Looking for a wonderful and affordable Boise venue for an event or wedding?  We have a venue coming highly recommended from a Boise Bride we recently DJ'd for - 36th Street Bistro.  We, likewise, had a great experience working at this venue.  36th Street Bistro is located on the corner of Hill Rd and 36th in the back of the 36th Street Garden Center.  If you have never been to the garden center or bistro, stop by and take a look.  It is AMAZING.  Chic.  Contemporary.  Green.  Zen.  Wonderful. 

Our Boise Bride was very impressed with the event services the Bistro offered for her wedding reception.  They provide complete catering services which was very helpful for our Bride.  In addition, the price was RIGHT and within her budget while still providing a top quality meal for her guests.  At Bistro you can enjoy your event indoors in the dining area, outdoors on the patio, or BOTH.  There are sliding doors that can bring a very open feel to an indoor/outdoor event. 

The staff at the Bistro was very helpful, accommodating, and nice.  We had a very good experience and recommend that you check it out!  Also, visit their website for a list of upcoming events at the Bistro - including occasional live music! 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise Wedding DJ
Idaho DJ

3 Girls Catering & Barfly

Are you looking for top-notch catering for your Boise wedding reception or special event? Let us recommend 3 Girls Catering & Barfly – a fabulous Boise-based catering company & traveling bar service. The caterers at 3 Girls have the ability to create the perfect menu to satisfy your budget and food preferences. 

We recently had the opportunity to DJ at a Boise wedding that was catered by 3 Girls. The guests were thrilled with the food, and the bar service was well-received! We were so impressed with their professionalism, expertise, fantastic food, and overall wonderful presentation that we are confident recommending them to our clients. 

You can view menus, prices, photos, and contact information on their website: http://www.3girlscatering.com/

And for assistance with your Boise event music, MC services, and dance lessons, as well as recommendations for more trusted local merchants, contact Sound Wave Music today. We are the best DJ in Boise because we care about you and want to help you make your wedding everything you hope for!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise DJ
Wedding DJ in Boise
208.891.0094

 

Wedding Luck

By now you’ve surely heard the saying “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” and you’ve probably even given some thought to your own “somethings” - but do you know the significance of each piece? For many years brides have been honoring this good luck tradition, in fact the Warren Ledger newspaper in Pennsylvania printed the saying in 1894 (but unfortunately I was unable to find an actual facsimile). No one really knows how long ago the saying started, or where but following are the meanings of each:

Something Old represents continuity and a link with the bride’s past, especially her mother and grandmother. Often the bride will choose to wear a piece of old jewelry, an accessory, or an article of clothing that belonged to a female member of her family. This symbolizes a connection with her past.

Something New represents hope for the marriage and the future. Sometimes the bride will choose her wedding dress, shoes, or even wedding ring as the new item but anything new can be used. This is thought to bring luck to the bride for a happy life.

Something Borrowed represents the friends and family the bride can count on for support and love.  The borrowed item is meant to come from a woman who is happily married so her happiness will be passed on to the new bride. It is very important that the bride return the item as soon as possible after the wedding. It is thought best to borrow the item from a woman especially close to the bride-to-be.

Something Blue represents faithfulness, purity, and loyalty as blue is the token color for these values. The bride can wear a blue garter, undergarment, or even have blue frosting on the cake, as long as something blue is present and recognized for its symbolism. The groom can also contribute by wearing or providing something blue to pledge his commitment to being faithful, chaste, and true to the marriage. 

Sound Wave Music wishes you the best of luck for your marriage and future together as man and wife. Be sure to contact us for excellent wedding dj and wedding planning services. We are Idaho’s #1 wedding dj and our goal is to make your wedding everything you hope for.

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Sound Wave Music
Best Treasure Valley DJ's
208-891-0094

 

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

 

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

2009, 2010, and 2011 Brides, how is your wedding planning coming along??  Are you still looking for the Best Entertainment?  An Amazing Photographer?  The Perfect Location?  That Melt in Your Mouth Menu? 

