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 TossDon'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 DanceOkay - 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 generalI 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 partySome 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 - everIt'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. (:
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How to Promote Your Small BusinessLast 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
Are you looking for that perfect gift for your bridal party? We have 5 ideas that we think your besties will love!
1. Personalized Leggings
Leggings are all the rage these days and for good reason. They are comfy, stretchy, and for your bridal party, they are perfect for lounging around the bridal suite for hours!
2. Matching Sunglasses
Are your friends just a little bit silly and always too much fun? How about some matching sunglasses for some sweet pics!
3. Manicures!
You may be in need of some relaxation, so why not share that with your bridesmaids! Buy everyone manicures and get some sweet hangs in with your friends.
4. Personalized Water Bottles
Give your bridal party something that will keep on giving long after the wedding is over! How about a personalized water bottle! Tag it with their name, their initial, or any kind of fun phrase and they will continue to think on how awesome your wedding was. Any kind of cup shaped item would also work! We'll let you be the judge of what your friends like to drink out of.
5. A Note from the Heart
These folks are the best of the best and they deserve to hear it! This might be just the right time to thank them from the heart. Tell them why they matter so much to you and how excited you are that they are a part of your special day!
We hope these gift ideas help you find that special way to say "thank you" to your amazing friends! May your wedding day be a blast!
We have an important question for you:
Even if you can't honestly answer "yes" right now (it's okay, we understand), you and your guests may jusssstttt be willing to entertain the possibility that magic does indeed exist when you encounter our Starlight Dance Floor.
At first glance, it appears to be a classic white square. But dim the lights, step into the space, and BOOM - the night sky is beneath your feet and you are joined by hundreds of sparkling fairy lights. One second you're on land and the next you're dancing along with Orion, The Big Dipper, and the rest of them. Perfect for those romantic moments of your first dance as newlyweds and equally ready to keep pace with those joyous frivolities of late night dance offs between your best man and your curiously spry great uncle, this floor does. it. all. A favorite with clients from ages 2-102, our Starlight Dance Floor comes in multiple sizes and can twinkle fast or slow. It is stunning at dawn or dusk and makes a one-of-a-kind addition to any wedding. ♥ But don't just take our word for it. Behold (or should we say, lumos?); pictures to prove it!
Photo courtesy of Two Birds Studio
What can we say? We told you.
Magic. Your wedding week is a roller coaster of emotions. Sometimes its just best to sit back, and enjoy the GIFS. 1. MondayTHIS IS THE WEEK. All those meetings with vendors are done, and everything is planned, ready to go. Also you get to be with the love of your life fo-evah on Saturday?? Straight up week sent from above. 2. TuesdayThe in-laws arrive, and "forget" to get a hotel. Now you are smelling your soon-to-be father in-law Charles' mung bean salad that he insists he needs to put in the microwave at 7:00 a.m. every morning. 3. WednesdayThe weight of the commitment you are making settles in. You decide that a 6 hour nap is probably the best way to make it go away. 4. ThursdayYour best friend, and maid of honor completely forgot to throw you a bachelorette party. THEN decides that 2 DAYS before your wedding is the best time to go out. -but...you are definitely here for it. 5. FridayYou realize that those party favors are most definitely not done - So at 1:00 a.m. you are hand knitting 400 wool gloves for all of your guests. 6. SaturdayYou get to be with your soul mate like you always wanted. All of the stress and worry was not worth it, but being loved by someone you love is worth it.
So, Kristin, did you always know you wanted to be a DJ when you grew up?
I get asked this question all the time! Valid question, since I own a DJ company! :) But actually, growing up I wanted to be a pediatrician, and then a teacher, and then an immunologist, and then a teacher, and then a preschool teacher, and then a teacher. My photo is a dead giveaway of that (total teacher face)! When I actually grew up I worked at Wells Fargo Bank and thought I would work there for a lot of years. After that was a no go, I became a Realtor. My husband, Adam, was a home builder and it was perfect that I be the Realtor for all of his projects. I was a Realtor for about 5 years and it was great! I learned A TON and it was very fulfilling. When the market crashed in 2007 we had decisions to make - ride it out or roll the dice. We rolled the dice. Adam had always been a hobby DJ (since he was 14!) and in a road trip conversation we decided that DJing should no longer be a hobby - it should be our family's business. And so we went for it! Truth be told, I have never wanted to be a DJ. And spoiler alert, I am not a DJ (never really have been). But I will tell you what - I have gained more growing a company from the ground up than I ever could have in any other profession. So here is what I have become, now that I a tried & true grown up:
It has been a wild ride with so many highs & lows and lessons along the way. I am ever so grateful that we rolled the dice all those years ago. This career IS what it's all about. Thanks for listening! Kristin Cole Sound Wave Events Are you looking for some ideas for wedding songs that are so not 2017? Us too! We have searched high and low and these are our favorite wedding songs for 2019 DINNER / COCKTAIL HOUR Are you kind of over Christina Perri & Jack Johnson? Try these instead to bring that loving, romantic feel:
FIRST DANCE Don't get us wrong, we still LOVE Thinking out Loud by Ed Sheeran for a first dance song but it did come out in 2013. While it is a beautiful love song, we just feel like there are so many other options. Here are two fave 2019 first dance songs:
DANCE PARTY We know the classics will always keep the dance floor packed - and we love that! Here are a couple of more we will be spinning this year:
We are looking forward to these songs and SO MANY more in 2019! See you on the dance floor!
Kristin Cole Sound Wave Events Boise Wedding DJ and Photo Booth 208-891-0094 celebrate@soundwaveevents.com The Sound Wave Difference | Sound Wave Events | Boise DJ, Photo Booth, Dance Floors, Lighting7/5/2018 So the task is at hand - hire a DJ. Most people have never hired a DJ before and it can be hard to know where to start. You are not alone, my friend! It can be an overwhelming task.
Sound Wave Events 208-891-0094 celebrate@soundwaveevents.com How to Have an Event Everyone Keeps Talking About | Sound Wave Events | Boise DJ, Photo Booth6/21/2018 Planning an event for your friends, family, donors, or co-workers? YASSSS! Events are a great way to mark milestones, celebrate successes, and raise funds for your organization. But this question lays in wait......how can this be an event that people are talking about for months and years to come? As we discussed this very question with our event team, it came down to one simple thing..... MAKE IT INTERACTIVE!That is the answer we keep coming back to - the more interactive an event is, the more successful it is. The reason this is so powerful is because shared experience (especially fun, embarrassing, memorable experience) binds people together. That's what this is all about right - making memories and connection? Okay, okay, sometimes it is about raising money too. ☺ So, the more you can create interactive experiences for your guests, the more they will connect with each other (and you or your organization), and the longer they will remember the fun they had.
What type of interaction is best for your group may vary depending on your goals and priorities, but here are some ideas:
Sound Wave Events 208-891-0094 www.soundwaveevents.com celebrate@soundwaveevents.com Preparing for your wedding rehearsal but not quite sure where to start? We can help! There are a couple of key things to go through at your rehearsal:
1. Walk the venue and review your layout, set up instructions, etc. Make any needed changes and notify applicable parties. 2. Run through the ceremony with your officiant and wedding party. The main goal of the rehearsal is to help your wedding party and family feel confident walking down the aisle. When they leave, they should know:
3. Run through the full ceremony with your Officiant so you are comfortable and confident with how the process will go the day of your wedding. 4. Lastly, who should attend the rehearsal?
Hope this helps as you plan your rehearsal! Let us know if we can assist in any other way! Sound Wave Events 208-891-0094 www.soundwaveevents.com celebrate@soundwaveevents.com |
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