B&#x27;Entertained

(31 reviews)

We stumbled upon this Farmstand when we were killing time before a performance at The Hive up the…read morehill on a Sunday afternoon. While we didn't buy anything because we were headed to a show and didn't want it to wilt in the hot car. We were pleased by the variety of offerings. Theodore favorite is rainbow chard and they had some for sale. The staff was friendly, it pay what you can with suggested prices and for those who can't afford veggies you can check out in a special line with staff assistance. I was delighted to discover this hidden gem and will be back to support them!

Our friends told us about this farm and we were honestly blown away. We were visiting North County…read moreand kept saying the whole time how much we wish we had a place exactly like this closer to us! The farm stand is absolutely adorable. I love the concept of making fresh food accessible to everyone and anyone. It's such a great mission. The highlight for us was the nature play area; my little one could have stayed there for hours. They've done a fantastic job creating an outdoor experience that's genuinely fun and engaging for kids of all ages. I also loved the "lead experiences" they host every hour. We joined the chicken feeding, which was a huge hit thanks to Daniel! We felt very safe throughout our visit, and the security team was incredibly helpful and a special thanks to Stephanie for that. We're already looking forward to our next trip back!

Duck Foot Brewing Leucadia

4.5

(34 reviews)

Wow Great beers,…read morephenomenal vibe. From the moment I sat down, Nima and the other bartenders made me feel SO welcome. Has a real community feel to it. Will be back - often.

Smallish tasting room but biggish flavors. The beers I tried were interesting and delicious…read more I'm a big fan of flights, especially if you are unfamiliar with the beers. Here, you can get up to five different beers in one flight although you don't have to get all five. I tried one lighter one (2 AM Tacos--Mexican lager) and it was refreshing and delicious. I also tried four heavier, more alcoholic ones: Black's Peach (sour ale--it was sour indeed), Drink This or the Bees Die (Golden Honey--not bad), Sasquack (Belgian--very good), and St. Alfonsos (Imperial Stout at 12.8 ABV--this one was absolutely outstanding but better have a designated driver with you). This place is kid friendly and definitely dog friendly. In fact, there were probably more dogs than humans during our visit and I'm not complaining. Dogs are better than people, as we know. This was on a Friday night and the place was absolutely slammed, which was nice to see. No food available but you can bring in your own grub. Good luck with parking--either free street or residential parking are your only options. Excellent addition to Leucadia. This is a good spot.

Coomber Craft Wines

4.4

(26 reviews)

Brenda was the absolute best!…read more Gf and I ordered the white and red wine flights which were amazing. Great wine, great views, great vibes (with live music!). Literally no complaints. Could not recommend enough.

Recently, a friend invited me to go see a band that she enjoys at this winery. They were playing…read morefrom 6 to 9 so we arrived close to six. Parking was a little bit challenging, but not too bad. Once inside, we found a tall table near the open doors to the outside so we could hear the band. The inside decor is cute and cozy. The menus were located on the table so we looked at the various options while we listened to the music. I decided on a red wine flight. You don't get to choose you just get one of each of the wines on the list. We went up to the counter to order and were attended to almost immediately. My flight of six 1 ounce pours was served, and I took it to the table. My other friends ordered a glass of wine each. The first of the two was attended to immediately as well, but the third was made to wait for a little bit longer for some reason, even though she was with us and next in line. The band was enjoyable and the sound was good. People were enjoying themselves and some dancing. I liked two of the wines I tried the rest were just ok. They don't serve food, but they did have a food truck in the back that looked good. We had already eaten, unfortunately, so we didn't try anything. It was nice evening and perfect for sitting outside. I would definitely come back again in the future.

Sand n Straw Community Farm

4.6

(18 reviews)

Amazing local farm stand! The farm has have plenty of good spa/gift items and sustainable produce…read morebags, refillable items like detergent. The produce was fresh and they have plenty of yummy baked goods as well. Definitely recommend supporting.

