Honeymoon Registries - Your Wedding Registry Perfect Answer

Are you having a Boise wedding and are looking for a unique answer for your wedding registry?  Honeymoon Registries are a great alternative to traditional wedding gift registries.  This is option is especially appropriate if:

• You are an established couple without a need for traditional wedding gifts like housewares, home decor, and small appliances
• You LOVE to travel and are dreaming of a honeymoon in an exotic location or in a higher price range
• You are considering a money tree in lieu of gifts at your Boise wedding reception

How it works:

There are many Honeymoon Registry companies ~ some act as travel agencies, booking honeymoon packages.  Others allow guests to "gift" you a certain amount of money to be used toward your honeymoon.  At Sound Wave Music, we recommend doing research and using caution when selecting your Honeymoon Registry company.  This will ensure that you are aware of the terms each company offers and that you choose one that will work  best for you.

Once you select your company, you can include information about your honeymoon plans - including details and photos.  Your wedding guests can visit your personalized website and gift a monetary amount using their credit card. 

As your wedding day and honeymoon approaches, you can use your gifts to plan the honeymoon of your dreams!

At Sound Wave Music, we are your perfect choice for personalized disc jockey entertainment in Boise and the surrounding area.  We can also help plan customized reception and ceremony activities to make your Boise wedding a fun and memorable day for everyone.  Call today for your quote and to learn more about our services. 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Wedding Disc Jockey in Boise
Wedding DJ in Boise

One of the best additions you could choose to have at your Boise wedding reception is a Wireless Microphone. A great DJ will have this ready and available for your party. This gives the MC or DJ in charge the ability to move around and interact with your guests. For instance, if you decide that the toasts might be better given by your parents and grandparents, a wireless mic is a necessity. Flexibility is important at your party. Your DJ or MC should be able to do whatever you would like at a moment’s notice. Your DJ can use the wireless mic for activities, games, trivia, dancing on the dance floor, etc. There are many ways to use this great tool to your advantage. Just ask your DJ about a Wireless Mic and good luck with selecting a great Boise Disc Jockey.

Adam Cole
Sound Wave Music
Hiring a DJ in Boise
Boise Wedding DJ Services

Decorating for your wedding does not have to be expensive or stressful. Wedding decoration purchasing is often near the bottom of the to-do list, after the more expensive items have been purchased, and the budget is nearly exhausted. Here are some fun, easy and inexpensive decorating ideas for your Idaho wedding:

• Rent items such as backdrops, arches, runners, center pieces, candelabras, fountains, tables, chairs, even flowers and trees, for a fraction of the cost of retail. Local vendors specialize in event rentals and often offer delivery, if needed. Here are a couple of local vendors to get you started:
  
  Tates Tents & Events (http://www.tatestentsandevents.com/) and Brown Rental (http://www.brownrental.com/)
  
  
• After deciding the theme, talk to some of your crafty friends and family members for assistance in creating some of your own decorations.
• Consider your location and talk to the venue representative. A backyard event will require less decorating than an empty room. And if your event is in a reception center some of the decor (ie: flowers, tables, linens, etc) may be provided for you. Some venues have optional decorations for a nominal fee. It is worth asking about.
• Silk flowers are less expensive than real flowers, and they last longer! A silk flower in the center of a small mirror would make a beautiful centerpiece.
• Check dollar stores, craft stores, or discount outlets for inexpensive items that may be altered to serve nicely as perfect wedding décor.

Using creativity and patience, decorating your wedding will be as fun and rewarding as planning the wedding itself! Good luck and congratulations! 

Don't forget about hiring a Boise DJ.  Your Disc Jockey and entertainment can make your ceremony and reception a wonderful experience.  2010 dates are filling up fast.  Call today!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Best Disc Jockey in Boise
Boise Wedding DJ Services

Your wedding day is one of the most important and special days of your life.  At Sound Wave Music, Boise's Best DJ, we know this and do EVERYTHING we can to make sure your day is flawless.  One of the ways we accomplish such successful weddings in the Boise area is by consistently having two DJs at your wedding.  We feel this is so important so that none of your special moments are overlooked. 

At weddings we have attended (not DJ'd), we are always surprised when the Bride and Groom are getting ready for their first dance and their photographer is nowhere to be found.  Or when the Daddy-Daughter dance is ready to begin and Dad is in the restroom.  We feel that these details should not be overlooked.  When you hire Sound Wave Music as your Boise Wedding DJ, we are more than just a DJ.  We act as a coordinator for ALL of the events at your ceremony and reception.  We ensure that everyone is at the right place at the right time and that your day is flawless.  Having two of our DJs available at any given time during your ceremony and reception means that you have peace of mind and confidence that your day will be as amazing as you have planned.  You can rest assured that we will take care of the little details and you can enjoy your wedding day.  This is just one of the ways we go above and beyond to provide the highest level of service and be Boise's Best Wedding DJ. 

