We were able to be a part of one of the most amazing moments in our history of working this industry. Without the amazing talents of Video Highlights this wouldn't have even been possible. After Nathan and Rachel's beautiful wedding and reception, they did their grand departure to a huge group of friends and family. But what happened after that is truly beautiful...
The family came back inside and they grabbed the bride's sister and explained to her that she needed to quickly put on a white dress that was brought specifically for her....
Here's the back story: The bride's father doesn't have much time left due to an illness. The family didn't want him to miss dancing with BOTH of his daughters. So they arranged with Video Highlights and with us to stay after the grand exit to surprise both dad and daughter and capture him being able to dance with his other daughter on film.
So... out she came... dressed in white and dancing with her father. Video Highlights captured the entire moment and is giving it to the sister to use, someday, in her own wedding... There wasn't a dry eye in the place and we couldn't have been more honored to be a part of Rachel's day and making a memory for her sister as well.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Oulds Wedding at The Mayo Hotel Tulsa Ok
Randy & Kena,
We can’t thank you enough for being so patient &
accommodating with us as we struggled to pull things together from across the
country. You were with us from the start believing in our vision & being
gracious enough to work within our very specific parameters. You really helped
us to give our day a soul & a heartbeat that aligned with the dream we
imagined it to be. Thanks for your assistance in coordinating the surprise serenade;
it couldn’t have happened without you & became a crucial moment of
ceremony. A thousand thanks to you!!!
Mr. & Mrs. Oulds
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
I Don’t Want to Spend a Lot on a DJ – It’s Just Music…
Great Blog from The Wedding Coach - Jennifer Maxwell
Today’s post is lengthy, but important! It’s in praise of the humble, and often overlooked DJ, as a fairly unimportant detail – especially to the bride, and especially in comparison to her choice in photographer, dress, flowers, decor etc…. After all, “it’s just music – right?”
Wrong. Music, or rather, your entertainment, is KEY to a successful event – your PARTY, really! Who has a party without music?!
Now you may be thinking, ‘I can just get some speakers, and run my iPod’… Please allow me to assure you, this could be the biggest mistake you’d make on your wedding. And I speak from experience here.
When I was a bride, I had a VERY limited budget. And while I DID want to have a DJ, we had a choice to either feed people, or have music. Yes it really was that tight. But love prevails, and we threw caution to the wind, and were married just the same. But not without some regrets. With the music – not the marriage.
I always suggest that my couples consider putting their financial investment in their memories – for themselves (through photo/video), and for their guests, in the form of great entertainment.
Guests may not remember what the bridesmaid’s bouquets looked like, but they WILL remember how they felt, and if they had a good time.
Here are some of the key reasons hiring a PROFESSIONAL DJ will give you the time of your life (and your guests’!) for your wedding celebration:
The most obvious – An excellent selection of music to suit all tastes.
While this may seem silly if you don’t really care about your guest’s musical taste, trust me – this is a biggie. You WANT ALL your guests to enjoy at least some part of the dancing portion. Who doesn’t want to see Grandma shakin’ her thang to some Beatles?!
Ability to keep the crowd dancing by fading out music that clears the dance floor, and revving them back up with another kickin’ song. Having someone manage the music selection LIVE will keep your party going. Can you imagine what would happen if you made a playlist on your iPod and it cleared the dance floor?! Who’s going to manage that? It’s pretty hard to recover from – trust me.
Beat Mixing: Skilled DJs know how to bring one song down and another up while mixing the two song’s beats together – just like at the club, only it’s your own awesome wedding!
Sound Levels: Not all CDs are created equal, and neither are the sound levels. DJs mix and fine tune each song to ensure that no guest gets blasted, and so that the energy is kept at the same level in the room. Ever noticed that issue on your iPod? You’re not dreaming, it happens. Imagine THAT full scale at your wedding!