Great people. Super helpful. Better, healthier fruit trees for a better price than ive seen in most…read moreplaces. Thanks!

Costa Azul Winery

(17 reviews)

Costa Azul is the cutest little wine bar tucked away off the beaten path in Carlsbad Village If you…read morehaven't been, you're missing out! I went for Bingo Night tonight and WON! The energy was so much fun. Nicole, the bartender, is absolutely amazing, she makes everyone feel welcome and is always on top of everything. And Julie is the best Bingo host! She knows exactly how to bring the energy, keep everyone engaged, and make the evening so much fun! If you haven't been to Costa Azul yet, you MUST go! Great wine, great people, and such a fun atmosphere.

Such a chill and local winery that's easy to walk into and be seated immediately. They have a…read morewonderful and delicious selection of wines, but I really loved their 2019 Costa Azul Clement Hills Tempranillo. Definitely a smooth treat. Great ambiance and service too!

Carruth Cellars

4.2

(341 reviews)

Carruth Cellars is a tucked‑away barn‑style winery with a walk‑up counter and a casual "sit…read morewherever you want" setup. The vibe is relaxed, but overall the experience felt pretty average. Prices are on the steeper side, and the wine itself was just okay. No one really checks in on you, so the service leans very hands‑off. Water is self‑serve, and they have a few small snacks you can grab and pay for, but nothing that stands out. A simple, no‑frills stop -- nothing special, but fine if you're already in the area and want a quick glass.

After a nice date with my wife and shopping for some gifts, we finally decided to stop by Carruth…read moreCellars. We went with the wine tasting flight and it was a great way to explore their lineup. I usually go for the Zinfandel, but this time the Sauvignon Blanc ended up being my favorite--bright, crisp, and super refreshing. The Rosé, "Unicorn," Zinfandel, and Cabernet all brought their own solid character too, from light and fruity to rich and structured. Perfect spot in Cedros Design District to grab a glass, relax on the front patio, and people watch after walking the shops. Super chill coastal vibe, friendly service.

Culture Brewing

4.3

(414 reviews)

Quick stop before boarding our train and glad we did! Culture Brewing is a quick walk (across the…read morestreet) from the Solana Beach Transit Center so make sure you stop by here before or after (I recommend both :))! Clean spot and people are so friendly! They have plenty of seating inside and outside in the back. They have a nice bar seating area at the front with a big window to look onto the street. There are a couple spots to sit out front as well. Lots of people and a great vibe! It is dog friendly as we did see some adorable pups! They even has some cool art for sale that's hung on their side wall. They have pretty cool merch (great logo!) to check out when you walk in. As well as a cold box for your to go beer and some snacks. They did have a food truck out back and it smelled great! They have a couple bathrooms and they were clean enough! Staff super friendly and got our beer quick! Hubby had the IPA and I always go for the stout! So good and cool/refreshing after a long day in the sun! We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Solana Beach!

I really love coming here on Monday nights for run club and its always a treat after run club to…read moresocialize afterwards in this wonderful venue! Tonight I tried a 10oz boozy cherry sour slushee as I was totally soaked in sweat after a 4 mile run. Others in my group also a hot sweaty mess so I didnt feel bad. One guy I am friends with was trying to wring out sweat from his shirt, thats how hot and humid it was tonight for a run lol. Unfortunately, this drink did not do it for me. There wasn't any wrong with the drink but the consistency was off and I felt like I was drinking air and not a slushy. It was just too pumped with air and had no critical mass to it. I still give this place 5 stars because I have been coming here for the past couple of months for run club and beers are consistently good, service always friendly and they also give us a 10% discount for being part of run club! Great place to gather for a jog and to socialize after, you'll def find me here on Monday nights over and over again!

Cheval Winery

4.5

(49 reviews)

I love Chevelle winery. The people are very friendly great wine, nice quiet ambience.read more

This is a must visit winery! You can take your own charcuterie board and buy your wine! It's a…read morefeeling of being in Tuscany without being in Tuscany. We went for Mother's Day brunch and I wasn't disappointed. So fun and family friendly.

