We found out about Ambiance AV through personal recommendations and I am so happy we chose them for our wedding. They had actually played at our friends wedding that we had been at in Malibu, CA and I loved everything that the DJ had played that day/night. We planned our wedding in Portland, OR and I was having a difficult time finding a DJ that understood the balance I wanted regarding playing a variety of my favorite American pop (80's) dance music and the mix of traditional classic Indian songs and current Indian dance hits. Not only was Ambiance AV incredibly reasonable with their travel charges but also very accommodating to my requests. They really worked with me and my budget considering I was also going to have to pay for travel costs if I went with Ambiance AV. Hemant (Ambiance AV) was very prompt in returning all of my messages, answering my questions, and going over all the details as often as I needed for my assurance. He was always easy to contact via email, phone calls, and especially through text messages. I only used Ambiance AV services for my wedding day (baraat and ceremony) and reception which was on a Saturday. The night before I planned a welcome dinner for my guests and realized that I hadn't created any sort of music playlist to play during that evening. Hemant (Ambiance AV) came to the rescue and provided a playlist for us for the Friday night welcome dinner. At the baraat, he had everyone out there dancing and getting pumped up. It was an incredible sight to see and I loved the music he was playing and energy that he got out of everyone out there! He was able to flawlessly fill in the void regarding any portion of the wedding ceremony/reception/end of reception music choices that I never got around to providing him because I had a million other things to figure out. I think the biggest compliment to Ambiance AV would be that after the wedding (weeks, months and to this day) my mother always brings up that the music that was played at the reception was really good! Our dance floor was packed throughout the entire evening! And EVERYONE had a great time! I couldn't ask for anything more! Thank you so much Ambiance AV! You did your part in making my wedding weekend perfect!! read more

Wow. Just wow. No words can really truly express how amazing Hemant and his team with Ambiance AV was during our wedding. My husband and I decided to do a smaller back yard event due to the pandemic and we knew lighting and setting the mood would be most important to us. So glad Hemant was recommended to us because he made our wedding MORE than we EVER imagined! I did not expect him to stay during the event however he wanted to make sure that there were no issues with lighting. On top of that, he was our impromptu DJ and handled our sound system and music during the ceremony and reception. We cannot thank Hemant enough for his tremendous efforts and will definitely be calling him for any and all lighting needs! Thank you Hemant! From the bottom of our hearts!! read more

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Pretty standard service. They did the lighting, some decorations, and DJing for our wedding and reception. We had a few hiccups with the DJ; didn't start the right song for the wedding ceremony at the right time, and towards the end of the reception the lights went out but that was more or less the facility's fault for not knowing about some circuit being overloaded or something. All in all we had a great time and having the lights and technician made it easy for everyone to enjoy themselves. We were on a tight budget so Hemant allowed us to use our own music and laptop to save some money. Also we provided our own screen and projector to save money there aswell. read more

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Our company has worked with Hemant and his team successfully for our events/entertainment, so naturally, who else would I call when it came time for my wedding. My then fiance and I were planning an outdoor wedding the first week of November in the city, because as you Angelenos know, California had been going through a severe drought. Hemant and his team came out, gave us an estimate within our budget, and even recommended vendors and logistical solutions to help us get more value. 5 days before our wedding, the weather report said the temperature was going to drop 30 degrees and rain. We had to revamp our entire layout. As you can imagine, we didn't have time to give instructions on every detail, but Hemant and his team were proactive in setting up our lighting WAAYYYY better than our original plans. I cannot imagine how we could have got through the day without their being proactive in troubleshooting, improvising, and taking care of business while we had to readjust our other plans. At the end of the day, they went above and beyond our expectations to readjust the lighting and sound plans, and transformed our venue (a warehouse) into a warm blanket of light. I'll be calling Hemant and his team, again. read more