Allow me to interject my personal experience here. As a planner, I have encountered couples that insisted on iPod music, and while they had a friend who was supposed to manage the music, he ended up being seated too far from the soundboard, so every time the volume was too loud or too soft, he’d come running from his table during the middle of dinner to manage it.
After a while, he just didn’t bother! And every time the volume went up or down, every guest’s head would turn toward the sound mixer… ACK!! So I stepped up and then had to become a permanent sound mixer, as well as toast prompter, kitchen cue-r, and everything else that a wedding planner must be.
Proper Room Set Up: While you may think it’s fairly a standard process to just set up some speakers, you may be surprised to know there is much more involved. Check it out:
You should have a discussion with your DJ in advance about where the VIP tables will be situated so that these guests can hear best (but again, not too close to the speakers either. Think about Grandma again who will be constantly complaining about the noise!).
What about circuit overload. You’ll want to know your amperage per device so that you don’t blow the breakers – which may be linked to the kitchen, which is in the process of cooking your wedding meal! Oops.
Safety: Wires need to be taped down too. DJs know how to do this discretely and have ample cord to go around the parimeter of the room, instead of across it! Additionally, some cords may need to go above the door frames for safety reasons and would need to be taped to the wall. However, if you hold your reception at a Heritage location, be rest assured, they have strict rules about what kind of tape can be used. Professional DJs know this and come prepared!
Back up: A professional DJ also has back up equipment should there be any sort of failure. They can quickly grab the spares, and get the party hopping again quickly – and perhaps even without anyone ever noticing!
DJ / MC. Not all DJs are great MCs, but some are and they do know how to manage a microphone with ease. If they’re worth their salt, they’ll want to know your ‘love story’. They’ll do their homework on you so they can host your day with more than enough information to make them look as if they’ve known you for years.
They will also not be crude, or rude, or drink on the job. They’re working after all. And they will dress appropriately, in a suit. And they’ll leave their 8 Ft. promotional banner at home. Seriously.
So you see, there is MUCH more to a DJ than just his/her music collection. And you certainly get what you pay for. If your DJ is a professional, this is his/her only source of income, and they take their job seriously, and charge accordingly.
Don’t regret YOUR wedding by having your guests leave early because they’re having a miserable time. A few hundred dollars difference may make or break the memories you have of your wedding.
Choose wisely, and happy planning!
LINK HERE
Today’s post is lengthy, but important! It’s in praise of the humble, and often overlooked DJ, as a fairly unimportant detail – especially to the bride, and especially in comparison to her choice in photographer, dress, flowers, decor etc…. After all, “it’s just music – right?”
Wrong. Music, or rather, your entertainment, is KEY to a successful event – your PARTY, really! Who has a party without music?!
Now you may be thinking, ‘I can just get some speakers, and run my iPod’… Please allow me to assure you, this could be the biggest mistake you’d make on your wedding. And I speak from experience here.
When I was a bride, I had a VERY limited budget. And while I DID want to have a DJ, we had a choice to either feed people, or have music. Yes it really was that tight. But love prevails, and we threw caution to the wind, and were married just the same. But not without some regrets. With the music – not the marriage.
I always suggest that my couples consider putting their financial investment in their memories – for themselves (through photo/video), and for their guests, in the form of great entertainment.
Guests may not remember what the bridesmaid’s bouquets looked like, but they WILL remember how they felt, and if they had a good time.
Here are some of the key reasons hiring a PROFESSIONAL DJ will give you the time of your life (and your guests’!) for your wedding celebration:
The most obvious – An excellent selection of music to suit all tastes.
While this may seem silly if you don’t really care about your guest’s musical taste, trust me – this is a biggie. You WANT ALL your guests to enjoy at least some part of the dancing portion. Who doesn’t want to see Grandma shakin’ her thang to some Beatles?!
Ability to keep the crowd dancing by fading out music that clears the dance floor, and revving them back up with another kickin’ song. Having someone manage the music selection LIVE will keep your party going. Can you imagine what would happen if you made a playlist on your iPod and it cleared the dance floor?! Who’s going to manage that? It’s pretty hard to recover from – trust me.