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

3.3

(706 reviews)

A nice strawberry picking place but not very refined. Dirt paths and quite a bit of walking from…read morewhere you pay to the actual picking area. Very spread out space. Lots of opportunity woth photo ops which is nice. The petting zoo part and tractor ride is additional charge. They hand out scissors to cut the strawberries off the vines. Get the really red ones, even if they're small because they're sweeter. It was a nice experience but just okay.

The Carlsbad Strawberry company offers a fantastic U-Pick experience during strawberry season. For…read more$18 per adult, I got admissions and a reasonably sized bucket for picking strawberries. It's easy to fill up the bucket with ripe strawberries quick. Although it doesn't seem like there's a lot of strawberries at first glance, there's a lot as I walked through the rows of strawberry plants - that was part of the fun! One thing I wasn't prepared for was the dirt and how muddy the strawberry rows were. I'm not sure if it was always that wet. Perhaps it was because it rained earlier in the day? My shoes got extremely dirty and there wasn't a convenient way to wash it off there. I recommend wearing rain boots. In addition to strawberries, there was a sunflower maze and a separate section for a simple sunflower field. For those who don't want to worry about food, there's vendors and food trucks on site. They also sell jam and fresh strawberries at the stand, which doesn't require an admissions ticket. Service wasn't anything special. The staff there were efficient and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed my time there and I recommend visitors trying out the U-Pick experience!

Burtech Family Vineyard Tasting Room

4.7

(43 reviews)

We popped in for their street faire, and while the street faire itself was small and a quick…read morewalkthrough, the vendors were great and we could not escape without buying a few things. We strolled over to the tasting room and went with a mixed tasting flight. Our server was amazing, while I do not really enjoy the more tannin mouthfeel wines and prefer the sweeter ones, my wife really enjoys the opposite of me. Our server was intent on finding something that I enjoyed, and turned me on to the wine slushy, which was refreshing, and perfect and scarily good! We also decided to eat dinner here, and we shared a Harvest Salad (Spring Mix, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Mixed Nuts, Julie's Balsamic Vinaigrette). and we split a pizza that was half Blanca (Ricotta, Mozzarella, Lemon Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Hot Honey, Truffle Oil), and half The Papa B (Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina, pepperoni, Jalapenos, Onions). We asked for it a little crispy, and parts of it were really sort of burnt, but 100% would order again, hold the ask for a "little crispy" next time lol. The ambiance here was nice, it is dog friendly so there were several dogs lounging around and hanging out, the tasting room has both a nice indoor bar area, with table seating all around, as well as a pretty decent sized outdoor area that has shade cover and lots of tables. They had live music outside, and it was great that it added to the ambiance, without being overpowering and not allowing for conversation. Great little place will happily revisit!

Total slam dunk for a Sunday afternoon! This quiet neighborhood gem has monthly paint nights and…read moreis extremely comfortable and cozy allowing dogs. Highly recommend the pizza! The crust is absolutely perfectly cooked and very fresh basil, arugula and sausage toppings absolutely drive the flavor home. Combine with a few glasses of wine and you have yourself pretty much the perfect weekend getaway! Highly recommend.

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas - Paseo Real

3.5

(1.1k reviews)

This is probably one of my favorite theaters to go to in North County. There are tons of parking…read morearound so you don't have to worry about that. This theater is truly luxury where you can order your food and drink right at your seat and they do have actual meals (such as burgers, etc.). They also do have alcohol and cocktails. The seating here is unique where it's two sweaters (great for couples). than the typical long row seating. The chairs are comfy and feels quite intimate to be honest. I would say the only downside is that you know the movie is ending when the servers come to drop off your check so it can be a bit distracting from that. But overall, it's a great movie theater where you can eat and watch with your loved ones!