Contact Us today for more information on how we can make your Boise wedding the day of your dreams.

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise's Best Wedding Disc Jockey
Boise's Best Wedding Reception Coordinator

Do you love to dance?  Do you want to learn how to ballroom dance but not sure where or how?  By reading some of our past blog posts or exploring the Sound Wave Music website, you can see that we are passionate about Ballroom Dancing!  While we do teach private lessons, we have a great resource for you if you are looking for a ballroom dance group that teaches FREE lessons in Boise.

First, a little history...Adam and Kristin met and danced on the Del Sol Ballroom Dance Team in Boise.  This was a performance team with about 20 couples that danced all around the Boise area, including Nampa, Emmett, and beyond!  This was a great team that taught Adam and Kristin much of their skills in dancing.  The team was co-sponsored through the Boise LDS Institute and through Boise State University.  In 2007, the team shifted from a performance team to a dance club.  It is now sponsored through the Boise Idaho University Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

This is great news for you if you would love to have some FREE dance lessons from professionals.  The group is run by Michael and Liz Lee who danced on the Brigham Young University dance team, one of the most well known and respected dance teams in the world.  They are experienced, fun, creative, and they LOVE what they do.  So, want all the details??  Here ya go....

Dance Lessons
Every Tuesday Night
8:00pm-9:00pm - Dance Instruction
9:00pm-10:00pm - Open Dancing
Located at the LDS Church on the corner of Boise Avenue and Juanita
Different Dance Style Taught Each Month
Mostly Beginner Lessons, but all Dance Levels Welcome!

We hope to see you there!!

Visit the Sound Wave Music website to learn more about our private lessons and how our DJs can teach dance lessons at your party, wedding, or event!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise Ballroom Dance Lessons
Boise Wedding and Event DJs

If serving food at your wedding reception is part of your plans, with a little pre-planning and creativity, you can do so without maxing out your budget, or your sanity. Here are some tips for saving money and time on wedding food prep and planning:

• Contact a few of your favorite local restaurants to compare food prices and large order availability. Restaurants will often be less expensive than caterers for weddings, especially if you pick up the order yourself. 
• Think back to family reunions, church functions, potlucks, get-togethers, etc. Who do you know who enjoys cooking, makes a great casserole, loves to barbecue, etc? Ask if they would consider ‘gifting’ you with their specialty for your wedding.
• Consider having a buffet line so guests can help themselves and clear their own tables, this will save money on wait-staff and caterers.
• Purchase needed food and paper items at Costco or Cash & Carry to save a lot of money over traditional grocery stores. Both stores offer bulk orders and Costco offers party trays specifically for large groups at a much lower cost than other companies.
• Make sure the prep and setup are completed ahead of time so that your favorite aunt or best friend isn’t stuck in the kitchen during the fun and festivities.
• And finally, delegate-delegate-delegate. Allow a capable friend or family member to coordinate the planning and do the leg-work so you are free to focus on more pressing items during this important time of wedding planning. 

Contact Sound Wave Music, Idaho’s #1 wedding DJ service, for additional information on money saving tips and ideas for a perfect wedding. With over 10 years in the Boise wedding music business, your satisfaction and enjoyment are our goal.

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music - Boise, Idaho
Boise Wedding DJ Services

 

Many of you have probably seen this hilarious video on You Tube.  If not, take a look!  :) It goes to show that there are MANY fun and creative ideas that you can incorporate into your wedding ceremony and reception.  Searching on You Tube for "creative wedding ideas" we found so many!  We saw ideas ranging from place cards to colors to themes and more!  At Sound Wave Music, we are more than just a disc jockey and emcee.  We specialize in personalized planning for your wedding.  We meet with our brides and grooms as much as needed to plan the perfect ceremony and reception. 

Living and getting married in the Boise valley gives some great opportunities for creative activities, locations, and themes.  At Sound Wave Music, our DJs are here to offer ideas and incorporate your ideas into your big day.  We have been to A LOT of weddings and have seen some great and creative ideas that can help make your day special.  In addition, we teach dance lessons and can help create and teach you a fun, classy, or creative routine for your first dance. 

