In this episode we’ve got Wes Brawner. He is the owner of Wes Brawner Events and Pennywhistle Creative, which are DJ and videography businesses, respectively.

Wes has been in the wedding business for around 13 years now. Beginning as a DJ, Wes built his business on the back of his reputation and on having his own equipment. He went from doing 5 weddings a year to topping out at 95 in a year. He picked up videography in 2016, initially as a way to get promotional footage of himself, before stepping in to be videographer in an emergency. The business grew from there.

When Wes meets with clients, he wants to know their story. Knowing more about the couple helps him connect with them and to tailor his services to them. When it comes to planning as a DJ, it’s all about customization and invoking the couples’ energy. It’s also important for Wes to go to each table and connect with guests so they feel more comfortable coming up to make requests.

Before you book with Wes, make sure that you have done your research. That goes for any vendor you book: make sure you know the kind of work they do to make sure you gel. Only book what you need for your day.  Don’t overbook your vendor timewise, because it’s money you don’t need to spend. Budget is important in wedding planning. but it’s more important to understand that not everything will be perfect. Always have a plan B.

Wes also adds that he wants people to drop the take home gifts. It’s more work and money for you that you don’t need to spend.

 

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