I've been coming to Cinepolis La Costa since they first opened and have always loved this theater…read more I hadn't been in a while, though, so I was excited to go back last night with a group of friends. The location is great, with a large parking lot that's easy to get in and out of. I still love the lobby and overall atmosphere. It feels a lot more upscale than your average movie theater, and everything seemed clean and well maintained. The biggest disappointment was the service. We ordered a popcorn refill and additional drinks during the movie and ended up waiting about 30 to 40 minutes for them to arrive. I also never received a receipt at the end and had to stop by customer service afterward. I also have to mention how much I miss the Greek bowl they used to serve. It had gyro meat and was hands down my favorite thing on the menu. I would love to see it make a comeback. I'll definitely be back because I still enjoy the theater overall, but I do feel like the experience isn't quite as good as it used to be.

La Paloma Theatre

4.1

(150 reviews)

The day the La Paloma shuts down is the day that cinema dies to me. Legendary historic theater that…read moreshould be cherished a lot more by everybody as a monumental local theater to see movies in, not just a place marker you walk by in Encinitas.

Very rude and unwelcoming guy at the door. Told us that we can only pay cash , $20 .He was very…read morepushy and sarcastic. We turn around and left. As moviegoer I never had such unpleasant experience at movie theater. I better take my money somewhere else. We went to see Odyssey with reclining seats for less money. And had an amazing time. Older fox in Encinitas should learn more hospitality skills. We bring money to their town. Relax and enjoy sun and ocean. Life is beautiful!

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas - Town Square

3.0

(45 reviews)

Friendliest theater staff I've ever encountered. One of the employees, I believe his name was…read moreTopher (I think he was the manager) was super friendly and accommodating. I will 100% prioritize coming back to this theater next time.

Today was our 3rd Cinepolis experience, 2nd time at this location, man, what happened?…read more First we came here to see the Michael Jackson movie. It was a great experience. The service was superb. We had a very peppy server that was more than happy to explain everything and everyone seemed nice. 5 stars and I willingly overtipped. We went to the other Carlsbad location near the library to see "Mandalorian and Grogu" and the theater was fine, but the service was terrible and the food was cold. So, we came back here for "The Odyssey" and the experience was worse that when we went to the other location. None of the servers acknowledged us. It was only 11:30am and there was popcorn all over the floors near our seats, dirty napkins where I sat and obvious marks from food of previous patrons. It wasn't until I commented to my gf about popcorn all over the floor that the server overheard and got a broom. Still no acknowledgement and I was fine with that. Sitting in other people's popcorn caused me to lose my appetite. And what is up with the bathroom? 4 urinals, 2 broke with plastic over them and 3 stalls, 1 that does not flush. And meanwhile, two different men who did not know each other brought their tantruming 5-8 year old daughters to the men's bathroom. So, one 5-star experience and one 1-star experience. I don't know if I will return, but the last two Cinepolis trips does make it more likely I'll go elsewhere.

San Marcos Civic Center Screen

4.0

The keywords: FREE, FAMILY, ENTERTAINMENT…read more With the feel of an old drive-in (sans the automobiles) you can watch a variety of movies, shorts, cartoons, and video content outdoors with a big fire pit, a large area of grass, and space to bring a folding chair. There are lots of places to grab a bite or drink -- coffee, smoothies, yogurt, mexican food, argentine food, subs, sushi and pizza (you can actually watch the show while eating pizza on their patio). They show feature movies on the weekend and during the week old tv shows, cartoons, and seasonal stuff. It runs from sundown until around 10 or 11pm every day of the year. It can be a little hard to find, but if you can locate LA Fitness or Old Spaghetti Factory, you're getting warmer. It's nestled between Pizza Nova and Ryan Bros Coffee. Lots of free parking. They've also hosted the annual San Marcos Student Film Festival 2 years running, which is usually in June, and again free to the public. The only reason for the lack of 5 stars is that it is COLD in the winter, and WET when its rainy ...not that there's a real solution to that, other than a blanket and an umbrella.... Expect kids running around, outdoor noise from cars and conversation, but its all part of the fun. Did I mention its all FREE?