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Ambiance AV performed a fantastic job at our wedding. To say the lighting created the atmosphere of our event would be an understatement. The set up brought forth vibrance, warmth, and romance for the entire night. Every moment, from the introduction of the wedding party, to the speeches, and the first dance, the moods were amplified by the professional control and choice of the team with Ambiance AV. To coordinate our event, Hemant spared no details. Hemant sat with us through several meetings to ensure his work will exceed every expectation we had for our wedding. When we saw him on our 3rd meeting, which was at our venue, I knew we were working with an experienced company. After a walk through, Hemant knew the place like the back of his hand. Every pillar, every wall, every square foot of the ballroom was considered. Hemant then showed us several options that fit both our needs and budget. Our final meeting consisted of going over our entire ceremony and reception program, and a sit down with our MC and coordinator. As with most weddings, few things flowed flawlessly, and the lighting was one of those things at ours. Ambiance AV meticulously followed our event's timeline, controlled each movement's intro by using proper illumination, and gave our MC the confidence to transition into the next activity. Can't thank everyone at Ambiance AV enough for everything. We highly recommend speaking to them about your event, as we had several guests from our wedding asking about the set up for ours., and will surely be using Ambiance AV for their special day. -Leslie- read more

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Hemant and his team ROCK! I'm so lucky that I found them through one of our clients. They have pulled through for so many last minute event requests (which is surprising but their schedule is very busy). Reasons why I love working with Ambiance AV: -Great communication -Works with your budget -Gives it to you straight -You get what you expect (no hidden fees) -They will go the extra mile if the situation comes up to make sure the event is perfect. -High quality equipment. We had many issues with a different sound company the year before and the client wanted to make sure there were absolutely no hiccups with sound quality the following year as this was their annual fundraiser. If guests can't hear the call to action or live auction, they could potentially be losing out on thousands of dollars. We hired Ambiance to do all the AV-sound, lighting, generator, etc. Hemant ensured me that the sound would be perfect (along with everything else). They even went above and beyond to come the night before to test everything, set up the lights and made sure security was there overnight. Needless to say, the event was seamless, our client met their fundraising goal and it was all due to them. I've worked with them on a handful of occasions and will continue to do so with any event where we can bring outside AV. Make sure you book early with them, because I'm telling you they are busy guys and very in demand! read more

My wife and I were married in February and we used Ambiance AV for the lighting of our event. I would say the #1 decoration to set the tone and mood for the entire night was our lighting. I didn't realize just how important a component it was and just how transformative it could be. Hemant stayed throughout the event and ensured that every moment was captured in the best possible light. The Ambience AV team was very professional and courteous to the point where you won't realize they're there. Lighting ninjas! An added bonus are the wonderful pictures that were captured in which the lighting played no small part. Thanks, Hemant! read more

We worked with Hemant to provide the music, lighting, and sound equipment for our baraat and reception in August of 2014. Hemant was awesome -- he was a total pro. He showed up on time and required no handholding -- he got all of the equipment setup for the baraat, wedding, and reception. For the baraat, he seamlessly worked with the drummer we hired. For the reception itself, the music and light were great. Like others have commented -- I underestimated the importance of lighting in setting the mode, but it made our outdoor tent really warm and fun. One of my biggest worries was that no one would really get up and dance after the toasts, but he got everyone out on the dance floor with an awesome mix of music. Overall we were very happy -- definitely one of the best of the vendors that we worked with on our wedding. read more

We hired Hemant and team for a Memorial of Life event. He supported all the audio and video needs throughout the the event which included speakers, a singer/soloist, video, and background music. The event had to come together in less than 10 days -- Hemant was flexible, helped us think through what we might need, and brought extra equipment (at no extra cost) just in case something changed. Of four vendors I spoke to, Hemant was the best! Responsive, respectful, and competitive on price. read more

Our wedding venue recommended that we meet with a lighting vendor that they have used on a regular basis. We figured, since the vendor was familiar with the event space - we felt comfortable not shopping around. Our decision was a good one. Hemant is the owner of Ambiance AV. He was very professional on the phone. Returns e-mails and phone calls promptly. He also had a lot of good suggestions for what type of lighting would jazz up our venue. We only used Ambiance AV for lighting, but it seems they can provide other special event services (i.e. DJ, Sound, etc.) We had carnival stringers and paper lanterns strung across the venue area. At one point before the wedding, the venue made changes to their exterior layout. This change caused some adjustments in our contract with Ambiance AV. Hemant was very accommodating and took our budget into account when he had to make adjustments. In the end, the changes were minimal and he still captured what we were looking for. Hemant and his team showed up to the venue as planned. The setup was efficient and quick. I don't know much about lighting, but from what it looked like - it was very professionally done. We were very happy with the results, I urge you to contact him to "light up" your special event. It's amazing how lighting changes everything. read more

