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

Are you a Bride getting married in the Boise area?  Looking for ideas, resources and referrals for your special day?  A great resource is Premier Bride of Idaho.  Premier Bride is a local Boise wedding resource guide to help you plan your perfect wedding.  Ideas can be found in the Premier Bride book which is printed two times per year.  You can also find fun, contemporary wedding ideas on their website at www.pbidaho.com.  If you are a Boise Bride, we highly recommend you utilize this priceless resource.  Don't forget to check out the "coupons" section of the website for valuable savings on many Boise wedding vendors - like photographers, catering, and more!  There is even a coupon for a free wedding website!

Congratulations on your upcoming Boise Wedding.  If you are still considering your entertainment options, remember that your DJ will make memories for you and your guests that will last a lifetime.  Call or email Sound Wave Music today to secure your date! 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Wedding DJ in Boise
Boise DJ

We just learned about a great incentive for any Boise Bride who is considering having their wedding at The Holiday Inn in Boise in 2010. 

"InterContinental Hotels Group's Holiday Inn chain launched a campaign May 26 to increase its profile in the weddings industry. Consumers who book a reception from June 1 to December 30 at any Holiday Inn could receive a gift card up to $750 toward their honeymoon. Members of the company's Priority Club Rewards program can also win prizes through the “Honeymoon on Us” contest, which Holiday Inn will promote heavily on Twitter. The initiative was created internally. Loyalty program members who follow @IHGDeals on Twitter will see a Tweet from the hotel brand at least once a day with an option to win. “Twitter is a good way for us to get the word out about this.,” said Del Ross, VP of US sales and marketing at IHG. “We launched the @IHG_Deals Twitter account in December for a different promotion, and it was really successful — we made some money off of it and created some Priority Club enrollment.” Consumers can enter drawings for “massive amounts” of Priority Club Rewards points they can redeem for merchandise or gift cards, Ross said. The grand prize is enough points to win a full registry. The contest will run for about a month." (Nathan Golia)

This is a great incentive for any Bride still considering her Boise venue options.  The Holiday Inn Boise Airport has great event facilities and is perfect for a wedding reception or party.  Their largest room can accommodate 450 people, offers in house catering, all tables/chairs/linens, and more.  Visit their WEBSITE for more details. 

Best wishes planning your special Boise wedding. 

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise Wedding DJ

Boise Wedding Planning: Setting the Date

You’re engaged! And now it’s time to choose the date and start planning. Setting a date can become stressful on its own because of the many factors involved in doing so. Some things to consider when setting a date are:

1. You can’t please everyone. As you begin to consider dates for your wedding you will be inclined  to check with your family and friends to be sure they can “make it” on that specific date. After awhile this can become an impossible task. Consider those whom you definitely want, or even need, to be in attendance – parents, siblings, best man, maid of honor, etc. then set a date and time based on your preference and their availability. It is easier to plan around a few people than to try to please everyone.
2. Consider your budget and the time of year.  Peak times can be much more expensive than say a Sunday afternoon or a Tuesday evening. In addition, hotels often offer discounted rates for Sunday through Thursday reservations.  Also, during certain times of year vendors can be higher priced as well. June and September tend to be the most popular months to have a wedding and are likely to have higher costs associated with venues, etc. Evening rates tend to be higher than afternoon rates too. Check with your potential sites and vendors to determine if scheduling a wedding on certain dates or at certain times will save you money in the long run.
3. Consider the risk of an outdoor wedding during allergy season. It is possible that an outdoor wedding on a beautiful Spring day could turn into a sneeze fest. If either you or your fiancé(e) are prone to allergies, another time of year might be more practical and avoid the embarrassment of “I...achoo!...do.”
4. Plan well in advance. Reception centers and vendors book months in advance. Select a few alternate dates and plan well enough ahead of time so that you aren’t resigned to using a vendor or location that you really don’t want.
5. Breathe. This is your wedding and you have the final say, whether it be date, location, time, colors, food, or otherwise, stick to your guns, and BREATHE!

At Sound Wave Music we are happy to help you along the path of planning your Boise wedding. Call us today for your Idaho wedding DJ and music needs. We are based in Boise, Idaho and are willing to travel to meet your needs. Contact Sound Wave Music, Boise's Wedding DJ for more tips and tricks in planning the perfect wedding!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise DJ

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Stress Management for Your Boise Wedding Planning

The time you spend planning your wedding can be one of the most exciting times in your life; it can also be one of the most stressful. With so many decisions to make, deadlines to meet, money to spend, questions to answer, etc…etc… it is easy to get irritable, overwhelmed, and stressed out. This post provides suggestions for keeping your stress level low and your energy at its peak.