Basically a bigass white wall on the back of the LA fitness in San Marcos, where they show cartoons…read moreand old short films (Charlie Chaplin) on weekdays and Theatrical Films on Friday and Saturdays. (The Friday movies tend to be older/more obscure). It's right in the middle of a bunch of restaurants and there's a fire pit if you get cold. Though not "pristine" movie viewing conditions, it's free and its outdoors and did I mention it's Free?. A rad way to spend a few hours some Saturday night taking in a flick. Bring your own blanket (and chair if you've got one, seating can be limited) and re-live the golden age of drive ins, that you probably weren't alive for in the first place.

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Karen S.

15 years ago

After much searching, we decided to have Dennis Bergstrom do music for my daughters wedding. This was by far, the best decision we could have made! Dennis seems to instintively know the things that work, & gets everyone up, & having a great time. Dennis played classical guitar before the wedding, & was the DJ for the reception. He had our guests all up, & dancing right up until the end! Even some of our older guests who you wouldn't think would even have the energy - they were slow, & but they were having a great time. The mix of music was flawlessly exicuted, & q the songs my daughter, & son-in-law requested were woven in, & around all the music. He was great about changing the temperature of music for dinning, first dance, cake cutting, etc., & his great personality, & smile kept everyone moving, & having a memorable time. Recently a Dr. friend of mine remarried, & I was pleasently surprised to see Dennis playing guitar, & DJing this very large wedding. That wedding was also a 100% success. B. Entertained works primarely on references, & between Dennis' outgoing personality, & knowledge of music, & people, you can't go wrong! read more

Brent W.

15 years ago

We used Dennis for our wedding at the Powerhouse Park this weekend and he could not have been better. Dennis played flawless spanish guitar during our cocktail hour, played guitar while my beautiful bride walked down the isle, and dj'd the rest of the night. There was no cheezy music, we got to pick out all our own music online on his website which made it unique to us. He went way above and beyond to make our day perfect. Dennis arrived early to set up. Helped us out where needed and basically directed the entire event. He helped with the timeline, coordinated the dinner hour and thing went extremely smooth. We were Extremely happy with Dennis, our wedding was perfect and he was a huge part of that. We would absolutely recommend Dennis, we cannot say enough good things bout him!!!! read more

Sarah A.

15 years ago

Dennis made our wedding so incredibly special! I can't say enough great things about him! First of all, he is he really nice, professional, and accommodating. His guitar music during our ceremony was perfect! He really made it a unique and exciting event. It was great to hire a musician for the ceremony and get a dj for the reception in the same person. Such a great find! He was so professional as a dj- didn't play cheesey music or make dumb announcements like so many weddings I have attended. As if this isn't enough, the best part about hiring Dennis was how great he was at keeping things running on time and smoothly, which was not an easy task at all! Hire him, you won't regret it! read more

Smith V.

14 years ago

Dennis did the music for our May 2012 wedding at the Oceanview Room. He played all of the songs we requested at the correct time in the way we requested including our first song (we had a choreographed dance and wanted to play the full song). He worked from our requested song list and incorporated a number of songs that definitely fit our multi-generation crowd. Dennis kept the pace moving and on schedule. He worked well with the staff at the venue to make sure events happened as planned. He did the appropriate announcements without any extra jibber jabber (as we requested) and made it a wonderfully low key dinner and a very entertaining evening as we danced until the very last dance. read more

Ali c.