Ok, I never write reviews on YELP, but had to this time. HEMANT was amazing. We were trying to pull together a last minute party for my daughter's birthday. Hemant came to my house right on time and we planned things out.. sound system, special lighting, etc. On the morning of the party, they were supposed to come by to start setting up and no one showed. I called Hemant and we realized I'd given him the wrong date in my original e-mail. COMPLETELY MY FAULT, but he and his crew worked like crazy pulling it all together for that night. He had to run all over town to make it work. IT LOOKED AMAZING and the sound system was perfect! Hemant went above and beyond. It was a great night. Thanks to this terrific, talented, honest and super hard working man. read more

Recently participated in wedding (December 2011). Ambiance AV MADE the experience amazing - the lighting was spot on, the music selection was exactly what the wedding party asked for, and absolutely NO hassles at a very reasonable rate. Hemant is super easy to deal with and I will 100% be using Ambiance AV again. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend them! read more

Amazing. Hemant and his team did an amazing job at my wedding. Just to clarify I hired Ambiance AV for my lighting needs :). All my friends family and vendors commented how much they loved the vibe and atmosphere from the cocktail hour, reception into the dancing. They are pros. Hemant is reliable, responsive and knows what he is doing. I never had to worry about a thing and knew they would get the job done! The place looked fabulous. His team doesn't just set the lighting and leave. They make sure their lighting matches the music during the dancing, and they change it throughout. It's not distracting and even though you don't notice the (they aren't in the way at all) everyone experiences their work. I highly recommend them for your next event or wedding. Don't hesitate calling them read more

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If you want great lightning for your next event Ambiance AV is definitely who you need to call. Amazing services, great communication and above all beautiful lighting. 5stars!! read more

Hemant is SO AMAZING. I actually found him on yelp and I'm so glad I did. Ambiance lit our wedding at The Unique Space on June 16th 2018 and we are so lucky we booked them! Hemant was so quick to respond and always had photos to show me example. He came to our walk thru and was so helpful and he was there the night of our event to make sure it ran smoothly. I did a lot of research and I think that Ambiance was a decent price - everything we paid was worth it for the great lighting and good communication with Hemant! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Ambience AV for two events now. The first was my wedding. Hemant and his team transformed a small, outdoor, patio into a wonderland. It was the most magical setting and made our wedding truly special beyond the standard affair. The second event was for a Halloween party I hosted in 2011. I can't begin to tell you how incredible the lighting was! Every nook and cranny was bathed in spooky lighting and the dance floor was flooded with laser and club style lighting. My guests were blown away. Working with Hemant is so easy and enjoyable. He is truly one of the nicest vendors I've ever dealt with. He listens to what you want and adds his own ideas to help achieve the perfect look for your event. And both times I was not only happy with the result, but surprised by how much more awesome everything looked than I had imagined. I wouldn't use any other lighting vendor at this point. If you are considering lighting for you event I encourage you to give Ambiance AV a call. You will not be disappointed! Thumbs WAY up for this vendor! read more

Hemant and Ambiance AV worked with me on my backyard wedding on June 2011. One of the very few things I absolutely knew I wanted was "cafe lights" overhead. Hemant and his team made my dream a reality--the lights helped transform the space and made it look magical and special. They did such a beautiful job within my relatively low budget, and with very minimum impact on my in-law's property. Hemant was very professional, responsive, and kind to a frazzled bride, groom and property owners. He worked within our budget making gentle, reasonable and expert recommendations without letting us cut corners and letting the event suffer. And, on top of it all, he was present at our little non-gala celebration to make sure things went without a hitch and that we didn't have to worry all throughout. I highly recommend Hemant and Ambiance AV! read more