Beat Mixing: Skilled DJs know how to bring one song down and another up while mixing the two song’s beats together – just like at the club, only it’s your own awesome wedding!
Sound Levels: Not all CDs are created equal, and neither are the sound levels. DJs mix and fine tune each song to ensure that no guest gets blasted, and so that the energy is kept at the same level in the room. Ever noticed that issue on your iPod? You’re not dreaming, it happens. Imagine THAT full scale at your wedding!
Allow me to interject my personal experience here. As a planner, I have encountered couples that insisted on iPod music, and while they had a friend who was supposed to manage the music, he ended up being seated too far from the soundboard, so every time the volume was too loud or too soft, he’d come running from his table during the middle of dinner to manage it.
After a while, he just didn’t bother! And every time the volume went up or down, every guest’s head would turn toward the sound mixer… ACK!! So I stepped up and then had to become a permanent sound mixer, as well as toast prompter, kitchen cue-r, and everything else that a wedding planner must be.
Proper Room Set Up: While you may think it’s fairly a standard process to just set up some speakers, you may be surprised to know there is much more involved. Check it out:
You should have a discussion with your DJ in advance about where the VIP tables will be situated so that these guests can hear best (but again, not too close to the speakers either. Think about Grandma again who will be constantly complaining about the noise!).
What about circuit overload. You’ll want to know your amperage per device so that you don’t blow the breakers – which may be linked to the kitchen, which is in the process of cooking your wedding meal! Oops.
Safety: Wires need to be taped down too. DJs know how to do this discretely and have ample cord to go around the parimeter of the room, instead of across it! Additionally, some cords may need to go above the door frames for safety reasons and would need to be taped to the wall. However, if you hold your reception at a Heritage location, be rest assured, they have strict rules about what kind of tape can be used. Professional DJs know this and come prepared!
Back up: A professional DJ also has back up equipment should there be any sort of failure. They can quickly grab the spares, and get the party hopping again quickly – and perhaps even without anyone ever noticing!
DJ / MC. Not all DJs are great MCs, but some are and they do know how to manage a microphone with ease. If they’re worth their salt, they’ll want to know your ‘love story’. They’ll do their homework on you so they can host your day with more than enough information to make them look as if they’ve known you for years.
They will also not be crude, or rude, or drink on the job. They’re working after all. And they will dress appropriately, in a suit. And they’ll leave their 8 Ft. promotional banner at home. Seriously.
So you see, there is MUCH more to a DJ than just his/her music collection. And you certainly get what you pay for. If your DJ is a professional, this is his/her only source of income, and they take their job seriously, and charge accordingly.
Don’t regret YOUR wedding by having your guests leave early because they’re having a miserable time. A few hundred dollars difference may make or break the memories you have of your wedding.
Choose wisely, and happy planning!
LINK HERE
Monday, April 1, 2013
Tulsa Wedding Testomonies
Tulsa Wedding DJ Testimonies from Edge Sight & Sound on Vimeo.
Here is a video featuring some of our Brides and Grooms testimonies from recent weddings. We had the pleasure of working with some great industry leaders like Jesse Reich, Concepts PR, IDL Ballroom, Lugers Catering, Bridal Creek and Glenpool Conference Center just to name few.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Video from Bridle Creek
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tulsa Wedding DJ Testimonies - Edge Sight and Sound
Check out some of our recent Tulsa Wedding DJ testimonies. Edge Sight and Sound still remains the trendsetting DJ Entertainment for Tulsa Oklahoma. The receptions took place at some of these beautiful venues: Glenpool Conference Center, Bridle Creek, OK Jazz Music Hall of Fame (OK Jazz Depot), IDL Ballroom, The Silo, Camp Loughridge, Meadowbrook Country Club, The Campbell Hotel, The Mayo and Marland Mansion in Ponca City OK.
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