When selecting your wedding DJ and entertainment, ask yourself, "Am I getting just a DJ or someone that will walk us through the planning process for the day we are dreaming of?"  At Sound Wave Music, we LOVE what we do and can be of great support to you during your wedding planning.  Even more, we can make it fun!!  Give us a call today!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music - McCall, Idaho
Wedding DJ and Emcee Service

THE WEDDING CAKE

A wedding cake can add hundreds of dollars to your wedding budget. Bakeries charge as much as $10 per slice (or more) for a multi-tiered and decorated wedding cake; this adds up quickly for a fancy edible centerpiece. Here are some ideas to reduce your cake budget:

• Opt for a smaller, beautifully decorated wedding cake for the bride and groom to share (and/or plaster on each other’s face), and then order a single layer sheet cake to serve to guests. Sheet cakes usually range from $1 - $2 per slice. The difference could be hundreds of dollars!
• Talk to friends, neighbor, coworkers, etc. to find local individuals who bake wedding cakes from home. You will save money and help someone else earn a few extra bucks too.
• Purchase your own cake toppers, ribbons, flowers, and other cake decorations from local craft stores like Joann’s (www.joann.com) or Michael’s (www.michaels.com) to add to a simple wedding cake from Costco or Albertson’s.
• Consider making and/or decorating your own cake. Recruit family and friends and make a day of it! Here are some wedding cake recipes and decorating ideas:
  http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/how-to-make-a-wedding-cake.htm
  http://weddings.about.com/od/weddingcakesfoodmenus/a/weddingcakedeco.htm
• For reasonably priced specialty cakes, contact A Slice of Life Custom Cakes at http://www.asliceoflifecustomcakes.com/
  

Contact Sound Wave Music, Idaho’s #1 Wedding DJ service for additional information on money saving tips and ideas for a perfect wedding.

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music - Boise Idaho
Boise, Idaho Wedding Disc Jockey

Are you overwhelmed by the decision of choosing a location for your wedding? Weddings in Idaho can be as creative and amazing as you are. Here are a couple unique wedding locations we at Sound Wave Music found for a beautiful Idaho wedding.

Wild Rose Manor

Wild Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast can host your wedding and reception, making it the wedding of your dreams.  They are located just outside Caldwell, Idaho; just a short drive from Boise. They have easy access from I-84 and plenty of parking for your guests.  Wedding package includes tables & chairs for 100, the grounds for the day, rehearsal time, and a suite to get ready for your big day. You are also allowed to bring in the caterer of your choosing. They also provide a beautiful suite for your wedding night. Call for more information (208-454-3331) or visit their website.

Castle Gardens

Step through time into the unique by-gone era of romance and chivalry to make your wedding a magnificent memory. Be King and Queen for a day! From the moment you enter Castle Gardens, you know this is the ideal setting for one of the most memorable days of your life. Kuna, ID 208-922-3626 

2010 is right around the corner and Sound Wave Music is here to help make your Idaho wedding as fun and exciting as possible! 2010 brings new trends in weddings - in addition to the time-honored traditions handed down through generations. In spite of the slump in the economy couples are still having beautiful and memorable weddings, using a little creativity and good old-fashioned elbow grease. Hiring a DJ for wedding music instead of a live band, purchasing a second hand dress, having your reception in the backyard at home, the list is endless. Idaho offers many options for weddings-on-a-budget. 

The next several blog posts will present ideas in wedding planning and budgeting to spark some creativity and inspiration so you can have the wedding of your dreams at a cost you can afford.

A DRESS FOR UNDER $100

Let’s talk about the dress. Have you priced them lately? It really isn’t necessary to spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress. Because women often sell, donate, or even give away their wedding dress after the ceremony is over, the possibility of finding a fabulous dress for pennies on the dollar is a real option. 

• A search for “wedding dress” on boise.craigslist.org returned 15 wedding dresses under $100 posted in the past ten days. Some have never been worn and the rest worn once or twice. 
• On eBay, hundreds of wedding dresses posted for auction in the past several weeks went unsold, and many more sold for under $100. 
• Another option is to peruse local thrift stores where dresses have been donated: Savers, Deseret Industries, Salvation Army, Idaho Youth Ranch, and more - right here in Boise. 
• Consider employing the services of a local seamstress to alter a dress for a perfect fit and style. Brooke Davis is an experienced seamstress and specializes in wedding wear. For more information see Brooke’s website at http://www.sewbrooke.com. 

Congratulations on your engagement! Sound Wave Music is more than a wedding DJ service. We genuinely care about you and your needs. We will do all we can to help make your special day the most memorable and cherished occasion you can hope for.

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