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Venue Spotlight: Sacred Willow Farms – A Laid-Back, Elegant Gem in Prairie City, Iowa
As wedding season picks back up, I’ve been reminded how much the right venue sets the tone for an unforgettable celebration. After DJing...

Joe Tafta
Apr 93 min read
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Wedding Season Is Back: Celebrating Natalie & Nick at Sacred Willow Farms
Wedding season is officially back, and I couldn’t be more excited to be behind the booth again. Tonight marked my second wedding of the...

Joe Tafta
Apr 74 min read
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Closing Out 2024 in Style: Ashley & John’s Wedding at Bessie’s Barn
This past Saturday marked the end of an incredible year for The Sound Dr DJ & Photo Booth as we celebrated our last wedding of 2024 with...

Joe Tafta
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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🎶 A Heartfelt Moment Behind the Booth: The Life of a Business Owner ❤️🐾
Today, I’m stepping outside our usual wedding tips and tricks to share a deeply personal story—a glimpse into what goes on behind the...

Joe Tafta
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Mastering the Flow – Part 3: The DJ Booth’s Prime Spot to Keep the Party Pumping
When it comes to creating the ultimate dance floor experience at your wedding, where the DJ booth is located can make all the difference....

Joe Tafta
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Mastering the Flow – Part 2: Finding the Sweet Spot for Your Dance Floor 🎶
Imagine this: you and your guests are gathered for a night full of celebration, with energy building and laughter echoing across the...

Joe Tafta
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Mastering the Flow – Part 1: Crafting the Perfect Wedding Layout
Before we dive into our new series, let's quickly revisit our previous series, "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." If you've...

Joe Tafta
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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Full Circle Moments and Big Celebrations: Lane & Serena Koch’s Wedding at Hotel Grinnell 🎉
Wow, wow, wow! That’s the only way to describe Lane and Serena Koch’s wedding at Hotel Grinnell in Grinnell, Iowa. From the beautiful...

Joe Tafta
Oct 20, 20243 min read
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Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 7- How to End the Night on a High Note
Welcome to the final part of our series, "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." I’m about to let my nerdy side out and get a...

Joe Tafta
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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“Adjusting" to Love: Jacolyn & Trey’s Perfect Wedding at The Harmac 💍🎉
This weekend, I had the privilege of returning to The Harmac in Cedar Rapids to celebrate the wedding of Jacolyn and Trey Schuller. For...

Joe Tafta
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Ways to Pack The Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 6 - The Art of Slow Songs
Welcome back to our series, "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." If you’ve been following along, you already know we’ve...

Joe Tafta
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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🐝 A “Hive” of Activity: Taylor & Joel’s Buzz-Worthy Wedding at The Hive at Busy Bee🐝
Saturday night, we had the pleasure of celebrating Taylor and Joel Vaskey’s wedding at The Hive at Busy Bee , just north of Indianola....

Joe Tafta
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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🎉 Epic Night at The HarMac: Kayla & Erik’s Unforgettable Wedding Celebration! 🎉
Friday night, we were back at The HARMAC in Cedar Rapids celebrating Kayla and Erik Irons’ unforgettable wedding! 🎉 It’s been a while...

Joe Tafta
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 5- Getting the Party Started
Welcome back to our series on "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." If you’ve been following along, you know that in the last...

Joe Tafta
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Emotions & Elegance: Kayla & Levi’s Perfect Wedding at The Gathering Grounds
Today, I had the pleasure of DJing Kayla and Levi’s wedding at The Gathering Grounds outside of Bussey, Iowa. This was my first time at...

Joe Tafta
Sep 29, 20244 min read
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Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 4- You Know Where to Find Me
Welcome back to our ongoing series, "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve...

Joe Tafta
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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An Emotional and Joyful Celebration: Paige & Aaron’s Wedding at Wishing Hills Barn
This weekend, I had the honor of celebrating the wedding of good friends Paige and Aaron at the Wishing Hills Barn in Missouri Valley,...

Joe Tafta
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 3– Going With The Flow
Welcome back to our series on "Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks." In Parts 1 and 2, we covered everything from having, or not...

Joe Tafta
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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Tyler & Kate Ward’s Epic Backyard Wedding in Ottumwa, Iowa😍
There’s something about backyard weddings that make them feel extra special. Maybe it’s the intimate setting, or the fact that you’re...

Joe Tafta
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Ways to Pack the Dance Floor: Tips & Tricks Part 2 – The Power of Song Requests
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear as professional DJs is, “Do you take requests?” This simple question can spark a lot...

Joe Tafta
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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