Amazing lighting & sound equipment, transforming our ordinary barn space into a truly delightful,…read moreparty-ready environment. Manny tops our recommendation list.

I highly recommend Medina Light Show Designs. Manuel is extremely responsive and on top of every…read moredetail. We had them provide light design and DJ services for our wedding and everything went as planned. Manuel went above and beyond to help us with lighting design options and also assisted us with setup. The after party was awesome and Manuel had us dancing until the next morning.

Kevin is so efficient and organized! From the moment I requested a quote to the last second of our…read morewedding, everything had a schedule and was clearly laid out for us. I felt such ease and everything was explained so simply, which is very important during the hectic wedding planning. We had some peculiar music requests and were unfamiliar with types of music appropriate for weddings and kevin had all kind of suggestions. He was flexible to changes during the planning time and even to the day of the wedding he was always adjusting. He steps back and only organizes the event when necessary, letting your guests and you relax while he runs the show. Everything went so smoothly and we're so happy with not only the music, but the coordination of our whole day. Thanks kevin!

Very bad business ethics. I spoke with Kevin multiple times about our wedding which is year out. I…read moretold him my biggest concern was finding someone we liked and moving forward to book them and them telling us "we are sorry but we are booked now". Him and I got everything settled on times, venue, and cost. We spoke on the phone and again, and I expressed my concern on not losing him for our event. He even told me "i will set aside this day and if i get asked about it, I will let you know" 3 days after our conversation he texted me telling me how he has had an inquiry on our same date. So I told him to get me the contract and I will get him a deposit back asap. We decided to hold off on the photo booth and mentioned that we may change our minds later on that; but we want to move forward on the DJing and Mcing. So 11 hours go by and he ask us for our information to email us our contract. I send it immediately, he then tells me an hour later "sorry but we have now been booked for that day and time, for more hours and a photo booth". So next time you're planning you Paso Robles wedding, if you decide to use Kevin, make sure you act within an hour of booking him and try to optimize his income for the event or else he will take the next person who is willing to use all his services and benefit him more than you.

Andy was our wedding DJ and MC for our wedding and was fantastic! I cannot express my gratitude for…read morehow smooth the day went because of him. The music was amazing and he was able to accommodate for live ceremony singers at no additional cost! He also provided rehearsal dinner speakers and microphones for music and speech's! If you're thinking about booking Andy for your next event, DO IT!

Andy was our wedding officiant booked through Harmony Chapels. We could not have been luckier to…read morehave Andy at our wedding. Not only did he guide us step by step through the process, but he helped us personalize our vows while including our family and friends. Thank you for creating so much ease on our special day and going above and beyond not only with our ceremony and specific music choices, but your professionalism and assistance with our marriage license!!

Kevin J. Rice at Forever DJ Events was one of the BEST decisions we made when it came to our…read morewedding! Now, first things first. I love to dance, and I know a good DJ when I hear one, but it's been rare in my life when a DJ is so good, I feel like I'm back in my college days, jumping up and down every time a song transition occurs and I find myself blurting out "Omg I love this song!". Well, that was me, from the beginning to the end of my wedding, jumping up and down in my wedding dress, giddy like a little girl. Kevin's experience as a DJ is evident within the first few songs from the way he mixes the music, to the smooth transitions, to the way he assesses the crowd's preferences and creates the most beautiful positive energy! Kevin knew that my fiance' and I have a unique love story. We were each other's first loves back in high school and we lost touch for 17 years until we reconnected. Because of that, our ceremony was romantic, emotional, and elegant and Kevin did such an incredible job of capturing the sentiment that we wanted. We got to select the music that we wanted playing as people were arriving for the ceremony. We selected classical pieces that were really meaningful to us when we dated in high school. I remember getting ready to walk down for the ceremony in my wedding dress and hearing Smaointe' by Enya playing, and I started to cry. It meant so much to me that Kevin let us select that music. I walked down the aisle to Nessun Dorma, from the opera Turandot, the song I dreamt of walking down the aisle to since I was a little girl. And right as we went in for the kiss, I had asked Kevin to fade in the most powerful part of that song before the recessional at the end of the ceremony. It couldn't have been more perfectly timed. He was so on point! We had decided that for the reception we just wanted to have cut loose and have fun! The most impressive thing about Kevin's ability to move the crowd is that our wedding was a 100% alcohol-free event. As a bride, one of the greatest joys of that night was seeing my loved ones so happy and dancing and full of life without being under the influence, and Kevin made that happen! I will never forget that. When we had our first dance, there was some miscommunication about the length of the song, and it was cut short, so afterwards I spoke to Kevin about it, and he apologized and told me we would replay our first dance song again later in the evening and he would play the full song (I picked a very long version). His sincerity meant so much to me. He truly cares about his clients and making sure their special day is what they envisioned. So we got to have a second "first dance" under the stars. Again, that is a moment that I will never forget. We had a technical malfunction with the slide show that evening, and Kevin came to the rescue to make sure that we had excellent sound quality. Kevin is extremely professional, but also brings so much heart and dedication to his craft. From day one, he took the time to hear our entire story and took careful notes during meetings on what we were looking for. Perhaps the most valuable part of Kevin's approach is his exceptional organization and attention to detail! He has a whole online planning format where you can enter everything and all your song selections, etc. as you're in the wedding planning stages. Whenever I needed to touch base with Kevin or I had a question or needed guidance he was always available. When it came to our wedding day, Kevin delivered on the most magical wedding I could've imagined. I highly recommend DJ Kevin J. Rice for any special event! You will not be disappointed. In such a competitive industry it is difficult to find people who truly care, and that's Kevin!

