I've met dozens of wedding DJs over the years, and they all are different and have their own personalities and ways of doing things. That's perfectly fine and normal, but there are still certain expectations and standards that every DJ should meet. 

Make sure your DJ meets these expectations before you book. 

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Weddings are a time for love, happiness, and surprises. If you're planning your own wedding or attending one as a guest, here are some of the best surprises that will make any wedding unforgettable!

I've seen some crazy things over the years in weddings. Lately, it seems like couples are having shorter and shorter engagements or just waiting till the last minute to book things. There's nothing wrong with that, but it can be very stressful and you might miss out on some things. 

Today, I've got some wedding tips for planning a wedding in a short period of time. 

I went to St. Louis for an engagement shoot and had some fun surprises along the way! Learn what I expected of this city, how it compared to my expectations, and things that made me smile.

See more of my work here: St. Louis Wedding Photographer

Do you want your wedding to be different and interesting? Tired of seeing the same thing at every single wedding? Maybe you should do a wedding theme!

There are plenty of common wedding themes that people already do, but let's get creative. You could focus on a hobby, your favorite book, or maybe something from your childhood! 

The possibilities are endless!

Get even more ideas for a unique wedding theme.

When it comes to your wedding, are you worried about all the things that might go wrong or excited about all the fun you will have? So much of your happiness and the success of your wedding comes from your mindset. Find out more about what mindset you have and how it might affect your wedding. 

I hope your wedding day goes perfectly...but there's a good chance something will go wrong or surprise you. How you prepare and react to these unexpected wedding problems with determine how your wedding goes. 

Learn How to Deal with 5 Unexpected Wedding Problems

Right now about 85% of my couples do an engagement session, but are the other 15% really missing out? Do you really need to do an engagement session?

Today, we'll look at why engagement sessions are so important and how they will benefit your wedding. 

I love engagement sessions! It's the first time I get to really work with and learn about a couple. 

It can be a really stressful thing for couples though. Most haven't had professional photos done before, so they have no idea of what to expect. 

Get even more details about planning your engagement photos. 

Recently, I've been traveling anywhere from 2 to 6 hours for weddings. I've been to Tulsa, Kansas City, and St. Louis. It's been a lot of driving, but I love it!

This has worked well for my couples, but it would not be great for everyone. Some people should hire people within their city, and others can look further away to find the perfect hire. 

Today, we look at the pros and cons of hiring wedding vendors outside of your city. 

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