1. Get plenty of sleep: Adults generally need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. A power nap during the day doesn’t hurt either. This will keep your energy up and your body healthy.
2. Talk about it: Have a trusted confidant who will allow you to talk, vent, cry, or scream, without passing judgment or becoming emotional themselves. Sometimes all you need is to talk it out!
3. Practice focused breathing: Sit in a comfortable position and take a deep breath. The deep breath oxygenates the blood, which ‘wakes up’ the brain, relaxes muscles and quiets the mind. Then, breathing normally, in through your nose and out through your mouth, focus on your breaths. (Sometimes it helps to focus if you visualize your breath as a color or an image.) If your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breathing. Continue this focused breathing for as long as you wish. Focused breathing is also a good practice if you have difficulty falling asleep at night – remain focused on your breathing until you fall asleep. Works like a charm!
4. Journaling: Take a few minutes each day to write about your thoughts, feelings, ideas, plans, progress, and dreams. Writing is incredibly therapeutic and calming. In addition, this activity moves the thoughts swimming around in your mind onto the paper so your mind can relax.  Plus, you will cherish these memories later in life!
   

Congratulations on your upcoming Boise wedding! Be sure to take care of yourself and have fun! Contact us at Sound Wave Music in Boise for an exceptional Boise wedding DJ service. We are Boise’s Best Wedding DJ company and we will work with you every step of the way to help you plan your perfect wedding – music and more! We are happy to offer more tried and true tips and suggestions for the perfect Boise event!

Are you planning an outdoor wedding in Boise, Idaho? Would you like to cut hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars from your wedding budget? Consider one of Boise’s beautiful parks for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. For under $100 you can reserve one of the following locations for your special day: 

Prices per reservation time block: 7:00am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 4:00pm, and 5:00pm-9:00pm. 
All blocks include setup and cleanup time.

PICNIC/GARDEN SITE/CAPACITY RESIDENT 
(Boise City Limits)  
Ann Morrison Shelter (500) $85.00
Camel's Back Picnic Site (50) $38.00
Cassia Shelter (50) $38.00 
Ivywild Shelter (200) $59.00
Julia Davis Shelters, #1 & 2 $85.00
 Julia Davis Rose Garden (150) $85.00
Kathryn Albertson - The Eyrie (150) $85.00
Kathryn Albertson - The Rookery (150) $85.00
Municipal Shelter & Sites 1-10 (200) $59.00 Phillippi Shelter (50) $38.00
Quarry View Shelter (50) $38.00
Veterans Picnic Site (50) $38.00
Veterans Shelter (200) $59.00
Winstead Shelter (200) $59.00  

Rules and guidelines can be found at: https://cityofboise.org/Departments/Parks/PDF/Reservations/ParkUseGuidelineFlyer.pdf

Let us at Sound Wave Music help you make your wedding day special and beautiful in one of Boise’s beautiful parks. From the bridal party processional to your first dance as husband and wife, we have the music that fits your style. Call us today for information, suggestions, and ideas for your Boise wedding.

There are a lot of reasons to LOVE Boise - the river, the greenbelt, the kindness of the people, the outdoor activities, and the list keeps going.  One reason we LOVE Boise is because of Boise's Weddings!!

~ There are so many BEAUTIFUL places around Boise that are perfect for wedding ceremonies and reception
~ Boise has many WONDERFUL wedding options for indoor and outdoor celebrations - even combining the two!
~ Boise has some AMAZING vendors that make weddings fun, special, and unique!  Brides can count on their vendors to deliver  EXCEPTIONAL service so they can relax and enjoy their special day.
~ Boise brides are STUNNING, FUN, CREATIVE, and DOWN TO EARTH.  One of the things we love most about what we do is planning with our wedding couples.  We love their ideas on how to make their wedding personal to them and ways to create memories for their friends and family. 

Sometimes people ask us if we have any Bridezillas (as they expect from all the shows on TV!).  We tell them that our brides are relaxed, hip, fun, and creative.  We have enjoyed EVERY wedding experience we have had.  We think this is partially because Boise is such a great place to celebrate love and make memories together. 

At Sound Wave Music, we are Boise's Wedding DJ!  We can help plan your special day and provide the entertainment services that will make a lasting impression on you and your guests.  Contact us today for more information!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise Wedding DJ
DJ in Boise

Bliss Events
www.blissevents.net
(208) 906-0693 

A local vendor who we are proud to recommend to anyone planning an upcoming wedding or event in Boise or the Treasure Valley is Bliss Events. From planning and invitations, to flowers and decorations, Bliss Events will work with you to make sure your wedding day is perfect. You will know your event is being cared for by experts.  Teresa and her team have the experience and talent to help you plan your special day.

Bliss Events is located right here in the Treasure Valley and they have  provided exceptional service for over 300 weddings, including many we have DJ'd! Their professionalism and expertise is unrivaled. Contact Bliss Events today to book your event and tell them that you read about them here on Sound Wave Music’s website blog. Be sure to ask about discounts for active military.  

At Sound Wave Music we are proud to be Boise's best Wedding DJ. For assistance with your wedding music, DJ/MC services, and dance lessons, as well as recommendations for more trusted Boise event vendors, contact Sound Wave Music today. We will take the time to get to know you and help to make your wedding everything you hope for!

Kristin Cole
Sound Wave Music
Boise DJs