15 years ago

I am here to praise Dennis for his amazing talents, professionalism, and character. B'entertained was who we went with for our wedding in Coronado three weekends ago. Dennis played guitar on the bay view terrace for our guests as they enjoyed open bar and took in all the views. He then was our Dj during our reception in the ballroom. He is very, very talented, listens to what you want, has a huge online selection of music that you can customize and is not cheesy when it comes to interacting with the party. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants a special touch to their wedding extravaganza!! read more

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Mark was the DJ at our wedding in September. I can't say enough good things about Mark and his…read moretalents, which go way beyond just playing "DJ." My mother still talks about him and how he really made our wedding such a memorable and fun event. He looked at our reception as a whole and gave great advice on many aspects of planning that we might not have otherwise considered, and was willing to work with our budget. He is an engaging person, and kept everyone on the dance floor with different dancing games, but always stayed incredibly professional and unassuming, letting the wedding party and the couple be the focus. He was a huge part of making our big day run smoothly and on time, and the main reason that so many of our guests told us that it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to. I wish we could have that kind of party again! I would definitely recommend him to any friend getting married in San Diego.

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(11 reviews)

Extremely professional, friendly and timely. Top notch equipment. We used them for a school movie…read morenight and the process could not have been easier. The screen was bigger and better than any other company we have used, they brought their own power and sound was excellent. Will absolutely use again for any type of event.

GET READY FOR FUN!! Nick is such a professional and his twenty years of experience shows! He…read morecreated the most fun, celebratory environment for our wedding/reception. It meant a lot that he took the time to check in with us to really understand what we wanted for our special day! You can trust Nick to take your event to the next level and we highly recommend him. Thanks again, Nick!

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Best Dj ever and not up for debate!!! Deejay Al was our wedding Dj and also brought a percussionist…read moreand it was beyond perfect. A month later, and my friends are still messaging us about our wedding Dj and how much fun they had dancing ALL NIGHT! My wife and I have a very eclectic taste in music where we wanted Arabic, Persian, hip hop, electronic and fun wedding songs. As you can imagine, we were a little worried since most djs do not have this type of range but Deejay Al not only has the range but the insane mixing skills to keep the party going. A friend of ours said "you know the Dj is great when he can mix Nancy Ajram with "teach me how to Dougie" without skipping a beat." To say the Deejay Al was perfect would be an understatement. He listened to what we wanted, played our "must play" songs throughout the night, and threw a banger of a party! If you want your wedding to be filled with dancing, good times, and best night of your life, HIRE DEEJAY AL, and hire him yesterday lol!! Seriously, the best Dj ever and amazing time. Thank you Deejay Al for making our wedding the most fun party ever! Forever grateful!

Skylark Events

Marc DJ'd our wedding a few years ago. Marc was an excellent DJ and MC. He was easy to work with,…read moreprofessional and played great music. Marc's equipment was new and there were absolutely no technical issues. It was smooth sailing the whole time. And, I can't believe how affordable his services were! Marc really is a diamond in the rough and we are so glad we found him for our special day. I have even used him several times since for our company events.

Skylark Events is the best wedding DJ option BY FAR! We worked with Mark who is so personable and…read moreeasy to work with. The rain made our wedding week complicated but Mark remained confident and assuring from start to finish. He will make anything work! Also, I've found that many DJ's are overpowering and tend to steal the show, but Mark had the perfect balance between fun and professional while keeping the day about my husband and I. He even let us DJ our own song at one point- highlight for sure!!!! I definitely recommend.

Mary Fawcett Harpist

We got married at El Cortez two months ago and we hired Mary Fawcett to be our wedding harpist for…read morethe ceremony. We found Mary at the Bridal Bazaar and she had a very professional and friendly demeanor. She did an excellent job and played the songs that we agreed upon. Thanks Mary!

My wife and I had our wedding at Sycuan Resort and Mary was our harpists for the ceremony. Mary…read moreplayed beautiful harp music that really embellished the ceremony. My wife met Mary at the bridal bazaar and was very impressed by the sample audio CD. Mary was very helpful in the planning process. We met with Marry at her home for a live performance to hear a selection of music. Mary plays the harp beautifully!! We highly recommend her services for your wedding/ceremony.