We can't thank Ambiance AV enough for providing such amazing quality to our night!!! Being in the non-profit world, we have gone to MANY banquets, galas and benefit dinners. We have never seen such quality before! Hemant was incredibly responsive, professional, and really valued making sure every single detail was taken care of. We originally needed just visual and audio (enough for over 200 people) and he worked with all of our media, making sure he had the right screen size for the room, the aspect ratio for the videos, and proper sound to completely fill the room. Our event was a patriotic event supporting Veterans and Gold Star families, so we added red, white and blue uplighting and he went ABOVE and beyond for us. Ambiance filled the ENTIRE room with uplighting which made a huge difference for our event! Hemant carefully oversaw every part of the evening--playing the videos at the perfect time, making sure the sound stayed at a reasonable level, and immediately played music as soon as the speakers walked off stage, so there was no awkward silences throughout the event. He chose perfect dinner music and made sure the flow of the evening was flawless. Ambiance AV is FAR more than just AV equipment--it's a complete experience and took SO much worry off of us. We feel so blessed to have found them!! We can't wait to work with them again!! read more

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Hemant was truly amazing! We hired him and his team for our wedding (2-day event). The package included sound, music, and lighting. I can't say enough how helpful and reliable Hemant was during the process. Very responsive and easy to talk to. The music and lights really came together. We were very happy and I can't wait to work with them again! read more

I've worked with Ambiance AV on a number of events from weddings to a film premiere and I cannot recommend the company and Hemant Bhalla more highly. From gorgeous lighting design to perfect sound to DJ needs, Hemant epitomizes a go-to vendor, always professional, responsive, and capable of handling any unexpected occurrences with ease. He goes the extra mile to make sure the event comes off flawlessly. I am so glad I met Hemant and have been able to work with him so many times, and I am always excited to have an opportunity to work with him and his team at Ambiance AV whenever one arises! A full five stars! read more

Hermant and Ambiance lighting were incredible for my wedding. He was always so responsive to any and all questions or concerns, as a paranoid bride usually has. :) I couldn't have been happier walking into our reception with the gorgeous up lighting. He really took our vision and ran with it making it come to light, pun intended, not to mention the light changes once the dancing opened up. Thank you so much Hermant and Ambiance AV. You guys rock! read more

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I would give Hemant about 3.5-4 stars. We used him for our wedding DJ and for our lighting at our wedding in August. Hemant is pretty easy to talk to and seems to have a lot of knowledge and experience in wedding entertainment. He also does a lot of corporate events. The negatives: he didn't seem as invested in our wedding as our other vendors did. There would be some slowness in communication and I felt like he wasn't giving as much attention to detail as I would have liked. On the day of, that was apparent since he messed up a bit on announcing the the speakers and messed up on the mother son dance song. My poor husband and mother in law were like 20 seconds into their song when another song came on. That was horrible and basically took that moment away from them. He just looked at me and shrugged. He also didn't announce a few things we were hoping he would and had written on our timeline for him to do. Throughout the planning process, he kept asking if someone else in our family would like to be MC and we should have taken that as a hint that he's not that good at that. We had said no and asked if that was a problem and he was like oh no problem, I can be the MC. Positives: he did a great job with the music and lighting. The lights looked great and he did a great job with the mystic otherwise despite the incident with the mother son dance. The few things I was unhappy about still do not take away the overall effect and the fact that the dance floor was packed and ppl were having a blast! I would've probably gone with someone else that I could ensure would get all my details correct on the day of. Make sure you discuss this with him prior to booking him for an event! He will do a good job with DJ and lighting but be careful with the MC details! read more

These guys were incredible!!! Hemant handled our sound for our wedding ceremony and lighting for the reception, and Deepak served as our DJ. As the bride of a 600 person Indian fusion wedding, I did not have all of the details before our event (it was hard to keep track). I had a vision for what I wanted the lighting to look like, more so, a vibe that I wanted to create. I trusted in Hemant's expertise and was not disappointed!! It was stunning; he produced the perfect ambiance for our special evening. As for Deepak, wow! My husband and I do not consider ourselves 'dancers', but even 'we' couldn't stay off the dance floor for long. The floor was packed the entire evening ( 6+ hours)!!!! Insane!! All of this, not to mention the endless compliments we received on decor/lighting and music selection (something we literally had no time to discuss with them before the wedding). Do yourself a favor and book these guys - they're the best of the best!! read more