After a long search for a music trio, I stumbled across Central Coast Strings--and I'm so glad I…read moredid! Their professionalism is evident through their extensive musical selections and detailed, responsive communication via email. After speaking with them, I decided to book them as a vendor for my wedding next year. I'm confident they will add a beautiful touch to my special day, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. I'll be sure to circle back next year with an update, but for now, I'm thrilled to have them as part of my wedding!

Highly recommend Central Coast Strings! Rebecca was super easy to work with and very communicative…read more We were able to book one cellist for our small outdoor wedding ceremony this November in Santa Barbara. Katrina was a great performer and it added a very special touch to our big day!

We were very disappointed. The bride's three little girls (8, 5, 3) were in the wedding party…read more Peer never learned their names; never encouraged them to smile; did not work with them at all! They are just standing there in most of the photos. Also, a ton of the photos are just of people standing around talking. Nothing you would want on a photo frame or printed. Also, the bride wanted photos on the beach. The wedding was on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Peer wanted to take photos under a tree because the lighting would be better. (Is he a professional or not?) Well, the ocean is bleached out white in the photos! After the tree photos he agreed, after the mother insisted, to meet us down the short walkway at the beach after the bride used the restroom. He never showed up. We waited 40 minutes. The mother took photos with her phone and the bride and groom thought they were the best photos of the day. The point of the story: Someone can do with a phone camera what this guy did as "a professional." And probably most importantly, Peer didn't even remove the glare on the groom's glasses in the photos! We are all very disappointed in the photos. Why he received 2 stars: He was on time (at least at the beginning of the day.) He was mostly nice. ( The mother didn't appreciate the GLARE she received from Peer when she suggested the groomsmen line up like the bridesmaids on either side of the couple rather than the guys in a triangle and the girls in a line on either side of them.) Maybe I should make this one star but that seems so unkind....

Would highly recommend Peer, he does amazing work & makes you feel so relaxed & comfortable on a…read morevery stressful day!!! Thank you for our wedding pictures, you are the best!!!! Greg & Kim Reedy

Karaoke... but make it less terrifying…read more If your idea of karaoke involves stage fright, a tangled mic cord, and immediate regret -- MC Eddie is your guy. Hosting karaoke at Cal Coast Beer Co, MC Eddie shows up with a ridiculously large song catalog and wireless microphones, which means you can sing from the stage... or from the safety of your barstool like a responsible adult. Honestly? Genius. The vibe is fun, welcoming, and mercifully low-pressure. You don't have to be good. You just have to be brave enough to grab a mic (or have a beer first). Before you know it, the whole place is cheering like you rehearsed... you didn't. Great beer, great crowd, and one of the most fun karaoke nights in Paso Robles. If MC Eddie's hosting, warm up those vocal cords or don't - he's got you either way. Highly recommend. Zero shame. High reward.

As the leader of a nonprofit for veterans (the veterans of foreign wars VFW) it's always a…read morechallenge to help raise funds for local vets. This year we wanted to host a vets and vibes event. think of it as a block party or Sunday funday with food, drink, resources, activities for families like cornhole and face painting. I had contemplated hiring a DJ to have backgroun music and help with announcements but couldn't justify the cost. running into Eddie at one of our favorite spots and telling him about our event he offered to help and support it. not only did he do this on a whim and very last minute he rocked it! helped keep the vibes light and appropriate for all ages. we are truly grateful to have him there that day and are looking forward to hiring him for our next event in March for our Boston marathon qualifier. thanks Eddie for your support!!

Nena is so nice and great. We got engaged right as the pandemic began and had a very tumultuous…read moreyear of planning and not knowing what was going to happen next. Nena was there with us every step of the way. I'm very detail oriented about vendors and budgeting so the partial planning was perfect for us. Nena helped guide us and give us advice but we managed day to day communications and budgeting. When it comes to design I'm hopeless but loved all of her work so really just let Nena and the vino fiore team do their job and gave input where needed which was perfect for us. When we finally got the big day (thankfully!) everything was just stunning and all in all went very smoothly. The couple hiccups that happened I felt that Nena and the whole team was all over it, even going out to buy more margarita mix when we ran out!! Overall we had a great experience especially considering all of the uncertainty this year and the huge influx in events Nena had when the world opened back up after not doing weddings for so long. We love you Nena!

Hiring Nena and her team was the best decision that we made while wedding planning. We had her do…read morefull planning plus florals. The entire wedding planning process was seamless and so much fun. Nena had so many creative ideas and executed flawlessly. We loved how easy her wedding planning software was to keep track of all of our expenses and when payments became due. While picking out our florals Nena was very concious of our budget gave us tons of options so we could get the most value out of our floral budget. They looked absolutely stunning. Having a planner that lived near the venue was so helpful in planning a destination wedding. Nena has great relationships with the other wedding vendors in the area and had great recommendations for each aspect of planning. We loved taking weekend trips down to Paso to do cake and catering tastings and always loved meeting with Nena. I left every meeting so calm knowing that all the details were covered and I could just enjoy the entire wedding weekend without worrying about anything but spending time with all of our guests. Our guests raved about all of the details that were so perfect and thoughtfully designed. She made our wedding feel so personalized and special. I wouldn't change one thing about our wedding day, it ran so perfectly, each minute felt thoughtfully planned our guests had so much fun and I owe that all to Nena and her team.