The Creative Music DJ

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Dennis was our DJ for our wedding and I am very glad he was. He came recommended by our wedding…read moreplanner Thomas Lewis. We were living in Tampa and planning our wedding in San Diego from there. Dennis had a great online portal where we could put all of our music preferences. He also on two occasions sat down with us (once on Skype and once in person) to work out details and I'm so glad we did because he of course knew things we would never have thought of. He explained clearly everything he wanted to do and why. We realized how much easier it would be for our guests with Dennis there to give them heads ups and guidance so they could just relax and have fun rather than wondering where they were supposed to go next and when. The only thing he did that I could have done without was tell us that our venue had a reputation for taking a long time to bring out entrees after salads. Since there were no actions we could have taken to decrease the likelihood of that happening, I would rather have not known because it caused me unnecessary apprehension. Maybe a different couple would have appreciated the heads up so they could be prepared, and maybe even I would have felt differently had that actually happened to us! Anyway, he was fantastic. The music was great. He felt out our crowd and gave them what they wanted. It was a good volume during dinner so people could enjoy their meals and visit and he accomodated our families with a special flash mob song that he didn't find out about until everything was said and done because it was a surprise for us. Thank you, Dennis, for being an integral part of our special day!

The first time I met Dennis it was clear he knew his stuff. I had a list of DJ's and even some…read moremeetings set and when I left I cancelled every one. He was the DJ at our August 2013 wedding and I couldn't be happier. The reason our night was as amazing as it turned out was in a large part due to Dennis. He is an incredible emcee and the night flowed so smoothly. There was never a dull moment. The thing that impressed me the most is that when my husband and I finally sat down at our sweetheart table he asked if he could get us a drink. SERIOUSLY?! Come on guys, that is rare and just seriously amazing. I had a few unique requests that didn't even phase Dennis! The most important to me was meshing two very different songs for my father/daughter dance. I wanted to dance to one song, more of a pop-type with my biological father and to a country song with my step dad, not an easy thing to mash-up! I also wanted the two to fade into each other and be cut down so the dance wouldn't be two full songs. The final product blew my mind, it was perfect. He even slowed down the country song so that it was more "danceable." The way he invited my step-dad out to the floor was classy and casual, it wasn't an awkward moment which was what I was concerned about. He absolutely did EXACTLY what I asked for. I got countless comments on the way the evening flowed. With Dennis you get way more than a DJ, he is an amazing emcee. So many people told me it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to. The music was SPOT on all night, it was a blast. The dance floor was constantly packed and even my older relatives were out there dancing because the music didn't alienate them. My husband and I told Dennis all we wanted was for people to have fun and dance, and they did all night. He found a way to satisfy everyone's music tastes (even though I like country, my husband likes reggae and my parents like classic rock!). Last minute we sprung for some up-lighting. It isn't my style to go outlandish and I was worried it would be too expensive, but I wanted the room to have a little something extra. Not only was the pricing totally reasonable, but Dennis actually made us a custom light color to match our accent color in the table linens. The room was bathed in a soft glow and looked absolutely perfect. He goes so far above and beyond what you'd expect from a run-of-the-mill DJ, and that's simply because he isn't one! (I don't think I'm being biased but) our wedding was hands down the most fun event I've ever been to and I think a large part of that is because of Dennis. He made us so comfortable and the night flowed perfectly because of his emcee talents. Do yourself a favor and stop looking for a DJ and book Dennis. You won't get one of those cheesy wanna-be comics trying to steal the stage from the couple. What you get is a truly professional DJ and emcee who REALLY knows his stuff (seriously just ask him for music suggestions and prepare to have your mind blown!).

The GiG Entertainment

(9 reviews)

Eric was the DJ at my daughter's wedding this last weekend and did a super job…read more I did not know Eric before the wedding; he was a friend of the groom's family. He was easy to talk to and knowledgeable about musical genres and the songs people would want to dance to. He solicited requests before the event and actually played the songs we asked for. If people had a spontaneous request, he'd track it down and play that song. Even though our wedding was relatively small, he did a good job of keeping people on the dance floor having fun. He almost played enough Toto (for me) . He also patiently answered my technical questions about his gear (for example, the wireless speakers and lighting he used for a flexible setup in any environment). Highly recommended.