This is my second time using Hemanth from ambiance AV as a DJ for our event. Even after shopping around you will find other Indian DJ who is as responsible, courteous and professional as Hemanth, which is hard to find in this industry! Besides this, the music was AWESOME!. There was never a dull a moment. He mixes well and keeps the beat going the whole night. Many guests of mine had noticed the music as well! Thanks Hemnath for helping us make our wedding the best dance party ever! read more

Ambiance AV played a HUGE part in making our wedding a success. Hemant was a complete pleasure to work with throughout. He is always professional, polite, on time, and responsive to phone calls and emails. As a DJ, Hemant really understood our taste and delivered exactly what we wanted. Everyone loved the music and his presence on a microphone was also pitch perfect. Hemant's lighting design was beautiful!! He transformed a regular backyard into a gorgeous, festive space and created an atmosphere that was more amazing than I could have imagined. I recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

Amazing! Loved all of the lighting and the effect that it had at the reception. Everyone was dancing. The lighting was so great it created an energy in the room that couldn't be denied and everyone was dancing from start to finish. Guests actually commented on how great the lighting was, these are people that know nothing about lighting but could still appreciate how amazing it was. Very well planned and very professionally done. It is really a must for a great reception to have lighting and this is the vendor to go with. read more

One word: perfection. From start to finish, Hemant was a pleasure to work with. My husband and I were married at Marrakesh House in April and Ambiance AV could not have done a better job! We were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Our wedding coordinator did not have to worry about them throughout the event (as she did out other vendors) and she could breathe easy knowing they were on top of their tasks. Thanks to Hemant and the rest of his wonderful staff! read more

Hemant is the man for all your audio/lighting/dj party needs. We used Ambiance AV for my sisters engagement party in July, and Hemant was extremely polite, professional, and competent. He thought through all the design and planning and created an amazing lighting atmosphere in our backyard which blew away our entire family and guests. He was also a phenomenal dj. Super highly recommended! read more

Hemant helped us with a speaker series event we hosted in a local school gymnasium. His lighting transformed the room and the music selection made the event feel like a party!! He was incredibly flexible and professional throughout our experience and we can't wait to use his services again in the near future! read more

I highly recommend Hemant and the rest of the Ambiance AV team for any event that is being planned. They are all very professional and have been in the business long enough to make great suggestions based on what you envision your event being. I've been to a few events that Hemant and his team have done lighting and music for and I personally used Hemant for DJ/Lighting for my wedding reception and sangeet and he was absolutely amazing! Our guests from both nights continuously complimented us on the music selection and couldn't understand how we took an ordinary hall and completely transformed it with the lighting work that was done. I've already told all my friends that are planning events to use Ambiance and I'll definitely continue to do so. read more

My husband I got married in San Diego in June, and we think the world of Hemant and Ambiance AV. We actually walked several deejays through our venues (we had two full days/nights of events) and Hemant was not only the most professional and trustworthy of the handful, but also came at a reasonable price. I had no idea before I met Hemant how important and transformative good lighting is, and he did an amazing job with everything. We are really thrilled with how smoothly the events flowed and how it all looked. Our Friday-night event involved transforming a more basic venue (San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum) into an awesome dance venue -- which Hemant did. I wasn't there during the day but I know that he showed up several hours early (maybe as much as 6 or 7 hours before the event started) to make sure everything was set up. On Saturday, he had to light and provide music for four different spaces (the Museum of Art patio/parking lot, the Museum of Art sculpture garden, the roof of the Natural History Museum, and the main foyer of the Natural History Museum) with one event flowing right into the next, and he managed to do this too! We know that was difficult but he went above and beyond in making sure everything turned out perfectly. Last two things -- 1) Hemant also edited our first-dance song (two songs we actually combined) the week before the wedding for us. He did a great job and did not charge us extra for that. 2) our day-of wedding coordinator, who is part of a large company and has overseen years of weddings and events, singled out our deejay as a truly amazing vendor as well. It's not just us that thought he did an amazing job! We would hire Ambiance AV again in a hearbeat. read more

