Want to throw a holiday party that's more than a chance for your employees to drink for free? Together, we can create an experience. Our team of DJ's and event specialists have worked with some of KC's top corporations to design events that represent each brands' mission and commitment to its employees.
Meet Jenna & Kyle. DJ Tim Yach paired up with them to put on an unforgettable reception at Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza.
Are you looking for fundraising ideas for your next fundraising event? Wondering how to raise money? We can help. You could do a themed party, a charity auction or even a high class cocktail hour. Take a quick peek at a recent fundraising event we did for Midwest Animal ResQ . They went with an 80's theme, put on an auction, had a photo booth, up lighting and a DJ. Whatever you decide we have the music to set your party off. Whether we are creating a vibe to chill to or celebrating and letting loose. Give us a call and we can talk about how we can work together to make your event a success.
The school year is here and we have you covered from your Back to School Dance all the way to Prom.
Ashley and Shawn had a beautiful wedding at Grand Street. They were a delight to work with and wanted to share their experience with us. Thank you both!
Not all lighting is created equal. Know the important questions to ask to get the most out of your uplighting.
Stephanie Hopkins of Pretty + Planned Events has been in the business for 10 years and it shows! If you are looking for a detail-oriented planner for your wedding day, you definitely want to give her a call.
To learn more or get in contact with Pretty + Planned head over to prettyandplanned.com
Not only is our Photo Booth small enough to fit into any venue, it is also packed with tons of great features that leaves you with high quality images and your guests with a smile on their face! Contact us today for more information.
Yinghwa & Kent were a blast to work with! See what they had to say about their reception at The Brass on Baltimore!
Are you looking for something to set your event’s aesthetics apart from the rest? Our Orbs do just that.
They can be used in multiple settings. You can put them in the pool for a modern pool party. You can use them to decorate a patio for a cocktail hour or an outdoor event. They can be strung from the ceiling in any formation you want. Like a dance floor ceiling or an arch over a stage. If the event is more party oriented they can even be used as centerpieces. We can hang them or place them for any scenario that you are inspired to create.
The functionality of the orbs also allows for various vibes to be achieved. You can program them to any color you like and leave them. Or if it is more of a roam and mingle event, you can set them to a slow fade to create an atmosphere that ebbs and flows. If it is a straight up dance floor situation, you can even let them snap from color to color, raising the energy of that space.
For more information on how the Orbs can be utilized at your event contact us now!
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Lighting - Elite Sounds Entertainment - @elitesounds
Photo - Brianne Elizabeth Photography - @brianneelizabethphoto
Venue - Westin Crown Center - @thewestincrowncenter
Planner - Quintessential Events - @quintessentialeventskc
Dresses - Fabulous Frocks of Kansas City - @fabulousfrocksofkc
Jewelry - Helzberg Diamonds - @helzbergdiamonds
Make-up and Hair - White Carpet Bride - @whitecarpetbride
Florist - Michael Stringer
Models - @arielle.kc and @pattycakes2494
Suits - Todd's Clothiers & Tailor Shop
Does your DJ company have a good roster or just one shining star? Be sure to look into your DJ company's reviews to determine if they are a good match for your event, whether DJ #1 shows up or DJ #9.
Over 1000 Couples Have Chosen Elite Sounds....Let's Chat So You Can See Why
Attention spans are at a record low these days. Because of this, it is not uncommon for couples to consider multiple entertainment options for their receptions to keep guests involved and having a great time until the end of the night.
We want your guests to have as much fun as you do, but it’s important to remember that more entertainment is not always the right answer. Some of our brides and grooms spread multiple forms of entertainment throughout the night, throughout the venue and span all age ranges. Some of these additions include cigar rollers, yard games, photo booths outside, DJ-led participation games, so on and so forth. All great ideas, as long as they are not affecting your overall goals.
Most of our couples tell us that a packed dance floor is one of their top priorities, if not the most important aspect of the night. If you want a successful dance floor then don’t spread your guests attention all over the venue. Let the focal point be the dance floor. If you decide to book a photo booth too, great! Can you place it in a relative area close to the dance floor? If so, do it! This will help to keep all of your guests gathered in the same area which will increase participation on your dance floor ten fold. This is the same for bars in the venue as well. Over the years, we have realized that venues that have bars closer to the dance floor typically have better parties. Why? Because guests are all gathered collectively in the same area.