When I got engaged in January 2016 I knew there was only one DJ for my December 2016 wedding, the…read moreone and only, ERIC CAHILL!!! Eric brings all his own equipment such as speakers, up lighting, microphones, plug ins for the ceremony, projectors, and more. I am so happy I had him at my wedding at the Vista Optimist Club. He really made the ballroom look 10 times better with up lighting. I am so happy he suggested it and that I trusted his expertise for event visualization! Eric not only set up an amazing display, but is also so entertaining and professional! He created a timeline of the entire night and was able to move events along seamlessly with his MC-ing and music. All of our guests were dancing till we left because of his ability to keep the party going. Thank you to the GiG Entertainment and especially to Eric for making my wedding awesome and stress free!

Sam Plans Events

(5 reviews)

Hiring Sam was one of the best decisions we made. I HIGHLY recommend all Brides hire a day of…read morecoordinator. It made the day so much more enjoyable, and definitely reduced my stress levels. It's worth every penny! We had several vendors.. Caterers, Florist, Cake baker,etc.., and it was great to NOT be the go to person for all of these people on the day of Sam knew how to line up everything for our wedding and I trusted her Completely. SAM was always communicating with me through emails or text message and made should everything was taking care of for our wedding. Sam will always be a part of our lives forever.

I decided to do the day of the wedding planning and coordinating package with Sam and attempt to do…read moreeverything else myself. Sam was an absolutely darling though and she did not allow me to be completely alone in this endeavor! Starting from a month before our wedding she would constantly check in with me and try to keep me on task. She met with me several times before hand and even met with me and the venue team on site to do a walk through. The rehearsal went smooth, even though it was just before one of the stormiest days of the year so far! She was very adaptable and we formulated a plan B really quickly for in case it rained (which it did), she helped talk me through practical decisions that needed to be made, she gave me insight on things to consider that I wouldn't have thought of alone and her loving caring presence will definitely be your stable rock in a storm that is wedding planning as it was for me. The day of our wedding was chaotic. It was stormy, some things went wrong but I was honestly never the wiser. I was able to fully enjoy and be present at my wedding and not worry because Sam had it all covered. She took care of way more than I could have ever expected or done on my own and even though I tried to tip as generously as I could, it didn't feel like enough. I gave her so much to do and she handled it with grace and ease, she was never worried or stressed no matter how much of a mess or how unprepared I was. She even took photos which was exceedingly valuable especially since the photographer left early. So it was nice to have some beautiful photos to post while we were waiting for the photos to be processed. She always reminded me to not get stressed myself and it just an amazingly calming presence. You will not regret going with Sam as your spirit guide to your wedding, I completely adore her and thank my lucky stars that I had her.

Wedlocked

(1 review)

I loved having Erica help me with my wedding! I had my wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara in…read moreCarlsbad, but I live out of state. It felt a bit overwhelming planning the wedding so far away, but Erica was on top of the details from the very beginning. What I feel was key to pulling off a successful wedding was communication, and Erica always listened to what I wanted and needed. Additionally, what really helped amidst the chaos of wedding planning was that Erica was consistently calm and always came with a positive attitude. Half of my guests were coming from out of state, and while I was worried about things going smoothly for all of them, Erica ensured that everything and every detail was in place so that none of my worries ever came to fruition. What I really appreciated was that throughout the entire weekend of the wedding, Erica always made sure to check in on me to guarantee any concerns or needs I had were taken care of while still making sure everything we had discussed previously happened the way I wanted it to. Not to mention, she recommended a DJ that really kept the fun going at my weekend, everyone was dancing!! I cannot recommend Erica enough to anyone getting married! It is obvious that not only is she dedicated to her work and her priority is making sure her clients are happy, but that she genuinely cares that your wedding day goes the way you want it to! Thank you so much Erica, and if I were to do it all over again, I would want you by my side helping!

Choice Entertainment Wedding DJ