good ones ;)
And that is that. That is our top wedding advice for every person who ever needed to know. Now go....and let it go :)
Kristin
Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Events
Boise Wedding DJ
208-891-0094
Photo Courtesy of E&E Photography
Let's be honest, who hasn't daydreamed at least once in their life about being a DJ? Just look how cool of a gig it is!
Curious if you have what it takes? Take our quiz below to see if you are cut out to have one of the most fun professions that has ever existed. If you get a high score, you just may need to consider a new career. (Unless you're already a DJ. In that case - keep up the good work, friend.)
All of us here at Sound Wave are rooting for you!
Curious if you have what it takes? Take our quiz below to see if you are cut out to have one of the most fun professions that has ever existed. If you get a high score, you just may need to consider a new career. (Unless you're already a DJ. In that case - keep up the good work, friend.)
All of us here at Sound Wave are rooting for you!
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Looking for an epic way to say goodbye to your loving wedding guests? We have a few fun ideas for you! Whether you want to make an impression, stay until the very last moment, or sneak away without being noticed, we think these are some great ways for you to end the night!
Say Goodbye With Sparklers!
Sparklers are elegant and fun for everyone. Not to mention the amazing pictures they make! Let your guests create a sparkler tunnel and cheer you on!
Leave in a Stylish Getaway Car
Maybe you're that introvert that wants to peace out without being noticed. Why not leave in a car that makes you look like a celebrity escaping the paparazzi? A twist on this exit: Actually pretend you are celebrities leaving the Oscars and wave goodbye to your fans as you exit on a red carpet!
Get Your Rave On
Gear up your guests and yourself with glow sticks and turn down the lights. Put on an electronic hit and have everyone rave while you dance your way out the door!
Leave In Something Other Than a Car
Are you near a body of water? Maybe leave in a kayak, canoe, or on some floaties. On land? Leave on bikes, scooters, razors, or roller blades!
Stay Until The End
There are some parties you wish would never end. Instead of having a grand exit, why not dance with all of your guests until closing time? Maybe even have your DJ play a an epic night-ender song that you and all of your closest people know and love.
K bye.
Here at Sound Wave, we pride ourselves on understanding each of our couples' dreams for their wedding. If any of your dreams include these songs on this list, then please call our client manager Carley at 208-891-0094 and she will help you reevaluate your life goals. 😂
5. Single Ladies: Beyonce - For the Bouquet Toss
Don't get me wrong - I love the Queen Bee 🐝 just as much as every human on the planet - because she is perfection and can do no wrong. BUT there are so many other better options to play from. Playing this for a bouquet toss is just lazy on your DJ's part and will get eye rolls from all of the single ladies.
4. Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheeran - For the First Dance
Okay - here is the deal. I understand this may be controversial, but hear me out. A first dance song should be personal and unique to each couple. We all have a song that reminds us of the love we share with that special person in our life - if that song happens to be Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, then that is 100% okay. But if it's chosen because that HAS TO BE the first dance song, then I OBJECT.
3. Happy: Pharrell Williams - Just in general
I would say if you are about 3' 4" tall and working under the direction of a man named Gru, then I totally understand playing Happy by Pharrell Williams. In most other cases, just don't.
2. YMCA - During a dance party
Some people like to go all out and dress like The Village People. To those humans, I salute you and say carry on and show us your choreographed spelling of Y M C A. Every one else should go to the DJ and politely say, "no thanks."
1. Chicken Dance - ever
It's just not a good idea.
Hope this helps you chuckle a little as you head into your weekend! Much love to all music, and hopefully we didn't ruffle too many feathers. (:
How to Promote Your Small Business
Last month Gillian Pishl asked me some advice on how to promote her small business without begging. This is a great question! It reminds me of one of my favorite topics, which is relationship marketing. Promoting without begging should be founded on strong relationships.
Hope this helps as you are building relationships and growing your small business!
Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Events
208-891-0094
kristin@soundwavevents.com
- KNOW WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO. Ask yourself who would be the best contacts for you to help your business grow and that you could help in their business. This can vary by industry but the goal is the same. Who needs you? In your ideal world, who would you be working with regularly? Where are your potential clients hanging out? Make a list of your ideal A-Team.
- DETERMINE YOUR MESSAGE. Next, you need to know what message you are wanting to share with people you are talking to. What do you want them to know about your, your business, and how you can help them?
- COME FROM A PLACE OF SERVICE. Successful relationships are never founded on "what can you do for me?" Instead, they are founded on "what can I do for you?" and "how can I help make your life easier?" We have to stay in this mindset as we are promoting our businesses, otherwise we will make less friends and more "no thank yous." At Sound Wave, we have always put relationships first. We want true, genuine, mutual relationships. Sure, we would love referrals too, but that isn't the primary motivation for the relationships we build. We want to build a strong network of people that we can learn from, grow with, and establish FRIENDSHIPS with. We have found that the most fulfilling part of what we do is founded in the friends we have made along the way.
- MAKE THE CALL. The hardest part of marketing your business is making the call. Pick up the phone and ask someone to coffee. An email works too. Just take the action needed to start a relationship with someone in your industry. You will be surprised about what positive feedback you will get and how much you will learn along the way. People need to have 5-10 interactions with you before they will think of you for a referral, so make the call. Take action to meet people (even if it makes your palms sweat just thinking about it).
- BUILD THE RELATIONSHIP. Relationships don't just happen. They are built with intention. This isn't a 'fake it until you make it' kind of thing. In order for relationships to grow, you have to actually care and nurture the relationships. I can't stress this enough - be genuine! Don't seek out a relationship just because they might refer you. Referrals to your business are a perk to the great friendships you are forming and all you are learning from other people and businesses along the way.
- BE PATIENT. Friendships and business relationships take time. Be patient. Most people are not going to refer a business that they don't know much about, haven't seen their work, or haven't had a chance to work with. This is okay! Keep reaching out, keep caring, and keep SERVING those around you and the business will come. I can guarantee you that!
- TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. You may run into people in your industry that you have a hard time clicking with - or that won't refer you. IT IS OKAY. it is okay. It Is Okay. Take a deep breath and let it go. No one is going to make you OR break you or your business. As you go through the process, you will find your people - those you love working with and that love working with you.
Hope this helps as you are building relationships and growing your small business!
Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Events
208-891-0094
kristin@soundwavevents.com