Hemant and his team are fantastic. He did the lighting and sound for our wedding 8/15/15 at saddlerock ranch which is a massive outdoor venue that requires all power, lighting and sound work. Hemant was very knowledgeable about our lighting and sound needs for this venue and all his suggestions were on point. The lighting was perfect. He recommended his associate to DJ for us as he wasn't available himself and DJ Scorpio was the best! Most of all, Hemant is so nice and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend ambiance AV and Hemant. read more

Hemant and crew were a dream to work with and made my company's open house an absolute hit - everyone raved about the beautiful lighting and wanted to keep it year round! Thanks, Hemant :) read more

Hemant and his team was amazing! they arrived on time, stayed late, and were well prepared for my last minute changes. Ambiance provided sound (Mics and speakers) for my event in a retail space with 80+ people, and we ran into no issues! Can't wait for our next event together. read more

Ambiance was a pleasure to work with. They helped make our wedding day worry free. They were professional, on time, knowledgeable, quick to respond to emails and phone calls and the lighting at our reception was awesome- it wowed our guests! They were also able to refer us to an excellent DJ. There are an overwhelming number of vendors out their trying to get business from brides. Not many could compare to Ambiance they treated my 100 person wedding like it was a red carpet event and the had very fair prices. I could not have asked for a better level of service. Thank you Hemant! read more

The lighting at our September wedding (on the first day of Autumn) was perfect. Everyone loved the "autumn leaves" gobo lights on the rocks. It really set the ambiance for our entire wedding. Ambiance AV was great to work with! Autumn & James read more

Hemant is a great DJ. Used for a wedding reception recently and had a very strong experience. He and his team arrived to the venue very early to have plenty of time to set up. During the night he was very flexible with the program agenda, making adjustments at the last minute to make the flow smooth. He had a good sense of the flow; for example, he would appropriately cue and change music for different transition points during the reception. He was willing to work with other event staff like catering. He also was good about working with the wedding party before the night to plan the itinerary, select songs, etc and he was flexible about this also. I don't have a sense of whether his prices are competitive, as I wasn't involved in price shopping for Hemant's company, and our requirements for lighting/AV equipment were basic. But overall I am happy and would recommend him to others. read more

This review is long overdue! Hemant and his crew did the lighting, DJ'ing and emceeing for my wedding reception in June 2015. My family had worked with him before for another wedding and we had a great experience, and knew we wanted to work with him again. They were very professional and friendly. They were respectful and pleasant when discussing options and our budget, and they created a plan that we were very happy with. Hemant was awesome. He tried to set up phone meetings with us, but we were only able to discuss plans with him over the phone a few days before the wedding (out fault, not his, he tried!) We gave him a few songs that we wanted and a sense of the theme for the reception, and he immediately told us what he had in mind - after talking with him we felt even more reassured leaving it in his hands. He put our minds at ease and made the night flawless and fun. He was a great emcee and people loved dancing to his music and lighting the whole time! Thanks Hemant! read more

Hemant was great! He was very easy to work with from beginning to end. Responsive, professional and definitely knows his music. We booked him as the DJ at our wedding in Las Vegas on October 10, 2015. He had the dance floor going all night. His transitions were great, with a short sample of music we liked, he put together a great selection of music - we had guests asking us for the playlist afterwards. Hemant also does lighting/decor - we didn't use him for this, but honestly really wish we had! I would recommend Hemant to anyone who would like an easy going DJ that knows his stuff and knows how to keep the dance floor going all night! Definitely one of our best vendors!! read more

Ambiance AV is incredible! Hemant was incredibly available and organized. He met us at our location to share his wisdom and advise us on lighting choices that were beautiful and elegant. He provided us with a variety of pricing options and was early to our setup time. He and his team were professional in every aspect of our wedding and the lighting was fabulous-- it was warm and intimate during the ceremony, and energetic during the celebration. The hues were tasteful and clean. I can't believe I just found them through google/yelp. I HIGHLY recommend Ambiance AV. read more