We are excited to announce the winner of the 2 FREE tickets to the Premier Bride Fall Wedding Show.  The winner is Ashley Davis.  She is getting married on June 5th, 2010. 

Ashley recommends that you buy the wedding dress that you want, without getting advice from ALL of your bridesmaids.  "It is hard to please everyone," she says.  This can certainly be true.  You may want to get everyone's advice, but wisdom has it that when you put on "the" dress, you will know.  There are many to choose from.  We recommend taking your time as you choose your perfect wedding dress and enjoy the experience.

Are you looking for a great referral for your wedding dress?  We recommend talking to Stephanie at David's Bridal in Boise.  She takes great care of her clients and always makes sure that you find the dress that will be perfect for your wedding day and is within your budget.  She is very attentive to the needs and desires of her brides and would love to visit with you more.  Stephanie can be reached at 208-377-0200.  And remember, David's Bridal is having their $99 gown sale through October 12th, 2010.  While you are there you can also look at dresses for your maid of honor, bridesmaids and flower girl.  They have a great selection and Stephanie would love to be of service to you. 

Congratulations, Ashley and thanks for everyone who entered the contest!  We are excited to see everyone at the show this weekend.  Remember it is being held at Boise Centre on the Grove; Saturday from 10:00-5:00 and Sunday from 12:00-4:00.

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise’s Wedding DJ and Emcee
www.boise-dj.com

Your wedding location can help set the mood for your wedding ceremony and reception.  In our experience DJing weddings in the Boise area, your venue can be just as important as your DJ or Photographer.  Here is a list of questions to ask your venue manager  to see if it will be the right fit for your special day:

• What's the decor like? Does it fit your style and wedding colors? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful?
• Do they have an in-house caterer, and do you like that food? (While an in-house caterer can be easier and cheaper, sometimes the food is not as beautiful as the room. So make sure you taste it!) Do they have a limitation on which outside caterers you can use?
• Do they have adequate coat check and bathroom facilities?
• Is the wedding venue wheelchair accessible? If not, are there many stairs to climb? How close is the parking to the ceremony and reception rooms?
• What's the cancellation policy?
• Is there a payment schedule? What kind of deposits are required?
• Are there any hidden costs? (Before you sign the contract, read it carefully.)
• What are the overtime charges?
• Do they have a liquor license?
• Will they allow you to bring your own liquor? (This is usually cheaper, even with the customary corkage fee.)
• Is there room in the wedding venue for a wedding DJ, band and/or dancing?
• Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax?
• Where will you take photographs? Is there a park nearby, or do the coordinators have recommended spots on the grounds?
• Who will be supervising and troubleshooting before the day of your wedding? Can you meet them now?
• Where can your guests park? Are there extra fees for parking? Do they have valet parking?
• Is the wedding venue convenient to public transportation, especially in big cities? How long will it take your guests to get there?
• Especially in museums or private clubs, are there limitations on decorations? Do they limit food and drinks to only certain areas of the wedding venue?
• Are candles or other open flames allowed?
• If its an outdoor location, do they have any backup plans for rain or other inclement weather? If not, is there a place that you can put up a tent?
• Does the event center require special insurance or licenses from your other wedding professionals?
• Do they allow disc jockeys?  If so, can you choose your own?

When Looking at Separate Wedding Reception Venues and Ceremony Locations in Idaho

• How far is it from one location to the other?
• Do the two places have the same level of formality and a coordinating style?
• Do they both accommodate about the same number of guests?
• Does the wedding reception venue have any experience with weddings from your ceremony location?

When Looking for Idaho Wedding Venues for Both Ceremony and Reception

• Do they own enough chairs for the ceremony, or will they need to be rented?
• Does the wedding venue have an entirely separate area for the ceremony? {It is not uncommon that while the guests are at the cocktail hour, the caterers will transform the ceremony room into the dining room and/or dance floor.)
• If not, how long does it typically take for the staff to change over the room?

Hopefully, these questions will help you cover the basics while you're looking at wedding venues. In your search for a wedding venue, there will probably be even more questions that arise for you personally. For example, you may want the menu to reflect your heritage, or with a large wedding party, you may need ample parking for limousines.

Good luck with your wedding planning! Call Sound Wave Music today for more information and let us take care of your wedding DJ needs.

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music - Boise Idaho
McCall's Best DJ Service. Let us DJ your 2010 Wedding!

Source: http://weddings.about.com/cs/weddinglocations/a/venuequestions.htm

Planning a wedding or event can be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun when you have the right professionals to work with.  At Sound Wave Music, we work with a lot of other vendors in the Boise area and love to make recommendations of ones we feel are the best. 

In the Boise area, there are a lot of great photographers.  One of our favorites is D/C Photography, owned and operated by Steven Mendoza.  We love working with Steve because he offers such great service to his clients.  He is professional, punctual, educated, talented, and strives to be the best for his clients.  We have always been impressed with his high photo quality and positive attitude at events.  In addition, he offers many packages to meet the needs of any budget.  In fact, his wedding packages start at $380 and include a CD with ALL the images he takes, including a copyright release letter.  This is very hard to find among professional photographers in the Boise area. 

If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, event, or for family/senior photos, we encourage you to check out his website at www.d-cphotography.com. 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise’s Wedding and Event Disc Jockey
www.boise-dj.com