MUST HAVE wedding services and their trends: DJ, Photo Booth, Photography and Videography

Your Wedding Day at Palisades Tahoe is your moment to shine as a couple! Shout your love from the mountaintop! Have a weekend of adventures. It’s also an opportunity to throw THE BEST party while celebrating your love. So fun, right?! But that can also be a lot of pressure! Why not lean on the professionals to help you throw the best party while providing the top services you and your guests will want that day: DJ Music, Photo booth, Photography, and Videography.

PRO TIP: EPIK Weddings & Events can help you with all four, and is a top vendor for a reason!

In this blog post, we’ll explore the top trends for DJ services, photo booths, photography, and videography that you’ll want to include to elevate your wedding day at Palisades Tahoe to new heights.

1. DJ Services:

Is it even a party if you don’t have music or the right music?

Personalized Soundtracks:

Couples work closely with their DJs to curate personalized soundtracks that reflect their love story and relationship. From the song they walked down the aisle to their first dance as a married couple, every moment is accompanied by music that holds special meaning, creating an emotional and memorable experience for everyone. Creating a playlist using streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music to share with the DJ can get all your favorites played so that you say “OMG I love this song” to every song being played.

Guest Song Requests:

If you want your guests to have some input on the songs played, some couples opt to include a question on their RSVP and then share those song selections with their DJ before the wedding. This song list allows your guests to submit their requests to the DJ, helping to create the perfect mix of the songs for your event.

Live Remixes and Mashups:

DJs who can create live remixes and mashups of popular songs are becoming increasingly popular. These innovative mixes add a unique twist to familiar tunes and keep guests energized and entertained throughout the night.

Photo courtesy of EPIK Weddings & Events.

PROTIP: Your hired DJ should be able to provide you Audio services for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Remember, you’ll need music for all three event segments and microphones for the ceremony and reception! Epik Weddings & Events has got you covered!

Lighting is a factor that can make a huge impact on the reception. At a minimum, your DJ should have lights for the dance floor once the group dancing commences. A wow factor is to add up-lighting to the reception that adds color and depth and then changes to the music once the dancing happens.

2. Photo Booths:

It’s the perfect way to take a break from the dance floor because we all need to catch our breath sometimes. It’s also the best way to get Uncle Gary to finally let loose and look silly while capturing it forever.

On-site Prints or Digital Only:

Are you struggling with a personalized wedding favor for your guests? On-site prints with the photo booth are the best wedding favors. How more personal can you get with the favor of your wedding details on a photo of the guests? There is also an option to add a keepsake album where the printed photo strips are added to the album with a spot for your guests to leave a note while they keep the other printout as a favor. You will then have a beautiful album of all the photos taken through the photo booth.

Interactive Props and Backdrops:

Photo booths with interactive props and customizable backdrops are all the rage. From oversized sunglasses and funny hats to custom signage and green screens, these props allow guests to unleash their creativity and capture memorable photos that reflect their personalities.

Instant Social Sharing:

With the rise of social media, couples are opting for photo booths that offer instant social sharing capabilities. Guests can snap a photo, add filters and captions, and instantly share their pictures on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, allowing everyone to join in on the fun, even those who couldn’t attend in person.

360-Video Booth:

Video is all the rave now to capture movement. The 360-video booth can be combined with a print photo booth or a stand-alone option. The 360-Video Booth has a platform for the guests to stand on with a camera on an arm that circles around the guests, creating stunning videos that can be branded with your wedding details, creating even more unforgettable memories.

Photo courtesy of EPIK Weddings & Events.

3. Videography:

Did you know this is the #1 regret past couples wish they included who did not have Videography on their wedding day? Sad, but true!

Sure, a picture says 1,000 words, but there’s a reason TikTok and Instagram are so popular. VIDEOS!

Cinematic Storytelling:

More and more couples are choosing cinematic-style wedding videography that tells a compelling story of their special day. These cinematic films incorporate stunning visuals, emotional music, and heartfelt interviews to capture the essence of the day and evoke genuine emotions from viewers.

Drone Footage:

Aerial drone footage adds a breathtaking perspective to wedding videography, capturing stunning aerial views of the venue, ceremony, and surrounding landscape. Drone footage provides a unique and cinematic look to wedding films, capturing unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years to come.

Same-Day Edits:

Same-day edits have become increasingly popular, allowing couples to relive the highlights of their wedding day during the reception. Videographers work tirelessly to compile and edit footage from earlier in the day, creating a short highlight reel screened for guests later in the evening, adding an extra layer of excitement and emotion to the celebration.

4. Photography:

I think this one is obvious, right? You’ve got to capture the day and all the beautiful people who joined you to celebrate your love. Awwwe!

Fine Art Photography:

Fine art wedding photography is about creating timeless, elegant images that look like they belong in a museum. This style emphasizes artistic composition, beautiful lighting, and attention to detail, resulting in stunning images that capture the beauty and emotion of your wedding day.

Documentary-style Photography:

Documentary-style wedding photography focuses on capturing candid moments and genuine emotions as they unfold naturally throughout the day. This unobtrusive approach allows the photographer to capture authentic moments of laughter, tears, and joy, creating a collection of images that tell the story of your wedding day in a genuine and heartfelt way.

Photo courtesy of EPIK Weddings & Events.

Incorporating these top services into your wedding day will not only elevate the overall experience but will also create unforgettable memories that you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime. Whether it’s dancing to personalized soundtracks, striking a pose in a themed photo booth, or reliving the magic through cinematic storytelling, and captured moments in time, these must-have services will ensure your wedding day is truly one-of-a-kind.

For more wedding inspiration and examples of Palisades Tahoe wedding events, please visit our PalisadesWeddings Instagram account. Our posts and story highlights will offer great insight into our location and options.

This blog post was written by our Tahoe expert and Senior Sales Manager, Jenna Sisemore. Contact Jenna today to secure your wedding. We cannot wait to help you find your season of love at Palisades Tahoe!

Jenna Sisemore
Senior Sales Manager
Email: weddings@palisadestahoe.com
Phone: 530.448.1349