Getting Ready for the Engagement Session

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I asked them to bring something fun for props if they wanted... they found good ones!  lol   They also showed up on a motorcycle so we got some cool pics with the motorcycle too.


Worried About Getting Your Fiancé Involved in Photos?

Are you afraid that they are going to hate doing these photos, look mad and serious the whole time.  Well you aren't alone!  I've heard that MANY times. You will be surprised how fun the session is.  There is no pressure.  It is a chance (rare to many couples) to go hang out, goof around, and be cuddly.  Nearly all couples start to laugh and smile pretty quickly into the session.  That's pretty much what the session is, super happy fun time! 

 

But, if you are really worried that they won't want to do this, let them know how important the photos are to you and why you want to do them.  Let them know that they can relax and it won't take long.  It goes by fast.

 

I can't tell you how many times people have told me that they hate getting their picture taken and that they don't know what to do, then 15 minutes later they are smiling and laughing like they aren't even getting their picture taken... yes even big tough guys who want nothing to do with photos.

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One of my Minions! 


This is WHY I Still Do it!

We had an outdoor wedding, and reception in a tent. We found Dave's Company on the internet when planning and gave him a call. After talking with him he seemed like a good fit so we sent him our PayPal deposit (very convenient) right away. Dave was very professional, answered all of our questions, and even made a special trip to Wedding Location a month before the wedding in order to go over a few things, as well as evaluate the electrical capabilities of where the reception was being held since this was the first wedding ever had there. This was a huge help and stress reliever. He answered all of our questions, and they were able to accommodate all of our requests, including providing a microphone and music for the actual ceremony as well as the reception.

After the ceremony, he had to move all of his equipment from the ceremony up to the reception site in order to play some background music for the cocktail hour. We didn't even notice him moving his stuff, and he was playing music again faster than we could have hoped.

We had originally planned to announce the grand march ourselves, but changed last minute (literally, maybe 5 minutes before) and decided to have Dave announce. We also changed our fist wedding party dance song last minute as well. Dave was great with all the last minute changes and it was just a huge relief that he was willing to do whatever he needed and could to help our day be perfect.

Song selection at the reception was awesome. We had multiple compliments that they played such a great variety of music, and Dave did an awesome job keeping people on the dance floor. It was packed all night. Apparently someone at our reception made a list of almost 20 songs that were all one genre, and Dave had noticed that whenever songs similar to ones on the list were played, everyone seemed to leave the dance floor. He approached us and suggested that he maybe mix in a few here and there rather than playing them all, so we definitely appreciated him paying attention to what was working and what wasn't, rather than just hanging out and not caring how much fun everyone was having.

Dave had to leave (he told us well before the wedding day) about halfway through the dance for a personal commitment, and the person who came and replaced him (Andru) did just as awesome of a job, and was willing to stand on a table at the end of the night and take a picture of everyone who stuck it out the whole time.

For such a random discovery, we couldn't be happier to have landed on New Traditions. Dave was a huge help with everything, did everything we asked, and just did an all around fantastic job. My bride and I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND them to any/everyone that we can. Great Job all around.

THANKS DAVE!

- Nate + Ellen -


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Please don't hesitate to reply or reach out with any questions... I love to help - Dave 

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