Being cautious of these decisions, along with the bride and groom (and the bridal party) on the floor will multiply the success of your dance floor more than you can imagine. Your dance floor will be packed, and your guests won’t be divided up throughout the night.
Obviously, hiring a DJ that fits your style and musical preferences needs to be paired with this for dance floor success. But when you have an effective timeline, a worthy facilitator and great music you don’t need to think too far outside of the box for your guest’s to have a great night to remember.
Working together with Californos comes so naturally to us. I'm sure it has something to do with their knowledge of the wedding industry and professionalism to make every event a success. Here's what head coordinator Aaron Barksdale-Burns had to say on the subject.
To learn more or get in contact with Californos go to californos.com
We had so much fun working with Ali & Dillon! They had a well facilitated, seamless reception filled with DANCING, DANCING, & more DANCING at The Elms Hotel & Spa. Luckily for us, Ali & Dillon are awesome people who took the time to come in and share their experience in working with Elite Sounds.
What will guests say when they leave your reception?
What will YOU say?
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The Bouquet Toss. An old tradition that comes from England. To try and obtain some of the bride’s good fortune, women used to rip pieces of the bride’s dress and flowers. I can smell the desperation from here. I guess it didn’t occur to these women to just try and be tolerable to one person out of the 7 billion options. So to escape their grab-happy guests, women would toss their bouquet and run away... Like a grenade.
As tradition worthy as that mess sounds, a lot of brides are steering away from the bouquet toss. Some of your uber-traditional wedding guests may be shocked but chances are they’re older and wouldn’t be able to participate anyway. And those single women that can participate often have to be forced to the dance floor to endure the occasion awkwardly. Who’s really winning here?
By all means, if you have been dreaming of tossing the bouquet at your wedding since you were a little girl, then do it! It is your day and if you want to hurl a batch of flowers, the choice is yours.
Looking for a reasonable medium? Consider giving the bouquet to the next couple at your wedding that is arranged to be married. Or you could do an Anniversary Dance and give the bouquet to the couple that has been married the longest. Or to avoid the single women awkwardness, just invite ALL of your female guests to the dance floor. Toss it and give the winner a nice bottle of wine.
Ultimately, this formality is a personal preference. Whether you want to go old-school, revamp it or boot it. Do what suits you and your guests best. It is what you make it.
Wondering what the magic number is for your reception guest count? The magic number is.... More!
A gorgeous day in May, 2017 was the setting for Taylor & Hayes Farwell’s reception at Mildale Farms in Edgerton, Kansas. One of the highlights was Champ, Taylor’s lab as the ring bearer. Other special moments were shared from personal notes, self-written vows, and hilarious toasts. And we ended the night with a memorable dance floor celebration. Big thanks to a very fun bride, groom, friends and family. So honored we could be a part of this unique event.
Photo Credit - Melissa Sigler Photography
Special thanks to the vendors that made this event a reality.
Kansas City wedding venue – Mildale Farm
Photographer – Melissa Sigler
Florist – Heartstrings – a floral boutique
Cake – Cardinal Cake Company
Pies – The Upper Crust
Invitation Suite – Magpie Designed
Caterer – Ambrosia Catering
Makeup Artist – Jolie Artistry
Wedding gown – Kitty Chen
Bridesmaids Dresses – Adrianna Papell
Menswear – Mens Wearhouse
Officiant – Nanette Roberts
Engagement & wedding rings – Shane Co
Back in October, we had an unforgettable night with Colleen & Eric. Check out their side of the story!
Briana and Phil Gray of The Grays Photography have been documenting weddings in KC for the past 8 years. They invited us out to their space to tell us how working together on events helps us both out. Thanks you two!
To learn more or get in contact with The Grays Photography go to thegraysphotos.com.
What's the backup plan? Know your entertainment company! We stopped in at Foundation Event Space to bring you this quick tip on being prepared for all scenarios at your event. For more information check out our blog post at elitesoundskc.com/blog/2017/5/17/the-backup-plan .