Look no further ....Premier Bride's Fall Wedding Show is just around the corner!!  It is coming up on October 10th and 11th at the Boise Center on the Grove.  We are so excited about the show and can't wait to meet with Brides from all around the valley.  This is the first year that Premier Bride has sponsored a wedding show in the fall.  What a great idea!  This is the FIRST wedding show of the 2010 wedding season and is also a great resource for weddings wrapping up at the end of 2009. 

At the show you will find nearly 100 of Boise's BEST wedding professionals that can make your day come together perfectly.  The Fall Wedding Show is the ideal place to interview Photographers, Caterers, Wedding Planners, Decorators, and of course meet us....the owners of Sound Wave Music, Boise's Best Wedding DJ!  Remember that 2010 dates are filling up fast for wedding professionals around the valley so don't miss this awesome wedding show!

Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY on our blog for 2 tickets to the wedding show.  All the details are coming soon!!  Also, visit the website of Premier Bride's Fall Wedding Show to purchase discount tickets to the show and for more details! 

We look forward to a great weekend and seeing you there!!

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

Last week as I was updating our profile on Wedding Wire, a great Wedding Planning Resource that serves the Boise area, I found something amazing.  Wedding Wire has a frequently asked questions for DJ Services for Brides.  I found this incredibly useful for Brides as they are selecting their Wedding DJ.  I have included the FAQs here:

Describe your DJ style:
We customize our services and style to fit what you are looking for at your ceremony and reception. We pay attention to the little details to make sure your needs are met and your guests are having a great time! 

How many other DJs do you work with?
We have 2 DJs on our staff and occasionally partner with other DJs in the valley that we trust to deliver a high quality of service.

Do you have replacement DJs in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
Yes. We keep our commitments to you and will make sure your DJ is trained, professional, and a pleasure to work with.

Do you specialize in any ethnic and/or international events?With planning, we can DJ any type of event.

Is the bride able to meet the DJ before booking?
Absolutely. We like to meet with our brides for planning at least one to two times before the big day.

If you do not have one of the songs pre-requested by the couple, do you require that they provide it?
Not at all. When you have a special request for your ceremony or special activity, we will make sure the music will be there.

What is your usual attire?
We dress according to the style of the event. This is a decision that is usually up to the Bride and Groom. We can fit any style – Sunday Best, Hawaiian, etc.

Do you bring your own equipment?
Yes, we own and will bring all of our own equipment. All we need is a power source.

What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
We offer a variety of lighting options depending on your needs.

What is your minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
Our minimum is 2 hours for dances and parties.  Our wedding packages begin at 4 hours. 

Do you usually emcee the reception and/or talk between songs?
We will be happy to emcee your ceremony or reception, depending on your requests or needs. In everything we do we try to keep the focus on the bride and groom...not on us. We may make occasional announcements during songs as needed and will guide any special activities.

Do you take any breaks?
No. When you hire us for your event, we will play continuously. During an extended event we will have 2 DJs present so one may take a short break if needed.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
If dinner is provided at your event, it is completely up to you if you would like to provide a meal for us.

How much time do you usually need to set up? Do you require that the site and/or couple provide a table for you to setup on?
We like to have 1 ½ - 2 hours to set up. This allows us to have sufficient time to ensure that everything is flawless for your wedding.  We will provide our own table(s) and table coverings (black and white)

Do you have any extra space requirements?
We can set up in a variety of space allotments.

What is your overtime rate?
This is dependent on the type of package booked.

Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
We cover up to 100 miles round trip. After 100 miles, our mileage rate is $.50 per mile and a hotel room for the evening.

We invite and encourage you to visit Wedding Wire for other wedding planning resources. 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music - Nampa Idaho
Boise's Best DJ Service. Let us DJ your wedding, party, or dance.